Chef, TV presenter and author Rick Stein is as famous for his globe-trotting culinary adventures as he is for his hearty home cooking. It’s therefore no wonder that he’s a failsafe authority to turn to when we’re looking for delicious recipes to make over the festive period.
From centrepieces to sides, starters to desserts, and of course, fish dishes, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite festive recipes from across Rick’s cookbooks, including his first-ever dedicated Christmas book, Rick Stein’s Christmas.
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Starters & nibbles
Rick Stein’s Mini Brioche Toasts with Whipped Feta, Fresh Figs and Pickled Walnuts
Add some colour to your Christmas party canapés with these vibrant mini toasts, bursting with salty, sweet, and subtly acidic flavours.
Prawn Cocktail with Malt Whisky
Incorporating Islay malt whisky into a homemade Marie Rose sauce adds a warming, subtly smoky depth of flavour to this classic Christmas Day starter.
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Mains & centrepieces
Roast Turkey with all the Trimmings
Prepare for the ultimate Christmas feast with the help of Rick’s step-by-step guide for roasting the perfect turkey, complete with potatoes, gravy, stuffing, and tips on the best corresponding side dishes to serve it all with.
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Rick Stein’s Roast Goose with Sage and Onion Stuffing and Apple Sauce
If you’re looking for an alternative to turkey but still want a traditional festive centrepiece, Rick’s recipe for roast goose – complete with gravy and a classic stuffing mix – is a must-try.
Rick Stein’s Glazed Christmas Ham
Ideal for feeding a crowd from Christmas Eve through to Boxing Day, this recipe is also full of tips for baking the perfect glazed ham.
Rick Stein’s Roast Topside of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding
For the ultimate roast beef to serve on Christmas Day, look no further than Rick’s topside, served with pillowy Yorkshire pudding and a deeply savoury gravy.
Rick Stein’s Carrot, Beetroot and Red Onion Tarte Tatin
If you’re opting for a meat-free centrepiece or catering for a vegetarian guest, allow us to introduce you to this winner of a recipe. With jewel-toned root vegetables and buttery pastry, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Festive fish recipes
Rick Stein’s Salmon Wellington with a White Wine and Cream Sauce
If you’re in search of a stunning fish dish to feed the family over Christmas, look no further than this side of salmon encased in flaky, buttery puff pastry.
Rick Stein’s Braised Fillet of Haddock With Chestnut Mushrooms and Chestnuts
Ideal for a cosy Christmas Eve dinner, this one-pot recipe combines meaty haddock with the rich, earthy flavours of a chestnut and mushroom cream sauce.
Bakes & desserts
Yule Log
An unbeatable classic Christmas bake, this easy-to-follow recipe combines chocolate swiss roll sponge with swirls of delicious chocolate buttercream.
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Rick Stein’s Hazelnut Pavlovas with White Chocolate and Dark Berry Sauce
A great alternative to Christmas pudding, these individual pavlovas are a rich, wintry take on an Australian classic.
Rick Stein’s Mince Pies
A recipe from Rick’s mother, these easy-to-make mince pies use a fat-rich shortcrust pastry for the ultimate buttery finish.
Rick Stein’s Clementine Trifle
Make the most of festive clementines with this light yet decadent trifle – a stunning centrepiece dessert.
