Easy Recipes for Christmas

Explore our collection of easy Christmas recipes, perfect for appetizers, dinners, and desserts that both kids and adults will love. These simple recipes include dinner sides and are ideal for a crowd. Find quick and fun ideas for cookies, snacks, and treats, perfect for a Christmas party. Many recipes are cute and fun for kids to make, adding extra joy to your holiday celebrations.
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Cypriot Grain Salad
Discover our favourite couscous salad recipe of ALL time! Inspired by the Cypriot grain salad from chef George Calombaris' 'Hellenic Republic' Greek restaurant, this beautiful salad combines grains, fresh herbs, nuts, and dried fruits. It’s easy, quick, and filling. Ready in no time, making it perfect for packed lunches, BBQs, or Mediterranean and North African dishes. Perfect as a Christmas salad!
Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli with Parmesan Cheese and Pine Nuts
Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli with Parmesan Cheese and Pine Nuts is an easy and healthy side dish that’s perfect for any meal. With its crispy texture and delicious flavor, it pairs perfectly with pasta, chicken, salmon, or BBQ. A simple, low-carb dish that’s ideal for quick dinners or Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter dinner.
Juicy Greek Roast Chicken
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with this Greek roast chicken recipe, ideal for a Sunday dinner or summer meal. This whole roast chicken is prepared Greek-style and enhanced with herbed butter stuffed under the skin. It's perfect when served with potatoes or lemon orzo, making it a delicious and well-rounded meal that's easy to prepare.
Sausage Plait with Bacon and Apple
Looking for a unique recipe for Christmas, a picnic, or a meal on its own? Try this easy sausage plait with bacon and caramelized onions. It's not your ordinary boring plaited sausage roll. Follow the step-by-step guide to create a flavorful and impressive dish that everyone will love.
Christmas Hot Chocolate
Indulge in a mug of this extra thick Christmas hot chocolate for a taste of pure bliss! This recipe sits between dense Italian hot chocolate and the regular cocoa we know - thick, velvety, and incredibly creamy. It's far better than any instant hot chocolate mix from the grocery store, with a much thicker and creamier texture. Dress it up with decadent toppings to make it extra special.
Sherry Trifle
Create the ultimate festive dessert with this perfect English Sherry trifle. Featuring a modern twist on a classic, this recipe includes four layers: a cake base (sponge fingers or sponge cake), a fruity layer (fresh berries, canned fruit, or other seasonal fruit), a luscious custard (shop-bought or homemade), and a billowing cloud of whipped cream. The recipe is flexible and can be adjusted to fit different trifle bowl sizes.
Hot cocoa - Extra thick!
Experience the bliss of extra-thick hot chocolate with this simple stovetop recipe! Made with cocoa powder and real chocolate chunks, it’s smooth, rich, and strikes the perfect balance between thick Italian hot chocolate and traditional cocoa. The ultimate cozy treat for Christmas or whenever you need a warm indulgence.
Easy Rum Truffles
Treat yourself to these easy rum truffles, made with a dreamy mix of milk and dark chocolate, a splash of spiced rum, and butter. With just 5 ingredients, these chocolate rum balls are simple yet utterly impressive. Roll them in cocoa powder, coat in chocolate, or make them your own festive creation—perfect for Christmas or gifting!
Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
Discover the charm of Chocolate Basque Cheesecake, a crustless dessert that hails from the Basque Country in northern Spain. This version blends undeniably rich dark chocolate with a creamy, silky interior, making it a luxurious, indulgent treat that’s both elegant and satisfying.
Chocolate Orange Cake
Make the best Chocolate Orange Cake with our step-by-step guide. This very easy recipe results in an incredibly moist and gooey cake, infused with orange juice, orange peel, marmalade, and orange-flavored chocolate. The touch of robust coffee enhances the flavor. Only need one bowl to make the sponge.
Mini Sausage Rolls
Elevate your party with mini sausage rolls that are pure British bliss! Homemade with a substantial meaty center and golden, flaky pastry, these rolls outshine shop-bought versions. Easy to make with store-bought puff pastry, pork sausage mince, chorizo, and parsley, they’re ideal for Game Day, New Year's Eve, or any festive occasion.
The Ultimate Roasted Potatoes
Discover the ultimate roasted potatoes with our recipe that guarantees a perfect crunchy outside and fluffy interior. Oven-roast potatoes are ever the crowd pleaser, and we'll share the secrets, even using a bit of easy science and showing you how to use the often-overlooked "sludge" left in the pot. Customize with your favourite seasoning to suit your family's taste buds.
Christmas Cookies with Edible Wafer Paper
Make your holiday baking special with this recipe for spicy Christmas cookies decorated with edible wafer paper. You can design your cookies as unique as you are, choosing between homemade or store-bought cookies. These cookies make thoughtful gifts or you can hang them on your Christmas tree. We explain how easy it is to use edible wafer paper, where to get it and how to attach it. Have fun making these!
Creme Patissiere
Discover the versatility of French pastry cream with this recipe. Perfect for a variety of desserts, from cream puffs to tarts and trifles, this pastry cream is a breeze to make, taking less than 10 minutes. Add your favourite extracts to adjust the flavour and suit different desserts. This custard also forms the base for other fantastic types of creams like crème légère, crème diplomat, crème chiboust and crème mousseline.
Shredded Brussel Sprouts
Try our shredded Brussels sprouts recipe with pancetta or bacon, Parmesan cheese, and crunchy pine nuts. This delicious dish is perfect for turning Brussels sprouts skeptics into fans. It's a creamy, rich side that complements any main dish or holiday meal. Some components can be prepared in advance, saving you time. Ideal for the holiday season to make each dish extra special. And honestly, who doesn't love a bit of cheese on everything?