Try these alternative Christmas dessert recipes instead, inspired by fairy tales, New York and the Middle East. Christmas dinner is one of the best meals of the year, no question. Pigs in blankets ...

Don't get the festive fear, pour yourself a drink and read on – BBC Food is stuffed full of ideas to keep everyone happy, including the cook. With a few tweaks, most Christmas dinner favourites ...

Christmas is ... be even more special. Ideas include: In addition to the traditional wines and sparkling wines, consider bringing some: If the host has children or the dinner includes children ...

she helps novice cooks take on the ultimate challenge of cooking their first Christmas dinner. Whether that’s you, or you’re just looking for tips on how to simplify things this year without ...