Best Easy Christmas Recipes (2024)

How to roast potatoes is one of the most common problems at Christmas lunch. Thankfully this Christmas recipe by the Scandinavian recipes master Trine Hahnemann will work every time.

Try this roast winter vegetable recipe

The cinnamon sprinkled on these cookies gives them a wonderfully festive taste. Children will love this baking project and they make a lovely homemade food gift when stacked in a glass jar decorated with ribbon.

Try this crisp cinnamon cookies recipe

Don't have time to make yours from scratch? This is the perfect compromise. Adding a few fresh cranberries to a jar of ready-made cranberry sauce really brings it alive with an extra zing of flavour. Perfect for a quick and easy sauce that sings.

Try this cheat’s cranberry sauce recipe

Don’t fall back on the usual nut roast, serve up a vegetarian Christmas dinner with a difference. This shallot tart’s sticky caramelised flavours and crisp flakes of layered puff pastry make it a real treat, but it’s not hard to make.

Try this honey-glazed shallot tarte tatin recipe

Every Christmas feast needs a good stuffing and this apricot recipe is rich and nutty, the perfect accompaniment to a roast turkey. Serve alongside all the trimmings or stuff inside the turkey as it cooks.

Try this apricot stuffing recipe

Whether you love or loath sprouts, there’s no denying their essential presence on the Christmas table. This recipe peps them up with chestnuts and bacon to make an irresistible side dish that’s packed full of festive flavour.

Try this Brussels sprouts with bacon and chestnuts recipe

This unctuously chocolatey recipe makes plenty of generous cups to hand around. A warming, indulgent and very boozy drink, it is definitely one for adults only. Serve at a Christmas drinks party for some serious wow factor.

Try this mulled wine hot chocolate recipe

Oranges and chocolate are a deservedly classic combination. When you make candied oranges, they develop an even more intense flavour. These make a lovely after dinner treat or food gift at Christmas.

Try this chocolate-dipped candied oranges recipe

Not had time to bake mince pies from scratch? This cheat mince-pie recipe using ready-made pastry and mince is the perfect stress-free option. It’s also a great recipe for children to get involved in baking with.

Try this quick starry mince pies recipe

These turkey burgers are the perfect way to use up the leftover Christmas roast and can be adapted to serve as mini sliders at a Boxing Day gathering.

Try this turkey avocado burgers recipe

Christmas isn’t complete without some classic pigs in blankets. These juicy, bite-size treats can be served as a canapé or added to the Christmas feast. The mini sausages are so easy to make and they’ll end up deliciously sticky and moreish.

Try this pigs in blankets with sage recipe

Christmas ham with a mustard crust is traditional in Scandinavia, but this quirky quince version is just as delicious. Don’t be alarmed by the size, it’s incredibly easy to make and the results are sublime.

Try this spiced quince ham recipe

These dainty little filo rolls are the ultimate drinks party canapé. Mary Berry’s elegant dish is really quick to assemble and will make an impressive addition to event.

Try Mary Berry’s asparagus, goat’s cheese and Parma ham filo rolls recipe

If you’ve left it too late to prepare your Christmas pudding, don’t worry. This super easy fool-proof recipe can be done on the day and your guests won’t know the difference as it’s packed full of juicy fruit and boozy brandy.

Try this last minute sneaky Christmas pudding recipe

Don't risk having a less-than-perfect Christmas turkey. This recipe will ensure your guests are well-fed on the 25th and is very easy to follow. You’ll turn out a beautifully golden bird still moist and juicy in the middle.

Try this perfect roast turkey recipe

Bread sauce is a classic addition to the Christmas dining table and is a delicious accompaniment to the turkey and trimmings. This recipe is really simple to follow and won’t add stress to the busy day.

Try this traditional bread sauce recipe