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Classic Christmas

There's no better time to pull out all the stops for your seasonal entertaining. We've lined up three of the best menus for your celebration meal with family and friends.

Take your pick from Delia's stuffed goose, Nigel Slater's Christmas pud, Antony Worrall Thompson's rum butter, and sparkling recipes from Sophie Grigson and Tamasin Day-Lewis - just a few big names in our all-star line-up.

Read through all our delicious menus for inspiration or let the links below take you directly to the Christmas feast that pulls your cracker!

Traditional turkey dinner
Goose as the main course
Lighter fare

Traditional turkey dinner

Sit down to a Christmas feast and make our festive, fuss-free dinner with all the trimmings. If you’re uncertain about roasting times for the big bird, check out our handy turkey timings guide for deliciously succulent results. The best bit about making your own pudding is you can make it ages beforehand - it tastes heaps better than shop-bought varieties...

Starter
Figs Wrapped in Parma Ham
Alternatives: Top 10 make-ahead starters

The big centrepiece
Salt and Pepper Roast Turkey
Alternatives: Top 10 turkey recipes

Trimmings
Crisp Roast Potatoes (v)
Lightly Spiced Christmas Stuffing
Brussels with Hazelnut and Orange Butter (v)
Honeyed Roast Parsnips (v)
Carrots Vichy (v)

Sauces
Bread Sauce (v)
Cranberry Sauce (v)
Turkey Gravy
How to make great gravy

Dessert
Christmas Pudding
Alternatives: Top 10 festive puddings

Rum or Brandy Butter
Crème Anglaise (classic custard)

Goose as the main course

Before turkey ruled the roost, goose was the bird of choice, and with good reason, as you'll see from Delia's delicious goose and armagnac-steeped prune combo. Go all-the-way and cook spuds in indulgent goose fat…You can always walk off the calories with a brisk afternoon walk, or opt out and have a snooze instead. Remember to save space for Nigel Slater’s ice cream and mincemeat parcels – bring 'em on!

Starter
Champagne and Pink Grapefruit Granita
Alternatives: Top 10 make-ahead starters

Main course
Roast Stuffed Goose with Prunes in Armagnac
Alternatives: Top 10 roast dinners

Trimmings
Goose Fat Roast Potatoes
Braised Red Cabbage
Italian-style Purple Sprouting Broccoli

Decadent dessert
Deep-fried Ice Cream and Mincemeat Parcels
Alternatives: Top 10 festive puddings