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From mouth-watering mains to stunning desserts, discover our top Christmas recipes . We've got everything you need to prepare a spectacular Christmas lunch. If your festive menu still needs some filling, check out our 22 best holiday dishes.
Tips from the nation's beloved chefs and Express's baking gurus will guide you through the season's gatherings and the main event. We've got all bases covered, from starters to sweet post-dinner delights. There are even some last-minute showstoppers for those in a rush.
The roundup includes some of our favourites, such as a delicious chocolate Yule log and the crunchiest roast potatoes, reviews of celebrity favourites—think John Torode's prawn cocktail—and a dose of exclusive recipes from talented chefs. We even share how to cook your roast dinner entirely in an air fryer . Daily Express' best Christmas recipes Celebrate the Christmassy season with Jamie Oliver's Christmas tree camembert recipe .
"Push the boat out with this easy tear and share bread with oozy Camembert for dunking," the chef said. Only requiring five ingredients, this is one of the best sharing starters that can easily be made in the comfort of your own home. An Express reporter has trialled John Torode's prawn cocktail Marie Rose sauce recipe , so you know how to master it.
She says the recipe includes "one addition" that's a must-have. Paul Hollywood's mince pies require just a few ingredients to produce delicious results. They're made with a 'secret ingredient' to jazz up shop-bought mincemeat.
Founder of The Gift of Oil, Phil Bianchi, has divulged his food and flavour maestro expertise to help Britons master the art of these classic Yorkshire delights . His method is traditional in every way but makes one minor ingredient swap for the ultimate results - and a healthy one. Samuel Goldsmith, BBC Good Food’s Senior Food and Podcast Editor, says an air fryer warrants unbeatable results for tantalising pigs in blankets, as he revealed in an exclusive interview with Express.
co.uk . He hailed "good quality pork chipolatas and good quality bacon" as the foundation of an excellent tray of pigs in blankets.
Brussels sprouts, a divisive yet traditional component of the Christmas dinner , can be transformed into a delicious dish with the right recipe . A TikTok foodie duo has shared an alternative to boring boiled vegetables with their Brussels sprouts au gratin recipe. Tristan Welch suggests using nutrient-dense peelings from raw vegetables to plump up the moisture content in your homemade fruit cakes .
These peels inject colour, flavour, and additional moisture into the mix, making them perfect for baking and reducing food waste – a boon for your wallet and the environment. An Express reporter reveals the 40p ingredient she adds to roast potatoes to "level them up" to new levels of crunchiness . Flour and sunflower oil are used in specific quantities to deliver the best results from this easy recipe .
Sharing his roast garlic and herb turkey crown recipe exclusively with Express.co.uk , England men's cricket icon Mark Wood promises that the dish is perfect for any occasion.
And the best part is that it uses a frozen turkey crown. Perfectly paired with roast poultry, especially at Christmas, Mary Berry has shared her traditional sausage stuffing recipe . Her delicious sausage stuffing balls require only around half an hour to prepare and even less time in the oven roasting.
Thanks to this straightforward recipe , which calls for just eight ingredients, many likely already in your kitchen cupboard, they couldn't be easier to make. Moreover, they cost just pennies per serving, so they're a cheap and tasty snack you can make yourself. Nothing embodies the festive spirit quite like a sumptuously glazed ham , and one expert has put an offbeat spin on this seasonal delight.
Recipe creator Amy Sheppard has infused the traditional Christmas ham with a quirky ingredient, ensuring a burst of flavour. It wouldn't be Christmas without a traditional iced fruit cake, and Mary Berry has shared her delicious recipe that will go down as a treat this festive season. Her recipe for traditional English fruitcake ensures the sponge is moist and dense, with a spicy-sweet flavour profile.
Traditional mince pies consist of sweet shortcrust pastry and a plump, fruity filling. This recipe gives the traditional sweet treat a savoury makeover . "These savoury mince pies are really worthwhile.
This mince pie has lamb in it, and it really does work with the sweetness in there", said Dick. Gravy is undoubtedly one of the most important components of a Christmas dinner, and James Martin's top gravy-making tips couldn't be easier to follow . Chestnuts may not be roasting on an open fire in your household this Christmas, but you can easily cook them in a standard oven with Jamie Oliver's go-to recipe .
Looking for a fragrant turkey that can be prepared in only 30 minutes ? Look no further than Mary Berry 's recipes, which use just eight ingredients—including seasoning. Express's resident baking expert, Sophie Harris, shares a staple Yule log recipe . It's a cut above the rest with decadent chocolate flavours crafted from just half a dozen ingredients.
It's a classic for a reason, and this bread and butter pudding recipe is incredibly easy to whip up at the last minute. Serve at home or build the dish ready to transport to friends and family so it's oven-ready. A super-versatile alternative to roast potatoes for your Christmas dinner, these superb spuds are a treat for the taste buds all year round.
Jamie Oliver shares the ultimate recipe for your festive feast. Perfect for when you want to ditch the oven, air fryers are multi-use and incredibly reliable for cooking Christmas dinner . Chef Paul Bough shares his complete guide in an exclusive chat with Express.
co.uk. Beloved TV chef Delia Smith has shared a recipe for traditional bread sauce to impress all your guests this Christmas season.
She says: "The real thing is beautifully creamy and the perfect accompaniment to chicken or turkey.".
