Whip out the whipped cream, throw on some comfy socks and break out the crackers, Christmas is almost upon us!

Planning the Christmas spread can take a lot of effort, from nailing the roast potatoes and prepping the ham and turkey, to planning options for non-meat eaters and ensuring there's always a delicious dessert to round out the night.

Here, we've rounded up some of our favourite Christmas recipes, as well as some festive ideas for the days after the big day when the thought of another bite of turkey would almost put you off eating.

F.X. Buckley's beef wellington

Mags Roche's roast potatoes and gravy from scratch

Neven Maguire's turkey breast with citrus butter

Trisha's roasted Brussels sprouts with smoky bacon and walnuts

Chestnut pavlova with caramelised apples

Neven Maguire's creamy garlic mushrooms & ham vol au vent

Air fryer Christmas potatoes recipe

Paul Flynn's Brussels sprout risotto with toffee parsnips and apple

Lily Higgins' mini vol au vents with black pudding bites

Neven Maguire's chocolate baked Alaska with chocolate sauce

Cranberry tart with hot toffee sauce

Marie and Michele's mother & daughter mince pie

Yule log with Grand Marnier