The best Jamie Oliver Christmas recipes (2024)

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Jamie Oliver’s Epic Mixed Roast of Stuffed Chicken, Rolled Pork Belly and Topside of Beef Together Jamie Oliver’s Amazing Hasselback Potatoes with Special Pigs in Blankets and Walnut and Polenta Sprinkle Together Jamie Oliver’s Veggie Crown Together Jamie Oliver’s Banana Panettone Pudding with Sticky Toffee Sauce Together Jamie Oliver’s Hasselbacks with Turkey Dripping, Blue Cheese and Crushed Hazelnut Crumb Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook Baked Squash Stuffed with Nutty Cranberry-spiked Rice Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook Jamie Oliver’s Vegetarian Nut Roast Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook Turkey Sloppy Joes Tasty Slaw with Gherkins and Chilli, Homemade BBQ Sauce Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook Jamie Oliver’s Vegetarian Pithivier Pie Jamie Oliver’s Sticky Onion Tart with Sweet Garlic, Fresh Thyme, Bay and Buttery Puff Pastry Turkey Stew Sweet Leek and Smoky Bacon Biscuit Dumplings Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook Squashed Brussels Roasted with Chorizo and Chestnuts Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook Winter Bombe: Chocolate, Cherries, Vin Santo, Panettone and Pistachios Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook Christmas Pudding Dried Fruit, Pecans, Ginger, Rosemary, Bourbon and Golden Syrup Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook You might also like Traditional (and not-so-traditional) Easter bakes Our best roast lamb recipes No-bake cheesecake recipes Subscribe to The Happy Foodie email newsletter FAQs
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by Malou Herkes

published on 15 October 2018

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You’ve ordered the turkey and you’ve got your gravy recipe down to a tee, but you want to add something a little different to your festive repertoire? From sexier sides to vegetarian show-stopper alternatives to exciting new ways with leftovers, Jamie’s here to help with theseChristmasrecipes.

If you’re after a littleextra help this year, check out Jamie’sChristmas Cookbook – packedwith all the classics you need for the bigday,you’ll findloads of delicious recipes for edible gifts andparty food, as well as new ways withleftovers and party co*cktails, too. These are a few of ourfavourite Christmas recipes from Jamie’s Christmas Cookbook and his most recent cookbook, Together.

Jamie Oliver’s Epic Mixed Roast of Stuffed Chicken, Rolled Pork Belly and Topside of Beef

by Jamie Oliver

from Together

Can’t decide what kind of roast you’d like to cook this Christmas? Jamie’s got you covered with this medley of succulent roast meats, best served with his crispy hasselback potatoes (below).

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Together

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Jamie Oliver’s Amazing Hasselback Potatoes with Special Pigs in Blankets and Walnut and Polenta Sprinkle

by Jamie Oliver

from Together

If you’re looking to switch up your traditional roast potatoes this year, look no further than these crisp, golden hasselbacks, sprinkled with a crunchy mix of polenta and walnuts, and cooked alongside pigs in blankets.

From the book

Together

Jamie Oliver’s Veggie Crown

by Jamie Oliver

from Together

Made with slow-roasted vegetables, cheddar, and grains, Jamie’s stunning veggie crown rivals the classic turkey as a Christmas day centrepiece.

From the book

Together

Jamie Oliver’s Banana Panettone Pudding with Sticky Toffee Sauce

by Jamie Oliver

from Together

If Christmas pudding isn’t your cup of tea, try this festive take on bread and butter pudding, made with panettone, banana, and a golden sticky toffee sauce.

From the book

Together

Jamie Oliver’s Hasselbacks with Turkey Dripping, Blue Cheese and Crushed Hazelnut Crumb

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Yet another twist on the classic roast potato, these hasselbacks with a blue cheese and hazelnut crumb will make a perfect addition to your Christmas spread, and an equally good party canapé.

From the book

Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Baked Squash Stuffed with Nutty Cranberry-spiked Rice

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

For a veggie alternative to the classic Christmas roast, try this flavour-packedstuffed squash. A real crowd-pleaser and a wonderful celebration of the season’s best ingredients.

From the book

Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Jamie Oliver’s Vegetarian Nut Roast

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Think nut roasts are all dry, lentil-packed stodge? Think again. Jamie has pulled out all the stops in this recipe, packing his vegetarian nut roast with squash, quinoa and chestnuts, apricots and spices, and cooking it in a spicy tomato sauce.

Turkey Sloppy Joes Tasty Slaw with Gherkins and Chilli, Homemade BBQ Sauce

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Get creative with your turkey leftovers and transform them into Jamie’sturkey sloppy joes, packed with succulent pulled meat, crunchy veg and plenty of gravy. It’s a creative twist on the classic Christmas sandwich, and will go down a treat on Boxing Day.

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Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Jamie Oliver’s Vegetarian Pithivier Pie

by Jamie Oliver

from

All-butter puff pastry encases sweet leeks, celeriac, mushrooms and blue cheese in this impressive-looking pie. Make the filling the day before, then finish baking it in on the day for a show-stopping vegetarian centrepiece.

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Jamie Oliver’s Sticky Onion Tart with Sweet Garlic, Fresh Thyme, Bay and Buttery Puff Pastry

by Jamie Oliver

from

With sticky, caramelised onions, sweet garlic, bay, fresh thyme and buttery puff pastry, this is Jamie’s easy and savoury twist on a tarte tatin. Top with goat’s cheese for some festive indulgence.

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Turkey Stew Sweet Leek and Smoky Bacon Biscuit Dumplings

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

If burgers aren’t your thing, turn yourleftovers into a hearty turkey stew.Topped with bacon dumplings and served in a sweet leek gravy, this is a real winter warmer.

From the book

Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Squashed Brussels Roasted with Chorizo and Chestnuts

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Give up boring boiled Brussels and roastthem insteadwith chorizo and chestnuts. Thisside dishis guaranteed to have your guests coming back for seconds.

From the book

Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

The humble red cabbage is a classic Christmas side, and Jamie’s version is ramped upwith crispy smoked bacon, rosemary, apple, fennel seeds andbalsamic.

From the book

Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Winter Bombe: Chocolate, Cherries, Vin Santo, Panettone and Pistachios

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

For a show-stopping dessert, try Jamie’s winter bombe. It’sa deceptively easy make-ahead alternative to traditional Christmas pudding, packed with a host of festive flavours, fromchocolate sauce and cherries to Vin Santo and Panettone.

From the book

Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Christmas Pudding Dried Fruit, Pecans, Ginger, Rosemary, Bourbon and Golden Syrup

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Loaded with sticky dates, raisins and cranberries, plump apricots, nutty pecan and fiery crystallised ginger, served with a swig of boozy bourbon and sweet golden syrup, Jamie’s Christmas pudding is the perfect way to round off your festive feast.

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FAQs

What is Jamie Oliver's most famous recipe? ›

Alongside chasing turkey twizzlers out of school dinners, Jamie is famous for his Italian and American inspired dishes, but it's his classic, rustic and simple steak sarnie (from his Meals in 30 Minutes book). This steak sarnie recipe remains one of Jamie Oliver's most famous dishes.

What does Gordon Ramsay cook for Christmas? ›

Ramsay roasts a whole turkey with lemon, parsley, garlic and butter and serves it with a gravy made from drippings, cider, and crushed walnuts. Ramsay whips up a pork, apricot and pistachio stuffing to enjoy alongside the bird as well as roasted potatoes with chili and turmeric.

What is the perfect Christmas dinner? ›

You likely will want to choose a main first, like a turkey, Christmas ham, casserole or other show-stopping dishes. Then, you can compliment your main with Christmas side dishes and holiday appetizers. And of course, you can't forget about sweet Christmas desserts and festive co*cktails to sip on throughout the night!

Does Jamie Oliver have a Christmas cookbook? ›

Book overview. Jamie's Christmas Cookbook will be packed with all the classics you need for the big day and beyond, as well as loads of delicious recipes for edible gifts, party food and new ways to love those leftovers. It's everything you need for the best Christmas ever.

What is Jamie Oliver's favorite food? ›

Celebrity chef and cookbook author Jamie Oliver enjoys plenty of comfort foods. According to Oliver's website, some of the meat dishes that he finds particularly comforting include Double Whammy Toad In The Hold, Chicken Katsu Curry, Sticky Chinese Ribs, Beef Wellington, and Chicken Satay.

How many Michelin stars has Jamie Oliver won? ›

And the second name in this European ranking—none other than Jamie Oliver—doesn't hold a single Michelin star, despite being the subject of 4.4 million Google searches last year, compared with 1 million for Alain Ducasse.

What does Ina Garten serve for Christmas dinner? ›

Ina has proclaimed filet of beef (aka, beef tenderloin) is her favorite holiday dish. I totally get it. This recipe never fails to be a holly jolly classic. For an appetizer, make Ina's fig and goat cheese toasts.

What do Italians cook on Christmas Day? ›

Unlike Christmas Eve's meal, Christmas Day is typically meat-based. Natale lunch begins with a classic antipasto spread featuring dry cured meats, salumi, fine Italian cheeses, briny olives, artichokes and more. The first course is pasta that varies by region. In Southern and Central Italy, baked pasta is a must.

What did Harry have for Christmas dinner? ›

Harry had never in all his life had such a Christmas dinner. A hundred fat, roast turkeys; mountains of roast and boiled potatoes; platters of chipolatas; tureens of buttered peas, silver boats of thick, rich gravy and cranberry sauce — and stacks of wizard crackers every few feet along the table.

What is the most traditional Christmas dish in UK? ›

Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom usually consists of roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, pigs in blankets, bread sauce, redcurrant jelly, roast potatoes; vegetables (particularly Brussels sprouts, broccoli, carrots, and parsnips) with dessert of Christmas pudding, mince pies (both served with brandy butter, custard ...

What is the most popular Christmas dinner around the world? ›

More countries eat pork

Pork is the most popular traditional holiday dish in 23 countries, more than the 17 that focus on turkey, she said. Suckling pig is the center of the traditional Christmas table in Spain and Cuba, while the Philippines feasts on roasted pork, according to the map.

Why is Jamie Oliver restaurant closing? ›

Jamie Oliver has spoken about how rising rents and rates contributed to the downfall of his UK restaurant business. Speaking on the News Agents podcast, Oliver said he hadn't "lost faith" in the restaurant industry and that he was still a "restaurateur at heart".

Is Jamie Oliver a Michelin chef? ›

And the second name in this European ranking — none other than Jamie Oliver — doesn't hold a single Michelin star, despite being the subject of 4.4 million Google searches last year, compared with 1 million for Alain Ducasse.

How many restaurants does Jamie Oliver have left? ›

The chef, whose UK restaurant empire collapsed in 2019 with the loss of 1,000 jobs, has 70 restaurants around the world run by franchise partners and has sold two million books spun out from last year's TV series Jamie's One-Pan Wonders.

What food did Jamie Oliver cut down on to lose weight? ›

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Jamie Oliver says his two-stone weight loss comes after cutting meat from his diet. The 44-year-old revealed he swapped meals containing meat for vegetarian dishes. “I pushed meat down, pushed veggie up, got more sleep and more movement,” Oliver told the Radio Times.

What is Jamie Oliver best known for? ›

Jamie Oliver (born May 27, 1975, Clavering, Essex, England) British chef who achieved worldwide fame with his television shows The Naked Chef (1999) and Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution (2010–11) and as author of a number of cookbooks with a variety of culinary themes.

What was Jamie Oliver's dish? ›

Squash & spinach pasta rotolo | Jamie Oliver recipes

Rotolo is definitely one of the more unusual pasta dishes that you'll see – many people have never eaten it before.

Does Jamie Oliver write his own recipes? ›

Both Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay have written numerous cookbooks throughout their careers. While they likely had help from a team of editors, photographers, and designers, it is generally accepted that they wrote the recipes and text for their books themselves.

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