Freezeable Christmas recipes

Whip up a batch of spiced parsnip strudels. They’re perfect for veggie guests and you can prepare them ahead and keep them in the freezer

All the best bits of the Christmas table encased in rich buttery pastry – a perfect way to use up leftover ingredients for a tasty lunch or grazing table

An easy, get-ahead nostalgic dessert to have stashed in the freezer. The super-simple chestnut ice cream is well worth making in a larger batch, to accompany other puds

Studded with chunks of golden marzipan and mixed dried fruit, this warmly spiced traybake gives you all the festive flavours of a traditional German stollen in an easier-to-bake almond sponge

Packed with rosemary and port-soaked cranberries and wrapped in pancetta, our make-ahead side combines pigs-in-blankets and stuffing balls in one, for the ultimate crowd-pleaser

Hearty and super-satisfying – this warming one-pot is the ultimate comfort food. Use a gutsy red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon to stand up against the robust flavours of pork and porcini. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes

Classic cookies enriched with jewels of Turkish Delight, pistachio and a hint of cardamom

A twist on the original, these aromatic sausage rolls are stuffed with a mix of duck breast, pancetta and shiitake mushrooms, spiked with Chinese 5 spice and a touch of chilli