Christmas inspiration and recipes

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION
AND RECIPES

Christmas inspiration and recipes

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION AND RECIPES

Christmas inspiration and recipes

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION
AND RECIPES

Get ready for Christmas with our guide to the best turkeys and roasts, plus delicious festive recipes. 

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Prep into Christmas 

Organisation is key to a stress-free Christmas. Follow our tips to make sure you’ll have your feet up come the big day. 

Jewelled fruit and nut Christmas cake

The great cake bake

Whether you prefer a classic fruit cake or something a little different, we’ve got the perfect Christmas cake recipe for you.

Recipes at the ready

Freeze-ahead Christmas tips

Freeze ahead

Why not freeze your roasties, pigs in blankets and stuffing now to save time on Christmas morning? Find out how – and discover more freezer tips – in our useful guide. 

Befriend your freezer

Dinner list

Make a list

Cranberry sauce? Goose fat? Tick. Wrapping paper? Tick. Use our festive shopping list to make sure you’ve added everything to your trolley. 

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It’s time for a feast

Hosting Christmas this year? Be savvy with our Essential Christmas menu, plus discover our all-time favourite Christmas recipes. 

Essential Christmas menu

Essential Christmas menu

Serve up a magnificent festive feast without breaking the bank. Discover deliciously good value recipes that use Essential ingredients, plus festive products from our Essential range.

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Our best festive recipes

Our best festive recipes

Everything you need for Christmas feasting, from the perfect roast potatoes to stunning side dishes, delicious desserts and festive cocktails.

Best Christmas recipes

Turkey buying guide

Choose your turkey

Crisp golden skin, tender juicy meat – our full-flavoured, succulent turkeys are all from farmers we know and trust. Whether you're looking for a fine whole turkey or a tasty and convenient turkey crown, our guide will help you choose and prepare the turkey that's right for you

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Magnificent roasts

Magnificent roasts

Fancy trying something different to turkey this year, or looking for a Christmas Eve or Boxing Day joint? Follow our guide to choosing beef, lamb, venison and more. 

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Free-from feast

Hosting vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free guests? We've got recipes and ideas by the sleighful. 

Meat-free & marvellous

Meat-free & marvellous

See our delicious vegan and vegetarian starters, mains, sides and desserts – plus plan your plant-based cheeseboard.

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Gluten-free & glorious

Gluten-free & glorious

Serve up gorgeous gluten-free choices for every course with our collection of recipes and free-from products.

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Cheers to the year!

Christmas time, mistletoe and wine – and cocktails, and canapés! It’s party season, so get ready with our seasonal drinks and buffet nibbles. 

Seasonal sips

Seasonal sips

Discover recipes for festive tipples and cosy cups, including cocktails, mulled wine, hot chocolate and more. 

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Bring on the buffet

Bring on the buffet

Hosting a Christmas Day, Boxing Day or Twixtmas buffet? Feast your eyes on showstopping centrepieces and get-in-the-mood party food.

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