How to make the ultimate Christmas dinner, plus healthy festive tips from the Hairy Dieters

This week, we’re looking ahead to the main event – Christmas dinner, plus we spoke to the Hairy Dieters about staying healthy during the festive season.  Email not displayed properly? View the online version This week we're planning… Christmas dinner With online grocery shopping deadlines looming, we’re planning Christmas dinner – it’s never too early! We have turkey comprehensively covered, plus dozens of ideas for trimmings. With time on your side, get ahead with festive recipes you can make in advance, plus read chef tips from Tom Kerridge andLorraine Pascale. We also have lots of useful guides on how to make everything from sprouts to spuds. Browse our Christmas recipe collections…   Christmas centrepiece recipes Christmas stuffing recipes Christmas ham recipes All our Christmas recipe collections Christmas recipes for special diets If you have a special dietary requirement there's no need to miss out on festive fun. We've dozens of recipe ideas, from vegetarian feasts to low-fat bites. Gluten-free Christmas recipesNut-free Christmas recipesSpecial diet Christmas hub page Festive starters, desserts & drinks  Don’t forget the supplements! It wouldn’t be Christmas dinner without a lavish starter, sweet treats and a glass or two of something special.  Christmas starter recipesFestive dessertsSeasonal inspiration from our drinks page Pop goes Christmas… Cake pops are a great novelty Christmas project for children – there’s endless fun to be had rolling sponge and playing with decorations. Christmas pudding cake popsReindeer cake pops More from our family & kids section We're talking about... Staying healthy at Christmas Despite the piles of mince pies, festive parties and lavish meals, it is still possible to make it through to January with your health intact. We spoke to the Hairy Dieters to get their top diet tips for Christmas, plus we have healthy Christmas recipe collections, advice from our nutritionist and a Christmas Day menu plan that comes in at under 2,500 calories.  Promotions & offers Reader offer: Smoothie blender Make delicious, healthy smoothies and shakes in seconds and enjoy them on the move. Buy for only £19.99 plus p&p Advertisement feature: Co-op A cheese buyer from Co-op gives advice on buying, storing and eating cheese, plus how to create the perfect cheeseboard.  Watch the video Most popular on our Christmas gift guide…   1. Sandows cold brew coffee 2. Bubble tea kit 3. Anya Hindmarsh fashion flakes 4. Himalayan sea salt pestle and mortar 5. Cast iron bear beer bottle opener