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Festive main course recipes

39 Recipes

Dare to be different with our favourite festive mains.

  • Pigeon pies with bramble gravy

    Pigeon pies with bramble gravy

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
    These puff pastry parcels are packed with rare cooked game, Savoy cabbage and pancetta. Serve with a blackberry gravy

    More effort
  • Lebanese poussin with spiced aubergine pilaf

    Lebanese poussin with spiced aubergine pilaf

    This Middle Eastern-style meal makes a decadent supper for two- serve your young chickens with a spicy and aromatic rice accompaniment

    More effort
  • Parcel-poached salmon with herby mayonnaise

    Parcel-poached salmon with herby mayonnaise

    Beautiful served hot or cold, this poached salmon makes a stunning yet stress-free centrepiece for a buffet lunch

    More effort
  • Fennel & chestnut loaf with cranberry relish

    Fennel & chestnut loaf with cranberry relish

    Good Food reader Barbara Keen shares her vegetarian loaf recipe with seasonal chestnut and cranberry

    Easy
  • Roast guinea fowl with chestnut, sage & lemon stuffing

    Roast guinea fowl with chestnut, sage & lemon stuffing

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
    This festive game bird makes an ideal Christmas dinner for two. The portions are generous so you’ll have leftovers to enjoy

    Easy
  • Roast beef with caramelised onion gravy

    Roast beef with caramelised onion gravy

    Rare roast topside is the ultimate centrepiece – make it extra special with Marmite and sweet onion gravy

    Easy
  • Roast duck two ways with spiced clementine sauce

    Roast duck two ways with spiced clementine sauce

    Christmas dinner for two? Forget having to carve a whole duck and enjoy this meltingly soft, crispy skinned leg and breast meat version instead

    More effort
  • Pot-roast guinea fowl with lentils, Sherry & bacon

    Pot-roast guinea fowl with lentils, Sherry & bacon

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
    This game bird is the perfect size for two – enjoy with a Puy lentil ragout and a tarragon and parsley cream sauce

    Easy
  • Roast fillet of beef with mushroom stuffing

    Roast fillet of beef with mushroom stuffing

    Serve up a spectacular centrepiece of roast beef with a rich stuffing, and a clever twist on Yorkshire puddings

    A challenge
  • Venison & wild mushroom Wellington

    Venison & wild mushroom Wellington

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
    A stunning centrepiece for any dinner party – how about trying it as an alternative to turkey at Christmas?

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