John Torode and Lisa Faulkner demonstrate recipes that deliver on both value and taste, starting with an alternative to Turkey in the form of a Christmas ham served with a mustard sauce. Lisa makes a special cannelloni perfect for Christmas Eve, then John has the ultimate festive toasted sandwich full of favourite leftovers, while dessert is an apple and cranberry bread and butter pudding.

John Torode and Lisa Faulkner make some of their favourite centrepieces, starting with a cheesy pull-apart loaf that is perfect for sharing. There is also a new take on the traditional Christmas dinner in the form of an easy traybake with all your favourite flavours, as well as a mushroom and butternut squash Wellington, and strudel-inspired marzipan rolls.

John Torode and Lisa Faulkner look back at favourite festive recipes from the show over the years, beginning with a savoury croissant bake guaranteed to start the big day well. There are alternatives to turkey with a roast chicken and special stuffing, and a nut roast wreath, as well as tips for all the trimmings.