Occasion: Christmas
No matter how your family celebrates Christmas, we have great ideas for everything from appetizers and sides to entrees and desserts. Whether you're looking to make cookies for Santa or a new dish, our recipes are sure to become a family tradition.
-
EntreeCheese Fondue
There's nothing more indulgent than cheese fondue on a cold winter's day. Perfect for the whole family sitting around a fire.
-
EntreeHighland Beef Pie
This recipe is perfect for feeding a large party, make ahead and enjoy as a feast around Christmas time. If you like, replace 7oz beef with…
-
BeverageMulled Wine
This warm, spicy drink is the smell of Christmas, a pan simmering away in the kitchen gives you all the festive aromas! If you wish, tie…
-
AppetizerSmoked Salmon and Guacamole Canapes
These make perfect canapes or serve three together as a starter. Adding the disc of smoked salmon under the guacamole prevents the bread…
-
Side DishFennel and Onion Tarte Tatin
This is a delicious tart with a caramelized top on a puff pastry base. Careful to keep the round rings of onion whole and flat so they keep…
-
Side DishStollen
Stollen is a German Christmas bread. Proof in a warm place. I choose not to add currants as they tend to burn too easily. It will keep for…
-
RecipeSweet Potato and Celery Root Slaw
It's great to have a slaw over the festive season to go with cold meats and leftovers. Using in-season root vegetables gives this a nice…
-
DessertBûche du Noël
French for "chocolate log," and the perfect Christmas treat, this bake has a whisky cream filling. Add ¼ cup of chopped hazelnuts to the…
-
DessertChristmas Cranachan Pavlova Wreath
With a Scottish twist, this pavlova is perfect for the festive period to be enjoyed by all. Cranachan is traditional Scottish dessert of…
-
EntreeDry-Aged Rib Steak with Fried Potato Wedges and String Beans
This recipe is courtesy of The Great American Recipe.
-
EntreeLemon and Thyme Roast Turkey
I use a meat thermometer when cooking turkey – it helps to judge when the turkey is done. When working out when to put the turkey in the…
-
DessertThe Very Best Trifle
It wouldn’t be Christmas without trifle! This is a good traditional recipe which is always popular with my family. Rather than making a…
-
BeverageRylan’s Festive Fizz
Rylan prepares this festive cocktail with Mary, perfect for your favorite holiday celebration! This recipe is from a digital extra from…
-
AppetizerChristmas Stilton and Sage Canape
Tiny bite-sized herb cheese scones topped with Christmas flavors. Don’t handle too much as they will become tough. This recipe appears in…
-
Side DishChristmas Apricot and Chestnut Stuffing
So much flavor, texture and crunch in this stuffing, I also serve it for a main course for non-meat eaters as a stuffing inside half a…
-
DessertLuxury Christmas Pudding
A classic pudding for Christmas day. Make well ahead and reheat on the day to serve. This recipe appears in Mary Berry's Ultimate…