Recipes

Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a special celebration, we have the perfect recipe for every occasion.

Baking

Pepparkakor – Scandinavian spiced Christmas biscuits

Traditional Swedish festive biscuits flavoured with cinnamon and ginger, these make ideal edible gifts.

Baking

Spiced Christmas tea buns

Hide the Christmas ‘to do’ list and take a moment to enjoy these spiced buns topped with butter.

Mains

Aldo Zilli’s healthy chicken Kiev with saffron rice

Italian chef Aldo Zilli’s heart-healthy chicken kiev recipe tastes incredible

Baking

Edd Kimber's custard mince pies

Bake Off winner and author Edd Kimber's mince pies are stuffed with zesty mince and rum custard.

Baking

Phil Vickery's gluten-free Christmas cake

Chef Phil Vickery explains how to make the perfect gluten-free fruit Christmas cake.

Baking

Paul Hollywood’s gingerbread house

Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood shares his recipe for a stunning Christmas gingerbread house, ideal for baking with grandchildren.

Mains

Jamie Oliver’s air-fryer fish and chips

An easy posh fish and chips recipe with parmesan salmon and crunchy potato wedges.

Light meals

Mini cheese and bacon quiches

These little cheese and bacon quiches are perfect finger food for parties and buffets.

Desserts

Cherry tiramisu

Try this fruity take on tiramisu by Gino D'Acampo, which uses cherries instead of coffee.

Appetisers

Cream cheese and watercress choux bun canapés

Savoury profiteroles with a peppery cream cheese and watercress filling.

Appetisers

Smoked salmon sharing platter

This smoked salmon sharing platter with watercress and avocado takes minutes to prepare and is a great buffet dish.

Sides

Honey-glazed Brussels sprouts with beetroot, blue cheese and walnuts

Jazz up your Christmas Brussels sprouts with this festive recipe.

Desserts

Figgy pudding

Try this recipe from Mary Norwak for a traditional figgy pudding that dates back to 16th century England.

Sides

Pork and chestnut stuffing

A delicious Christmas stuffing recipe with chestnuts, pork, lemon and spinach that is ideal for Christmas dinner.

Appetisers

Hot smoked salmon blinis

Hot and spicy little blinis with horseradish cream and flaked smoked salmon.

Appetisers

Pigs in blankets

An easy recipe for Pigs in Blankets the traditional party snack or Christmas dinner side dish, of sausage wrapped in ham.

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