Spread out a selection of Christmas' greatest flavours - from sticky cranberry cocktail sausages to smoked salmon pate, sausage rolls and parmesan shortbreads - there's something for everyone.

Ingredients for these impressive three-course menus can all be bought on the 24th and the cooking done on Christmas Day. For a further touch of Christmas cheer, add our last-minute pineapple ...

For a Christmas barbecue with a real sense of occasion start with barbecued scallops with a lively green chillinahmjim and herb salad. A butterflied turkey cooks quicker than a traditional roasted ...