12 days to Christmas: Your ultimate festive cooking guide

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As we count down to Christmas day, we’re bringing you collections of some of our best recipes. There are desserts, cakes and main meals for vegans too! Bookmark this page, and come back daily as we list our favourite recipes of the year!

Featuring one of Deliciously Ella’s recipes from her new book, a Spicy miso aubergine and broccoli salad.

Every day from now until Christmas Day, we’re bringing you collections of some of your favourite recipes. We have easy peasy crowd pleasers, some recipes for the vegan bakers, wine and cheese pairings and a great collection of roast dinner sides. 

On 24 December, we’re bringing you one of our most popular dessert recipe, that you can still prepare in time for lunch on Christmas Day! 

Let the countdown begin!

12 days to Christmas: 12 Stunning side dishes to go with your Christmas roast

11 days to Christmas: 11 Beautiful recipes for a high tea at home

10 days to Christmas: 10 Smashing festive cocktails to get you in the spirit

9 days to Christmas: 9 Sensational festive vegetarian recipes

8 days to Christmas: 8 Seafood dishes to wow your guests this Christmas

7 days to Christmas: 7 Plant-based festive recipes

6 days to Christmas: 6 Edible festive gifts that will earn you serious brownie points

5 days to Christmas: 5 Tips for a sensational seasonal cheese platter

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