Recipes
Gingerbread Christmas tree cookies
Enjoy some festive baking with this easy Gingerbread Christmas tree cookies recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Waitrose,
waitrose.com
Sticky date pudding with miso butterscotch
With moist date sponge, caramelised apple, and silky miso butterscotch sauce, this indulgent dessert is a guaranteed winner. Recipe and image from Baking and the Meaning of Life by Helen Goh (£26, Murdoch Books) murdochbooks.co.uk Photography: © Laura Edwards 2025
Cauliflower ‘cheese’
High in protein and fibre, this comforting vegan cauliflower cheese recipe features a creamy sauce made from blended butter beans. Recipe and image courtesy of Waitrose, waitrose.com
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Caramelised Brussels sprouts with butter beans
Enhance your Christmas dinner Brussels sprouts by serving them with wholesome butter beans and pan-fried chestnuts. Recipe and image courtesy of Romina Callwitz, romylondonuk.com
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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
Mango and relish tuna rice stacks
Serve tuna and mango on a bed of rice for a satisfying dish that's rich in healthy fats and is gluten and dairy-free. Recipe and image courtesy of Vadasz Pickles & Ferments, @vadaszdeli
Black Forest parfait
Combine sweet cherries, rich dark chocolate, vegan double cream, and a splash of liqueur for an indulgent, boozy dessert that's vegan and gluten-free. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco Real Food,
realfood.tesco.com
Chocolate orange pud
With rich dark chocolate and tangy orange, this decadent and delicious recipe brings a new twist to the traditional Christmas pudding. Recipe and image courtesy of Dairy Diary, dairydiary.co.uk
Ginger and cardamom carrots
Infuse your carrots with flavours of citrus and spice with this easy recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Abel & Cole,
abelandcole.co.uk
Desserts
Classic mince pies
Make this comforting, traditional Christmas treat with our easy recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Doves Farm, dovesfarm.co.uk
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
Espresso brownies
Indulge in two rich flavours with our espresso brownie recipe! Recipe and image courtesy of Camp Coffee, campcoffeeclub.co.uk
Mains
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)
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
Starters
Smoked trout paté
Serve our creamy smoked trout paté on crackers for a super easy and delicious Christmas canapé. Recipe and image extracted from The Batch Lady Saves Christmas by Suzanne Mulholland (£25, Ebury Press). Photography: Andrew Hayes-Watkins
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
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
