The best Jamie Oliver Christmas recipes (2024)

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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 cocktails, 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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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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? ›

Here are ten recipes from Jamie Oliver that have contributed to his fame as a chef and television personality:
  1. Jamie's Perfect Roast Chicken. ...
  2. Jamie's Ultimate Beef Burgers. ...
  3. Jamie's Classic Spaghetti Carbonara. ...
  4. Jamie's Easy Chicken Tikka Masala. ...
  5. Jamie's Crispy Fish and Chips. ...
  6. Jamie's Quick and Easy Tomato Soup.

What does Gordon Ramsay cook for Christmas? ›

The Main Event

Ramsay roasts a whole turkey with lemon, parsley, garlic and butter and serves it with a gravy made from drippings, cider, and crushed walnuts.

What makes the best Christmas dinner? ›

Christmas dinner ideas
  • Easy Christmas roast duck with crispy potatoes and port gravy.
  • Gorgeous dinner of porchetta stuffed with wild mushrooms, celeriac mash and gravy.
  • Marinated & grilled salmon.
  • Wood-fired shellfish.
  • Pot roast pork.
  • Fabulous fish stew.
  • Sea bass in puff pastry.

What did Gordon Ramsay say about Jamie Oliver? ›

Ramsay heatedly referred to Oliver as a "one-pot wonder" and said that the last time he had complained about food was at one of Oliver's restaurants. In 2010, Ramsay made additional negative comments in which he called Oliver a mere cook instead of a chef (via Daily Mail).

What is Jamie Oliver's favorite meal? ›

Jamie Oliver loves pork shoulder roast.

What do Italians cook on Christmas Day? ›

Lasagna, Stuffed Manicotti and other cheesy baked pasta dishes are a hit with all ages—this is classic Christmas fare in Southern Italy.

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 meal did Gordon Ramsay make Princess Diana? ›

A lunch fit for a princess

According to the Express article, Ramsay says he served the People's Princess a vegetarian starter called pressed leek terrine — which most often combines leeks with goat cheese — and for her main meal, sea bass. It's no surprise that the late Lady Diana ordered the meal she did.

What makes Jamie Oliver special? ›

Chef Jamie Oliver is known for his first television series 'The Naked Chef' (and all the series that followed), his best-selling cookbooks, his restaurants and his activism for healthier diets.

Is Jamie Oliver's wife a chef? ›

Personal life. In July 2000, Oliver married former model and writer Juliette Norton, usually known as "Jools".

Does Jamie Oliver have any Michelin stars? ›

However, Jamie doesn't really have one signature dish. Instead he wrote many cookbooks with memorable, easy food. How many Michelin stars does Jamie Oliver have? Jamie Oliver still hasn't received any Michelin Star.

What is the most popular Christmas dish in the world? ›

What are the Most Popular Christmas Foods Eaten Around the World?
  • Roast turkey or ham, a standard main course for holiday dinners.
  • Eggnog, a rich and creamy beverage made with eggs, milk, and spices. ...
  • Gingerbread cookies and houses are popular festive treats and decorations.

What is a quote from Jamie Oliver? ›

Jamie Oliver's quote, "There is no substitute for good, homemade food, and it will always bring people together," encapsulates the profound impact that food has on our lives and relationships.

Who is the most famous TV chef? ›

Gordon Ramsay

The eternally angry culinary critic Gordon Ramsay is one of the most famous chefs on TV, known for the harsh words he shares with the people on his shows like Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares and Hell's Kitchen.

Who taught Jamie Oliver to cook? ›

Born in Minori on the Amalfi Coast, Gennaro Contaldo is one of the most respected chefs in London and is widely known as the man who taught Jamie Oliver all he knows about Italian cooking.

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