Chef, TV presenter and author Rick Stein is as famous for his globe-trotting culinary adventures as he is for his hearty home cooking. It’s therefore no wonder that he’s a failsafe authority to turn to when we’re looking for delicious recipes to make over the festive period.
We’ve rounded up seven of the best of them, including mince pies, a clementine trifle, and a choice of five different stunning centrepieces: roast goose, glazed ham, salmon Wellington, roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, and a vegetarian tarte tatin, below.
Rick Stein’s Roast Goose with Sage and Onion Stuffing and Apple Sauce
If you’re looking for an alternative to turkey but still want a traditional festive centrepiece, Rick’s recipe for roast goose – complete with gravy and a classic stuffing mix – is a must-try.
Rick Stein’s Glazed Christmas Ham
Ideal for feeding a crowd from Christmas Eve through to Boxing Day, this recipe is also full of tips for baking the perfect glazed ham.
Rick Stein’s Salmon Wellington with a White Wine and Cream Sauce
If you’re in search of a stunning fish dish to feed the family on Christmas Eve, look no further than this side of salmon encased in flaky, buttery puff pastry.
Rick Stein’s Roast Topside of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding
For the ultimate roast beef to serve on Christmas Day, look no further than Rick’s topside, served with pillowy Yorkshire pudding and a deeply savoury gravy.
Rick Stein’s Carrot, Beetroot and Red Onion Tarte Tatin
If you’re opting for a meat-free centrepiece or catering for a vegetarian guest, allow us to introduce you to this winner of a recipe. With jewel-toned root vegetables and buttery pastry, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Rick Stein’s Mince Pies
A recipe from Rick’s mother, these easy-to-make mince pies use a fat-rich shortcrust pastry for the ultimate buttery finish.
Rick Stein’s Clementine Trifle
Make the most of festive clementines with this light yet decadent trifle – a stunning centrepiece dessert.
