Budget Christmas recipes (2024)

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  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Enjoy an energy- and cost-efficient festive lunch – we’ve used a few tricks to cut down on the oven cooking time, but the result is still a succulent chicken

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • More effort
  • Air-fryer roasted canned potatoes

    A star rating of 3 out of 5.7 ratings

    Cook canned potatoes in an air fryer to make these alternative roasties. Though they're not the same as oven-cooked, they do turn golden and crisp

    • 33 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • Microwave cauliflower cheese

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings

    Cook the British classic, cauliflower cheese, easily by making it in the microwave. It can work as a main or side dish for a Sunday roast

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • App onlyMincemeat flapjacks. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratings

    Make some Christmassy flapjacks using mincemeat. They make the perfect travel companion, and are great if you’re craving some festive flavours

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • App onlyAir fryer pigs-in-blanket turnovers. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Wrap pigs-in-blankets in puff pastry to make a delicious festive snack. They're ideal for a Christmas party or buffet, served alongside chutney

    • 58 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Marinate chicken wings in cranberry and soy sauce, then cook in an air-fryer to make this tasty side. They're perfect for a buffet or movie night snack

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
  • Veg peel fritters

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings

    Make veg peelings the star of the show with these easy fritters. They're perfect the day after a big family dinner, such as at Christmas time

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Stuffing pigs in blankets

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Transform stuffing into a new version of pigs in blankets to save oven space. You’ll also need to buy fewer sausages, as this makes good use of just a few

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
  • Cheesy cauliflower flask soup

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings

    Keep warm with our hearty cauliflower soup that can be decanted into a flask for a car or train journey. Top with the croutons before serving

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • No-waste gravy

    A star rating of 3 out of 5.2 ratings

    Make our no-waste gravy using overripe tomatoes, mushrooms, herb stalks, leek tops and celery leaves to give it added flavour

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • Easy
  • Charred brussels sprouts with Marmite butter

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.17 ratings

    Marmite and brussels sprouts may sound like an unusual combination, but trust us: it works. Try this recipe for your next Christmas feast or as a winter side dish

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Chocolate robins' nests

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Prep these festive chocolate robins' nests in less than 30 minutes. Made with cornflakes, they‘re ideal for getting younger children involved in the kitchen.

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Crispy skin roasties

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Try skin-on roasties – not only do they dramatically cut down the prep time, but it makes them more filling and gives them a deeper baked potato flavour

    • 1 hr 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • Roasted roots

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Maximise your oven space by throwing everything into one dish and roasting with goose fat

    • 1 hr 40 mins
    • Easy
  • All-the-trimmings traybake

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.18 ratings

    Enjoy the best of Christmas in a traybake. A perfect Boxing Day feast for using up leftovers like potatoes, parsnips, carrots, sprouts and pigs-in-blankets

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Make a flavourful bread sauce to accompany your Christmas dinner. The sauce is silky and thick thanks to butter and whole milk – no need to add cream

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Roasted red pepper soup with crispy croutons

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch

    • 27 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.14 ratings

    Make this vegetable tatin with nuts and cheese as a Christmas showstopper. Perfect for a veggie family, it also makes a great Boxing Day buffet centrepiece

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • App onlyQuick pickled red cabbage. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Make this speedy pickled red cabbage as a side or condiment – it's the perfect foil to Christmas leftovers in our Boxing Day sandwich

    • 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • Baked red onions with ricotta

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Gather your friends for a relaxed evening – these baked red onions are special but simple to prepare, so you won’t be stuck in the kitchen

    • 2 hrs
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Feel free to add other bits to this Christmas pudding fridge cake, such as nuts or shop-bought chocolates. You could add a splash of your favourite tipple, too

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Christmas rocky road

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.12 ratings

    Adapt this festive rocky road however you like. It’s great for using up leftover Christmas sweets and biscuits, and you can get kids involved in making them, too

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
  • Last-minute Christmas loaf cake. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.10 ratings

    Unexpected guests and no Christmas cake to serve? This last-minute loaf tastes as if it had been made in November. Decorate with a snow shower of icing sugar

    • 1 hr 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
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