Choose-your-own-dinner with our mix-and-match guide to creating the ultimate Christmas dinner. Take your pick from our favourite recipes all broken down into each individual element on the plate and cook a feast to remember.

There are all sorts of tasty treats you can prepare in advance for Christmas. From your own cured salmon for Christmas dinner to jars of mincemeat that can be turned into some incredible mince pies, make the most of December and whip up some magic in the kitchen.

Making your own gifts might take a little longer than buying them all online, but they're the perfect way to show someone you care. Take a look at our favourite edible gifts for the season and create something full of love.

Sharp's Doom Bar is an ale designed for drinking with food – and Christmas time offers up ample opportunity. Try one of these super-simple recipes that either contain or are designed to be paired with Doom Bar and get in the festive spirit.

You've probably already decided on the centrepiece for your Christmas Day dinner, but the side dishes are where you can let your creativity run wild. We asked some of the top chefs in the UK to share their favourite festive trimmings, ranging from classics with a twist to deliciously leftfield creations. Take a look at them all and make the side dishes the star this Christmas.

Whether you're a vegetarian or vegan yourself, or simply have one coming round for and aren't sure what to cook – fear not! Our collection of festive meat- and dairy-free recipes will ensure it's a very merry Christmas for everyone around the dinner table.

Don't like figgy pudding? Ditch the dull dessert and take the time to craft one of these knockout festive treats, created by one of the best pastry chefs in the country.

For absolutely all our Christmas recipes in one place, take a look at our recipe collection – if you don't find what you're looking for in there, we don't know what to suggest!

We might have some deep-rooted Christmas traditions in the UK, but the vast majority of countries have their own customs and dishes associated with the season. Learn more and inject some international influences into this year's festivities.