Recipes
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
Smoked trout paté
Serve our creamy smoked trout paté on crackers for a super easy and delicious Christmas canapé.
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Roasted parsnip & carrot soup with kale crisps
Try our delicious parsnip and carrot soup recipe – it's comforting and packed with nutrients! Recipe and image courtesy of Waitrose, waitrose.com
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White chocolate yule log
Whip up this decadent dessert that brings a fresh twist on the classic Christmas yule log. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco Real Food, realfood.tesco.com
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
Desserts
Classic mince pies
Make this comforting, traditional Christmas treat with our easy recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Doves Farm, dovesfarm.co.uk
Espresso brownies
Indulge in two rich flavours with our espresso brownie recipe! Recipe and image courtesy of Camp Coffee, campcoffeeclub.co.uk
Ginger toffee apples
Put a spicy twist on the classic toffee apple with our recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Opies, bennettopie.com
Mains
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.
Comforting butter bean stew
Create a filling butterbean stew and enjoy a warming autumn feast – perfect for rainy days in! Recipe and image courtesy of Maldon Salt, maldonsalt.com
Starters
Dauphinoise potato surprise
Luxuriously creamy potatoes baked until golden. Recipe and image from Bon App! by Isabelle Dunn (£30, Smith Street Books). Photography by Alan Benson
Duchess potatoes
Elegant, golden bites of fluffy perfection. Recipe and image from Bon App! by Isabelle Dunn (£30, Smith Street Books). Photography by Alan Benson.
Cheesy croquettes with hot honey, garlic & chilli dipping sauce
Crispy, cheesy bites with a fiery-sweet kick. Recipe and image courtesy of Nanna Tate, nannatate.com
