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30 Make-ahead Recipes for Christmas

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  • These daintily-edged biscuits will make eyes sparkle.
  • Top your mince pies with meringue and a sprinkle of glitter.
  • A simple and delicious filling for pies and puddings, plus no need for a drink!
  • This soft, sweet chutney is the the perfect accompaniment to salty cheese.
  • Abby shows how to make a thoroughly modern version of Christmas pudding.
  • Get the kids in the kitchen with this mix of chocolate, biscuits & marshmallows.
  • These cheesy, savoury scones can be served with chutney or cold meats.
  • Make breakfast as delightful as dinner with these cracking cinnamon treats.
  • Andy uses puff pastry to lighten up these superbly simple teatime treats.


There’s nothing like getting ahead for Christmas, especially when it comes to stowing away delicious dishes in the freezer or a dark cupboard to bring out and enjoy later. From stunning Christmas Cupcakes to a Butternut Squash, Apple and Onion Galette with Stilton, you can make it look like you’ve been slaving away all day. Make sure you have plenty of plastic containers handy!

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