Moist turkey crown with chestnut truffle stuffing

If a huge turkey seems too much to bear and turkey sandwiches aren't your thing, opt for a crown instead of a whole bird

Cranberry & red wine sauce

Keep this Christmas-spiced cranberry sauce in the fridge for up to a week before the big day

Polenta & pancetta stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Add this unusual, creamy stuffing to your Christmas banquet this year

Juniper-glazed sprouts

Juniper berries aren’t just for making gin, they perk up sprouts too

Black Forest trifle

James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together

Roast Parmesan parsnips

For a twist on a favourite side dish, coat parsnips in corn and grated Italian cheese to ensure a tasty, crunchy finish

Chipolatas wrapped in sage & pancetta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Update festive favourite trimming pigs-in-blankets by covering sausages in Italian bacon and herb

Proper turkey gravy

This simple Christmas gravy can be made a few days ahead or you can freeze it for up to a month

Streaky stuffing parcels

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Sage and onion stuffing balls wrapped in bacon makes a great alternative to devils on horseback

Sausage, sage & onion stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

The classic Christmas stuffing for the traditionalists among us