Christmas dinner recipes

Christmas dinner

Welcome to our collection of classic Christmas dinner mains, sides and trimmings, whether you're cooking a full turkey, turkey crown, or catering for vegetarians. These recipes are easy to follow, and have been analysed by nutritionists to ensure a healthy, festive meal. You'll also find practical tips on using leftovers efficiently, helping you make the most of your holiday cooking while minimizing waste.

240mins Roast turkey

It's hard to beat a traditional roast turkey dinner, especially at Christmas and it's not as difficult to prepare as you might think. Follow our simple instructions to cook your turkey to perfection!

120mins Lemon and rosemary turkey crown

A turkey crown is the body of the bird with the legs and wings removed - perfect if everyone likes white meat, and quicker to cook too.

120mins Honey roast ham

This is one of our most popular recipes. If the last of this delicious ham isn’t gobbled up in one meal, it can be stored in the fridge as equally tasty leftovers.

90mins Smoked ham with cranberry chutney

In case the last morsel is not picked clean from the plate, be sure to store leftover ham in a secure container and place on the middle shelf of the fridge.

180mins Sausage and sage stuffing

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without stuffing! This is our tried and tested recipe for making delicious stuffing

180mins Sage and breadcrumb stuffing

This is a lighter stuffing and you can change the ingredients depending on how you prefer it.

2of 5 a day Christmas classic prawn cocktail

This recipe is perfect for a Christmas dinner starter to wow your guests.

40mins Roast potatoes

Learn to make perfect crispy roast potatoes - a tasty accompaniment to any Sunday roast.

25mins 1of 5 a day Brussels sprouts with bacon

Boring sprouts? Make them more interesting with this tasty recipe!

10mins 1of 5 a day Brussels Sprouts with Honey and Mustard

Tossed in the pan with honey and mustard, a quick, simple and delicious way to use up those leftover sprouts

30mins 1of 5 a day Brussels sprouts with apple and red onion

Boring sprouts? Make them more interesting with this tasty recipe!

10mins 1.5of 5 a day Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Ham

A great way to use up leftover brussels sprouts - or other vegetables such as broccoli

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