Recipes

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

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

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

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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

Fondant potatoes

Take your potatoes to the next level with this fondant potato recipe. Buttery and flavoured with garlic and rosemary, they're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco Real Food, realfood.tesco.com

Spiced roasted cabbage steaks

This nutrient-packed dish is vegan, gluten-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your Christmas dinner. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco Real Food, realfood.tesco.com

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

Desserts

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

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

Mains

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

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