Christmas

Christmas Day recipes for Australia

From seriously good nibbles and beautiful salads to exciting mains and epic puds, we’ve got everything you need to cook up a festive summer feast.

How to make a seasonal celebration cake

Celebrating the flavours of the Amalfi coast with beautiful lemon curd, we’ve used seasonal clementines in place of strawberries, giving a delicious St Clements vibe. It makes a really special centrepiece with minimal effort.

28 easy canapé ideas

We know you have enough to worry about with wrapping presents and finding extra chairs for the Christmas table, so we’ve pulled together the easiest party food ever that’s sure to impress your guests, while making things straight-forward for you.

Top tips for dressing the Christmas table: 5 Ingredients Mediterranean style

“Firstly, I want to share my most important tip – and that’s not to worry! Your guests will just love the fact you’re making an effort, so whatever you do will be great. Secondly, embrace the mix-and-match vibe. Often at this time of year you’ll have more people coming round than you have plates and glasses for, but there’s no need to panic about not having a matching set. Raid second-hand shops for whatever takes your fancy – for this Mediterranean vibe, the more eclectic the collection, the better!”

Christmas potato recipes

From classic crispy roast potato recipes to indulgent creamy bakes, Christmas Day feasts to Boxing Day brunches, there are so many ways to bring joy with the humble spud. Check out our perfect picks.

Budget-friendly Christmas recipes

We love a Christmas cook-up, with so many traditional dishes making the season special. We also love to keep our costs down, and we know you do too – so we’ve taken our festive favourite recipes and tweaked them to make them more budget-friendly. From ingredient hacks to energy efficient tips, we’ve got you covered.

How to defrost a turkey

Get-ahead gravy with lovely leftover recipes

Our top budget-friendly tips for cooking at Christmas

Never fear: our handy budget-friendly tips for Christmas cooking will help you out, proving you don’t need to sacrifice quality to save the pennies. Good food doesn’t have to bust the budget, and even small changes to your routine can make all the difference. Batch cooking, the gift that keeps on giving, will help you plan ahead, as will making the most of your freezer and putting your leftovers to good use.

Super-easy festive bakes

It’s the most delicious time of the year! And one of the best bits has to be all the festive baking. Perfect for entertaining the kids during the school holidays, wrapping up for an easy

How to cook a turkey crown

For lots of us, Christmas dinner is all about the turkey. And while an epic golden roast turkey is a majestic centrepiece, a whole bird can leave you with a tonne of leftovers, depending on how many people you have to feed.

Our top turkey recipes

Juicy meat, crispy skin and the most epic leftovers, it’s the ultimate festive centrepiece. So whether you’re after a classic fail-safe recipe or something a little bit different, our top turkey recipes will do you right.

Easy grazing board ideas

With just a little bit of thought and inspiration, you’ll be knocking out impressive party platters in no time. So sit back, relax and get those creative juices flowing with our easy grazing board ideas.

Special occasion cookies

From Everything cookies, which will use up all those festive leftovers, to Apple crumble cookies, which only need five ingredients, plus gluten- and dairy-free options, whatever your favourite flavours, you’re sure to find them right here. Have fun!

Christmas dinner for two

And let’s not forget the true joy of Christmas food lies in the epic leftovers. So you can cook a meal for four or two (or one) and relax in the knowledge that your fridge will be full of delicious ready-to-eat delights, so you can create a festive feast whenever it suits you.

Christmas snacks and nibbles

From oozy cheese and bread to the perfect pudding on a spoon, we have all the ideas to switch-up your festive offering. Check out these brilliant Christmas snacks, canapés and sharers that'll go down a treat this season.

Christmas breakfast recipes

Simple Christmas dinner alternatives for smaller gatherings

How to debone a turkey leg

Warming winter drinks ideas

Make way for cups of steaming hot chocolate, flasks of mulled wine and glasses of hot and spicy cocktails as the winter weather moves in. These are our favourite winter drinks recipes to keep you cosy all season long.

How to get ahead for Christmas

Sorting out what you’re going to cook and when, and then prepping the dishes in advance, is the secret to Christmas Day success. For starters, a little housekeeping goes a long way. In the month before Christmas, do a freezer audit – have you got odds and ends you can use up to maximise the space you have? In the days before Christmas Eve, take a good hard look at your fridge. You’re going to need loads of space come the 24th for all your pre-prepped trays and puds. What can you use up now to clear some room, and what can you

New Year’s Eve small party picks

Flexible Christmas dinner ideas

Think easy starters and alternative main courses, sides that are worth it for the leftovers alone, and mouth-watering puds that’ll leave you with a big old smile on your face. Let’s get cooking!

Brilliant Boxing Day dinners

It’s the ideal time to start using up those Christmas Day leftovers, too, so whether you go for a relaxed Boxing Day buffet, or pick a starter, showstopping main and gorgeous dessert, we have all the Boxing Day recipes you need.

13 tips for cooking your first Christmas dinner

From ways to get ahead before Christmas Day and using the right kitchen kit, to step-by-step guides on how to cook and carve a roast turkey, simply follow Jamie’s Christmas tips and tricks below and you’ll pull off the Big Day with expert-level success. Here’s how to throw a feast without having a Nightmare Before Christmas.

6 last-minute Christmas dessert recipes

Don’t worry, we have just the thing. These delicious dessert recipes need minimal prep and will ensure you keep everyone happy with something sweet to round off dinner. Make them on Christmas Eve (or even Christmas morning) and people will be none the wiser.

7 ways with leftover Christmas cheese

There will be cheese lovers out there for which the word ‘leftovers’ just doesn’t compute. But for those of us who are left with a few odds and ends that you don’t know what to do with, these are the deliciously easy cheesy recipes you need to know – and they could also use up a couple of other Christmas ingredients at the same time. Winner!

12 ways to use up leftover turkey

Make the most of your traditional Christmas Day centrepiece with these incredible leftover turkey recipes. From a wintry turkey stew with biscuit dumplings to a festive croque monsieur with an oozy cheese topping; these are the ultimate dishes to help you hold onto the festive season for as long as possible!

Making the most of your Get-ahead gravy

Now you’re on board the gravy train, here are some tips and tricks to ensure you make the most of it.

7 cracking Christmas stuffing recipes

A simple stuffing recipe is easy to throw together and perfect for prepping ahead of time, meaning you can get big flavour and texture on the table with minimum fuss. Check out our selection of Christmas stuffing recipes for classic combos, tasty twists and some epic veggie alternatives.

How to make sloe gin

When are sloes in season?

Edible Christmas gifts in a jar

More and more of us are getting into the spirit of making edible Christmas gifts, to add something of a homemade and personal touch to the season of goodwill. The good news is that making edible gifts can be easy and enjoyable. All you have to do is to start gathering together some pretty ribbons and tags and then follow a few basic rules when it comes to preparing jars and bottles.

Jamie kicks off Christmas

We just love Christmas here at JamieOliver.com, and we really get into the spirit by offering you loads of helpful tips and festive recipes to make it an even more wonderful experience.

Pre-Christmas survival

By Helen Jackson

Mince pies with SORTED

You only get one (OK, maybe two if you’re lucky) Christmas dinner every year, but it’s the whole month leading up to the big event that we really get excited about. We’re talking mince pies here. Christmas is not Christmas without mince pies…are we right? Sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth, and small enough to have another…and another.

Spices – it’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas

Everyone who knocks on the kitchen door is given a sample of some kind of hot toddy, thrust a warm mince pie or sausage roll, and then ushered back out if they hang around too long. I love when the relatives or friends arrive and they are greeted with the scent that glides around the cold air, wrapping them in a warm hug of rich and zesty tidings before they’ve even stepped through the door.