Recipes
Chocolate orange trifle
This easy yet impressive dessert puts a spin on the classic trifle with delicious flavours of chocolate and orange. Recipe and image courtesy of Asda, asda.com
Chocolate mousse
Light, wonderfully chocolatey, and with a generous dollop of cream on top, you can't beat the classic chocolate mousse. Recipe and image from Bon App! by Isabelle Dunn (£30, Smith Street Books). Photography: Alan Benson.
Traditional braised red cabbage
With a wonderful tanginess and a perfect blend of spices, this braised red cabbage recipe will add extra flavour to your roast dinner. Recipe and image from A Very Vegan Christmas mini cookbook (£5, Viva!), veganrecipeclub.org.uk
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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
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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
Winter salad with bacon-coated prunes
This salad is a delight for the senses! With sweet prunes paired with salty bacon and juicy fresh fruit, this easy starter is sure to wow guests. Recipe and image from The Magical Christmas Cookbook (£20, Murdoch Books), murdochbooks.co.uk
Spiced apple frangipane tart
This tart is the perfect Christmas dessert, with sweet frangipane, soft apple slices, and a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust. Recipe and image courtesy of Maldon Salt, maldonsalt.com
Fig, date and orange blossom Christmas pudding
Try this scrumptious Christmas pudding recipe, made with sweet dried fruit and a splash of orange liqueur, and beautifully decorated with orange slices and fresh figs. Recipe and image courtesy of Matthews Cotswold Flour, cotswoldflour.com and Aimee Twigger, @twiggstudios
Desserts
Black Forest baked Alaska
Give this fan favourite dessert a 70s twist with flavours of tart cherry, rich dark chocolate, and kirsch. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco, realfood.tesco.com
Vegan cake pops
These vegan cake pops look just as great as they taste! Make them today for the perfect bite-sized treat to serve this Christmas. Recipe and image from A Very Vegan Christmas mini cookbook (£5, Viva!), veganrecipeclub.org.uk. Recipe: Maryanne Hall. Photography: Niki Webster.
Chocolate orange layer cake
Bursting with flavour, this deliciously rich chocolate and orange cake is the perfect dessert to share. Recipe and image courtesy of Marriage’s, flour.co.uk
Mains
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
Starters
Blue cheese stuffed dates with maple pecans
Pair tangy blue cheese with rich Medjool dates and top with a pecan for an easy, sweet and savoury starter. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco, realfood.tesco.com
Easy festive vegan pâté
Made from smoked tofu and cashews, this tasty vegan pâté is ready in just 15 minutes. Recipe and image from A Very Vegan Christmas mini cookbook (£5, Viva!), veganrecipeclub.org.uk Recipe: Maryanne Hall, photography: Niki Webster
Cream of parsnip soup with thyme croutons
This hearty parsnip soup will warm you up this winter! Gloriously creamy and with just the right amount of kick, it's the perfect starter to serve on Christmas Day. Recipe and image from The Magical Christmas Cookbook (£20, Murdoch Books, murdochbooks.co.uk)
