Christmas

Ultimate Christmas leftovers sarnie

John and Lisa have some feel-good festive recipes in their Christmas Kitchen, with ideas for both pre and post the big day!

Classic mince pies with Amaretto and brown sugar butter

You may never go back to shop bought mince pies after trying these - especially with their decadent Amaretto butter.

Lisa’s sumptuous sides

John and Lisa are planning for the ‘big day’ in their Christmas Kitchen this week.

Roast chicken with cranberry stuffing and naughty mash

John shares his Nana's indulgent roast chicken recipe for a tasty alternative to traditional turkey and trimmings.

Salted chocolate truffles and eggnog

John and Lisa have some feel-good festive recipes in their Christmas Kitchen, with ideas for both pre and post the big day!

Festive brekkie croissant bake and a cherry Bellini

John has a super simple dish, perfect for feeding a hungry crowd on Christmas Day morning!

Cheesy Rarebit Tiger Loaf, served with pickles + a Gimlet

John and Lisa start with a Cheesy Pull-Apart Loaf - perfect for sharing.

Mushroom, Squash and Stuffing Wellington, served with a Fresh Horseradish Cream

Here's their beautiful Mushroom and Butternut Squash Wellington - perfect as a vegetarian main but a surefire hit with any guest.

Strudel Inspired Rolls, served with Brandy Cream

For dessert, it’s strudel-inspired Marzipan Rolls - a deliciously simple treat.

Christmas Day Traybake served with Legendary Roasties and Gravy

This is a new take on the traditional Christmas Dinner - an easy traybake with all your favourite flavours.

Christmas gammon with mustard cream sauce

John and Lisa have some cost effective ideas in their Christmas Kitchen with recipes that deliver on both value and taste.

Christmas cannelloni

John and Lisa have some cost effective ideas in their Christmas Kitchen with recipes that deliver on both value and taste.

Apple and cranberry bread and butter pudding

John and Lisa have some cost effective ideas in their Christmas Kitchen with recipes that deliver on both value and taste.

Sausage and stuffing toastie

John and Lisa have some cost effective ideas in their Christmas Kitchen with recipes that deliver on both value and taste.

Ginger Sticky Toffee Pudding

John and Lisa are feeling festive in their Christmas Kitchen. For dessert it’s a supersize Sticky Toffee Pudding full of festive flavours.

Dauphinoise Gratin and Pimped Up Peas

John and Lisa have a host of recipes that can all be prepared in advance. This side dish is a ‘restaurant style’ potato dauphinoise and some pimped-up peas.

Freeze-Ahead Beef Wellington

John and Lisa have a host of recipes that can all be prepared in advance. This is their majestic Beef Wellington which can be frozen until needed.

Little Smoked Salmon Terrines

John and Lisa start with a beautiful Salmon Terrine that makes for the ideal starter.

Galette des rois

John and Lisa have some feel-good festive recipes in their Christmas Kitchen, with ideas for both pre and post the big day!

Christmas Eve festive fish pie

John and Lisa have some feel-good festive recipes in their Christmas Kitchen, with ideas for both pre and post the big day!

Little ginger puddings & cardamom custard

John and Lisa are planning for the ‘big day’ in their Christmas Kitchen this week.

John’s turkey crown masterclass & bread sauce

John and Lisa are planning for the ‘big day’ in their Christmas Kitchen this week.

Eggs Royale and homemade hollandaise

John and Lisa are planning for the ‘big day’ in their Christmas Kitchen this week.

Cheat’s Christmas pudding bon bons

Lisa's festive dessert is another clever cheat - and a new way of serving the traditional Christmas pud!

Christmas dinner traybake

A Christmas dinner traybake? It's the perfect way to have turkey and all the trimmings with minimal mess or effort!

Black Forest gateau roulade

Perfect for sharing this Christmas, and as simple as it is delicious.

Lisa’s ultimate nut roast with a hot piccalilli sauce

Lisa has the 'ultimate nut roast' - a dish all her family insist on on Christmas Day, whether they’re vegetarian or not!

Festive frangipane layer cake

Lisa uses her Granny's traditional mincemeat in a festive frangipane layer cake.

Potato bombas

Bombas are basically giant potato croquettes - and what could be better than that?

Gammon with parsley sauce

Feed a crowd this Christmas with a festive gammon joint - simply served with a creamy parsley sauce and root veg.

Chocolate orange bundt cake with orange drizzle syrup

Chocolate and orange are a match made in heaven, and work particularly well in this decadent bundt cake, dripping with a sticky orange drizzle.

Salmon en Croute

Succulent salmon, cream cheese and watercress all encased in crisp puff pastry - what's not to like?

Mince pies three ways

Frangipane, crumble or classic topping - you decide, either way they will not last long!

Christmas cake

Unlike many Christmas cake recipes, this doesn't have to be made weeks in advance. You can use whatever combination of dried fruits that you like ...

Crunchy semolina roast potatoes

Roast potatoes are one of the favourite parts of a roast dinner for many. Here they are coated in semolina for an extra crunch.

Brussel sprouts with chestnuts and pancetta

Love them or hate them, brussel sprouts are a staple dish on a Christmas dinner table. Here they are blended with pancetta and chestnuts to have a...

Easy bread sauce

The breadcrumbs can be prepared some days in advance and placed in the freezer, then taken out the night before, ready for action stations.

Apple, chestnut & bacon stuffing

A delicious update on traditional Christmas stuffing! It's a very popular accompaniment to potatoes and vegetables.

Foolproof gravy

Save time on the big day by sweating the onions in advance and then mixing in on the day.

Turkey masterclass

The turkey is the crowning jewel of Christmas Day lunch so it's important to get it spot on. Here's our guide to ensure it's moist and delicious.