Traditional British dishes that have stood the test of time - take mouthwatering roast chicken, creamy fish pie and a hearty beef Wellington, as gold star examples of comforting classics to enjoy with loved ones. No collection of British recipes would be complete without teatime fancies, such as Victoria sponge cake and treacle sponge. Find more recipes from around the world.
We've given crumble a boozy twist for Christmas by stewing the fruit in a little mulled wine. The crumbly top is flavoured with mixed spice, orange zest and chopped hazelnuts to make it extra-special. Enjoy after your Sunday lunch, or as your Christmas Day dessert.
Make the most of your cooking apples and bake them up into a delicious crumble. A classically comforting British bake, it features juicy Bramleys and an oaty topping
This family-friendly sausage casserole is served with tender caramelised onions and crispy potatoes for an delicious twist on a comforting classic. Try using veggie sausages, if you like.
Simple ingredients come together to create this delicious, comforting dish that will appeal to all the family. Tinned mackerel is a great budget-friendly addition to your storecupboard for rustling up a quick and tasty meal, so keep some in stock!
Inspired by the much-loved Christmas dinner trimming, Jade Greenhalgh's sticky-sweet sausage traybake makes a lovely family meal or easy alternative to Sunday lunch. With all the festive feels, it's great for the busy run up to Christmas, plus you can make-and-freeze ahead!
Kids will love dipping these homemade chicken dippers into katsu sauce. Serve with cucumber sticks on the side for a fun lunch!
Wow guests with this spicy reinvention of a classic Christmas starter.
This delicious side dish transforms a pack of cavolo nero (otherwise known as Tuscan kale) into something quite special and luxurious, with just a few ingredients. You could serve this with your Christmas dinner or any Sunday roast, or toss any leftovers through pasta for an easy veggie dinner!
A simple dressing of gin, olive oil and cider vinegar takes roasted beetroot and fennel to new heights in this pretty side dish. This is a stunning addition to any Sunday roast or Christmas dinner, or you could stir the veg through grains and leaves for an easy warm salad.
We've pepped up a classic fish pie with salty capers, zingy lemon and fragrant dill, served with an earthy celeriac mash. It's the perfect comforting and luxurious dish to enjoy with friends on a chilly evening, or freeze portions for easy midweek meals.
A milder, sweeter alternative to onions, echalion shallots elevate any dish into something special, and these pickled shallots are the perfect example.
This beautiful bake features Tendersweet carrots, a variety grown in the Scottish Highlands with a distinctively sweet flavour, but you could use regular carrots if that's what you have to hand. Inspired by classic carrot cake and using olive oil for a moist texture and fragrant flavour, these muffins are a special teatime treat. Don't forget the luscious cream cheese frosting!
Here's a veggie shepherd's pie that everyone will want to tuck into! Hearty and wholesome, it's packed with veggies and fibre-rich lentils, and the mash potato is extra-creamy thanks to garlic and herb cream cheese. Try making our keema curry with the leftover ragu – see below.
This twist on classic Christmas pudding is packed full of flavour and loaded with festive ingredients including sherry, ginger and seasonal pears. Make up to 6 weeks in advance to allow the flavours to mature, or freeze for up to 3 months.
This gorgeous sausage roll wreath is a great centrepiece for your Boxing Day buffet table. Top the pastry with brie and serve with a pot of cranberry sauce in the middle for festive flavours.
Chocolate and beetroot is a classic combo in a cake – the beetroot adds an earthy sweetness that works harmoniously with rich dark chocolate. In this chocolate beetroot cake recipe, we've added a creamy icing and tangy blackberry and beetroot drizzle. This is one special teatime treat!
Looking for an easy beef stew recipe? With a beautiful depth of flavour thanks to pancetta, red wine and pearl onions, this hearty beef stew recipe is the ultimate winter warmer. It's a comforting family favourite or the perfect main for relaxed weekend hosting. Freeze any leftovers for speedy midweek meals.
Turn the nostalgic flavours of jelly and ice cream into a fun bake! These fudgy blondies are studded with fruity jelly and white chocolate with some fresh raspberries to cut through the sweetness. Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy those classic retro flavours.
Tinned and frozen fruit make this reduced-sugar crumble more affordable. Enjoy on its own or with cream or ice cream.
Yes, you can create a delicious flapjack in the microwave and it doesn't need to contain butter or oil! This tasty, fruit-packed recipe is ideal for toddlers, suitable for the 12+ months weaning stage*, but kids of all ages will want a square! Ready in just 10 minutes, this is a great speedy snack to add to your weaning recipes.
Fish pie is an absolute classic and this easy recipe is suitable from 10+ months*, making it ideal for all the family. We've used frozen fish pie mix to keep things simple and budget-friendly, with lots of root and green veg for hidden goodness. The cheesy mash top will ensure clean plates! Great for making ahead and freezing too…
Serve up a twist on traditional Boxing Day ham with this succulent rosemary and maple-glazed gammon joint, the perfect partner for leftover Christmas dinner veg
Get dinner on the table in 25 minutes! This fabulous frittata is made with frozen peas and melted mozzarella. Serve alongside a homemade pepper relish and broccoli.
Swap the mulled wine and warm up this winter with this hot buttered cognac recipe. Infuse cognac with plenty of festive spices and serve warm for a cosy Christmas drink idea.
Inspired by the classic dark and stormy cocktail, this Christmas version uses ginger syrup for extra festive flavours. Try serving this up at your next Christmas party to show off your cocktail making skills.
This mulled clementine punch is made with just 3 ingredients. This cocktail is the perfect hot drink to take with you on winter walks, simply pour it into a thermos and enjoy!
This rich and fruity Christmas pudding tastes just as rich and indulgent as the original, yet it’s completely dairy- and egg-free, so suitable for vegans
Follow our easy Christmas pudding recipe and serve up a generous helping of this fruity festive pud. The traditional dessert, with all its sweet and spicy flavour, tastes even more amazing when topped with a dollop of brandy butter – this truly is the best Christmas pudding recipe.
The base of this gorgeous cheesecake is made from fig rolls, and the jelly topping from citrus, cinnamon and dessert wine: desserts don't get more festive than this.
Impress your guests this Christmas with Niyi Obafemi-Olopade's mulled wine braised beef. Slow cook your beef for 2 hours with spices and red wine until it's tender and pulls apart. Serve with buttery mash and cabbage - merry Christmas!
Bite-sized, starring two fry-up favourites and puffed up like mini toad-in-the-holes, these delicious popovers are sure to fly off your breakfast table
Sweet carrots and parsnips with apple, bacon, honey and thyme: what's not to love about this colourful Christmas side dish?
Try cooking your sprouts in the air-fryer this year to get them super crispy. Cook with lardons, nutmeg and rosemary for festive flavours, then serve alongside all the trimmings.