• Crispy traybake stuffing

    Crispy traybake stuffing

    If your favourite part of the stuffing is the crispy bits, you'll love this recipe. It can be prepped up to two days in advance, then baked on the day

    Easy
  • Pigs in puff pastry blankets

    Pigs in puff pastry blankets

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
    Serve these irresistibly buttery pastry-wrapped chipolatas as a Christmas dinner side dish – they’re perfect as party canapés too

    Easy
  • Pancetta & sage-wrapped chipolatas

    Pancetta & sage-wrapped chipolatas

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
    Update your pigs in blankets by swapping streaky bacon for pancetta – they can still be easily assembled the day before

    Easy
  • Parsnip croquettes

    Parsnip croquettes

    This show-stealing side dish of roasted parsnips and creamy béchamel is breadcrumbed and deep-fried for crisp, golden bites

    A challenge
  • Buttered toast bread sauce

    Buttered toast bread sauce

    Reinvent the traditional bread sauce by toasting your bread until golden, then add double cream, nutmeg and cloves – we guarantee this will be your new festive favourite

    Easy
  • Persian cranberry sauce

    Persian cranberry sauce

    Middle Eastern flavours of pomegranate molasses and orange zest bring a new dimension to traditional cranberry sauce, with a thick and chunky texture

    Easy
  • Sticky Port gravy

    Sticky Port gravy

    This full-flavoured, festive gravy can be made in advance – our secret ingredients of soy sauce and dried mushrooms add a deep hit of ‘umami’, or savouriness, to complement a roast

    Easy
  • Salted maple-roasted parsnips

    Salted maple-roasted parsnips

    Roast root vegetables with maple syrup and thyme leaves until soft and sticky, then serve as a side dish to your traditional festive feast

    Easy
  • Creamed sprouts with chestnuts

    Creamed sprouts with chestnuts

    Double cream, nutmeg and chestnuts make a luscious addition to traditional Brussels sprouts – just watch this extra-ingulgent side dish disappear on Christmas Day

    Easy