Goat's Cheese Wellington
Recipe by:
Emma J
A vegetarian alternative. Goat's cheese and vegetables are wrapped in a puff pastry case and baked until golden. All the filling ingredients have approximate weights as your own personal taste really does make a difference. This is a great recipe to experiment with though.
Potato and Shiitake Mushroom Gratin
Recipe by:
Christine L.
Autumn mushrooms give this dish a hearty flavour. Substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stcok and this makes a perfect meal for that vegetarian girlfriend your son is bringing to Christmas dinner. The rest of the family will love it too.
Chestnut, Lentil and Vegetable Stew
Recipe by:
experimentalbakerandcook
This is a nice winter stew or soup that everyone loves in my family. It is so comforting on a cold winter night, or it can be a Christmas main for vegetarians. It tastes wonderful the next day! Experiment with the vegetable combinations!
Roast beef with thyme and fennel crust
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
A crunchy deep crust of herb-flavoured breadcrumbs ensures a succulent roast beef. It's roasted with a selection of root vegetables and served with a rich gravy, made using the pan juices.
Mustard-roast ham with parsnips
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
This is an excellent way of cooking all your vegetables with a joint of meat in one roasting tin. Parsnips as well as courgettes and red onions provide a colourful and delicious mixture.
Super roast partridge
Recipe by:
Brenda Houghton
Lean gamy partridge tastes especially good served with an autumn-fruit preserve. Try serving with a peppery salad such as red mustard and red chard leaves.
Ham simmered in cider
Recipe by:
Brenda Houghton
Poaching ham keeps it moist without adding any fat. Try serving with mashed potatoes and a selection of steamed vegetables.
Pot-roasted pheasant with celery and walnuts
Recipe by:
Chrissie Lloyd
The season for pheasant is from the end of September to the end of January, but it is available frozen all year. Pheasant is high in protein, low in fat and cholesterol, and ideal for juicy pot-roasting.
Turducken
Recipe by:
Stephanie
This is a turkey stuffed with a duck, stuffed with a chicken stuffed with stuffing! You will need wooden skewers and kitchen string for this recipe.
Beef Wellington
Recipe by:
Marla
Beef Wellington should always be served with the centre slightly pink. Enjoy!
Cheese and walnut soufflé tart
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
An elegant sliver of this tangy blue cheese tart is divine served as a mouth-watering first course.
Simple Roast Turkey
Recipe by:
Robin C.
A simple, back to basics roast turkey recipe that really lets the turkey shine.
Simply Perfect Roast Turkey
Recipe by:
Syd
Look no further if you want a simple roast turkey recipe for your Christmas dinner. Seasoned with nothing but salt and pepper, and basted with turkey stock, the flavours of the turkey really stand out. Stuff with your favourite stuffing.
Maple Roast Turkey with Apple Brandy Gravy
Recipe by:
Christine L.
This is the perfect roast turkey recipe. The maple butter adds a touch of sweetness that is just divine, while the apple brandy adds a secret something to the gorgeous gravy. A family favourite! Substitute 2 teaspoons dried marjoram if fresh marjoram is not available.
Easy Herbed Roast Turkey
Recipe by:
LISAKHAMM
Using storecupboard staples, this roast turkey recipe is simple and easy to prepare.
Simple Glazed Roast Ham
Recipe by:
DOJAGRAM
This roast ham takes little effort to prepare, but still tastes delicious!
Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing
Recipe by:
Christine L.
Simple but seriously yummy. A whole turkey is stuffed with a decadent mixture of chestnuts and savoury herbs and spices. It is then roasted to perfection, making for a perfect Christmas dinner centrepiece.
Bacon, Chicken and Liver Stuffed Veal
Recipe by:
JaneyK
This roast is packed full of flavour and is perfect for Christmas dinner. A veal shoulder joint is stuffed with sauteed chicken, bacon and chicken livers, before being roasted to perfection. Leftovers can be used as sandwich fillers.