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Fairy Lights & Full Plates

The Christmas cookbook

36 easy Christmas recipes, a make-ahead countdown and three menus, each with a Christmas Day timeline and shopping list.

  • 36 recipes
  • 3 menus
  • 83 pages
  • Instant PDF
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Christmas dinner is a lot of cooking for one day. Fairy Lights & Full Plates spreads it out: 36 easy recipes, a make-ahead countdown and three complete menus, from a baked brie to a chocolate yule log.

Each recipe says how long the hands-on work takes and what you can make days ahead. Each menu comes with a Christmas Day timeline, counted back in hours from the moment the main goes on the table, plus a shopping list and a vegetarian swap.

What's inside

  1. Starters8 recipes, from Baked Brie with Cranberries and Honey to a Caprese Christmas Wreath
  2. Mains8 recipes, including Beef Wellington, Honey-Glazed Ham and Herb-Butter Turkey Crown
  3. Desserts8 recipes, including Chocolate Yule Log, Pavlova Wreath and Sticky Toffee Pudding
  4. Sides & Sauces8 recipes, including The Best Roast Potatoes and Make-Ahead Gravy
  5. Boxing Day Leftovers4 dinners, about 30 minutes each
  6. The planA make-ahead countdown, three menus with timelines, 8 tips and an index

Every recipe includes

Three menus, each with a Christmas Day timeline

See all 36 recipes

Starters

  • Baked Brie with Cranberries and Honey
  • Puff-Pastry Christmas Tree with Pesto
  • Prawn Cocktail Glasses
  • Smoked Salmon Blinis with Dill Crème Fraîche
  • Whipped Feta with Hot Honey and Pomegranate
  • Spiced Parsnip and Apple Soup
  • Honey-Mustard Pigs in Blankets
  • Caprese Christmas Wreath

Mains

  • Honey-Glazed Ham
  • Beef Wellington
  • Herb-Butter Turkey Crown
  • Herb-Crusted Side of Salmon
  • Duck Breast with Cherry and Port Sauce
  • Cranberry-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
  • Lemon and Thyme Roast Chicken
  • Roasted Stuffed Squash with Wild Rice, Cranberries and Pecans

Desserts

  • Christmas Trifle
  • Pavlova Wreath
  • Chocolate Yule Log
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding
  • No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake
  • Easy Mince Pies
  • Mulled Wine Poached Pears
  • Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding

Sides & Sauces

  • The Best Roast Potatoes
  • Honey-Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
  • Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Chestnuts
  • Braised Red Cabbage with Apple
  • Creamy Make-Ahead Mash
  • Sage and Onion Stuffing Balls
  • Make-Ahead Gravy
  • Cranberry and Orange Sauce

Boxing Day Leftovers

  • Turkey and Leek Pot Pie
  • Creamy Ham, Pea and Leek Pasta
  • Bubble and Squeak Cakes with Fried Eggs
  • Turkey, Brie and Cranberry Toastie

Format

PDF, 83 pages (US Letter), instant download. Read it on your phone, tablet or computer, or print your favourite pages for the kitchen.

Nutrition values are estimates per serving. The food photos were created with AI image tools, so your dish may look a little different. Every oven is different: check food-safety temperatures with a thermometer. © 2026 Well Done Guides.

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