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Christmas Dinner
Although the most important part of the day, we all do Christmas dinner a little differently. From the traditional roast to a big buffet, check out all of our Christmas food and drink ideas and recipes if you're hosting this year.
The ultimate Christmas dinner
Check out our recipe for the traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.
Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Garlic and Rosemary Roast Potatoes
Yorkshire Puddings
Pigs In Blankets
Pear & Chestnut Stuffing
Roast Goose with Apples & Prunes
Roast Turkey with Oranges & Shallots
Roast Joint of Beef
Roast Parsnips & Carrots
Turkey Gravy
Christmas Pudding
Cranberry Sauce
Why not go the extra mile this Christmas and find out how to make your own cranberry sauce!
Energy saving Christmas dinner
Find out how to cook up your festive feast in an air fryer and slow cooker.
Party food
Cheese Fondue
Social and warming in the cold winter months, this traditional Swiss recipe warms you and your guests right up
Festive Tortilla Canapes
Impress your guests with this savoury treat that's easy to prepare!
Mince Swirls
Give this a try, although be warned, you might never eat an ordinary mince pie again...
Mincemeat Christmas Brownies
Check out our recipe to make delicious (and easy!) Mincemeat Christmas Brownies.
Sides & desserts
Cavolo Nero with Bacon, Cranberries & Sage
This colourful seasonal side dish will compliment your Christmas roast!
Boozy Chocolate Mousse
Fancy a dessert to get you into the festive mood? Look no further than this boozy chocolate mousse recipe!
Mulled Wine Tiramisu
Ginger Loaf and Mulled Wine come together to make the most Christmassy of simple desserts!
How to Create a Present Stack Christmas Cake
Create this stunning show stopper of a Christmas cake
Chocolate Raspberry Roulade
Fresh raspberries, fluffy cocoa sponge and velvety cream all in one simple dessert.
Christmas Pudding Ice Cream
Add a festive touch to your desserts with this seriously addictive pudding
Let's get merry
Mince Pie Martini
Turn a festive treat into a delicious cocktail with this super quick mince pie martini recipe
Slow Cooker: Mulled Wine
The festive season is upon us which means it's time for mulled wine
Mojito-Style Candy Floss Cocktail
The sweetness of candy floss combined with the freshness of lime and mint
Vegetarian picks
Nut Roast
John Whaite’s Veggie Strudel
Try this Moroccan-inspired vegetable strudel for your Christmas starter
Got leftovers?
Recreating Ross’ sandwich with Christmas leftovers
Recreate Ross’ moist-maker sarnie with your Christmas leftovers
Christmas dinners in the UK
Our survey shows the differences in tastes, habits and budgets when it comes to food and drink over the festive period.
The step-by-step Christmas cooking guide
We understand that cooking and hosting Christmas dinner can be stressful. So, in order to ensure your meal is a culinary triumph and your day is as stress-free as possible, our chefs have created the following step-by-step guide. In it they explain every task you need to do, when, to ensure each item of food you cook is ready to serve at exactly the same time.
Christmas made easy with AO.com
We’ve all heard the expression, 'a bad workman blames his tools' so, make sure you have the best 'tools' to hand when you are cooking your Christmas Day meal.
