Impress guests over the festive season with our best Christmas baking ideas, from classic mince pies, stollen and Christmas fruit cake to decorated cookies
Looking for the best indulgent Christmas baking recipes? We've got everything from Christmas cookies to classic mince pies, Baileys chocolate tiffin to Christmas cupcakes, plus a crowd-pleasing white chocolate Christmas cake to treat yourself and loved ones during the festive season. We've also got plenty more indulgent Christmas pudding and dessert recipes to serve to your family and friends during the holidays. For quick and easy festive entertaining, check out our no-cook Christmas entertaining ideas, or for fun bakes which mash up festive flavours, check out our Christmas mash-up recipes. Get the big day off to a delicious start with our Christmas breakfast ideas and if you're looking for last-minute present ideas for the foodie in your life, our homemade edible Christmas gifts are sure to bring a smile to their face. Best Christmas baking ideas Bûche de Noël Serve this bûche de noël for a Christmas dessert showpiece. This festive log features layers of chocolate sponge, chantilly cream and chocolate buttercream. Cinnamon biscuits These crisp iced biscuits are flavoured with warming cinnamon and ginger spices. They are sure to fill your kitchen with enticing festive aromas. Buttermint madeleines Edd Kimber reimagines the nostalgic flavour of Murray Mints in these festive madeleines, made with browned butter and finished with a smooth white chocolate shell – perfect for afternoon tea. Classic mince pies It's just not Christmas without a mince pie. Making your own shortcrust pastry is easy, and investing in decent shop-bought mincemeat makes all the difference. Make-ahead Christmas cake Get ahead for Christmas by baking this classic festive fruit cake, covered in marzipan and fondant icing. With gentle spices, citrus flavours and ginger wine, this easy bake is full of flavour and sure to impress a crowd. Classic stollen This gently spiced, festive bake is bursting with dried fruit and marzipan. A great homemade gift or afternoon pick-me-up. Baileys cake A real showstopper of a cake, this three-tiered beauty is all dark chocolate and Baileys Irish Cream. It's perfect for an impressive Christmas dessert. Vegan gingerbread men Enjoy some festive nostalgia with a batch of vegan gingerbread men. They're easy to bake and fun to decorate. Stollen bites Make these pretty stollen bites for a fun Christmas baking project – you can use any mixed dried fruit, such as cranberries, sour cherries or apricots. Gingerbread cupcakes These moreish spiced cupcakes are great fun to make over the festive season for the whole family. Vegan Christmas cake Everyone will enjoy a slice of this Christmas cake, which can be baked and matured up to eight weeks before Christmas. Feed the cake weekly with your choice of brandy, rum or whisky for extra moisture and a warming flavour. Stollen buns The marzipan and dried fruit in stollen are quintessential Christmas flavours, reworked here into a snowball-like bun by London's Fortitude Bakehouse. Gluten-free chocolate fudge cake Turn your hand to baking this festive chocolate fudge cake this Christmas, which just happens to be gluten free. Cozonac Bake this sweet Christmas bread from Prestige Patisserie in Tottenham this Christmas. It’s studded with raisins, nuts, chocolate and Turkish delight and infused with rum. Pistachio and cherry nougat pandoro Cut corners by assembling this impressive festive centrepiece with shop-bought pandoro – it’s a bake which will get everyone in the festive spirit. Gingerbread pie Bake this glorious gingerbread pie, showcasing a blend of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, for a Christmas bake that’s designed to impress. Chocolate panettone We've given this sweet Italian bread a decadent twist with dark chocolate – the perfect treat to serve visitors over the festive season. Tiramis-czhoux tower You can guarantee friends and family haven’t come across this hybrid before, where balls of choux pastry are stuffed with coffee-drenched ladyfingers and boozy pastry cream. Christmas lamingtons Give lamingtons a festive makeover in this recipe from Morny Bakehouse, with white chocolate icing, a cherry yuzu jam centre and a buttercream crown. Christmas pavlova Individual pavlovas are filled with caramelised pineapple, topped with vanilla-infused cream and finished with a passionfruit coulis. This is a truly showstopping dessert by Covent Garden restaurant, Ave Mario. Christmas tart Fill a shop-bought tart case with brandy-soaked dried fruit and two types of almond for an effortless festive dessert, best eaten with brandy butter. Pandoro semifreddo This easy yet standout pandoro recipe is sure to bring the wow factor to any Christmas table. The chocolate and amaretto semifreddo is all encased in an Italian pandoro bread and topped with a crown of crunchy pistachios. Ecclefechan tarts A must-try alternative to festive mince pies, flavoured with very strong tea, grape molasses and brown butter. Christmas crumble Expand your Christmas repertoire with this festive take on your fave pud. Use up left-over mincemeat – jarred or homemade – for extra flavour. Lebkuchen Honey-sweetened German treats spiced with cinnamon and ginger, lebkuchen are famously festive biscuits. Bake a batch this winter to really get into the Christmas market spirit. Vegan raspberry and lemon trifle Impress your guests with this classic layered dessert. The easy homemade custard uses vanilla-flavoured soya milk and gives a traditional flavour and colour to the custard. Caribbean rum cake This decadent and boozy cake from Caribbean chef Keshia Sakarah is fed with spiced rum and traditionally served during the festive season. Panforte This Italian dessert is popular during the festive season. Chewy, nutty and sweet, it's packed with pistachios, almonds and dried fruits. Florentines A great little Christmas treat to bake at home. Hang them from ribbons as an edible Christmas tree decoration or stack them on a plate and enjoy with a comforting cup of tea over the festive season. Christmas fudge Check out this festive gingerbread fudge that takes just a few minutes to prepare. You can easily double the recipe to make two batches, so you have plenty for gifting. Christmas biscuits Looking for a foodie festive activity to do with children? Our spiced Christmas biscuits make perfect edible decorations to hang from your tree or mantle. You can leave them out for Santa or wrap them up as a gift, the possibilities are endless! Rum and raisin cake Stir up this make-ahead Christmas cake with a spiced, boozy twist and your kitchen will be filled with alluring, festive smells. Chocolate yule log Need a show-stopping dessert recipe to impress guests over the Christmas period? Check out our indulgent festive yule log with a boozy Baileys cream and crunchy hazelnut brittle, the perfect festive bake. Baileys chocolate tiffin Looking for an easy edible gift to give friends over the festive season? Check out these indulgent chocolate tiffins with our favourite Christmas drink in solid chocolate form. You don’t have to include the edible glitter but it does give added bling. Check out our other Baileys recipes here. Christmas cupcakes Looking for Christmas treats to bake? Soak up the cuteness of our melted chocolate snowmen cupcakes. These easy-to-make cupcakes are great fun to bake with the whole family and make for quick and easy Christmas party food. Street cart soft pretzels Soft yet slightly chewy, with a dark golden skin from being boiled before baking, these pretzels are slow-fermented for a richly flavoured dough. Finish with fat crystals of salt. Indonesian pandan, raspberry and white chocolate blondies Pandan and raspberries give a colourful and festive edge to these blondies, while the tartness offsets the sweet white chocolate perfectly. White snowball cake Need a show-stopping cake to serve family and friends over the festive season? Check out our indulgent white chocolate Christmas cake recipe. It might not be snowing outside, but one bite of this cake and you'll feel like you're in a winter wonderland. Filled with coconut and covered in white chocolate, it's sweet and indulgent. Sour cherry stollen bars Looking for Christmas treats to bake? Jazz up your stollen this Christmas with our easy sour cherry flavoured bars. The ingredients list may look lengthy but it’s all about building up the textures and flavours to make this the most moreish bar ever – way better than regular stollen. Check out our best cherry recipes here. Snowball madeleines Give the English madeleine a festive spin by infusing with the flavours of a classic snowball cocktail. After Eight cake This showstopping cake is a glorious combination of chocolate and mint that makes an excellent dessert for a festive party. White chocolate cranberry cheesecake blondies Make your blondies extra special with a festive sprinkling of cranberry flavour and a swirl of decadent cheesecake filling. White Christmas cake Want a show-stopping easy Christmas bake? Check out our super light vanilla cake, an easy alternative to serve on Christmas Day in place of a normal fruit cake. In order to keep the colour as white as possible, use a very light-coloured butter such as Lurpak or keep beating the butter until it lightens in colour. Looking for other show-stopping cake recipes? Click here. Mexican chocoflan This festive flan cake, featuring chocolate, caramel and cinnamon, is known as 'flan imposible' and combines two popular Mexican desserts. Black cake Make this classic Caribbean as a Christmas cake alternative – featuring port, dark rum and dried fruits, it's rich and decadent (and amazing at Christmas). Black forest gateau Turn the clock back with our nostalgic black forest cake with a modern twist. Christmas rocky road Traditional digestives are swapped for ginger biscuits, whilst cranberries and pistachios add some festive colour in this crowd-pleasing Christmas rocky road. Whisky crumble mince pies We've added a splash of booze and morello cherries to this classic Christmas treat and topped with buttery crumble for extra indulgence. Moldavian layered pie with hemp cream Traditionally made on Christmas Eve in Eastern Romania, this pie sees layers of flatbread soaked in a honey syrup and spread with a hemp seed filling. Rum and almond fruit cake Want an easy fruit cake with no fuss? Impress your guests this Christmas and jazz up your cake with rum and a simple almond buttercream. Make it now or save the recipe to whip up an easy Christmas baking idea. Nepali spiced fruit and nut tart Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger give this nutty tart a real festive edge. With a kick of spiced rum, it's a grown-up dessert that's perfect for Christmas. Baileys truffles Treat someone special this Christmas with these melt-in-the-mouth chocolate truffles with a boozy kick from Baileys cream. Gluten-free mince pies Christmas baking, gluten-free style. These boozy mince pies with meringue tops don't compromise on flavour or texture, plus they look impressive, too. Boozy mincemeat pie Want a boozy pie to feed a crowd over the festive season? Our elegant recipe turns the humble mince pie into a fantastic Christmas dessert. Use shop-bought shortcrust pastry and a good-quality mincemeat to save time. Finish with a dusting of silvery icing sugar. Click here for other exciting sweet pie recipes... Chocolate-dipped honeycomb Looking for easy edible gifts for Christmas treats to bake at home? Ready in 20 minutes, our quick and super fun honeycomb recipe is dipped in dark, milk and white chocolate, the perfect Christmas treat for someone with a sweet tooth. Try one of our other edible gift ideas here... Russian honey cake Check out our impressive Russian cake recipe with moreish burnt-honey icing. This layer cake takes a bit of effort to make but it's the perfect cake to show off to friends and family for any special occasion over the festive season. This Russian honey cake recipe is created by original GBBO winner and expert baker Edd Kimber. Baileys fudge Homemade fudge is a great little sweet treat for Christmas. Perfect with coffee to finish off a meal or as an energy booster, it keeps for up to a month in an airtight container. Plus we've got an easy how-to video and it only requires 4 ingredients, the perfect festive bake. Spiced rum bamkuchen Present this show-stopping dessert on Christmas Day for an impressive festive bake, packed with golden marzipan and dark rum. Slice it open to reveal the many layers which will wow your guests. It might take a bit of time to prepare, but it's worth the effort! Try more of our boozy cake and bakes here. Clementine yoghurt cake Move over Christmas fruit cake, our gluten free festive clementine cake is in town and it's zesty and super moist. Slice it up and watch everyone come running for a piece of this fruity and sweet, yogurty deliciousness. Mini Viennese mince pies How do you make mini mince pies taste even better? Add even more buttery goodness with a Viennese swirl biscuit topping, zesty oranges and boozy amaretto of course! Cranberry and ginger tiffin Make this simple, indulgent tiffin to treat someone you love this Christmas. You can swap the white chocolate for dark or milk – go for the recipient’s favourite. The cranberry and ginger flavours really lift the buttery biscuit. Ready in only 30 minutes. Gingerbread Advent cookies Looking for fun Christmas baking ideas? Make your own edible Advent calendar with our quick and easy gingerbread cookie recipe. The kids can eat them one day at a time or all at once! We have more biscuit recipes here. White chocolate roulade with Baileys Treat your loved ones to a great dessert with this luxurious festive bake made with white chocolate and Baileys. It's easy to make and requires very little effort – prepare it next time you host a festive dinner party. Chocolate, hazelnut and cinnamon kugelhupf Kugelhupf is a light Christmas cake similar to brioche or baba and is popular in central Europe. This version is made with chocolate, hazelnut and cinnamon, a great alternative to the traditional British Christmas cake recipe. Plus, it's easy to make, too. Christmas muffins These tangerine and marzipan muffins are easy to make and ready in under an hour – serve with an afternoon cup of tea or for an indulgent festive breakfast treat.
Our perfect pumpkin recipes make the most of this vibrant autumnal veg in everything from comforting curries and soups to pumpkin pie, donuts and muffins
Looking for pumpkin recipes? Roast pumpkin is an autumnal classic, so try it in pumpkin soup, curry and the ultimate pumpkin pie. We're big on zero waste at olive, so we've also included ideas for how to use pumpkin seeds (savoury granola anyone?). Whether it's Thanksgiving or Halloween, we've got a pumpkin recipe for every occasion (Be careful, though, as not all carving pumpkins are edible!). Want expert advice for growing your own crop? Learn how to grow your own pumpkins from our friends at Gardeners' World. Pumpkin recipes Baked baby pumpkin with red curry prawns Red curry prawns are combined with baked pumpkins in this gluten-free main. You could use small butternut squashes instead – the cooking time might need to be adjusted, however. Pumpkin soup Serve this in big mugs with fat fingers of melty cheese toasties for dipping. See more of our favourite autumn soup recipes. Thai pumpkin curry (gaeng fak thong) Make the most of seasonal pumpkins or butternut squash in this Thai curry, flavoured with dill, fish sauce and homemade red and green chilli paste. Pumpkin gingerbread milk Make the most of canned pumpkin in this warming winter drink, perfect for sipping alongside a meditation or mindfulness session. Pumpkin pie The best pumpkin pie. Designed to impress, this rich creamy pud uses bought pastry, making it easy but still a special bake. Maple cream goes on the side. Bake one of our sweet tart recipes for your next gathering. Pumpkin risotto This hearty, warming risotto sees chunks of pumpkin roasted with mace and garlic until golden and caramelised, before being stirred through silky risotto and finished with crispy sage. Pumpkin spice latte Follow expert barista Celeste Wong's step-by-step guide to making the perfect version of this comforting, autumnal coffee. Check out more autumn coffee ideas including a cinnamon toast crunch coffee... Pumpkin falafels These falafels are fun to share, adaptable, vegan and gluten-free. Serve with a cashew 'tahini' sauce and shredded red cabbage salad for a feast. This recipe comes from London's Honey & Co restaurant. Pumpkin cake Dotted with nuts and flavoured with maple syrup, this seasonal pumpkin cake is finished with a zesty soft cheese topping. Perfect for a Halloween treat or Bonfire Night slice. Pumpkin curry Make the most of pumpkin season with this easy, warming one-pot. Discover more vegetarian curry recipes, from aubergine dhansak to paneer tikka masala. Pumpkin gnudi Straight from The Baring pub kitchen, this recipe for pumpkin and ricotta dumplings with crisp radicchio and tangy buttermilk sauce is an impressive vegetarian main. Pumpkin pesto tart Use chilli pesto to add a lovely warming kick to this pumpkin, pine nut and chilli pesto tart. It's great served warm with rocket salad and can easily be made ahead. Spiced pumpkin tart In this pumpkin tart, the filling is infused with warming cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg and topped with grated roast hazelnuts – it’s a perfect winter dessert. Prawn and pumpkin curry This impressive prawn and pumpkin curry may look complicated, but once you have all the ingredients prepped it’s quite quick to make. Serve with steamed basmati rice and top the curry with crisp fried shallots and fried curry leaves, or fresh coriander. Try more of our top curry recipes here... Pumpkin muffins Make your own pumpkin purée to combine with warming autumnal spices for these seasonal pumpkin muffins. Top with cream cheese frosting for a stunning finish. Vegan pumpkin pie Ready-made pastry and a tin of pumpkin purée make this plant-based pie very easy to whip up. It's a sweet, spiced treat that's perfect for autumn. See more vegan dessert recipes. Gnocchi with squash, amaretti and rocket Amaretti may seem like a strange addition to a savoury dish, but in this recipe for gnocchi with squash (you can also use pumpkin), amaretti and rocket, the subtle, sweet crunch really works. It's vegetarian and ready in just 30 minutes - perfect for a midweek meal. Roast pumpkin salad Check out this roast pumpkin and chickpea vegetarian salad. This super easy gluten free recipe makes an ideal midweek meal for the family. Plus, it's low in calories, too. Check out our vegetarian salad recipes here... Pumpkin iced ring doughnuts Baked not fried, these pumpkin spiced doughnuts with salted maple glaze not only look stunning but are easy to make, too. You’ll need 6-hole doughnut tins for these. We used Wilton from amazon.co.uk. Sri Lankan pumpkin fry with coconut Serve this spice-filled pumpkin fry with coconut as a side dish to any Sri Lankan-style feast. The recipe uses butternut squash but you can easily substitute with pumpkin. Rich with flavour, it is also vegan and gluten-free. Kale, pumpkin and bacon stew Sometimes comfort food comes with a high calorie count. Not this delicious pumpkin, bacon and kale pot which comes in at less than 250 calories but feels like a lot more. Serve with crunchy, buttered sourdough toast for a midweek treat. Kale salad with roasted pumpkin, pomegranate molasses and almonds You can use either a pumpkin or butternut squash in this veggie salad. It's easy, ready in 35 minutes and, best of all, under 300 calories. With rich pomegranate molasses, sweet squash and crunchy almonds, it's so packed full of flavour that you'll forget you're being virtuous. Roast pumpkin and fennel with mushrooms This warming veggie recipe is ideal to serve on a wintery Sunday. Roast pumpkin and fennel together then add in buttery fried mushrooms and a drizzle of rich mustard and tarragon cream. This dish could work as a vegetarian main, or a side dish with roast beef or lamb. Japanese mushroom, chestnut and pumpkin pilaf If you can get hold of fresh shitake mushrooms this dish is on the table in just 20 minutes, perfect for mid-week! Alternatively you can use vac-packed ones: Merchant Gourmet can be found in most supermarkets. Pumpkin seed recipes Butternut squash soup Spice up your butternut squash soup with crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds and a crumble of feta cheese thrown in for good measure! Pumpkin seed butter on rye This makes the perfect vegan toast topper for breakfast. Serve with apple and chia seeds for an energy boosting brekkie. Add date nectar (available from Sainsbury’s and Waitrose) for sweetness, or leave out for savoury toast toppings. Burrata with savoury granola Ever thought of baking a batch of savoury granola? Check out this super simple spiced recipe with cumin seeds, smoked paprika and crunchy pumpkin seeds. We've served our's with creamy burrata - perfect for an easy but flavoursome starter recipe. Try our impressive starter recipes here... Sweet potato and miso mash Sweet potato just got sweeter with this clever addition of miso seasoning and pumpkin seeds. It's easy to make, vegetarian and the perfect side dish to complete your meal. Banana and pumpkin seed muffins Add some crunch to your morning muffin with our best ever banana and pumpkin seed muffin recipe. Packed with energy they are the perfect way to start the day. Bake a batch of muffins with our ideas here... Granola clusters with yogurt drizzle Check out this recipe for our super-quick and easy granola clusters. These make for a great mid-morning or energy-boosting snack. Overnight oats This healthy, no-fuss breakfast can be prepped just five minutes the night before, ready for you in the morning. Customise with your choice of fruit, nuts, seeds and other toppings. How to roast pumpkin The best way to cook pumpkin is by roasting as it often has a high water content so this helps dry it out a little and concentrate the flavour. Use a large, heavy knife to break the pumpkin down into manageable pieces, scoop out any seeds and use a potato peeler to peel away the skin. Cut into wedges or chunks then toss with a splash of olive oil and lots of seasoning. Spread out on a large non-stick baking tray then cook in a 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 oven until tender. The timing will depend on your pumpkin but it should take around 30-40 minutes. How to toast pumpkin seeds To toast your pumpkin seeds, scoop out of the cavity of the pumpkin into a bowl. Rinse the seeds with water to get rid of any remaining pulp then pat as dry as possible on kitchen paper. Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Spread the dried seeds out on a non-stick baking tray. Add a splash of olive oil and a good pinch of sea salt flakes then toss everything together. If you want to add any extra flavourings (chilli flakes, smoked paprika, cumin seeds, garam masala are all good) then sprinkle over at this point and toss. Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway, until lightly golden. Cool on the tray then keep in an airtight jar for snacking. What to do with leftover pumpkin Have you carved up the perfect pumpkin design for Halloween? Rather than throwing away the leftovers, you can use any edible parts in a range of savoury dishes, snacks and bakes. Our pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie below involve blitzing up pieces of pumpkin to form a smooth purée, or you can grate them to give an extra moist texture in our pumpkin cake. Whole wedges of pumpkin work well in pumpkin curry and risotto, or you can slice them thinly to make our stunning pumpkin pesto tart Pumpkin seeds can also be put to great use as a topper for soups, muffins and overnight oats.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with our menu featuring classics like roast turkey, ham and pumpkin pie. Discover Thanksgiving starters, mains, sides and desserts
Try our best ever Thanksgiving recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. Here are our easiest ever ideas for an American-style Thanksgiving menu, from stunning starters and side dishes to main courses and classic Thanksgiving desserts. For more inspiration, see our collections of Thanksgiving sides and Thanksgiving desserts. We've also got plenty more American-inspired recipes to try, from corn dogs to deep-dish pizza. Our Thanksgiving food ideas include everything from traditional roast turkey, mac and cheese and sweet potato mash to pumpkin pie and pecan pie. We've also got some twists on classic dishes as well as plant-based alternatives. If you want more turkey ideas for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, read our guide. Thanksgiving menu ideas Jump to: Thanksgiving starters Thanksgiving mains Thanksgiving sides Thanksgiving desserts Thanksgiving starters Crab doughnuts London's The Chiltern Firehouse's crab doughnuts are a treat to make at home. If you've never tried a savoury one before this is the recipe to try for a Thanksgiving dinner snack. Kale hush puppies with lemon aïoli Hush puppies are little American savoury doughnuts in a polenta batter. A classic side dish for seafood, they are also great for parties. These vegetarian kale ones are eaten with an aioli dip and perfect finger food for Thanksgiving. Fall-apart bourbon ribs Few things are more satisfying to eat than tender, sticky ribs. This recipe adds a bourbon kick to the sweet glaze, providing a real depth of flavour. It will be a family favourite. Stuffed mushrooms Stuffed with leek, thyme, garlic and breadcrumbs, these mushrooms make for a great vegetarian starter or side dish for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving turkey recipes and other mains for Thanksgiving dinner Easy roast turkey Impress your guests and learn how to cook the perfect turkey centrepiece this Thanksgiving with our step-by-step guide, including how to make your turkey juicy and tender, and how to store your turkey. Bay and lemon turkey with buttery leek stuffing Overnight dry brining in flavoured salt will concentrate flavours, give you juicier meat and help the skin crisp up. Start this the day before, and you'll be laughing come Thanksgiving day. Maryland stuffed ham A traditional Thanksgiving favourite in southern Maryland, this unusual recipe from Felicity Cloake stuffs brined ham with a piquant mix of highly spiced greens. Not only does this cut through the rich meat beautifully, but it looks great on the plate. Choose a long, thin gammon joint rather than a wide, fat piece as this will be easier to stuff. You’ll need cheesecloth and butcher’s string for this recipe. The glaze is less traditional (and optional) but will give the ham a nice finish. Sweet and sour sticky pomegranate ham A brilliant alternative to turkey, goose and lamb on Thanksgiving Day. The aromas while cooking this ham are sensational; leave the kitchen door open so that everyone can enjoy it. Perfectly cooked turkey with gravy Check out our recipe for a perfectly cooked turkey this Christmas and Thanksgiving. Cooking turkey in a foil tent means it will steam in its own juices, resulting in tender meat. Take off the foil and turn up the oven at the end to get crispy skin. Buy extra-large roasting foil for this and make sure you have a large enough roasting tin for the bird. Potato, squash and sage pie This recipe for potato, squash and sage pie may take a little longer, but it's super easy and packed full of delicious flavours. It's a great option for a veggie Sunday meal and Thanksgiving dinner. Maple and bourbon glazed turkey A different way to present your Thanksgiving turkey. Maple syrup and bourbon give a sweet but mature flavour, and a beautiful bronzed finish. And a few clementines for festive cheer, and you've got yourself a winning recipe. Vegan butternut squash pie This warming spiced pie is made with a vegan pie crust and stuffed with harissa-spiced chickpeas, squash and spinach. Any leftovers also make a great lunch the next day. Beef fillet with spiced pears and chestnut pickle This recipe for beef fillet with spiced pears and chestnut pickle is easy to make but offers something a little bit different during the colder months. Buy chestnuts ready-peeled for ease. Chestnut, squash and sweet potato loaf Check out this vegan chestnut, squash and sweet potato loaf recipe. Precise layering makes this vegan main look really smart, but it’s actually easy to put together. This can be made the day before then heated through before serving for Thanksgiving. Hot and smoky beef chilli Best beef chilli fit for a crowd. Made with chipotle chilli and fresh green chilli this is both warming and with a kick. Serve with guacamole and rice. Thanksgiving side dishes Baked, spiced sweet potato mash Don't fancy potatoes this Thanksgiving? Try our spicy baked sweet potato mash instead - it's just as good as roasties. Prep your mash ahead then have it ready to finish off in the oven when people arrive. Maple barbecue beans No American BBQ or Thanksgiving dinner is complete without baked beans. Slow-cooked in maple syrup, bacon and yellow mustard, the beans soak up all the smoky sauce. Cheddar popovers Just five ingredients are all you need to make these Amerian-style Yorkies. With their distinctive straight sides and puffy top, they get their name from the way they pop over the sides of the muffin tin. You can buy a popover tray from amazon.co.uk or a heavy non-stick muffin tin will do the job just as well. A great Thanksgiving nibble. Steakhouse-style spinach gratin This is a different way to eat spinach and a great way to get one of your five-a-day. Make this easy steakhouse-style gratin recipe as a side for a supper with friends. Mac 'n' cheese with bacon How do you make mac 'n' cheese better? Add bacon of course! This oozing cheesy pasta bake is also rich with Red Leicester and finished with a crunchy breadcrumb topping. Double up the recipe for a family meal or Thanksgiving dinner. Whisky-and-maple-glazed roast parsnips Take your parsnips up a notch with a boozy hit of whisky and the sweetness of maple syrup. Thanksgiving desserts Pumpkin pie with maple cream The best pumpkin pie. Designed to impress, this rich creamy pud uses bought pastry, making it easy but still a special bake. Maple cream goes on the side for this classic Thanksgiving dessert. Pecan pie Try this sweet 'n' salty recipe for a great dessert or teatime treat, perfect with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche. One of our favourite traditional Thanksgiving puds. Black bottom pie This recipe for Southern pie by Felicity Cloake owes its name to its rich, dark cocoa base and chocolate custard, topped with a rum mousse and a cloud of whipped cream. Pure indulgence, Dixie style. Deep dish apple pie An American-style pie with a crisp sugar-crust. Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Easy to make, this is sure to be a new family favourite over the festive season. Baked raspberry cheesecake We know you love this classic olive magazine recipe - it's been one of our most popular recipes for years! A classic and really indulgent dessert, baked cheesecake is a crowd pleaser. The fresh raspberries on top cut through the rich body of the cheesecake. An alternative dessert for Thanksgiving dinner. Chocolate brownie pecan tart What's better than a brownie? A chocolate brownie-filled tart with a crisp pecan topping. This rich dessert is easily made ahead if you are entertaining. Serve with creme fraiche or ice-cream. Cinnamon-spiced pecan and cranberry duff This recipe from Felicity Cloake is a New England take on the traditional British upside-down cake, this is often made with the north-east’s famous apples, but here cranberries and pecans provide a sharp, crunchy counterpoint to the rich, buttery batter. Great served warm with ice cream, or at room temperature with a cup of tea. Dan Doherty's lemon s’mores meringue pie This recipe for lemon s’mores meringue pie comes from Dan Doherty of Duck and Waffle and makes for a stunning alternative Thanksgiving Day dessert. S’mores are roasted marshmallows sandwiched between biscuits. Toasted marshmallows added to the filling of this pie give it an extra bump of flavour and a gooey texture. Mississippi mud pie An ice cream version of the decadent American chocolate mud pie with crunchy hazelnuts and topped with rich fudge sauce. Baileys Milkshake (The Dalmation) An indulgent take on milkshake for grown ups. Baileys and vanilla ice cream, whizzed with Oreo biscuits, make an irresistible drink for the ultimate treat for Thanksgiving Day.
Get creative with last-minute cake ideas that don't need baking in an oven, from Oreo fridge cake to pistachio ice box cake and strawberry cheesecake
Looking for no-bake cake recipes? Want to make the best fridge cake? Try our ideas and twists here, then check out our best cheesecake recipes, trifle recipes and more easy dessert recipes. For more easy n0-bake ideas, check out our best rocky road recipes. After, listen to our podcast on the 10 things you need to know about no-cook cooking. If you want to bake a cake but don't want to use an oven, then we have plenty of solutions for you that use your fridge instead. Perfect for entertaining at dinner parties, our easy, no-bake desserts can be made ahead-of-time, from ice box cakes and cheesecakes to ice cream cakes and more. 32 easy no-bake dessert recipes Classic no-bake cheesecake Choose fresh seasonal fruit to crown a layer of soft creamy vanilla on a crumbly biscuit base. This is a winning dessert that doesn't require any cooking. Japanese strawberry mochi with azuki Strawberry mochi is a delightful and authentic Japanese dessert, featuring a whole strawberry and sweet bean paste encased in soft, chewy rice dough. When you cut it open, the perfect cross-section of the strawberry is revealed, making it as charming to look at as it is to eat. Biscoff banoffee pie This 'Biscoffee' pie, if you will, brings joy and variety to your table with its layered smooth Biscoff cream, sliced banana and silky caramel filling. If you love Biscoff, check out more of our Biscoff recipes, from cookies to pancakes. Crunchy nut and milk chocolate tart This retro, no-bake tart comes together in just 30 minutes and is perfect for sharing. Rich and indulgent, a small slice is all you need to satisfy a chocolate craving, making it ideal for feeding a crowd without any fuss. Marmalade and ginger fool This marmalade and ginger fool is a deliciously speedy dessert that offers a zesty, zingy flavour. It is incredibly easy to prepare, taking just 15 minutes, making it perfect for both last-minute entertaining and a quick treat. Salted caramel cheesecake This elegant, no-bake salted caramel cheesecake can be made up to two days in advance, so it's the ideal showstopping dessert for stress-free entertaining. Lemon fool In just 10 minutes you can whip up these light and zesty lemon fools – no baking required, making them the perfect stress-free finish to any dinner party. Chocolate pudding with passion fruit This is a rich pudding, so serve in small coupes or similar pretty glasses. Lemon cheesecake Feed a crowd with our classic no-bake creamy lemon curd cheesecake filling on a crumbly digestive biscuit base with browned butter. Oreo Baileys fridge cake Icebox cakes are a popular no-bake dessert in America and are incredibly simple to make – simply layer thin, crisp chocolate biscuits with sweetened whipped cream. Left overnight, the biscuits soften and become ‘cake’. Here we've used Oreos and Baileys cream to make ours extra-indulgent. If you love Oreos, try our Oreo brownie recipe next. Chocolate biscuit cake Put any broken biscuits to great use in this creamy biscuit cake. With only 15 minutes of prep, it’s a winner on so many levels. Raspberry, malt and milk chocolate cheesecake pots Serve this creamy dessert with malt and milk chocolate, and dotted with raspberries – a no-cook star, the prep takes just 15 minutes and it can easily be doubled or halved. Matcha mille crêpe cake Our no-bake matcha mille crêpe cake looks really impressive but is also easy to make. Create this beautiful green tea-inspired cake using layers of crêpes and custard cream and dust with some matcha powder to finish. View Green Video on the source website Oreo mug cake You don't have to turn on the oven and bake to get a warm cake – this one is simply microwaved. With just two ingredients, this mug cake is ready in just three minutes and is similar in flavour and texture to a chocolate fudge cake – what’s not to love? Fruit and cream layer cake Using a shop-bought panettone or pandoro makes this an easy no-bake dessert: simply slice and layer with softly whipped cream and juicy fruit for an impressive pud. No-bake chocolate cheesecake Perfect for entertaining without having to turn the oven on, these no-bake cheesecake bars make an impressive dessert fit for afternoon tea or a special family treat. Chocolate orange cheesecake Make this no-bake chocolate orange cheesecake for your next dinner party – it’s easy to prep ahead and just as impressive as any dessert that requires an oven. Classic chocolate tiffin An effortless way to get your chocolate hit, all this recipe requires is a handful of ingredients and time in the fridge. It can be made ahead of time and will keep up to a week in an airtight container. Pistachio and chocolate icebox cake In this impressive no-bake dessert, biscuits become softened by the ice cream and the whole thing holds together so you can cut it into wedges. You only need a handful of ingredients, too. See more impressive ice cream cake recipes. Strawberry cheesecake Combine two classic summer desserts in this vibrant no-bake cheesecake topped with a sweet strawberry sauce, ideal for al fresco entertaining. Discover more strawberry recipes. Coffee fridge cake Wow the whole family with this nostalgic no-bake fridge cake, packed with layers and layers of indulgence. It only requires a few ingredients plus there's no need to turn on the oven. Cherry and pistachio no-bake traybake This refrigerator no-bake cake can be made up to a week ahead, provided you keep it nice and cool, saving you on time before a dinner party. Serve as a treat with coffee or as a sweet canapé. No-bake Eton mess cheesecake This no-bake cheesecake is a great entertaining idea for the summer. We've combined two classic British summertime favourites into one seriously indulgent dessert. This fresh and creamy Eton mess cheesecake is the perfect pudding to impress your friends with this weekend. Frozen chocolate and hazelnut cheesecake Ideal before a dinner party, our frozen no-bake Nutella cheesecake with classic bourbon biscuits and crunchy roasted hazelnuts makes an indulgent, easy-to-make dessert, perfect for a summertime dinner party with friends. Baileys chocolate tiffin Check out these indulgent, no-bake chocolate tiffins with our favourite Christmas drink in solid chocolate form. Store in the fridge and pull out to entertain last-minute guests. We've got plenty more Baileys recipes to help use up your jar. Chocolate and salted caramel ice-cream cake Why not make our impressive frozen no-bake chocolate and ice cream dessert recipe? This easy chocolate bombe recipe uses chocolate Swiss roll cake and Maltesers for extra indulgence and crunch, plus, there's no need to bake in the oven. Chocolate and hazelnut meringue semifreddo The Italian no-bake dessert, semifreddo, is an ice cream with a mousse-like texture. This recipe not only looks impressive, but can be made in advance for easy dinner party entertaining and stored in the freezer. Plus, there's no churning required. If you love the ease of a semifreddo, try our pretty Neapolitan semifreddo recipe next. Black bottom pie Pure indulgence but with no oven required, this recipe for Southern pie by Felicity Cloake owes its name to its rich, dark cocoa base and chocolate custard, topped with a rum mousse and a cloud of whipped cream. Freakshake cheesecake We've taken inspiration from freakshakes to create our OTT freakshake, no-bake cheesecake. You don't have to stick to the toppings we've used here – go freestyle. Black forest cheesecake This dark, indulgent no-bake chocolate cheesecake swirled with raspberries is a great showstopper for any occasion, with no oven required. Making the chocolate collar is really worth the effort for an extra special touch. Fruit salad A simple but refreshing fruit salad is a delicious way to end a meal – swap in any seasonal fruit you need to use up. Matcha tiramisu Sweet mascarpone cream and bitter matcha are a match made in heaven in this vibrant dessert. You'll only need five ingredients for this no-cook recipe.
Our giant wellington is a showstopping centrepiece packed with roasted red peppers, cooked beetroot and kale. Plus, we've made a vegan stuffing and glazed the pastry in marmite to take it to the next level
Try this giant vegan wellington, then check out our vegetarian wellington, vegetable pie, vegetarian quiche and other vegetarian recipes. For more vegan recipes, try our vegan pastry, vegan nut roast, vegan yorkshire puddings and vegan sausage rolls. How to make a vegan wellington... step-by-step video View Green Video on the source website
Bake this sweet 'n' salty pecan pie for a dinner party dessert, teatime treat or Thanksgiving celebration. It's perfect with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche
Try this classic pecan pie recipe then check out our chocolate brownie pecan tart, pumpkin pie, apple pie and more Thanksgiving dessert recipes.
This veggie stuffing is a real crowdpleaser, packed with nutty squash, tangy dried cranberries and sage. You can make the mixture up to two days ahead and keep chilled until baking
Try this vegetarian stuffing, then check out our sage and onion stuffing, chestnut stuffing, vegan stuffing and sausage meat stuffing.
Want to know how to cook the perfect roast potatoes? With a few simple tricks you can achieve super crunchy and super fluffy roasties, every time
Try our best roast potatoes and then check out our hasselback potatoes, goose fat roast potatoes, confit potatoes and parmentier potatoes, plus browse more potato recipes. Also discover a range of roast recipes for all the trimmings to accompany them. olive’s cookery writer Adam says…”Coming from a Scottish/Irish background, I can attest (from bitter experience) that the success of a roast dinner can hinge on good or bad roasties. These are the crispiest, crunchiest spuds – with perfectly fluffy insides – that’ll have the whole family squabbling over the last one. With just a few simple hints and tips, here’s how to get it right." Perfect your roasties with these useful tips and tricks… WHICH POTATO VARIETY TO USE Maris Pipers are best because they produce the perfect balance between fluffy, soft insides and crisp, shard-like exterior. BOILING FROM COLD WATER Bringing the potatoes to the boil from cold water ensures that they are evenly parboiled from the inside out. This stops the outer edges from collapsing when they’re in a hot oven. HEAVILY SALTED WATER The potatoes will soak up the cold salted water before they start to cook – salt draws excess starch from the potatoes, ensuring maximum crispness. COOLING AFTER PARBOILING When the potatoes are roasted from cold they will have set and stopped cooking, and excess moisture from the boiling process will have evaporated. So when cooked in hot fat the outside will have a headstart and become perfectly crisp while maintaining that delicious fluffiness inside. HOW TO GET FLUFFY ROAST POTATOES Roughing up the edges of the potatoes once parboiled created a larger surface area for the hot fat to work on. WHICH FAT TO USE With it's high smoke point and rich flavour, duck fat will make ultra-crisp roasties with a savoury meaty taste. To make these roast potatoes vegan, simply swap the duck fat for vegetable oil.
Make our easy pumpkin pie with maple cream for Thanksgiving or a dinner party dessert. This rich and creamy pud uses shop-bought pastry, making it simple yet impressive
Make our pumpkin pie for an impressive dessert, then check out more pumpkin recipes such as our pumpkin soup, pumpkin muffins, vegan pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake and pumpkin-spiced doughnuts. Serve this pie for a special Thanksgiving celebration, or check out our pecan pie, apple pie and more Thanksgiving dessert recipes.
Create an American-style feast with our favourite recipes, from fall-apart bourbon ribs to deep-dish pizza and pecan tart
Looking for American recipes? Try our ideas and twists here, then check out our American dessert recipes. Create your own feast with our comforting American recipes, including hot dogs with slaw, mac 'n' cheese, deep-dish pizza and epic cheeseburgers. Or fire up the grill and put on an American-style BBQ with bourbon ribs, hush puppies, buffalo wings and more. Explore regional dishes such as New England clam chowder, Californian tacos, New York deli-style sandwiches and Louisiana crab cakes, alongside Grandma pizza pie made famous by Italian-Americans, and Houston's Viet-Cajun prawns. Not spotted your favourite American dish? Do you know an awesome American chef or food writer that you’d like to see featured here? Email us or contact us on social media at @olivemagazine to let us know! Tuck into your American food and escape to the USA virtually with our foodie road trip in Portland. Easy American recipes Corn dogs Make these classic American fairground snacks for parties, and serve with your favourite condiments. Philly cheesesteak Philadelphia is undergoing a culinary renaissance, with some of the finest chefs in the USA now calling the city home. The rich diversity, shaped by a large African American and Southeast Asian diaspora, is leaving a distinct mark on the local food scene. Amidst this cultural melting pot, the iconic Philly cheesesteak is experiencing a revival. Hot dogs with mustard slaw Possibly THE most famous American food. Make a quick homemade slaw with cabbage, pepper and celery and top frankfurters or sausages with it with a moreish snack. See more of our hot dog recipes. Chipotle kefir cornbread Give this American classic a fiery twist with smoky chipotle and a gut-friendly kefir upgrade. It’s the ultimate side for soaking up rich stews and gravies. Ultimate grilled reuben sandwich This our ultimate version of a New York favourite. In just 10 minutes you can be enjoying that salty beef, tangy sauerkraut and melting cheese. Fall-apart bourbon ribs Few things are more satisfying to eat than tender, sticky ribs. This recipe adds a bourbon kick to the sweet glaze, providing a real depth of flavour. Cioppino (San Franciscan seafood stew) Cioppino is a hearty, tomato-and-wine-based seafood stew that hails from San Francisco. Perfect for summer entertaining, it’s ideal as a sharing dish – simply place it in the centre of the table, paired with crusty bread, and let everyone dive in. The beauty of this dish lies in its versatility; switch up the seafood with clams or cracked crab claws to keep it exciting every time you make it. New York crumb cake Packed with greens and a deeply savoury broth, this is a real winter warmer – use the best quality sausages you can findThis bake is all about the ratio, size and texture of the crumb – at least a third to three-quarters of the cake – and large, fall-apart-in-your-mouth rubbles. Street cart soft pretzels Soft yet slightly chewy, with a dark golden skin from being boiled before baking, these pretzels are slow-fermented for a richly flavoured dough. Finish with fat crystals of salt. Spicy cumin lamb noodles The Shaanxi province is known for its fiery, spice-laden cuisine. This recipe uses store-bought noodles with ground, toasted spices for intense flavour. Californian-style baja shrimp and blackened corn salad The cool coastal food of southern California relies on sensational seafood married with Mexican flavours. Use smoky ancho chillies to flavour the shrimps and serve with grilled corn and green chilli dressing. Viet-Cajun fried prawns The Vietnamese community of Houston, Texas, has created its own twist on a crawfish boil by frying them in a mixture of Cajun and Vietnamese seasonings. We’ve substituted king prawns for the crayfish. Pulled pork carnitas These tender pulled pork carnitas are inspired by recipe writer John Gregory-Smith's favourite taqueria in the world: Salud in Barrio Logan, San Diego. This grungy café serves kick-ass food and killer frozen margaritas. Grandma pizza pie This crisp baking-tray-baked pizza, made famous by Italian-Americans, is loaded with spicy Peppadews and pepperoni. Kale hush puppies with lemon aïoli Hush puppies are little American savoury doughnuts in a polenta batter. A classic side dish for seafood, they are also great for parties. These vegetarian kale ones are perfect dunked into a zingy aioli dip. New England clam chowder with oyster crackers Chowder is a classic dish, thick and creamy with the salty sweet flavours of bacon and clams. Oyster crackers are small, salted crackers added to the top of the soup, a bit like croutons. New Orleans-style po' boy The po’ boy is a New Orleans classic. The fried fillings include catfish, oysters and soft-shelled crab. What makes it extra special is the remoulade, a spiced Cajun mayo-based sauce. Here's our version. Mac 'n' cheese with bacon How do you make mac 'n' cheese better? Add bacon of course! This oozing cheesy pasta bake is also rich with Red Leicester and finished with a crunchy breadcrumb topping. Double up the recipe to feed a crowd. Turkey meatball subs with quick wedges Fill bread rolls with meatballs for an easy party snack. This easy sub recipe, made healthy with turkey mince is served with quick sweet potato wedges on the side. Hot and smoky beef chilli Beef chilli is a classic American sharing dish to please a crowd. Made with chipotle chilli and fresh green chilli this is both warming and with a kick. Serve with guacamole and rice to feed a crowd. Pickled onion rings Onion rings are the best match for beer. This version comes from Quality Chop House and is drowned in homemade pickle, coated with beer batter, then deep-fried until crisp and golden. Californian-style avocado fries Just when you thought you’d reached peak avocado, California comes up with something new. These creamy wedges coated in toasty shards of crunchy corn tortilla are delicious with huevos rancheros or spice-rubbed steak, or dipped in hot sauce or salsa and served with a cold beer. Deep-dish pepperoni pizza With this style of pizza the ingredients are layered the opposite way to Italian pizza. Cheese first, then toppings, then sauce. Ready-grated mozzarella has less moisture than whole so will give you melty stringiness without becoming too watery, so although it seems a slightly inferior choice it’s the best thing to use here. The full works burger We like our burgers piled sky-high with ‘the works’ – that means EVERYTHING including our secret sauce (made from four very simple ingredients), sweet and sour onions, emmental cheese, gherkins, frilly lettuce, and more. Homemade potato tots, fried egg, spiced avocado and hot sauce Potato tots are very popular in America. These homemade potato tots, fried egg, spiced avocado and hot sauce make a great brunch dish. Chipotle corn and shrimp cakes This is the ultimate weekend brunch; spicy shrimp cakes served with fragrant coriander oil, soft boiled eggs and parmesan shavings. Chicken hot wings with blue cheese slaw and skinny fries Chicken wings make the best comfort food. Serve with homemade fries and a quick slaw of white cabbage and red onion and blue cheese for an indulgent dinner. Louisiana crab cakes These crabcakes are easy to prepare and perfect for entertaining family and friends. Using chilli tortilla chips as the coating gives them extra crunch and heat but you can also use normal ones, if you like. Steakhouse-style spinach gratin This is a different way to eat spinach and a great way to get one of your five-a-day. Make this easy steakhouse-style gratin recipe as a side for your US-style feast. American-style hand pies Recipe writer Edd Kimber says… ‘I have a soft spot for American hand pies – they’re like a fancy version of Pop-Tarts. You can fill them with whatever you want. For my version I wanted to do something you could take on a journey or throw in a lunch box, so they’re filled with a simple fennel, sausage, tomato and mozzarella mixture.’ Maple barbecue beans Try this BBQ side dish with a US-style twist. Slow-cooked in maple syrup, bacon and yellow mustard, the beans soak up all the smoky sauce. BBQ pulled pork Pulled pork is a great recipe to feed a crowd, served up in soft buns with crunchy coleslaw for a party. Beef jerky Ever wanted to make your own jerky at home? This simple recipe is super punchy and has just the right amount of chew. Serve as a snack with an ice cold beer. American desserts Pecan pie Try this sweet 'n' salty recipe for a great dessert or teatime treat, perfect with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche. Hummingbird cake Pineapple and banana meets heady spices in this glorious American cake recipe, sandwiched together with a cream cheese buttercream. S'mores chocolate and salted caramel pots Here the classic US campfire snack of toasted marshmallow and chocolate squished between two biscuits is reworked to create an elegant layered dessert. Red velvet cake Give your chocolate cake a red tinge in this classic American cake recipe, covered in silky-smooth cheese frosting for extra indulgence. Lemon s’mores meringue pie This recipe for lemon s’mores meringue pie makes for a stunning dinner party dessert. Toasted marshmallows added to the filling of this pie give it an extra bump of flavour and a gooey texture. Baked raspberry cheesecake A classic American dessert, baked cheesecake is an easy entertaining idea. The fresh raspberries on top cut through the rich body of the cheesecake. Try our other cheesecake recipes here.
Our favourite prosecco cocktails, from pear drop bellinis to blood orange sgroppinos and vermouth spritzes
Cocktails with prosecco such as bellinis and spritzes make for a delicious aperitif – we've got recipes for both in our collection. Fizz is perfect for a festive occasion and our prosecco cocktail recipes also include plenty of party-friendly creations, from a citrussy clementine fizz to a bittersweet negroni sbagliato. Check out the best supermarket proseccos, champagnes and sparkling wines, then explore more fizz-friendly cocktail collections, including best spritz recipes and easy champagne cocktails. For the full lowdown on Italian sparkling wine, check out our guide from olive's wine expert Kate Hawkings. 14 prosecco cocktail recipes Classic bellini Prosecco, lemon juice and white peach purée is all you need to make this classic bellini. Aperol spritz Whip up this classic Italian aperitif in minutes. Once you've nailed the traditional prosecco version, try our clever twists on the spritz for summer drinking. Fig bellini If a peach bellini is your idea of summer in a champagne flute, this will be the taste of autumn – it's made with blended figs and hazelnut liqueur. Apricot bellini Blitz up fresh apricots for this summery version of a classic Italian cocktail. Italicus spritz cocktail One of our favourite prosecco cocktails. With hints of lavender, rose and ripe citrus, this refreshing floral cocktail is a super easy summer party drink. Negroni sbagliato Who loves a negroni? Here's a twist on the punchy cocktail. Swapping the gin for prosecco makes for a lighter negroni and softens the bitterness, an ideal aperitif for those who find a classic negroni a bit much. Aperol mimosa Our Italian twist on the traditional buck’s fizz is as great during the festive period as it is for a summer brunch. The Aperol lends a great colour and bitter edge to this classic. Blood orange sgroppino Sweet and boozy, this twist on a traditional Venetian cocktail of lemon sorbet and prosecco uses blood oranges to give an extra boost of colour and flavour. Welcome back to Blighty Perfect for autumn, this pumpkin and spiced rum cocktail recipe comes from Cahoots in Soho. The combination of spiced rum and prosecco with saffron syrup and plenty of fresh ingredients makes this cocktail super special. Champagne mojito Savour the elegance of a refined cocktail blending mint leaves, angostura bitters, rum, lime juice and sugar syrup, all crowned with a prosecco sparkle. Pear-drop bellinis Like pear drop sweets? Then you'll love this fun way to serve fizz. Great for entertaining, all it involves is eight pear drops and a bottle of prosecco. Simple! Vermouth spritz Vermouth is back in style. We love Cocchi's range of vermouths, and this zesty Cocchi Americano spritz, topped up with white grapefruit juice and prosecco is perfect for summer. Clementine fizz Whip up this tempting prosecco cocktail in just 10 minutes. Whether you dust off your juicer or buy shop-bought clementine juice, your guests will love this sparkling fizz. Poinsettia cocktail If you’re bored of buck’s fizz, try serving this rosy red cocktail at your next festive brunch or party – it’s easy to make and great for groups.
Check out how simple it is to make your own cured meats, including a seriously moreish duck ham, beef jerky and a stunning bresaola
Want to know how make your own homemade charcuterie board? With a few simple steps you can create your own charcuterie meats, from easy beef jerky to duck cured ham and Italian bresaola. Check out our how-to guide and create the best cold meat platter. There are few things more satisfying in the kitchen than carefully preparing something and, over days, weeks and even months, watching it slowly transform into a delicious delicacy to share with family and friends. And, what’s more, your creation won’t taste like it came from a shop – its flavour profile will be unique to the cut of meat chosen, the time given, the preserving environment and your personal choice of aromatics. After your first success, we guarantee you’ll be hooked. We've also compiled all the best British cheeses and classic cheeses for the ultimate meat and cheese platter. How to make charcuterie Good things come to those who wait, and charcuterie is all about waiting. Think of classics like Spanish jamón, French saucisson, Italian prosciutto and British bacon – they’ve all been preserved in some way, requiring time and patience as they are elevated from a raw piece of meat to something truly unique and wonderful to taste. There are countless methods of preservation, including dry curing (think gravadlax and salt cod), air drying (chorizo and salami), smoking (pastrami (check out how-to-make pastrami at home, here), kippers and smoked cheese) and brining (salt beef and rollmops). These techniques have been used for centuries, primarily as a way to stop food spoiling. Today, with modern refrigeration, preservation is now mostly used to transform ingredients by imparting on them distinct flavours and textures. Some of these processes can seem pretty daunting to the home cook, often involving specialist equipment, plenty of space and lots and lots of patience – some top-grade jamón ibérico hangs for up to four years. Having said that, if you fancy giving charcuterie a try at home, there are a number of simple and relatively quick projects to get started with. Depending on how much time you’re prepared to dedicate, here are three delicious recipes to try out. Beef jerky For the quickest return, try out the beef jerky – dried strips of lean, marinated beef – which can be made in just three days. Jerky, originating from the Americas, makes the perfect beer snack, and our recipe will give you a jarful that’ll last a good couple of weeks, depending on how many people have access to the jar. Try our beef jerky recipe here... Want to make your own jerky at home? This simple recipe is super punchy and has just the right amount of chew. Eat this quick and easy beef jerky as a snack to with an ice cold beer... Duck ham Equally quick (relatively speaking) is duck ham – duck breast cured to resemble prosciutto – simple to make, with minimal intervention, and also taking three days from start to finish. The fatty duck skin becomes beautifully sweet, and, sliced thinly, duck ham is delicious as it is, or served as part of a salad. Try our duck ham recipe here... Make your own duck ham at home with this flavoursome recipe cured with citrusy oranges and punchy star anise. This quick and easy ham is ready to eat within just couple days. Serve with a hearty red wine. Bresaola Last up is bresaola, a thinly sliced, air-dried, salted beef originating in the Italian Alps. Although the process is straightforward and requires very little upkeep, it does take four to five weeks from start to finish. Trust us when we say it is well worth the time and effort – wafer thin, deeply purple, fat-marbled bresaola looks and tastes spectacular, eaten as an antipasto with a little extra-virgin olive oil and squeeze of lemon juice, or served with a rocket and parmesan salad. Here's our bresaola recipe to try... Are you a fan of beefy bresaola? This simple recipe with juniper berries and thyme is super tender and packed with plenty of flavour. Serve as part of an antipasti board with a chilled glass of wine... HOW DOES SALTING WORK? As well as flavouring food, salt also works to preserve meat by creating an environment hostile to bacteria and fungi – essentially the salt draws water from these potentially harmful organisms, slowing their growth or killing them off altogether. SURFACE MOULD ON CHARCUTERIE Sometimes a white mould might bloom on the surface of meat while it is curing. Don’t worry, this is quite harmless and can be wiped off using a cloth dabbed in a little vinegar. Black mould, on the other hand, unfortunately means that the meat has gone off, and must be discarded.
An indulgent side dish, gratin comes in many forms. Try something a bit different with our swede, kale and sweet potato gratin, or stick to tradition with our rich and creamy dauphinoise potatoes
Looking for the perfect gratin dauphinoise potatoes? Check out our list of potato gratin and vegetable gratin recipes to serve alongside a Sunday roast or as a veggie main with a side salad. Potato gratin recipes Gratin dauphinoise potatoes Dauphinoise potatoes are an absolute classic. We love the combination of cream, garlic and cheese smothered on thinly sliced potatoes and it makes any meal feel more special. What's even better, is that you can cook and eat this now, or freeze ahead to have ready when you need it. Potato gratin with celeriac We added celeriac to this gratin recipe to give it an edge. Finely sliced, baked celeriac and potatoes smothered in herb and garlic cream is the ultimate comfort food to make any spread over the festive season more indulgent. You can make the gratin ahead and reheat it when you are ready to serve the rest of your meal. Jersey royal and bacon gratin We use seasonal Jersey Royals and bacon to make a this unique potato gratin recipe. You can eat this as a main course, or use it as a side dish to feed a crowd. Domino potato gratin You can cook this alongside your Christmas turkey, or make it in advance and then reheat before serving. Look for long, similar sized potatoes for the neatest finish. Sweet potato gratin recipes Swede, kale and sweet potato gratin This recipe for swede, kale and sweet potato gratin is the perfect side dish or veggie main for the colder months. It takes a little time but is really easy to put together. Sweet potato gratin Try this indulgent Sunday lunch accompaniment. The orange-fleshed sweet potatoes look the nicest so just scratch the skin a little when buying to be sure of the colour. Vegetable gratin recipes Creamy squash and sage gratin Check out our indulgent creamy butternut squash gratin recipe with sage. This veggie side dish is an easy alternative to potato gratin to serve with a hearty roast dinner. Cauliflower, manchego and almond gratin Try this easy baked cauliflower with manchego cheese and crunchy almonds. Make our veggie traybake for an indulgent weekend, family recipe. Gruyère and swede gratin This gruyère and swede gratin is really simple to make and is a great, comforting, gluten-free side. Cauliflower and three-cheese gratin Our cauliflower and three-cheese gratin is the ultimate cheesy comfort food and a must-have side dish. Steakhouse-style spinach gratin This is a different way to eat spinach and a great way to get one of your five-a-day. Make this easy steakhouse-style gratin recipe as a unique side for a dinner with friends. Chicory gratin Ready in just 20 minutes, this comforting French side dish uses chicory for a unique addition to your Sunday lunch. Courgette, tomato and gruyère gratin A lovely gratin of tomatoes and courgettes, its golden topping coming from sprinkled over gruyère. If you want a bit of crunch, you could add a handful of breadcrumbs to the cheese. Cauliflower, broccoli and mature cheddar cheese gratin Cauliflower cheese is an absolute classic. Add broccoli into the mix and you get a bubbling, cheesy gratin that is pure comfort during the winter months. Why not make smaller portions and serve this as a side as well?
Take the stress out of cooking turkey this Christmas with our tips and tricks, and try our twists on the Christmas centrepiece – from zesty bay and lemon to maple and bourbon glazed, or prosciutto-wrapped boneless turkey
Looking for the best turkey recipes for Christmas? Do you want to know how to cook the perfect Christmas turkey? Check out our tips and tricks, from buying to preparing your turkey as well as tips on how to carve and getting ahead with your turkey gravy. If you'd rather something a bit different to serve as a centrepiece this Christmas, check out our Christmas roast recipes. Get every course covered with our easy Christmas desserts and our best Christmas recipes for trimmings, sides, sauces and more. If you're catering for a gluten-free diet, check out our best gluten-free Christmas recipes. For quick and easy festive entertaining, check out our no-cook Christmas entertaining ideas. Best Christmas turkey recipes Perfect roast turkey Impress your guests and learn how to cook the perfect turkey centrepiece this Christmas Day with our step-by-step guide, including how to make your turkey juicy and tender, and how to store your turkey. Perfectly cooked turkey Cooking Christmas turkey in a foil tent means it will steam in its own juices, resulting in tender meat. Take off the foil and turn up the oven at the end to get a crispy skin. Buy extra-large roasting foil for this and make sure you have a large enough roasting tin for the bird and serve with hot turkey gravy. Check out our best ever Christmas trimmings recipes to go with your roast turkey... Smoky maple glazed turkey joint This recipe uses a dry brine which will give you extra-juicy meat and a lovely sweet and savoury maple glaze. Turkey wellington Wrapped in homemade stuffing, parma ham, an earthy mushroom mix and golden puff pastry, this turkey wellington (with rich gravy on the side) is so worth the effort and makes a stunning centrepiece. Easy turkey gravy Every good gravy starts with great stock. Our turkey gravy is packed with plenty of flavour to finish of your epic Christmas dinner If you want to make this ahead, you can leave out the giblets, freeze and defrost on the day. Turkey crown recipes Easy turkey crown Make this sage and onion butter-basted turkey crown for a succulent centrepiece. The herb butter will keep the white turkey meat extra juicy and it can be on the table in just 2 hours for a fuss-free Christmas. Dry-brined turkey crown with green herb butter Make the most of leftover vegetables, citrus fruits and herbs over the Christmas period in this flavoursome dry-brined turkey recipe with green herb butter. Stuffed turkey recipes Italian stuffed turkey crown with agrodolce sprouts Elevate your festive feast with an Italian twist on the traditional turkey crown. Juicy turkey is stuffed with herby garlic and marsala, and wrapped with crisp streaky bacon. Served alongside sweet and sour sprouts tossed with pine nuts, raisins and sherry vinegar. Stuffed turkey breast with maple bacon lattice Try this stuffed turkey breast with easy bacon lattice for an impressive Christmas turkey centre piece. Making a bacon lattice is the kind of kitchen prep that looks a lot harder than it is. It’s worth taking a little time to put it together as it envelopes the stuffed turkey breast, keeping the meat moist and giving the joint a professional-looking finish. Porchetta-style turkey Ask the butcher for a boned turkey crown; that’s both breasts taken off the bone with the skin still connecting them and the wings taken off. A turkey crown can be prepped ahead, there’s no waste, it carves beautifully and it only takes two hours to cook, so it is the ultimate Christmas turkey roast! Prosciutto-wrapped turkey Looking for the perfect Christmas Day centrepiece? Make everyone happy with our prosciutto-wrapped Christmas turkey. We've made cooking Christmas turkey easy with this simple step-by-step recipe. Italian-style Christmas turkey This turkey crown with saffron butter comes with a crispy skin attaching the two breasts together. It’s easy to stuff and cook and even easier to carve. Perfect for a no-fuss Christmas turkey dinner. Our twists on Christmas turkey recipes Two-tray Christmas dinner Christmas lunch doesn't have to be complicated. This recipe shows you how to cook everything on oven trays – the turkey, golden roasties, pigs in blankets and all the trimmings – in just two hours. Jerk Christmas turkey with stuffing and gravy Give your Christmas centrepiece a punch of spice with this alternative turkey recipe from Caribbean cooking duo Original Flava. Maple and bourbon glazed turkey Maple syrup and bourbon give a sweet but mature flavour, and a beautiful bronzed finish. And a few clementines for festive cheer, and you've got yourself a winning recipe. Check out our best ever roast potatoes recipes too... Bay and lemon turkey with buttery leek stuffing Overnight dry brining in flavoured salt will concentrate flavours, give you juicier turkey meat and help the skin crisp up. When cooking Christmas turkey, start this the day before, and you'll be laughing come Christmas Day... Roast turkey with chestnut stuffing Start the turkey prep on Christmas Eve so it’s ready to go straight in the oven on Christmas Day. You could also get the chestnut and sage stuffing made up and cook it alongside the turkey for the last 40 minutes. Cooking the stuffing separately means you are in control of the cooking time, so you end up with a crisp top and sides, without drying out the centre. Italian roast turkey We have spruced up the classic roast turkey recipe with rosemary, bay leaves, garlic and white wine for an Italian twist on your Christmas turkey. Looking for other Italian recipes? Click there for more exciting recipes... Middle Eastern roast turkey For an exciting alternative to a traditional festive dinner, this Middle Eastern turkey really has the wow factor. It's packed full of fragrant spices such as cinnamon, cumin and sweet paprika. Turkey au vin Cook your turkey legs and breast in a heady red wine sauce for a Christmassy take on coq au vin. Once it's in the oven, this effortless dish takes care of itself. Which is the best turkey to buy for Christmas? When buying your turkey it’s important to think about who will be eating it. In the UK there are two distinct types of turkey to buy, and each will be suited to different tastes. If your family prefers white meat, with a less gamey flavour, look for a white breed of turkey, also known as the Broad Breasted White. As its name suggests, this has a higher proportion of white breast meat to dark leg meat. This is the breed most commonly available from supermarkets in the UK, and is often less expensive than other breeds. Alternatively, breeds such as Bronze and Norfolk Black are slower growing, with a much more gamey flavour as they are often hung for 14 days. Proportionately they have more leg to breast meat than white turkeys do, so are a better option for those looking for a more pronounced flavour. If there’s only a few people to feed, consider buying a turkey crown (a whole turkey with the legs and wings removed) or a boneless breast joint. Where is the best place to buy Christmas turkey? It’s worth getting the best-quality meat that you can so, if the budget allows, go for a free range or organic bird. In most cases the turkey will have had a longer life with access to outdoor pasture, which will give its meat a superior flavour. As with chicken, a lower price can often mean lower standards of welfare. Any good butcher or farm shop will be able to order in exactly the size/breed to suit your family and friends, and increasingly the supermarkets can, too. Good stockists include kellyturkeys.co.uk, pipersfarm.com or most large supermarkets.
These Thanksgiving dessert recipes are perfect for ending your festive feast on a sweet note. Choose from pumpkin pie, pecan pie, indulgent cakes and plenty of decadent chocolate desserts
Looking for Thanksgiving desserts to serve after your Thanksgiving feast? Try our Thanksgiving pies, cheesecakes, cakes and more to celebrate the festive season with friends and family. Planning a Thanksgiving menu? Take more inspiration from our collections of Thanksgiving side dishes, American recipes and American desserts. Thanksgiving pie recipes Pumpkin pie with maple cream The best pumpkin pie. Designed to impress, this rich creamy pud uses shop-bought pastry, making it easy but still a special bake. Maple cream goes on the side for this classic Thanksgiving dessert. Pecan pie We've given the classic pecan pie a sweet 'n' salty flavour boost by combining salted butter and muscovado sugar in the filling, plus finishing with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes.. It's perfect with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche Apple pie An American-style deep-dish apple pie with a crisp sugar-crust. Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Easy to make, this is sure to be a new family favourite over the festive season. Lemon s'mores meringue pie Our lemon s’mores meringue pie makes for a stunning alternative Thanksgiving Day dessert. S’mores are roasted marshmallows sandwiched between biscuits. Toasted marshmallows added to the filling of this pie give it an extra bump of flavour and a gooey texture. Key lime pie A light and zingy pud to impress your guests - this key lime pie freezes brilliantly, so it’s a great make-ahead pud. It’s best to freeze it before the cream goes on top then just add the topping before serving. Mississippi mud pie An ice cream version of the decadent American chocolate mud pie with crunchy hazelnuts and topped with rich fudge sauce, this makes an indulgent Thanksgiving dessert idea. Black bottom pie This recipe for Southern pie by Felicity Cloake owes its name to its rich, dark cocoa base and chocolate custard, topped with a rum mousse and a cloud of whipped cream. Pure indulgence, Dixie style. Vegan pumpkin pie Ready-made pastry and a tin of pumpkin purée make this plant-based pie very easy to whip up. This sweet, spiced treat makes a delicious dairy-free and egg-free Thanksgiving dessert option. Thanksgiving cheesecake recipes Baked raspberry cheesecake We know you love this classic olive magazine recipe - it's been one of our most popular recipes for years! A classic and really indulgent dessert, baked cheesecake is a crowd pleaser. The fresh raspberries on top cut through the rich body of the cheesecake. An alternative dessert for Thanksgiving dinner. Try our best cheesecake recipes here. PBJ cheesecake Need a quick dessert to impress guests at Thanksgiving? Make this simple no-bake cheesecake with the classic American flavours of smooth peanut butter and swirls of raspberry jam. Thanksgiving cake recipes OTT chocolate s'mores cake S’mores, bonfire-torched marshmallows sandwiched between biscuits with chocolate, are a classic in the US for a reason. This recipe mashes up all of those flavours into one seriously epic cake to serve over the Thanksgiving period. Red velvet cake Give your chocolate cake a red tinge in this classic American cake recipe, covered in silky-smooth cheese frosting for extra indulgence. Thanksgiving dessert recipes Chocolate brownie pecan tart What's better than a brownie? A chocolate brownie-filled tart with a crisp pecan topping. This rich dessert is easily made ahead to ensure a stress-free Thanksgiving. Serve with creme fraiche or ice-cream. Pumpkin-spiced doughnuts with salted maple glaze Baked not fried, these pumpkin spiced doughnuts with salted maple glaze not only look stunning but are easy to make, too. You’ll need 6-hole doughnut tins for these. We used Wilton from amazon.co.uk. S'mores chocolate and salted caramel pots Here the classic US campfire snack of toasted marshmallow and chocolate squished between two biscuits is reworked to create an elegant layered dessert to make ahead for Thanksgiving. Peanut butter fudge brownies A foolproof traditional brownie recipe topped with indulgent peanut butter fudge. These easy decadent brownies are the ideal treat to serve with coffee after Thanksgiving dinner. Banana split s'mores We've combined two favourite US desserts to make the ultimate indulgent pud. Cooked bananas have a fragrant juiciness that’s ideal paired with salty biscuits and dark chocolate. This fun dessert is best made over a barbecue or campfire and enjoyed outdoors, or brought in from the cold. Donut holes with whisky dipping sauce The best pudding for an alternative Thanksgiving treat. Try our fun idea for homemade donuts with a delicious whisky sauce. Cinnamon-spiced pecan and cranberry duff This recipe from Felicity Cloake is a New England take on the traditional British upside-down cake, this is often made with the north-east’s famous apples, but here cranberries and pecans provide a sharp, crunchy counterpoint to the rich, buttery batter. Great served warm with ice cream, or at room temperature with a cup of tea. Baileys milkshake (the dalmation) An indulgent take on milkshake for grown ups. Baileys and vanilla ice cream, whizzed with Oreo biscuits, make an irresistible treat for Thanksgiving. Chocolate tart with salty caramelised walnuts This rich, dense chocolate tart is lifted to another level with sweet and salty walnuts, adding crunch as well as a complexity of flavour, perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert. You will need a loose-bottomed, fluted tart tin of about 25cm diameter and 3cm depth.
Whip up some tasty Thanksgiving sides to accompany your turkey. Serve up a celebratory feast with mashed potatoes, hearty stuffing and all the trimmings
Looking for the best Thanksgiving side dishes, or the best Thanksgiving recipes and menu ideas? Try our ideas below, and check out our best Thanksgiving dessert recipes for even more fantastic dishes. Best Thanksgiving side dishes Mashed potatoes Make perfect mashed potatoes from scratch. They're a Thanksgiving staple that pairs well with roast turkey and a variety of other sides. Ciabatta and rosemary stuffing This easy Italian-style stuffing can be prepped ahead – just cook while the roast is resting. For a veggie stuffing, simply leave out the pancetta. Ciabatta will give the stuffing a great chunky texture. It goes well with all roasts, especially turkey. Baked spiced sweet potato mash Don't fancy your usual potatoes this year? Try our baked spiced sweet potato mash instead – it's just as good as roasties. Prep your mash ahead, then finish in the oven on the day. Tray-roast squash, sweet potato and grain salad This is great mixed salad to add to your Thanksgiving feast. Make it in place of a traditional stuffing, or serve as an easy starter. Boozy cranberry sauce Made with red wine and port, this tangy and indulgent cranberry sauce makes a perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving turkey. Make-ahead gravy This will save you juggling pans on Thanksgiving, and it can even be made and frozen if you want to really get ahead. Add any last-minute juices from the turkey when you reheat it for an extra bump of flavour. Swede, kale and sweet potato gratin This recipe for swede, kale and sweet potato gratin is the perfect side dish or veggie main for the colder months. It takes a little time, but is really easy. Easy bread rolls These super-soft rolls work brilliantly as a Thanksgiving side to accompany a roast dinner. Green bean salad with mustardy dressing Green beans taste delicious when they're simply steamed, but they taste even better charred on a griddle pan and mixed with a mustardy dressing! Brussels sprouts gratin Combine Brussels sprouts with streaky bacon and a cheesy mustard breadcrumb topping and you have a winning side. Bake until golden and crisp for a luxurious accompaniment to turkey. Butternut squash mac and cheese Make a small portion of this gooey mac and cheese dish to accompany your Thanksgiving main. Cubes of roasted butternut squash add some extra sweetness and texture to this classic pasta bake. Carrot and parsnip soup Whizzing the cream in at the end makes for a super-creamy soup. Enjoy this cosy orange soup with a swirl of double cream and a chunk of buttered bread. Creamy squash and sage gratin Check out our indulgent creamy butternut squash gratin recipe with sage. This veggie side dish is an easy alternative to potato gratin to serve with a hearty roast.
From classic tiramisu to twists on the Italian dessert, we've created some indulgent puds to impress your guests, including Baileys trifle and espresso martini tiramisu
Looking for the best tiramisu recipe? We have plenty of twists on the classic Italian dessert. Choose between our Christmas trifle tiramisu, Baileys tiramisu and tiramisu served as individual puddings. Easy tiramisu recipes Classic tiramisu recipe Whip up our smart, authentic version of this classic Italian dessert, made with mascarpone, marsala and savoiardi biscuits soaked in coffee and Tia Maria. Espresso martini tiramisu Need a showstopping dessert? Make our creamy tiramisu with espresso, kahlúa and vodka. Easy and indulgent, if this doesn't wow your guests, nothing will! Baileys tiramisu This tiramisu recipe combines creamy Baileys with soft sponge fingers, strong coffee and sweet almond liqueur to make a boozy and indulgent winter dessert. Pistachio and raspberry tiramisu This modern take on the traditional Italian layered dessert pairs trendy pistachio with fresh, in-season summer raspberries, creating a light and refreshing treat perfect for warmer days. Tiramisu pancakes We've layered fluffy coffee pancakes with mascarpone and covered in mocha syrup for an indulgent brunch dessert. Chocolate tiramisu torte This devilish combination of Tia Maria, mascarpone, amaretto and dark chocolate comes together to make our best ever tiramisu torte that's well worth the effort and makes a wonderful alternative pudding for Christmas day. Make the cakes up to a month ahead, wrap, freeze, and defrost on Christmas Eve. Assemble the cake on Christmas morning and chill until you need it. Baileys tiramisu trifle Check out our stunning trifle recipe with boozy Baileys, chocolate swiss roll and lightly whipped cream with espresso. Make this indulgent dessert for an impressive centrepiece at your Christmas Day feast, or try one of our festive dessert ideas here... Individual tiramisus Topped with crumbled amaretti and grated chocolate, this delicious make-ahead individual tiramisu idea takes only 20 minutes to assemble. Panettone and clementine tiramisu Layers of coffee-soaked panettone, candied peel, Cointreau mascarpone and cocoa powder make for a showstopping dessert that's perfect for Christmas Day.
Cook the perfect Christmas centrepiece with our showstopping glazed ham
Try this baked ham recipe, then check out our slow cooker gammon, roast gammon in cider, honey-glazed roast gammon, glazed ham and more Christmas ham recipes.
Chilli-and-marmalade-glazed pork belly squares
Kick off a festive party with our easy canapés. These sticky-sweet bites can be partly prepared ahead for fuss-free entertaining
Serve these pork belly canapés at a festive party, then check out our devilled eggs, sausage blinis, pork belly canapés and more Christmas canapé ideas. Looking for more more pork belly recipes? Try our perfect pork belly, pork crackling and roast pork for two. Want to make it extra special? See our recipe for homemade marmalade to use in your glaze. Recipe tip: Roast the pork belly ahead then chill before cubing, roasting and glazing on the day.
Check out our impressive mash potato recipe with raclette cheese. This indulgent French dish is best made with an all-purpose potato variety like Rooster, Vivaldi or Desirée
Looking for an easy veggie main to serve guests over the festive season? Check out our impressive roots tatin with crispy puff pastry and creamy three-cheese sauce
Make these roots tatin with three-cheese sauce brunch or dinner, then check out our vegetarian christmas recipes.
Impress friends and family over the Christmas season with our stunning vegetable tian recipe. We love the look of golden and candy beetroots but if you can’t find them, simply replace with extra purple beetroots, celeriac and swede
Use up your left over red wine to jazz up your hot chocolate over the festive season. This quick and easy mulled hot chocolate is the perfect way to warm up during the wintery months
Stir up this indulgent mulled hot chocolate, then check out our luxury hot chocolate, slow cooker hot chocolate, Baileys hot chocolate, spiked hot chocolate and more hot chocolate recipes. It's even better enjoyed with a slice of homemade parkin on the side. Looking for some warming winter cocktails? Stir up a mulled wine, mulled gin, mulled cider or chai latte. Make this and other festive treats to take with you on a winter walk. How to make mulled hot chocolate... step-by-step video View Green Video on the source website
Check out our impressive butternut squash recipe with veggie stuffing and a side of crunchy kale. This veggie main becomes a real centrepiece when carved into slices at the table.
You can make this vegan by omitting the egg from the stuffing and using a vegan cream substitute in the sauce. Try this cider cream-stuffed butternut squash, then also check out our stuffed butternut squash with feta, butternut squash risotto, roasted butternut squash and more butternut squash recipes.
This makes a sweet, balsamic-like vinegar. It’s important to cook the elderberries as they are mildly toxic in their raw state