Christmas Day Food

Traditional Christmas dinner advice covering turkey, sides and puddings. Articles include timing guides, recipe variations and choosing between different meats.

Christmas Day Starters
Christmas Day Starters
Easy Christmas starters that won't fill you up before the main course, from baked shrimps to simple dishes you can prep ahead.
Christmas Dinner: Ideas for Starters
Christmas Dinner: Ideas for Starters
Easy Christmas starters that won't tie you to the kitchen all morning, from classic prawn cocktail to other quick seafood ideas.
Homemade Stuffings for Christmas
Homemade Stuffings for Christmas
Skip the packet stuffing and make your own for Christmas dinner with these simple, flavourful homemade recipes.
The History of Christmas Pudding
The History of Christmas Pudding
How a medieval meat dish transformed into the sweet Christmas pudding we serve today.
The Perfect Christmas Dinner
The Perfect Christmas Dinner
Christmas dinners look different around the world, but the real challenge is pulling off a stress-free feast for your whole family without losing your mind.
Timings for the Turkey
Timings for the Turkey
Work out your turkey cooking times with our step-by-step guide to get Christmas dinner on the table perfectly timed.
Turkey vs Goose: A Quick Guide
Turkey vs Goose: A Quick Guide
Turkey is leaner and milder, goose is fattier and gamier, here's what matters when picking your Christmas bird.
Wheat and Gluten Free Christmas Pudding
Wheat and Gluten Free Christmas Pudding
A moist, gluten-free Christmas pudding that tastes just as good as the traditional version and serves eight people.
Which Turkey to Order?
Which Turkey to Order?
A practical guide to choosing the right turkey for your Christmas dinner, from history to modern options.