Festive Season Recipes

Food24's latest recipes for the upcoming festive season. Delicious party dishes and wonderful traditional recipes and more to choose from.

Gingerbread cupcakes with cinnamon buttercream

Delicious cupcakes with cinnamon spice. ...read more

Cold Smoked Salmon and Prawn Terrine

With Checkers’ very own Giggling Gourmet Jenny Morris! ...read more

Strawberry, apple and almond crumble

A beautiful marriage of summery berries with a butter crumble. ...read more

Turkey in the weber

Amazing succulent turkey braaied to perfection in the weber. ...read more

The perfect roast chicken with a cranberry and walnut stuffing

Delicious stuffing with pork sausage and cranberries. ...read more

Mulled cider

The aroma of Christmas spices in this mulled cider will get you in the spirit. ...read more

Chocolate fruitcake

Dark and decadent fruitcake laced with brandy and love. ...read more

Low-fat chocolate banana cake

This chocolatey recipe makes indulging acceptable. ...read more

Pumpkin ale and toffee ice cream

Local beer mixed with smashed toffee bits makes a beautiful ice cream. ...read more

Mango and ginger trifle

A zing from the ginger gives this fruity dessert a refreshing twist. ...read more

Pork with Salsa Romesco on crushed white beans

An aromatic Spanish tomato sauce that can be served with any dish. ...read more

Eggnog

This traditional Christmas drink is one that you'll love. ...read more

Easy fruitcake ice cream

A stylish dessert for any occasion. ...read more

Spicy fruit mince muffins

Gorgeous muffins stuffed with caramel, orange and walnuts. ...read more

Gammon and caramelised onion quiche

This recipe is great for leftover Christmas gammon. ...read more

Guinness and honey-glazed pork shoulder

A great take on a pork roast. This delicious glaze works well with chicken too. ...read more

Summer Christmas pudding

A summer inspired Christmas dessert brimming with fresh berries. ...read more

A Christmas wine survival kit

Take the stress out of the festive season with our complete guide to the best Christmas wines. ...read more

Ice cream pies

Make these sweet creamy delights for any special occasion or keep them in the freezer for daily treats. ...read more

7 flop-proof desserts

Crème brulée, chocolate fondant, cheesecake, mint chocolate shots and more amazingness! ...read more

How to make the best roast potatoes

How to make the very best crispy, golden and fluffy roast potatoes. ...read more

Classic Christmas turkey

Turkey meat is often dry but this can be prevented by trussing the legs and wings closely to the bird’s body with string when cooking. ...read more

Strawberry carpaccio salad

A fabulously fresh and festive meal. ...read more

Salted caramel

And all the different ways to use it, besides eating it out of the jar. ...read more

Christmas cookies with a fruitcake filling

The perfect fruit mince recipe that's a quick and easy treat for the festive season. ...read more

Inside Food24

Mini Simnel cakes

Tasty cakes with fruit, spices and chocolate.
Malva pudding cupcakes

Syrupy sweet mini malva puddings.
White chocolate swirl brownies

Rich chocolate brownies with melted white chocolate.
1 minute Banoffee pies

Indulgent stacks of caramel, cream and banana.
Madeira cake

Buttery vanilla pound cake with a lemon icing.
Peri peri chicken

Crispy chicken with spice and lime.
Double chocolate chip cookies

Everyday double chocolate treats.
Cinnamon pancakes

Hot pancakes filled with cinnamon sugar.

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Devil's Peak Taproom Special

Pop in at The Taproom this Easter weekend and enjoy the awesome special on their best-voted cheeseburger and beer. ...read more

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