80 cosy Christmas recipes to make if it rains (2024)

For the ultimate cheat's Christmas main, you can't beat this sticky, tender ham cooked in the slow cooker.

For a Christmas dessert with a difference, try our fruit mince slice which has all the aromatic flavours of the season.

Cranberries, pancetta, herbs and bread make for a festive tray bake stuffing perfect for serving with roasted turkey, pork or chicken. Yum.

This simple twist on traditional brandy-based plum puds features plump port-soaked raisins and a delicate cinnamon-spiced mixture.

There are just two days to go till Christmas but there's no need to panic - just serve this simple roast - it looks fabulous and tastes even better!

Get your cheery cherry fix with this baked tart. Shortbread Christmas trees decorate the easy-to-make filling for a dessert made for sharing.

Glaze your Christmas ham with this delicious marmalade and maple syrup recipe.

Celebrate the festive season with this decadent steamed fig pudding.

Decorate the table with touches of red - according to Chinese tradition it's the colour of good luck and joy.

Add extra crunch to roasted parsnips with this parmesan crust.

Make the most of winter sprouts, with this crispy bacon and cheesy sprouts bake. This side is great with chicken and pork.

We've taken three Christmas classics - gingerbread, eggnog and custard - and turned it into this easy dessert you'll make for years to come.

Serve a festive family favourite with these bacon-wrapped chipolata sausages served with delicious homemade dipping sauces.

Fruits, nuts and a splash of brandy makes these Christmas rolls a delight to bite.

There is no need to worry about undercooked potatoes when you make them in a slow cooker, and you definitely don't need to keep checking on them. Cheese and bacon take these to the next level.

Condensed milk and retro puddings are a match made in heaven - add this delight to your dessert recipe repertoire.

Recreate the way you serve traditional Christmas stuffing with these bite-size bacon and mushroom balls.

For those who just don't have time to make Christmas cake, the answer is buying a good-quality one and decorating it yourself - nobody will be able to tell.

This tasty stuffing makes a fabulous Christmas side dish and is really more-ish!

This super tender pork belly is made in a slow cooker, so you can set and forget. The leftover juices are then used to make a delicious gravy.

Preparing a whole chicken in the slow cooker ensures it's evenly cooked through and stays wonderfully moist. Finishing it off in the oven for 5 minutes ensures you get that crispy skin everyone will be fighting over.

Get into the holiday spirit with a creme brulee dessert inspired by the taste of Christmas - eggnog!

Chicken Diane is an old-school favourite but we've created a new, meat-free version that is just the ticket on a cold, winter's night. Loaded with potatoes and mushrooms, cooked in a creamy, buttery sauce it works great as main dish but can also be a filling side.

Tender meat, crunchy crackling, and smothered in garlicky butter - there's nothing quite like this pork belly roast.

We're pleased as punch with our update of a canape classic — plump bacon-wrapped dates bursting with buttered almonds.

Try this gourmet version of cauliflower cheese filled with tasty pancetta, extra cheese and a crunchy breadcrumb topping.

This diabetes-friendly Christmas pudding is drizzled in creamy sherry custard.

Make sure you follow the instructions to the letter in this sponge recipe if you want to achieve the lightness the name suggests.

This ham and leek potato gratin is a firm favourite on almost every dinner table and is a tasty side dish to a roast chicken or beef main.

For the ultimate side dish, you can't beat classic roast potatoes with an easy French onion twist.

Simple roast chicken covered in a garlicky honey mixture - meet your new favourite Sunday dinner.

Luscious bread and butter pudding topped with sticky apple and rich caramel sauce – what's not to love?

Perfect for entertaining, this much-loved winter dessert gets a passionfruit twist.

Seriously impress your friends with this sticky date cake with smooth and creamy topping —top with maple syrup and you're in afternoon tea heaven.

A decadent pancetta and mushroom layer makes this beef wellington extra special.

Fresh salmon in layers of puff pastry is a memorable dish that will inspire your cooking repertoire!

A delicious, bright soup that can be on the table in just 30 minutes. Topped with salty bites of cooked ham, pepper and chives.

It might sound sophisticated but this French-style smoked trout pate is quick and easy to prepare.

Nothing says 'Christmas' like a glass of eggnog! Curtis Stone shares his recipe for this traditional treat.

Show off your French flair with this perfect dinner party entree. The spiced pork pate wrapped in a rich, golden dough crust will drive your guests wild.

A hint of blue cheese adds another flavour dimension to this creamy cauliflower bake.

Impress your guests with this choc-strawberry bread and butter pudding cake that is moist full of flavour, and topped with the fresh strawberries. Serve with dollop cream for extra indulgence!

A deliciously rich pudding with the sour tang of cherry syrup is the perfect dessert for a winter's night.

80 cosy Christmas recipes to make if it rains (2024)

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