Mains
Creamy cherry tomato risotto
This vegan risotto combines creamy coconut milk, tomatoes, and crisp white wine for a rich, hearty dinner. Recipe and image courtesy of Romina Callwitz, romylondonuk.com
Cheesy chorizo and courgette baked rice
This easy one-pot dinner combines chorizo, courgette, and rice, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco, realfood.tesco.com
Kedgeree with watercress
With fragrant rice, flaky haddock, and jammy boiled eggs, this dish is comforting and full of flavour. Recipe and image courtesy of The Watercress Company, watercress.co.uk
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Miso ginger salmon
Melt-in-the-mouth miso salmon, crispy kale, and basmati rice come together in this delicious and easy meal. Recipe and image courtesy of Discover Great Veg, discovergreatveg.co.uk
Fajita fried rice with Cajun chicken ‘croutons’
With flavourful rice, vegetables and crispy chicken pieces, this quick and tasty meal is a mid-week staple. Recipe and image courtesy of Asda, asda.com
Jewelled veggie leek and parsnip stuffing
Packed with seasonal vegetables, dried apricots and pecans, this tasty stuffing recipe is the perfect accompaniment to your Christmas turkey. Recipe and image courtesy of Asda, asda.com
Nut roast wreath with sage crisps
Make this vegan nut roast in the shape of a wreath and decorate with aromatic sage crisps and orange slices for the perfect festive dish. Recipe and image from A Very Vegan Christmas mini cookbook (£5, Viva!), veganrecipeclub.org.uk. Recipe: Maryanne Hall, photography: Niki Webster.
Sticky cola ham
Infuse your Christmas ham with sweet cola flavour and coat it with a treacly glaze with this delicious recipe. Recipe and image from Gluten Free Christmas by Becky Excell (£22, Quadrille). Photography: Hannah Hughes
Mushroom, butternut squash, chestnut and caramelised onion wreath
With tender mushrooms, sweet butternut squash, and flaky puff pastry, this wholesome dish is the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas feast. Recipe and image courtesy of Maldon Salt, maldonsalt.com
Squash and beetroot Wellington with kale pesto
With a satisfying filling of lentils and roasted vegetables, nutty kale pesto, and golden puff pastry, this wholesome dish is a delicious, vegan alternative to the beloved Wellington. Recipe and image from The Magical Christmas Cookbook (£20, Murdoch Books, murdochbooks.co.uk)
Cranberry and maple glazed turkey with butternut and pecan stuffing and sherry gravy
This Christmas, serve succulent roast turkey smothered in sweet and zesty cranberry sauce and paired with nutty butternut squash and pecan stuffing. Recipe and image courtesy of Golden Turkey, goldenturkeys.co.uk. Chef: Rachel Green Photography: Michael Powell
Christmas Wellington with walnut pâté
Try this delicious vegetarian Wellington recipe and enjoy layers of golden puff pastry with a hearty mushroom, thyme and walnut pâté filling. To make ahead and freeze, make the Wellington until end of step 3. Wrap the uncooked, assembled Wellington in foil and freeze. Defrost in the fridge overnight and bake the next day. Brush with beaten egg or plant-based milk and bake at 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6, following the instructions above. Recipe and image courtesy of Opies, bennettopie.com, @OpiesFoods
Roast turkey with sage, cheddar and chestnut stuffing
Enjoy succulent turkey wrapped in bacon and stuffed with flavourful sausage meat, cheddar and chestnut stuffing this Christmas. Recipe and image from The Batch Lady Saves Christmas by Suzanne Mulholland (£25, Ebury Press). Photography by Andrew Hayes-Watkins.
Herby roast pork loin with potatoes
Tender, succulent pork loin paired with aromatic sage and rosemary stuffing – the perfect dish to serve at your next dinner party. Recipe and image courtesy of Winter in Tuscany by Amber Guinness (£29.99, Thames & Hudson)
Butternut squash and pickled walnut wellington
Encase a sweet and nutty butternut squash filling in flaky puff pastry to make this delicious vegan wellington recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Opies, bennettopie.com, @opiesfoods
Shallot and mushroom galette
This galette is packed with flavour, with caramelised shallots, tender mushrooms, creamy blue cheese and a buttery crust. Recipe and image courtesy of UK Shallots, ukshallot.com
Festive ham with an orange juniper glaze
This Christmas, serve a succulent ham joint coated in a tangy orange glaze. Recipe and image courtesy of Robert Welch, robertwelch.com. Recipe developed by Sarah Hemsley
Festive turkey roll
Make this tender and flavoursome turkey roll recipe for Christmas and impress your guests. Recipe and image from the 2026 Dairy Diary, available from your milk deliverer and at dairydiary.co.uk
Smoky hake with spicy beans and fresh chilli jam
Pair baked fish with chorizo and beans for a quick, tasty and nutritious dinner. Recipe and image courtesy of Tracklements, tracklements.co.uk
One-pot chicken, leek and spinach lasagne with bean bechamel
Packed with nutritious beans and veggies, this hearty one-pot dish is the perfect dinner for cold winter nights. Recipe and image courtesy of Love Your Gut, loveyourgut.com.
Chowder gratin
This hearty dish is the perfect warming meal for the colder months. With a creamy fish filling and a crispy top, the whole family will love it. Recipe and image courtesy of Trewithen Dairy, trewithendairy.co.uk
Green bean and shiitake mushroom bowl with ginger and soy sticky rice
This tasty green bean and shiitake mushroom bowl is packed with goodness, flavour and can be whipped up in under 30 minutes. Recipe and image courtesy of Tilda, tilda.com
Lentil and sweet potato cottage pie
Make this easy vegan lentil and sweet potato cottage pie, the perfect hearty family dinner. Recipe and image from Bon App! by Isabelle Dunn (£30, SmithStreet Books). Photography by Alan Benson.
Smoky paprika salmon with lemony couscous
Speedy and spicy salmon goes perfectly with zingy lemon couscous, giving you a simple but tasty meal in minutes. Recipe and image from Speedy Comfort by Jon Watts (£22, hardback, Bloomsbury). Photography by Andrew Burton.
