Cookery

Christmas Eve recipes

Posted on by Lynn
28
Sep

For more festive inspiration, check out our best Christmas recipes, including meat and veggie centrepieces, impressive sides and desserts.

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  • Spiced pomegranate & orange glazed ham

    A star rating of 3 out of 5.2 ratings

    Serve our glazed ham warm in thin slices alongside the Christmas turkey. This one has a sticky sweet-and-sour glaze made with pomegranate molasses and orange


  • Grazing platter

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Gather together all your favourite nibbles and combine the best of a cheeseboard and charcuterie platter for this indulgent selection of party food


  • Easy salmon coulibiac

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings

    This dish of pastry-wrapped rice and fish is easy but impressive so it works well as a midweek meal or dinner party centrepiece


  • Festive negroni

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Give the popular Italian cocktail Negroni a Christmassy twist with cinnamon, star anise and bay leaves. Serve over ice and drink a toast to the new year


  • Classic lasagne

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.213 ratings

    Prepare this easy lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Then just bake for an extra 45 mins.


  • Date, blue cheese & pancetta polenta stacks

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Serve these date, blue cheese and pancetta polenta stacks as canapés at a party. Try a veggie twist by using chopped toasted nuts instead of pancetta for crunch


  • Ham & crackling

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.9 ratings

    Cook this festive ham up to three days ahead and keep it covered in the fridge (and the crackling, in an airtight container) to save on stress when entertaining


  • Rainbow winter dips & crudités

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.2 ratings

    Who says party food can’t be healthy? Enjoy this selection of dips – featuring beetroot, butternut squash and caramelised onion – alongside veg crudités and breadsticks


  • Easy sausage rolls

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.29 ratings

    Eat these family-friendly sausage rolls with a chutney or pickle. They make a great snack for a party buffet


  • Classic devilled eggs

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Make devilled eggs to serve at a Boxing Day buffet. They’re filled with mustard, spring onions, mayo, yogurt and a pinch of cayenne. Top with chives, if you like


  • Mac ‘n’ cheese bites

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.1 rating

    Catering for guests with different diets or tastes? These mac ‘n’ cheese bites are ideal party food. From mushrooms to olives, top with whatever you like


  • Next level salmon en croûte

    A star rating of 3.6 out of 5.34 ratings

    Take salmon en croûte to chef standard. Succulent salmon, cream cheese and dill are encased in crisp puff pastry with a pickled cucumber side


  • Buck’s fizz

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.3 ratings

    The simple and classic combination of orange juice and champagne makes a perfect cocktail for a celebratory brunch or party


  • Sweet grazing wreath

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Create a dessert centrepiece without spending hours in the kitchen. This sweet grazing wreath is great fun at Christmas, but is perfect for any party


  • Cheese stars

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.7 ratings

    Show off your cooking skills and get in the festive spirit with these fun looking easy cheesy treats – they make great party snacks for grazing guests


  • Baked cheese bread flower

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.5 ratings

    This fabulous cheesy pull-apart sharing bread is perfect for the party season. No one can resist melty camembert and golden dough balls


  • Parsnip, feta & butter bean pie

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.7 ratings

    Looking for a showstopping veggie dish? Packed with parsnips, feta and butter beans, this pie makes the perfect Christmas centrepiece


  • Smoked cheddar & chilli jam croquettes

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Present party guests with these delicious croquettes filled with vegetarian smoked cheddar and chilli jam. They’re perfect canapés for a celebration


  • Chicken wing dippers

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Serve these chicken wing dippers with sauces for easy buffet or party food. Try our moreish teriyaki and sweet curry sauces below, they work really well


  • Grilled aubergine stacks

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.1 rating

    Planning a Christmas party? You needn’t compromise on healthy eating with these tasty aubergine canapés which you can make with two different toppings


  • Whole roasted salmon

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.10 ratings

    Cooking whole sides of salmon makes for an impressive dinner party centrepiece. We’ve teamed the fish with delicate flavours of lemon parsley and bay

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