Christmas is a time for family, friends and celebrations – especially when sitting around a table together has become even more meaningful in recent years. And what better way to gather than around food?

Whether you’re looking for guidance on how to make the perfect turkey for Christmas Day, inspiration for new vegetarian dishes to serve up, or you just want to eat something that isn’t leftovers, these cookbooks contain everything you need to make sure your Christmas is full of taste, however you’re marking it. Below, you'll find straightforward recipes for each side or main course, as well as information on the book they come from. 

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Delia's turkey and stuffing

Jamie's gravy

Nigella's Christmas Cake

Kylee Newton's Cranberry Sauce

Rachel Khoo's vegetarian 'ham'

Ottolenghi's truffles

Meera Sodha's sprouts

Mary Berry's red cabbage

Rukmini Iyer's two-tin Christmas Dinner

Ruby Tandoh's Christmas pudding