Swap out nut roast and serve up this vegan mushroom hotpot for an alternative Christmas main. Totally vegan and gluten-free, the intense veggie filling combines mushrooms, swede and lentils in a rich porcini gravy, topped with crispy golden potatoes.
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.
This gorgeous, fruity gammon is a wonderful addition to your Christmas spread
This moist turkey crown is given a much-needed lift by its sweet and citrusy glaze
There's nothing like a creamy, hearty mac and cheese to tuck into on a cold night and this delicious pasta recipe has the brilliant addition of leftover ham, bringing both texture and flavour
Packed full of fibre and protein, butter beans are at the centre of this super vegan pie
This traditional Christmas ham recipe is packed with festive flavours – simmered in bay-infused cider and roasted with a mustard and demerara glaze, it makes for a magnificent centrepiece for your Christmas dinner or Boxing Day spread. You can make this recipe up to 2 days in advance, to the point where you score the skin, then chill until ready to glaze. Find out how to make Christmas ham and get ahead for the festivities!
Christmas and roast turkey go together like roast turkey and cranberry stuffing. Orange zest and macadamia nuts bulk out the scratch stuffing in this recipe while our easy-to-follow homemade gravy ensures that your Christmas dinner spread will come together just nicely.
Serve up this gorgeous ham which is slow-cooked in ginger beer with spices before being topped with a gingerbread-inspired glaze and roasted until golden and sticky.
This gorgeous vegetarian bake makes for a delicious Christmas dinner alternative. Loaded with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, chestnuts, and plenty of mixed nuts, this classic nut roast is crammed with flavour and perfect for sharing
A nut roast is a fantastic alternative to a meat main course or traditional Christmas dinner. This delicious recipe is full of hearty veg – butternut squash, aubergine, red pepper – as well as nuts, herbs and green olives.
Dazzle your dinner guests with this traditional turkey recipe, served with all the trimmings and sauces you want
Cooking for special diets can sometimes seem intimidating so, for a gluten-free Christmas dinner that doesn't compromise on taste or trimmings, try this wonderful Christmas turkey that's guaranteed to impress
It’s hard to beat a baked ham at Christmas, even as an alternative to the traditional roast turkey. This one comes with a port and shallot sauce and sticky roasted pears: heaven on a plate
Add some spice (and excitement) to your gammon with this easy-to-follow, even-easier-to-eat recipe. Dressed in a heap of spices that includes chilli flakes, corainder, cumin, star anise and more, this gammon not only tastes great but makes excellent leftovers.
Cooking your meat and vegetables in one tray not only improves the flavour but leaves you with less to wash up at the end!
Bone-in shoulder of lamb is the star of this recipe. Cooked till its fall-apart soft in a rich red wine sauce before being served alongside an equally rich mound of mashed potatoes, this Mediterannean-inspired dish will impress any guest you've got over.
Everyone can still enjoy Nan's rosemary and garlic lamb with extra-crispy potatoes. And while it might not be the same as being there in person, it’s the next best thing.
This one-tray wonder is a great option for Sunday roast, Mother's Day or even Easter
Wondering what to do with that leftover Easter lamb? This potato hash is just the ticket. Crispy lamb and potatoes are fried with spring onions, then topped with a squeeze of lemon and lashings of hot sauce.
Bangers and mash is classic British food at its best! Hearty sausages are piled on top of smooth, buttery mashed potato, with a glossy roasted onion gravy to bring it all together. This sausages and mash recipe shows just how easy it is to make a seriously comforting meal.
This traditional chocolate yule log recipe, or Bûche de Noël, makes a deliciously indulgent Christmas dessert. The rich, chocolate sponge is rolled with a whipped Irish cream filling and covered in a boozy chocolate icing. The Swiss roll-style cake is then finished with crumbled chocolate 'bark' for a true log effect. Find out how to make yule log with our step-by-step recipe.
This make-ahead lamb is marinated in yogurt and spices two days before, so the meat is extra juicy and tender. This is the only way to serve up Easter lunch this year.
Sticky, sweet and spicy, this hot honey lamb is the ultimate Easter centrepiece. Slow cook your lamb shoulder for 6 hours until the meat is soft and tender. Shred the lamb onto whipped feta with a scattering of fresh coriander. This is a dish that's sure to impress!
There's nothing more comforting than homemade lamb hotpot.
Packed with meaty Cumberland sausages and filled with seasonal veg goodness, this traybake feeds a family of 4 and requires minimal washing up
A moreish, hearty pie made with simple ingredients but packed full of flavour. It freezes well, and there's enough leftover filling to make Sloppy Joes, a bonus Friday night special.
A colourful, vegan take on a classic English breakfast, this quick and healthy meal pairs a simple tofu scramble with grilled tomatoes, mushroom, baked beans and spinach for a vegan fry up
Our meat-free shepherd-less pie is loaded with carrot, mushroom, spinach and hearty green lentils, and topped with fluffy mashed potato. Harissa paste brings smoky, spicy notes to this filling vegan pie, which packs in 3 of your 5-a-day and is high in fibre. You can freeze the pie (uncooked), so it's perfect for prepping ahead and stashing away for another day.
Every roast needs an indulgent side dish and these creamed leeks with the addition of earthy kale, make a nice change to the usual cauliflower cheese. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or even frozen.