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Freezable recipes are brilliantly practical for keeping meal planning and leftovers in check - whether you're batch-cooking ahead of a busy schedule or bulk-buying ingredients to save for later.
This stunning centrepiece is totally worth the extra effort. Stuffed with a flavoursome pesto, wrapped in bacon and glazed with maple syrup, this is a perfect push-the-boat-out recipe for your Christmas lunch. There are seven steps, but follow our tried-and-tested method for stress-free success.
The impressive gluten-free Christmas cake is elegant, delicious, and easy to prepare
Unlock your inner chef with our ultimate beef sandwich, inspired by FX's The Bear. Influenced by Italian flavours, this epic focaccia is filled with creamy truffle burrata, sharp Parmesan shavings and rocket for freshness. But the star of the show is that beef brisket, slow-cooked in a herby red wine stock sauce until deliciously tender. Add some pickled chillies for a fiery finish and let it rip!
Switch up your Christmas dinner main with this slow-roasted duck, in a rich sherry sauce with sweet figs and shallots. Use the leftover duck fat to cook the crispiest roast potatoes! This gorgeous dish also makes a lovely Christmas Eve dinner or New Year's Day lunch.
This on-trend hot honey glazed ham is sweet and sticky with a welcome tartness from the plums, making it a delicious addition to your Christmas feast. Pop it in your slow-cooker and let the warm spicy aromas fill your home, freeing up time for more festive prep and fun!
This roast beef is made extra special with an anchovy gravy spiked with redcurrant and mustard for sweet and spicy notes. It makes a stunning Christmas lunch centrepiece or serve at a festive dinner party, Christmas Eve feast or New Year's Day lunch.
We've got your Christmas day dinner sorted with these three brilliant, tried-and-tested recipes – classic roast turkey, a special stuffing and homemade gravy – for a truly memorable festive feast.
Roast beef is a classic main for Christmas, whether as an alternative to roast turkey on the big day or for a get-together meal over the holidays. Our recipe includes a hot, spicy-sweet marinade, creating a rich depth of flavour that's perfect for a special roast lunch.
Get ready for the most indulgent way to prepare your turkey centrepiece – preparing confit drumsticks ensures juicy and tender meat
This is tiramisu like you've never known before - ground ginger, crystalised ginger and ginger nuts transform this traditional Italian dessert into a spiced seasonal show-stopper. Serving 12, this needs to be on your Christmas dessert table!
A jar of mincemeat works wonders in this twist on a traditional baklava. We've added mixed spice and orange liqueur to make it even more festive. Wonderful for a party spread or teatime treat after Christmas shopping!
Stollen gives this bread and butter pudding tart a special festive twist for Christmas. You can even freeze leftovers for another time but we doubt you'll have any, it's that good!
A warm steamed pudding is just what your Christmas dessert table needs. Packed with orange and gingerbread spices and drizzled with custard, you'll love this surprising flavour twist.
This spectacular yet simple-to-make ice-cream terrine is definitely one for your dessert table this Christmas. A homemade pistachio paste and an easy no-cook olive oil caramel makes this a game changer. This is creamy, luscious and decadent, just as festive desserts should be!
Make something different this Christmas with cookery writer and food blogger, Zuza Zak's Makowiec – a Polish and Slavic poppy seed cake. Zuza says: "Makowiec is a much-loved cake because you can play around with the filling – some add candied orange peel, others chopped dried apricots. I’ve gone for a simple version – the filling is smooth and easy to work with."
With a gooey, oozy centre, this veggie main is absolutely perfect for any celebratory occasion. And you can make it ahead and freeze until the big day.
Say hello to your new favourite vegan centrepiece, packed full of fruit, veggies, nuts and spices, this will entice even the most stubborn of meat-eaters
Gammon is a Christmas classic. In this 4-ingredient recipe, we've coated the meat with a sticky marmalade and brown sugar glaze. Try this as a great gluten-free, festive main course alternative.
Try something new with turkey this Christmas. Our festive meatloaf is made using turkey mince and is topped with a herby mushroom sauce and crispy sage leaves. Try this as a great gluten-free centrepiece.
This plant-based, freeze-ahead main is sure to wow your guests this festive season. Whip up some vegan gravy and you are all set, leftover pie keeps well too – perfect for a lazy Boxing Day dinner.
This wreath-shaped vegan nut roast is as attractive as it is delicious, packed with squash, lentils, cashews and creamy tahini and flavoured with fresh herbs and smoky spices. The scattering of pomegranate seeds and herb sprigs provides a pretty finishing touch – everyone will want to try a slice.
Make this veggie wellington ahead of time, then freeze it to enjoy on the big day. Packed full with festive flavours, this is the perfect vegetarian centrepiece for your Christmas dinner.
Get ahead for the week without spending hours cooking with our simple freezer bag hack. Bung your prepped ingredients into a bag, freeze, then cook whenever you're ready. Serve this sweet and sour-inspired stew with coconut rice and chilli, if you like.
We've made panettone even better by layering it with cream cheese icing and topping with sticky salted caramel sauce and figs. Now that's what you call a festive showstopper!
This showstopping Christmas pudding is made even more impressive by the fact that it is gluten-free! Packed full of fruity, zesty flavours with the crunch of pecans and the luxurious hit of brandy, this dessert is sure be a blazing hit.
A classic bake during Christmas festive season, these mince pie stars are a nice alternative to the standard shape, prepared ahead these will save you time during this busy time of year.
This vegan apple crumble recipe is dairy- and gluten-free, and packed with tart Bramley apples, warming cinnamon and juicy sultanas.
This ice cream tower is a real show-stopper
Puff pastry can be a saving grace for a last-minute dessert. Put together these festive stars in no time, your guests are sure to love them
Start your Christmas prep early with this fabulous freeze-ahead chocolate and peppermint dessert. Combining the rich flavour of dark chocolate and refreshing mint, you’ll thank us later…
Chef, author and TV presenter, Kwoklyn Wan shares his simple, yet totally delicious twist on sesame prawn toast. Kwoklyn says: "Christmas is a time for sharing, and a plate stacked high with glistening, golden sesame chicken toasts is the perfect festive finger food for a gathering."
Serve these cute cheese bites up at your next Christmas party. Made with just a handful of ingredients, these savoury pastries couldn't be easier (or more delicious!) Serve with a fiery tomato chutney for dipping.
The perfect Christmas canapé, the classic flavour pairing of smoked salmon and horseradish has been used to make these savoury eclairs all the more special