Top 32+ easy Christmas recipes to get you through the holiday season

Seafood isn’t off the menu if you’re watching your budget. By simply swapping the classic whole side of salmon for smaller pieces, this delicious starter is an impressive and easy-to-do dish for Christmas Day.

Celebrate in style with oysters, king prawns and smoked salmon served with your own Romesco seafood sauce, prosciutto, breadcrumbs and chilli mango salsa. 

Pass a corn-chip stat! Full of fresh, zingy flavour and deliciously creamy avocados, this dip is ideal for entertaining in summer.

Elevate crowd-favourite meatballs to cocktail-party level by tossing through a glossy cranberry sauce and serving skewered with creamy brie, fresh parsley and succulent bacon. Pair with a negroni for a jolly holiday winner!

Jazz up your finger food with star-shaped sourdough toasts made with cookie cutters. These cuties will disappear fast! 

A glamorous twist on a finger food favourite, wrap chipolatas in streaky bacon, bake and serve with your Christmas lunch or dinner.

The sweetness of caramelised onions alongside crumbled goat’s cheese makes these mini tartlets a delicious moreish bite that you need to serve at your next party.

Salads that are easy to prep ahead

If you’re looking for something to take to a picnic, hosting a festive lunch or dinner, or simply looking for something to brighten up your dinner table, this mango, avocado, and macadamia salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’ll have your guests asking for the recipe within the first bite.

Add freshness and colour to your entertaining with this deliciously easy salad and dressing. With only four ingredients, you’ll have this salad ready in minutes!

Not all salads are green! Combine sweet fruits with a salty cheese for a flavour journey across the world.

Here’s a match made in heaven. A duo of spuds with crisp cured ham and creamy aioli – prepare to serve up seconds!

Combine hearty buckwheat and pearl couscous with tender roasted carrots for a vibrant and filling festive side. No yoghurt? Scatter crumbled feta instead. 

Want a refreshing take on greens? Use the Greek-inspired flavours of zesty lemon and fragrant fresh mint.

Easy mains to make the day before

Choose a pan that will take your roast from oven to table. It’s quick and easy and means less dirty dishes.

This pork special by Fast Ed is all set to be your go-to recipe for Christmas. With a sprinkle of salt and a drizzle of olive oil you’ll have gorgeous crispy crackling in no time at all.

Sticky roasted pumpkin is a side that takes centre stage! The honey-mustard glaze teams with crunchy hazelnuts and tart craisins for a fab flavour combo. 

Pies are filling, but not elegant for the Christmas table, so go for a galette – French freeform pastry – for your festive menu. It’s drizzled in a delicious ginger-lime cream!

This vegetarian showstopper – a cheese-and-spinach pumpkin roulade with parmesan crust – will have your guests oohing and ahhing over your kitchen skills but is secretly easy to make and also easy on the wallet!

Easy Christmas desserts to make in a flash

This chocolate caramel Christmas crack will win over even the pickiest eaters. Made with a perfect combination of crispy salada biscuits, chocolate and caramel, they’ll make perfect gifts for loved ones.

With minimal effort, you’ll get maximum impact using a store-bought pavlova base. The secret to this recipe is all about creating a show-stopping top!

Divinely decadent, this Weiss Bar-inspired cake uses mango sorbet and macadamia ice cream – made by you – topped with Rafaello balls. Wow! The best part is this recipe can be made ahead, making it the perfect no-fuss dessert.

Take the highway to heaven with this fabulous medley of chewy, chocolatey, crunchy goodness. In this easy recipe, we’ve opted for coffee biscuits, pink and white marshmallows, red glace cherries, halved and roasted hazelnuts.

Make your Christmas desserts an absolute showstopper this year with these gorgeous mini coconut Christmas trees. They’re easy to make and would look so cute as a present.