Red cabbage with balsamic vinegar & cranberries

This vibrant veggie Christmas side dish beautifully contrasts sweet and savoury, make it up to four days in advance or freeze it

Carrot & star anise purée

If you fancy adding something a little different to the table on Christmas Day, this seasonal purée could be just the thing

Gravy for the Christmas turkey

This simple recipe uses white wine for a pale, light gravy, but it can also be made with red wine or Port for a richer flavour

Wild rice, chestnut & squash stuffing

Add a colourful and healthy dish to your Christmas lunch table with this vegetarian stuffing

Roast turkey with citrus butter

Moist and golden, this Christmas turkey will be the crowning glory of your festive feast. It's simple to make and guaranteed to impress friends and family

Bay & orange roast turkey

Brushing the turkey with a last-minute sticky glaze means your bird will be golden and looking its best when you bring it to the table

Golden roast potatoes

Don’t spend Christmas morning peeling potatoes, make our freeze ahead roasties

Simmer-&-stir Christmas cake

An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating

From-the-freezer mince pies

Keep these festive favourites nice and simple or spice things up with some imaginative twists

Chocolate fruitcake

If anyone in your family isn’t keen on traditional fruitcake, this might be the compromise you’ve been looking for