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Rick Stein Christmas recipes

Discover festive Christmas recipes by Rick Stein, including mince pies, roast goose with sage and onion stuffing, salmon wellington, and more.

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Vegetarian and vegan Christmas starters

In this collection of vegetarian Christmas recipes, our favourite cooks, from Nigella to Ottolenghi, share their ultimate starters to kick off a festive spread.

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Christmas Day fish dishes

Find your new favourite fish-based Christmas centrepiece with this collection of recipes from Mary Berry, Rick Stein and others.

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Easy Christmas starter recipes

Start Christmas dinner the right way with our selection of easy make-ahead Christmas starter recipes from Mary Berry, Rick Stein, and more.

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The best Christmas trifle recipes

Whether you want to go traditional or try something different, you’ll find something our collection of the best Christmas trifle recipes.

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New Year’s Eve Cocktail Recipes

Take your New Year’s Eve celebrations to the next level with this selection of elegant cocktails. Worry about the hangover next year…

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6 slow cooker recipe books

Slow cookers lend a helping hand in the kitchen, doing most of the hard work for you. Here are the best slow cooker cookbooks to get you started. 

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Easy slow cooker Christmas recipes

Discover the best festive dishes to create in your trusty slow cooker, featuring recipes by Nathan Anthony (Bored of Lunch) and Clare Andrews.

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Easy air fryer Christmas recipes

Create your favourite Christmas food in the air fryer with simple recipes by Nathan Anthony (Bored of Lunch), Clare Andrews, and Hayley Dean.

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How to use up your Christmas leftovers

Whether your Christmas Day menu stars a traditional roast turkey or a festive ham, chances are you’ll be left with enough leftovers to feed a small army. We all know that these delicious Christmas dishes are far too good to get rid of, and in the name of waste-free eating, this collection of foolproof recipes to use up your festive leftovers will have you enjoying the remainders of your Christmas Day feast in all sorts of original and delicious ways.

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Christmas 2023 Gift Guide: Books for serious cooks

Whether they love to recreate the food of their favourite restaurants at home, explore new cuisines, delve into the history of food or even if they’re the cook that already has every book, this gift guide features our pick of the best books to buy the expert cook in your life this Christmas.

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Last-minute edible Christmas gifts

Get inspired to make your own Christmas presents this year with our collection of edible gifts, including truffles, biscotti, and brittle.

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