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The 7 best Christmas-themed cookbooks
by Lottie Huckle
published on 31 October 2023, last updated on 16 October 2025
Want to cook your best ever Christmas feast this year? Get inspiration and essential tips on everything from the perfect roast turkey to Christmas party canapés with our top 7 books on festive cookery.
Jamie Oliver’s classic recipes for Christmas
All the recipes you’ll need, from basics and starters to party food and edible gifts
Indulgent crowd-pleasers with Jamie’s signature twists
Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook
Jamie Oliver’s definitive Christmas cookbook is packed with everything from inventive starters to showstopping desserts to inspired uses for leftovers. A comprehensive, exciting collection of festive recipes from an author who embodies the spirit of Christmas, it also features many of the recipes from Jamie’s Christmas specials on Channel 4.
Get a taste of the book with… Jamie’s Christmas Pudding , Red Cabbage Crispy Smoked Bacon & Rosemary, Apple, Fennel Seeds & Balsamic and Turkey Sloppy Joes .
Re-discover Christmas classics and find new inventive dishes
A diverse range of festive meals to bring friends and family together
From canapé starters to impressive desserts, have all your bases covered this Christmas
Rick Stein’s Christmas
From glazed ham to mince pies, Rick Stein’s first dedicated Christmas cookbook offers over 100 essential recipes for the festive season. You’ll also find beautiful photography and Rick’s personal reflections on festive celebrations, making it the perfect wintry read.
100 stunning festive recipes that are budget and freezer friendly
Perfect for Christmas day and beyond with easy ideas for leftovers
Including edible gifts and desserts to treat your friends and family
The Batch Lady Saves Christmas
Trust Suzanne Mulholland, AKA The Batch Lady, to create the ultimate guide to getting ahead of Christmas cooking with this indispensable cookbook. The Batch Lady Saves Christmas features 100 make-ahead, freezer-friendly recipes to help you save time and money this festive season, complete with Christmas classics, party canapés, ideas for using up leftovers, and even one-pot dinners for those busy December evenings.
Festive inspiration for the Christmas season
Masterclass Christmas recipes from Mary and Paul
Inspiring bakes and the ultimate showstoppers
The Great British Bake Off: Christmas
Indulge in some sweet and savoury baking this Christmas with one of our favourite festive cookbooks. With countdown recipes loaded with anticipation, gifts and decorations, and a plethora of sweet and savoury entertaining recipes, this book has all you’ll need to bake your way through the Christmas period.
Get a taste of the book with… Gingerbread Nativity , Baked Christmas Ham and Edd’s Spiced Chocolate Bundt Cake .
Fuss-free festive entertaining ideas
No-nonsense recipes for all the classics
Nigella’s favourite festive treats
Nigella Christmas
Enjoy Christmas Nigella-style this year with Nigella’s complete Christmas cookbook. This book is an easy, approachable guide to cooking Christmas food your way. Whether you’re after a traditional affair, a Christmas brunch or even an American-style feast, Nigella’s versatile cookbook has a collection of recipes for each occasion. Plus check out the Dr. Lawson Prescribes section, for restorative recipes to help you keep your head through the festive season.
Get a taste of the book with… Prodigious Pavlova , Christmas Salad and Nigella’s Traditional Christmas Cake .
Stunning festive bakes
Easy home-baked Christmas gifts
Simple treats for all festive occasions
Primrose Bakery Christmas
Make Christmas extra sweet this year with help from London institution, the Primrose Bakery. Whether you’re looking for edible gift inspiration, to cater for free-from diets or just to enjoy creating magical bakes this Christmas, Primrose’s festive collection will have you covered. It even has a couple of dog-friendly recipes so you can make sure everyone has a gift waiting for them under the tree.
Get a taste of the book with… Mulled Wine Cupcakes , Salted Caramel Cheesecake and Eggnog Cupcakes .
100 fail-safe classic Christmas recipes
All the festive inspiration you need, from canapés to puddings
Prepare your best-ever Christmas feast with Delia’s easy-to-follow instructions
Delia’s Happy Christmas
You’ll be in safe hands this Christmas if you plump for Delia’s Happy Christmas . This book is a comprehensive guide to cooking your way through the holiday season, from making ‘The Plan’ all the way down to recipes for the last 36 hours, leftovers and Hogmanay. For traditional tastes, this cookbook is a must and you’re sure to find it a dependable addition to your bookshelf.
Get a taste of the book with… Traditional Roast Turkey and Traditional Pork, Sage & Onion Stuffing .
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