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Alternative Christmas food

Try these festive recipes for a twist on a classic Christmas, from entertaining inspiration and vegetarian showstoppers, to unusual edible gifts and alternative seasonal desserts. Update the traditional roast for bacon wrapped porchetta-style turkey complete with stuffing, or for a Middle Eastern influence try our Harissa-spiced turkey crown with preserved lemon couscous.
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Roasted roots with umami dressing: Add some extra flavour to your dishes with umami, a deep savoury taste sensation that can be used as a salad dressing or to perk up a side dish of roasted vegetables
Put the mac ‘n’ cheese out with a serving spoon then put the toppings in little bowls and let everyone add their own. You’ll need to use your biggest baking dish for this or split it between 2 smaller ones.
Tea-smoking your own fish is much easier than you’d imagine. Earl grey adds a lovely flavour, but if you’re a real smoke-lover, try lapsang souchong.

Alternative Christmas dinners

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This showstopping cake is a glorious combination of chocolate and mint that makes an excellent dessert for a festive party
This is a festive spin on a classic victoria sponge – instead of jam and cream it is layered with a homemade clementine curd (you can use shop-bought if you prefer) and a champagne-spiked cream
Kugelhupf is a light cake similar to brioche or baba and is popular in central Europe. This version is made with chocolate, hazelnut and cinnamon

Festive dessert recipes

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Take your Christmas dinner starter to the next level by adding champagne to your king prawn vol-au-vents
This turkey and ham raised pie is a little effort but is definitely worth it.
Stilton, chard and walnut wellington - This veggie wellington is packed with big, bold flavours and looks impressive but is still easy to make. This makes a great main for vegetarians at Christmas.

Christmas pastries

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Just because you're gluten free doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the Christmas fun. These boozy mince pies don't compromise on flavour or texture
It's your classic prawn cocktail with a twist. Pass them around your Christmas do and watch as everyone tucks in with glee.
This simple recipe for deep-fried sprouts with a sweet and savoury dressing makes a great snack or side - a delicious way to get this festive tradition in this Christmas

Canapé ideas

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Homemade grenadine and champagne cocktails - These homemade grenadine and champagne cocktails are an easy way to impress your guests
Move over red, mulled white wine with a splash of dry cider is here and its comforting winter spices are guarenteed to leave you feeling festive and merry this Christmastime

Drink recipes

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This chicken and shredded sprouts pie with butterbean mash is a healthy version of your favourite comfort food. Use Brussels sprouts for a real depth of flavour.
These gluten free duck fat hasselback potatoes are the perfect side dish for a dinner party. Rich, golden and immensely tasty – duck fat elevates everyday ingredients into something very special. Fat from any well-reared animal is a resource to be savoured and, if you render your own, it costs next to nothing
Quick Pan Fried Potatoes Recipe with Harissa Use up your leftover potatoes with this punchy recipe. Make this quick dish for an easy side at a festive get together with friends

Potato dishes

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