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Want to save time, money and food waste this Christmas?

Impress your friends and family with your effortless hosting by using our freeze ahead, low-cost and time-saving Christmas recipes throughout December and up to New Year’s Eve.

Find delicious inspiration and links to each recipe below!

All credit to the original creators.

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Mince Pies

Find our favourite 4-ingredient recipe for these simple Christmas classics, which can be prepared and frozen before baking for treats throughout December.

Find the recipe here!

Sausage Rolls

These freezer-friendly sausage rolls are a great appetizer to make ahead and have ready for all that festive hosting!

Find the recipe here!

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Roast Potatoes

Get ready for the big day by prepping your roast potatoes ahead of time and saving yourself from a hectic morning of peeling!

Find the recipe here!

White Chocolate & Gingerbread Cookies

This delicious twist on a Christmas favourite makes the perfect treat. Make a large batch and freeze potions of dough to keep some on hand for whenever the festive cravings hit!

Find the recipe here!

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Veggie Sausage Rolls

One for the vegetarians – just as delicious and just as freezer friendly!

Find the recipe here!

Semifreddo Dessert

This frozen dessert makes the perfect show-stopper for Christmas dinner and can be made weeks ahead! Customise the flavours to suit your tastes (amaretto optional).

Find the recipe here!

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Shortbread Biscuits

Get organised with the perfect homemade Christmas gift by freezing your dough now, and defrosting when needed!

Find the recipe here!

Mince Pie Muffins

Another twist on a Christmas classic – simple, quick, delicious and freezer friendly!

Find the recipe here!

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Nut Roast

Nut roast has become a Christmas staple in many vegetarian households, but did you know you can make it ahead and freeze it? Save yourself the hassle in the Christmas rush and get it ready early!

Find the recipe here!

Christmas Crown

A versatile recipe which can be made ahead, ready for hosting – fill a puff pastry circle with a filling of choice and freeze until needed!

Find the recipe here!

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Chocolate Donut

A super simple treat for those with a sweet tooth, and freezer-friendly too!

Find the recipe here!

Brussel Sprouts

Avoid spending your Christmas morning peeling and slicing those brussels and get them prepped now – bacon optional!

Find the recipe here!

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Gravy

Homemade gravy is surprisingly simple to make and a great way to elevate your Christmas dinner. Make ahead and freeze to have a tasty addition ready for the big day.

Find the recipe here!

Sausage Stuffing

Another Christmas Dinner classic that can be made ahead and frozen, defrost in the fridge on Christmas Eve and enjoy!

Find the recipe here!

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Red Cabbage and Apple

Red cabbage and apple can also be made ahead and stored in your freezer until needed!

Find the recipe here!

Sage and Onion Stuffing

Don’t fancy the sausage? This vegetarian version is just as festive and can also be prepped ahead of time and frozen.

Find the recipe here!

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Cauliflower Cheese

The best way to eat vegetables – doused in a cheesy sauce! Enjoy this side dish without the added stress by making ahead!

Find the recipe here!

Yorkshire Puddings

It would be Christmas without the yorkies – get the perfect by making ahead without the stress of Christmas morning, and freeze until the big day.

Find the recipe here!

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Pigs in Blankets

Another preparable part of your Christmas dinner, get those pigs and blankets all wrapped up and in the freezer, ready to go.

Find the recipe here!

Carrots and Parsnips

Get the peeling and chopping out of the way early and save your Christmas for festive fun instead.

Find the recipe here!

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Cinnamon Swirls

These pastries are simpler than they look to make and so delicious – make ahead and freeze until Christmas Eve to have the perfect Christmas breakfast ready to go.

Find the recipe here!

Hot Chocolate Rudolph Creams

Did you know you can freeze squirty cream? These Rudolph-themed hot chocolate toppers are a bit of festive fun for little ones.

Find the recipe here!

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Christmas Morning Mimosas

A delicious Christmas treat and so simple to make!

Find the recipe here!

Leftover Christmas Dinner Pie

Make the most of your Christmas Dinner leftovers with this tasty pie or freeze them to make it later if you’ve had enough turkey for now!

Find the recipe here!

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Welsh Cake Appetisers

These delicious Welsh cakes make delicious savoury appetisers and extras can be frozen for a delicious treat another time!

Find the recipe here!

Garlic Cheese Puffs

If you’re hosting over new years, these toasty, cheesy, puff-pastry treats are the perfect appetiser, and you can freeze leftovers (if you have any!).

Find the recipe here!

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Christmas Puddini Bon Bons

Make the most of your leftover Christmas pudding with these delicious, freezer-friendly truffles.

Find the recipe here!

Freezable Cookie Dough

Make that Christmas chocolate last longer by making up a large batch of cookie dough and freezing – ready to bake whenever the sugar cravings hit!

Find the recipe here!

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