• Slide 1 of 49: All the festive wonder and joy aside, Christmas can often be an incredibly busy and stressful time so we've pulled together our favourite recipes from quick canapés and drinks to showstopper mains and indulgent desserts to help you get through the festive season – plus a handful of brilliant leftover ideas too.

    • Slide 2 of 49: Take the stress out of hosting with an easy three-ingredient canapé. Ripe figs are baked with tangy goats' cheese and honey for a sweet and savoury combination. They'll be at their best straight out of the oven, so bake when guests arrive. Get the recipe for goats' cheese and honey figs here

      Canapés: goats’ cheese and honey figs

      Take the stress out of hosting with an easy three-ingredient canapé. Ripe figs are baked with tangy goats’ cheese and honey for a sweet and savoury combination. They’ll be at their best straight out of the oven, so bake when guests arrive.

    • Slide 3 of 49: Incorporating sweet Parma Ham, tangy sundried tomato paste and salty Parmesan, these savoury palmiers look pretty and will be gone in minutes. Shop-bought puff pastry makes easy work of the prep too. Get the recipe for Parma Ham palmiers here

      Canapés: Parma Ham palmiers

      Incorporating sweet Parma Ham, tangy sundried tomato paste and salty Parmesan, these savoury palmiers look pretty and will be gone in minutes. Shop-bought puff pastry makes easy work of the prep too.

    • Slide 4 of 49: Do as the Scandinavians do and top fresh rye bread squares with smoked salmon and a zingy caper and dill dressing. Ready in 10 minutes, it's one of the easiest snacks you could serve. Get the recipe for salmon gravadlax on rye bread here

      Canapés: salmon on rye bread

      Do as the Scandinavians do and top fresh rye bread squares with smoked salmon and a zingy caper and dill dressing. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s one of the easiest snacks you could serve.

    • Slide 5 of 49: These little vegetarian parcels of joy are a breeze to make. Combining slightly salty halloumi cheese with crispy roasted aubergine slices, this is the perfect mouthful of flavours and textures. Get the recipe for aubergine and halloumi wraps here

      Canapés: aubergine and halloumi wraps

      These little vegetarian parcels of joy are a breeze to make. Combining slightly salty halloumi cheese with crispy roasted aubergine slices, this is the perfect mouthful of flavours and textures.

    • Slide 6 of 49: Surprise your guests with this creative take on a classic – devilled eggs. The retro canapé features a rich and creamy tahini filling that's perfectly balanced with zesty lime juice. Get the recipe for devilled eggs here

      Canapés: devilled eggs

      Surprise your guests with this creative take on a classic – devilled eggs. The retro canapé features a rich and creamy tahini filling that’s perfectly balanced with zesty lime juice.

    • Slide 7 of 49: The combination of sweet, sticky figs, salty ham and gooey melted cheese is a definite winner. With just 15 minutes prep time, these are best served warm straight from the oven. Get the recipe for baked figs with halloumi here Love this? Follow our Pinterest page for more recipe inspiration

      Canapés: baked figs with halloumi

      The combination of sweet, sticky figs, salty ham and gooey melted cheese is a definite winner. With just 15 minutes prep time, these are best served warm straight from the oven.

    • Slide 8 of 49: Although this recipe calls for Stilton thanks to its strong, savoury flavour, these tarts work with any cheese. Perfectly scrumptious for a Christmas nibble, you could make them 24 hours ahead and then reheat 15 minutes before serving. Get the recipe for ham and cheese tarts here

      Canapés: ham and cheese tarts

      Although this recipe calls for Stilton thanks to its strong, savoury flavour, these tarts work with any cheese. Perfectly scrumptious for a Christmas nibble, you could make them 24 hours ahead and then reheat 15 minutes before serving.

    • Slide 9 of 49: Creamy and delicious, this cauliflower soup is great for kicking off your Christmas dinner in style. Served with cheese twirls on the side to dip and dunk into the soup, it will appeal to everyone. Get the recipe for cauliflower soup with cheese twirls here

      Starters: cauliflower soup

      Creamy and delicious, this cauliflower soup is great for kicking off your Christmas dinner in style. Served with cheese twirls on the side to dip and dunk into the soup, it will appeal to everyone.

  • Slide 10 of 49: For something lighter, serve this colourful winter salad that combines sweet butternut squash with a piquant blue cheese and nutty chestnut mushrooms. You can experiment with additions like pomegranate seeds or chopped walnuts, or swap the blue cheese for feta. It's simple to put together and will also work well as a side to any meat. Get the recipe for warm butternut squash salad here

    Starters: warm butternut squash salad

    For something lighter, serve this colourful winter salad that combines sweet butternut squash with a piquant blue cheese and nutty chestnut mushrooms. You can experiment with additions like pomegranate seeds or chopped walnuts, or swap the blue cheese for feta. It’s simple to put together and will also work well as a side to any meat.

  • Slide 11 of 49: Another timeless classic, there's just something about a prawn cocktail that everyone loves and Christmas is the best time to splash out and treat yourself. Either made the British way with Marie Rose sauce or with spicy prawn cocktail sauce as per the US version, it'll be a big hit with your guests. Get the recipe for prawn cocktail here

    Starters: prawn cocktail

    Another timeless classic, there’s just something about a prawn cocktail that everyone loves and Christmas is the best time to splash out and treat yourself. Either made the British way with Marie Rose sauce or with spicy prawn cocktail sauce as per the US version, it’ll be a big hit with your guests.

  • Slide 12 of 49: What's not to love about earthy mushrooms and creamy ricotta with spinach all wrapped up in flaky puff pastry? This is also a great dish to serve when you're hosting vegetarians as it can easily be turned into a main dish when served with a side salad. Get the recipe for mushroom and spinach pie here

          Starters: mushroom and spinach pie

    What’s not to love about earthy mushrooms and creamy ricotta with spinach all wrapped up in flaky puff pastry? This is also a great dish to serve when you’re hosting vegetarians as it can easily be turned into a main dish when served with a side salad.

  • Slide 13 of 49: A Christmas classic, everyone will love turkey with a fruity apricot and walnut stuffing and delicious gravy. Christmas simply wouldn't be Christmas without this traditional centrepiece. Get the recipe for roast turkey here

    Mains: roast turkey

    A Christmas classic, everyone will love turkey with a fruity apricot and walnut stuffing and delicious gravy. Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without this traditional centrepiece.

     

  • Slide 14 of 49: While beef Wellington might seem like a tricky dish to master, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures no one's left with a soggy bottom. Combining a succulent piece of prime beef with a rich stuffing of pâté and mushrooms, this pastry-wrapped centrepiece is a real showstopper. Get the recipe for beef Wellington here

                  Mains: beef Wellington

    While beef Wellington might seem like a tricky dish to master, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures no one’s left with a soggy bottom. Combining a succulent piece of prime beef with a rich stuffing of pâté and mushrooms, this pastry-wrapped centrepiece is a real showstopper.

  • Slide 15 of 49: Pork belly roast is one of the most comforting and delicious oven-roasted meats when cooked right and this recipe couldn't be easier to follow. Rolled up Italian porchetta-style, the pork belly is filled with a nutty stuffing and cooked on top of garlicky roast potatoes. Get the recipe for pork belly roast here

    Mains: pork belly roast

    Pork belly roast is one of the most comforting and delicious oven-roasted meats when cooked right and this recipe couldn’t be easier to follow. Rolled up Italian porchetta-style, the pork belly is filled with a nutty stuffing and cooked on top of garlicky roast potatoes.

  • Slide 16 of 49: Although this orange-glazed ham does take a bit of effort to make, it's brilliant served both hot and cold. And it's equally delicious in a sandwich the next day too. Get the recipe for orange-glazed ham here

    Mains: orange-glazed ham

    Although this orange-glazed ham does take a bit of effort to make, it’s brilliant served both hot and cold. And it’s equally delicious in a sandwich the next day too.

  • Slide 17 of 49: Another excellent take on roast ham which everyone will love. The joint is simmered with bay leaves, orange, cinnamon, star anise and cloves, then when baked, it's smothered in a black treacle, mustard and spiced rum glaze – wonderfully festive flavours and utterly delicious. Get the recipe for rum-spiced ham here

    Mains: rum-spiced roast ham

    Another excellent take on roast ham which everyone will love. The joint is simmered with bay leaves, orange, cinnamon, star anise and cloves, then when baked, it’s smothered in a black treacle, mustard and spiced rum glaze – wonderfully festive flavours and utterly delicious.

  • Slide 18 of 49: An intimidating bird, no doubt, goose is one of the most flavourful meats to serve at Christmas. The perfect showstopper for an extra-special Christmas, this recipe pairs the goose with pecan, bacon and sage stuffing balls, and delicious red wine and blackberry jus. Get the recipe for roast goose here

    Mains: goose with pecan stuffing

    An intimidating bird, no doubt, goose is one of the most flavourful meats to serve at Christmas. The perfect showstopper for an extra-special Christmas, this recipe pairs the goose with pecan, bacon and sage stuffing balls, and delicious red wine and blackberry jus.

  • Slide 19 of 49: Recipes don't get much more adaptable than this nut roast, which can be made gluten-free and vegan with a few simple substitutions. You can also make it ahead of time and freeze for up to three months before cooking. Get the recipe for vegetarian nut roast here

    Vegetarian and vegan: nut roast

    Recipes don’t get much more adaptable than this nut roast, which can be made gluten-free and vegan with a few simple substitutions. You can also make it ahead of time and freeze for up to three months before cooking.

  • Slide 20 of 49: This is a showstopping vegetarian centrepiece, perfect for a festive feast. Sweet butternut squash is paired with nutty mushrooms, then encased in a wonderfully buttery pastry. Don't be put off by the long cook time either – it's mostly just the squash roasting in the oven. Get the recipe for butternut squash Wellington here

    Vegetarian and vegan: butternut squash Wellington

    This is a showstopping vegetarian centrepiece, perfect for a festive feast. Sweet butternut squash is paired with nutty mushrooms, then encased in a wonderfully buttery pastry. Don’t be put off by the long cook time either – it’s mostly just the squash roasting in the oven.

  • Slide 21 of 49: Packed with hearty veg – butternut squash, aubergine, red pepper – as well as nuts, herbs and green olives for flavour and texture. Our winning vegan-friendly main is garnished with pomegranate seeds for an extra-special final flourish. Get the recipe for squash and nut roast here

    Vegetarian and vegan: squash and nut roast

    Packed with hearty veg – butternut squash, aubergine, red pepper – as well as nuts, herbs and green olives for flavour and texture. Our winning vegan-friendly main is garnished with pomegranate seeds for an extra-special final flourish.

  • Slide 22 of 49: A hearty one-pan dish of root vegetables, nuts and beans, this is a great meat-free meal that can double up as a side for meat-eaters. The different textures and flavours complement each other well while the ready-made sauce makes the cooking of this dish even easier. Get the recipe for roasted spicy squash here

    Vegetarian and vegan: roasted spicy squash

    A hearty one-pan dish of root vegetables, nuts and beans, this is a great meat-free meal that can double up as a side for meat-eaters. The different textures and flavours complement each other well while the ready-made sauce makes the cooking of this dish even easier.

  • Slide 23 of 49: This recipe makes an excellent alternative to a Christmas roast and it works well with all the classic Christmas sides. It takes time and attention to detail to make, but it's definitely worth it. Get the recipe for a nutty pithivier here

    Vegetarian and vegan: nutty pithivier

    This recipe makes an excellent alternative to a Christmas roast and it works well with all the classic Christmas sides. It takes time and attention to detail to make, but it’s definitely worth it.

  • Slide 24 of 49: Golden-crusted on the outside, fluffy and soft on the inside, these are the ultimate roast potatoes. The secret is simple – cook a floury potato variety in meat fat (like goose or duck) or a vegetarian alternative, like sunflower oil. Get the recipe for perfect crispy roast potatoes here

    Sides: roast potatoes

    Golden-crusted on the outside, fluffy and soft on the inside, these are the ultimate roast potatoes. The secret is simple – cook a floury potato variety in meat fat (like goose or duck) or a vegetarian alternative, like sunflower oil.

  • Slide 25 of 49: If you're tired of serving the same potato sides time and time again, this potato gratin is a brilliant alternative. Great with any roast meat, the potatoes are grated and cooked in an indulgent mix of butter and cream – perfect for Christmas. Get the recipe for potato gratin here

    Sides: potato gratin

    If you’re tired of serving the same potato sides time and time again, this potato gratin is a brilliant alternative. Great with any roast meat, the potatoes are grated and cooked in an indulgent mix of butter and cream – perfect for Christmas.

  • Slide 26 of 49: Bringing a pop of colour to your Christmas dinner table, these sticky and fragrant carrots pair well with a range of meats and other sides. You can also use up any leftovers in a casserole (if there are any, of course!). Get the recipe for orange and thyme-glazed carrots here

    Sides: orange and thyme-glazed carrots

    Bringing a pop of colour to your Christmas dinner table, these sticky and fragrant carrots pair well with a range of meats and other sides. You can also use up any leftovers in a casserole (if there are any, of course!).

  • Slide 27 of 49: Even those who claim to hate sprouts will be convinced by our recipe. The secret is to fry up bacon and chestnuts, then sauté par-boiled sprouts in the leftover fat. It means the Brussels will absorb all that lovely flavour and retain some pan-fried texture. You could also halve the sprouts before starting to cook, so there's more surface area that'll come into contact with the pan when frying. Get the recipe for Brussels sprouts with bacon and chestnuts here

    Sides: Brussels sprouts with bacon and chestnuts

    Even those who claim to hate sprouts will be convinced by our recipe. The secret is to fry up bacon and chestnuts, then sauté par-boiled sprouts in the leftover fat. It means the Brussels will absorb all that lovely flavour and retain some pan-fried texture. You could also halve the sprouts before starting to cook, so there’s more surface area that’ll come into contact with the pan when frying.

  • Slide 28 of 49: Make life a little easier on the big day with traybake veg. Mix and match depending on what people like, but parsnips, red onion and beetroot are all winners. Tossing everything with a little honey before roasting really brings out the natural sweetness in the veg. Get the recipe for honey-roasted vegetables here

    Sides: honey-roasted vegetables

    Make life a little easier on the big day with traybake veg. Mix and match depending on what people like, but parsnips, red onion and beetroot are all winners. Tossing everything with a little honey before roasting really brings out the natural sweetness in the veg.

  • Slide 29 of 49: A brilliant alternative to simple roasted roots or an old-school potato dauphinoise, this parsnip and hazelnut gratin offers a variety of textures. It will work well with pretty much any meat or as a side to a vegetarian nut roast. Get the recipe for parsnip and hazelnut gratin here

    Sides: parsnip and hazelnut gratin

    A brilliant alternative to simple roasted roots or an old-school potato dauphinoise, this parsnip and hazelnut gratin offers a variety of textures. It will work well with pretty much any meat or as a side to a vegetarian nut roast.

  • Slide 30 of 49: A Christmas feast is no feast without a rich gravy covering every inch of your plate and making it is much easier than you might think. The same principles apply no matter what meat (or vegetarian alternative) you're serving it with – just swap the stock for chicken, vegetable or beef, depending on what's roasting in the oven. Get the recipe for easy gravy here

    Sides: easy Christmas gravy

    A Christmas feast is no feast without a rich gravy covering every inch of your plate and making it is much easier than you might think. The same principles apply no matter what meat (or vegetarian alternative) you’re serving it with – just swap the stock for chicken, vegetable or beef, depending on what’s roasting in the oven.

  • Slide 31 of 49: No need to make separate stuffing for meat-eaters and vegans because everyone will love this dish. It's packed with chestnuts (buy vac-packed ones to save time), plump chopped prunes, hazelnuts and onion, and aromatic with sage, thyme and parsley. Get the recipe for vegan stuffing here

    Sides: vegan stuffing

    No need to make separate stuffing for meat-eaters and vegans because everyone will love this dish. It’s packed with chestnuts (buy vac-packed ones to save time), plump chopped prunes, hazelnuts and onion, and aromatic with sage, thyme and parsley.

  • Slide 32 of 49: Although this celebratory dessert is well-suited for any special occasion, Christmas is the time to indulge. The rich chocolate sponge is rolled with a heady Baileys-infused cream and topped with crunchy hazelnut praline. Get the recipe for chocolate and hazelnut roulade here

    Desserts: chocolate and hazelnut roulade

    Although this celebratory dessert is well-suited for any special occasion, Christmas is the time to indulge. The rich chocolate sponge is rolled with a heady Baileys-infused cream and topped with crunchy hazelnut praline.

  • Slide 33 of 49: Christmas and Baileys just go together, so don't be surprised when guests ask for seconds as soon as they've tried this grown-up version of a classic crème brûlée. You also don't need a cook's blow torch to make it – you can just put it under the grill in the oven to get that crunchy caramelised top. Get the recipe for Baileys crème brûlée here

    Desserts: Baileys crème brûlée

    Christmas and Baileys just go together, so don’t be surprised when guests ask for seconds as soon as they’ve tried this grown-up version of a classic crème brûlée. You also don’t need a cook’s blow torch to make it – you can just put it under the grill in the oven to get that crunchy caramelised top.

  • Slide 34 of 49: Tiramisù roughly translates from Italian as "pick me up" (thanks to the coffee and booze in the dessert) – exactly what's needed after a feast. Usually it takes some time to prepare as it needs to set in the fridge but this speedy version uses pillowy whipped cream and takes just 15 minutes to make. Get the recipe for speedy tiramisù here

    Desserts: speedy tiramisù

    Tiramisù roughly translates from Italian as “pick me up” (thanks to the coffee and booze in the dessert) – exactly what’s needed after a feast. Usually it takes some time to prepare as it needs to set in the fridge but this speedy version uses pillowy whipped cream and takes just 15 minutes to make.

  • Slide 35 of 49: A Christmas classic with a fiery ginger kick, this yule log will be a guaranteed hit with your family and friends. The light and airy meringue buttercream and the sticky ginger sponge are a match made in heaven. Get the recipe for gingerbread yule log here

    Desserts: gingerbread yule log

    A Christmas classic with a fiery ginger kick, this yule log will be a guaranteed hit with your family and friends. The light and airy meringue buttercream and the sticky ginger sponge are a match made in heaven.

  • Slide 36 of 49: A real showstopper, this elegant tart is rather easy to make and it incorporates the season's favourite citrus fruit. It's the perfect blend of sweet and zesty flavours that'll go down a treat with a cup of tea or coffee. Get the recipe for caramelised clementine tart here

    Desserts: caramelised clementine tart

    A real showstopper, this elegant tart is rather easy to make and it incorporates the season’s favourite citrus fruit. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and zesty flavours that’ll go down a treat with a cup of tea or coffee.

  • Slide 37 of 49: This is a really elegant festive bake that looks stunning and tastes even better. With plenty of spice from the nutmeg and a bit of a boozy kick from the creamy rum topping, this is a grown-up tea time or post-dinner treat. Get the recipe for spiced latte cake here

    Desserts: spiced latte cake

    This is a really elegant festive bake that looks stunning and tastes even better. With plenty of spice from the nutmeg and a bit of a boozy kick from the creamy rum topping, this is a grown-up tea time or post-dinner treat.

  • Slide 38 of 49: You really can't go wrong with a classic snowball cocktail. The retro favourite requires just three ingredients – advocaat, lime cordial (or fresh lime juice) and lemonade – and takes mere minutes to prepare. Make it extra festive by garnishing with mini meringues. Get the recipe for snowball here

    Drinks: snowball

    You really can’t go wrong with a classic snowball cocktail. The retro favourite requires just three ingredients – advocaat, lime cordial (or fresh lime juice) and lemonade – and takes mere minutes to prepare. Make it extra festive by garnishing with mini meringues.

  • Slide 39 of 49: Making your own mulled wine will fill your home with festive aromas of spice, like cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. You can also use any leftovers (in the unlikely event that you do have any) to make a glaze for ham or even use it as a poaching liquid for pears. Get the recipe for mulled wine here

    Drinks: mulled wine

    Making your own mulled wine will fill your home with festive aromas of spice, like cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. You can also use any leftovers (in the unlikely event that you do have any) to make a glaze for ham or even use it as a poaching liquid for pears.

  • Slide 40 of 49: Nothing says party like fizz and this non-alcoholic cocktail is perfect for getting the evening going. Want an alcoholic version? Simply swap the non-alcoholic sparkling wine for the real deal. Get the recipe for rosemary and pomegranate fizz here

    Drinks: rosemary and pomegranate fizz

    Nothing says party like fizz and this non-alcoholic cocktail is perfect for getting the evening going. Want an alcoholic version? Simply swap the non-alcoholic sparkling wine for the real deal.

  • Slide 41 of 49: Somewhere between a cocktail and a dessert, this creamy, sweet drink is the perfect after-dinner treat. A combination of Baileys Almande (the brand's dairy-free Irish liqueur), apricot syrup and coconut milk, this cocktail is also vegan, meaning everyone can enjoy it. You could also make it with a classic Baileys instead, if you have it to hand. Get the recipe for apricot almande cocktail here

    Drinks: almande apricot flip cocktail

    Somewhere between a cocktail and a dessert, this creamy, sweet drink is the perfect after-dinner treat. A combination of Baileys Almande (the brand’s dairy-free Irish liqueur), apricot syrup and coconut milk, this cocktail is also vegan, meaning everyone can enjoy it. You could also make it with a classic Baileys instead, if you have it to hand.

  • Slide 42 of 49: Refreshing and zingy, this is a great cocktail for the festive season and a perfect alternative for those who dislike sweet, sticky drinks. Get the recipe for festive grapefruit cocktail here

    Drinks: blood orange and grapefruit cocktail

    Refreshing and zingy, this is a great cocktail for the festive season and a perfect alternative for those who dislike sweet, sticky drinks.

  • Slide 43 of 49: Salty, spicy and savoury – exactly what you need the day after a big meal. Turkey sandwiches are a classic way to use up leftovers and our recipe takes a favourite to the next level. Gravy is mixed with mayo and Tabasco is stirred through ketchup for an extra flavour punch, plus it's filled with a fried egg. Get the recipe for ultimate turkey sandwich here

    Leftovers: ultimate turkey sandwich

    Salty, spicy and savoury – exactly what you need the day after a big meal. Turkey sandwiches are a classic way to use up leftovers and our recipe takes a favourite to the next level. Gravy is mixed with mayo and Tabasco is stirred through ketchup for an extra flavour punch, plus it’s filled with a fried egg.

  • Slide 44 of 49: Not only can you throw all the cheeseboard odds and ends into this mac 'n' cheese, you could also add leftover turkey, ham and stuffing. A big batch will see you through to New Year's Eve. Get the recipe for Christmas mac 'n' cheese here

    Leftovers: Christmas mac ‘n’ cheese

    Not only can you throw all the cheeseboard odds and ends into this mac ‘n’ cheese, you could also add leftover turkey, ham and stuffing. A big batch will see you through to New Year’s Eve.

  • Slide 45 of 49: Leftover ham, quick-to-cook linguine and silky poached egg come together in this comforting dish that resembles carbonara and is ready in under 20 minutes. Get the recipe for ham and egg linguine here

    Leftovers: ham and egg linguine

    Leftover ham, quick-to-cook linguine and silky poached egg come together in this comforting dish that resembles carbonara and is ready in under 20 minutes.

  • Slide 46 of 49: You can make this simple casserole with either turkey, ham or chicken, or a mixture, and the topping is made from stuffing ingredients that comes out of the oven wonderfully crunchy. Although this recipe uses just peas and spinach for the filling alongside the meat, you could also use up any leftover root veg like carrots or Brussels sprouts. Get the recipe for turkey and ham casserole here

    Leftovers: turkey casserole

    You can make this simple casserole with either turkey, ham or chicken, or a mixture, and the topping is made from stuffing ingredients that comes out of the oven wonderfully crunchy. Although this recipe uses just peas and spinach for the filling alongside the meat, you could also use up any leftover root veg like carrots or Brussels sprouts.

  • Slide 47 of 49: Incorporating leftover roast potatoes and turkey, this spicy breakfast dish is sure to tempt you out of bed on a cold winter's morning. Get the recipe for turkey breakfast hash here

    Leftovers: turkey, chorizo and avocado hash

    Incorporating leftover roast potatoes and turkey, this spicy breakfast dish is sure to tempt you out of bed on a cold winter’s morning.

  • Slide 48 of 49: The perfect solution for using up leftover vegetables: turn them into a delicious shortcrust tart with Cheddar, goats' cheese or blue cheese. Shop-bought pastry makes whipping it up a breeze. Get the recipe for leftover vegetable tart here

    Leftovers: vegetable tart

    The perfect solution for using up leftover vegetables: turn them into a delicious shortcrust tart with Cheddar, goats’ cheese or blue cheese. Shop-bought pastry makes whipping it up a breeze.

  • Slide 49 of 49: Made with leftover panettone you might have lingering around after Christmas, this recipe is a great way of using up any stale bits left uneaten. Served with a spiced clementine sauce, it'll fill the house with lovely seasonal aromas of citrus, cinnamon and cardamom too. Get the recipe for panettone bread and butter pudding here

       Leftovers: panettone bread and butter pudding

Made with leftover panettone you might have lingering around after Christmas, this recipe is a great way of using up any stale bits left uneaten. Served with a spiced clementine sauce, it’ll fill the house with lovely seasonal aromas of citrus, cinnamon and cardamom too.

          Your Christmas recipe cheat sheet

All the festive wonder and joy aside, Christmas can often be an incredibly busy and stressful time so we’ve pulled together our favourite recipes from quick canapés and drinks to showstopper mains and indulgent desserts to help you get through the festive season – plus a handful of brilliant leftover ideas too.