Dried fruit, including dried apricots ... These are just eight of many potential Christmas side dishes, both hot and cold, that would be a delicious added touch to your Christmas placements.

This colorful dish, brimming with fresh fruit salad and a touch of sweetness, is the perfect light side dish for your Christmas dinner, holiday brunch, or even a refreshing option for Christmas ...

The Christmas pudding we recognise today is a Victorian dish made from suet, dried fruit, candied peel, breadcrumbs, spices, egg and grated carrots and apples. The Victorians shaped their puddings ...

Ensure the water in the saucepan comes one-third of the way up the side of the pudding ... simple secret to making a good Christmas pudding. Use only the best fruit and freshest nuts and spices ...