Features
by Malou Herkes
published on 22 October 2018
Christmas Day is around the corner. You’ve wrapped the presents,you’ve got the pigs in blankets and you’ve even thought about what you’ll do with the leftovers, but what about those extras that can turn your Christmas Day cooking from standard to special?A filling breakfast before the Christmas presents, a teatime treat,or a sumptuous starter to kick off proceedings? Mary Berry has got you covered – scroll on for a selection of Mary’s best recipes for Christmas Day.
Mary Berry Eggs Benedict with Spinach
by Mary Berry
from Classic
Kick off Christmas Day with a classic Eggs Benedict–fluffy English muffins, perfect poached eggs, streaky crispy bacon, spinach and homemade Hollandaise sauce.
Mary Berry’s Balsamic Beetroot, Quail’s Egg and Smoked Fish Plate
by Mary Berry
from Love to Cook
Mary’s sophisticated smoked fish plate is deceptively simple to put together, making it a brilliant make-ahead and assemble on the day starter.
Mary Berry’s Rustic Smoked Trout and Anchovy Pâté
by Mary Berry
from Simple Comforts
This smoked trout and anchovy pâté is full of flavour, but light enough to not spoil your appetite ahead of the big feast. Serve it with toasted sourdough or seeded crackers.
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Mary Berry’s French Onion Soup with Mustard Cheese Croûtes
by Mary Berry
from Classic
For a more substantial starter,pair sweet, caramelised onions with punchy mustard and rich Gruyère cheese to make Mary’s French onion soup withmustard cheese croûtes.
by Mary Berry
from Simple Comforts
Ditching the turkey this year in favour of a smaller bird? YourChristmas dinner will be just as special with Mary Berry’sflavoursome recipe for roast chicken slathered in tarragon butter and cooked on a bed of meltingly soft onions.
Mary Berry’s Orange-Glazed Ham with Mango and Orange Salsa
by Mary Berry
from Simple Comforts
Another excellent alternative to the traditional roast bird, Mary Berry’s orange-glazed ham makes for a crowd-pleasing centrepiece, especially when served alongside the zingyorange and mango salsa.
Wild Mushroom Galettes
by Mary Berry
from Classic
Swap the turkey centerpiece for avegetarianvol-au-vent. This Wild Mushroom Galette recipe celebrates garlic mushrooms in a delicious creamy sauce fillingwithflaky puff pastry.
Mary Berry’s Golden Crunchy Thyme Parsnips
by Mary Berry
from Love to Cook
Give your roasted veg the Mary treatment with these extra golden, extra crisp thyme-scented parsnips.
Mary Berry’s Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
by Mary Berry
from Love to Cook
Why only have white potatoes when you could have sweet potatoes too? Coated in semolina to make them extra crisp, Mary’s chunks of sweet potato are the perfect reason to go double potato this year.
Mary Berry’s Simmered Red Cabbage and Cider
by Mary Berry
from Simple Comforts
If you’re looking to change up your side dishes, try Mary’s tangy recipe for simmered red cabage, made with redcurrant jelly and cider.
Mary Berry’s Chocolate Truffle Pots
by Mary Berry
from Classic
A velvety smooth, light and chocolatey mousse, topped with homemade trufflesfor extra crunch,Mary’s chocolate truffle potsare well worth a go. Make them ahead, store them in the fridge and they’ll be ready for when you need them.
Mary Berry’s Ginger Spiced Ring Cake
by Mary Berry
from Classic
This simple spiced cakeis the perfect festive bake. Mary says, “this cake is light, moist and well-risen, and has a lovely combination of spice to complement the stem ginger”.
Mary Berry’s Chocolate Steamed Pudding with Chocolate Sauce
by Mary Berry
from Simple Comforts
Not a fan of the traditional Christmas pudding? This light and fluffy chocolate pudding from Simple Comfortsis a crowd-pleasing alternative. You might notbe able to set it on fire, but you will get to drench it with a rich, gooey chocolate sauce.
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