Christmas Recipes

Are you cooking for vegan guests this Christmas? Wow them with a totally vegan menu Your vegan guest will not be able to eat the main meat dish at Christmas, but don’t forget that many other aspects of the Christmas Dinner also contain animal products too. You’ll need to make sure that side dishes, sauces, gravies, condiments, and any drinks (including alcohol) are vegan friendly. Things to remember Don’t cook,...

Gluten free treats aren’t always readily available in bakeries – and when they are, they tend not to boast the same freshly-baked consistency of their floury counterparts. Also, gluten-free baked goods often go crumbly when left out on shelves This is not because of what’s...

Perfect for celebrating Christmas at home with family.  Serves: 16 people Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 8 Vegan sausages, cut in half 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls, or vegan-friendly puff pastry 3 tbsp aquafaba, for glazing Granny's Secret Ajvar Chutney * 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for topping...

Serves: 6-8 people Time: 2 hours Ingredients Gingerbread 250g coconut oil * 200g dark muscovado sugar  7 tbsp golden syrup 600g buckwheat flour * 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 4 tsp ground ginger * Toppings to decorate (suggested) 2 egg whites 500g icing sugar, plus extra to dust...

Been scouring the internet for vegan Christmas pudding recipes so everyone can enjoy the rich, fruity Christmas classic this year? Well consider your search over. This ultimate vegan Christmas Pudding recipe will impress vegans and non-vegans alike so you can all tuck in together! Is...

Ahh, tea, it’s perfect for those busy days, hectic moments and – getting into the festive spirit. Yes, that’s right, sipping on a cuppa can make you feel Christmas-y, especially if you happen to have stewed a cup or pot of festive tea bags. Not...

When most people think about Christmas dinner, images of pigs in blankets and turkey with all the trimmings sat in the middle of the table in all of its festive glory, immediately spring to mind. Most people might think this, but not everybody eats this....

Mulled wine and sloe gin may be synonymous with Christmas, but what about if you don’t fancy partaking in an alcoholic beverage come the festive season? The alcohol-free trend is real and more common than you may think. It’s widely referred to as ‘sober curiosity’...

Are you cooking for vegan guests this Christmas? Wow them with a totally vegan menu Your vegan guest will not be able to eat the main meat dish at Christmas, but don’t forget that many other aspects of the Christmas Dinner also contain animal products...

Forget shop bought shortbread and stale mince pies Get creative in the kitchen and tuck into a plate of festive treats with these four amazing Christmas biscuit ideas. Melty snowmen Sweet and snowy, have some fun creating these cute snowmen cookies Ingredients Biscuits: 125g soft...

Great tasting and less calories If you know someone who loves Ferrero Rocher chocolates, why not make them a healthy homemade version as an indulgent treat? If you want to make extra special truffles, you can tweak the recipe below and make a truffle bauble....

Little ones will love helping decorating, and eating, these cute little cupcakes These simple cupcakes are as easy as it gets, making them perfect for kids of all ages. Get them to help weigh the ingredients and make the mixture as well as use their...

Wondering why you’re struggling with your weight in the run-up to Christmas? Take this quiz to find out What do you love most about Christmas? a) Meeting friends or family for a festive drink or two and a mince pie – preferably after getting some...