The best Christmas cookbooks for festive recipes

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Mary Berry's Christmas Collection

First released in 2013, this Christmas collection from Mary Berry has now been reissued. It combines time-honoured festive favourites with a variety of exciting dishes to spice up the season. By taking the traditional Christmas fare and giving it a twist, Berry adds sparkle to every celebration. £26.79; amazon.co.uk

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Ginger Pig Christmas Cook Book by Tim Wilson and Rebecca Seal

Octopus £25; The Week Bookshop £19.99 

With its "comprehensive roster of canapés, starters, mains and puddings", this book will certainly help reduce the stress of festive catering, said Tony Turnbull in The Times. But it's not just a book for Christmas – and nor, despite being the work of a master butcher, is it only for meat lovers. Most of the recipes here – baked leeks, fish pie, rib of beef – are the kind you'll crave "on any winter's evening when you want rib-sticking comfort food in your belly".

The Christmas Movie Cookbook by Julia Rutland

Julia Rutland brings the merry festivities from the big screen right to your own table with "The Christmas Movie Cookbook", which features more than 65 recipes inspired by scenes from Christmas films. Recipes include old fashioned meatloaf from "A Christmas Story", Christmas pudding from "A Christmas Carol", and really rich hot chocolate from "Polar Express". £12.79; amazon.co.uk

Nigella Christmas by Nigella Lawson

Nigella Lawson has everything you need to make your Christmas extra tasty, from scrumptious cakes and puddings to the main event itself – turkey with all the trimmings, or delicious variations including a vegetarian Christmas dinner. £22.05; amazon.co.uk

Delia's Happy Christmas by Delia Smith

Delia Smith has long been the go-to guide for a stress-free Christmas in the kitchen. In this collection she shares 150 easy-to-follow recipes along with advice on how to prepare for the big day. £22.05; amazon.co.uk

Jamie Oliver's Christmas Cookbook

Jamie Oliver has got you covered with his ultimate festive guide. From mouth-watering classics to tasty veggie alternatives, the chef shares recipes that you'll want to enjoy year after year. £21.04; amazon.co.uk

The Hairy Bikers' 12 Days of Christmas by Si King and Dave Myers

Combining fool-proof versions of the nation's favourite Christmas dishes with new and inventive festive recipes they love to cook for their friends and families, The Hairy Bikers will ensure you serve up cracking meals with ease throughout the holiday season. Classic recipes include the traditional Christmas pudding. £21.79; amazon.co.uk

Happy Vegan Christmas by Karoline Jönsson

Roasted nuts and vegetables, fragrant citrus and cloves, jewelled lingonberries and cardamom buns fresh from the oven – these are the delights that make a Scandinavian vegan Christmas. In "Happy Vegan Christmas", Karoline Jönsson presents a merry smorgasbord of plant-based Christmas dishes guaranteed to enchant friends and family. £12.99; The Week Bookshop

New York Christmas Baking by Lisa Nieschlag and Lars Wentrup

This book by Lisa Nieschlag and Lars Wentrup is filled with enticing recipes for cakes, cookies and treats for the most beautiful time of the year, in the most beautiful city in the world. Experience the taste of Christmas in New York! £13.99; The Week Bookshop

The Ultimate Christmas Collection by Good Housekeeping

The cookery companion for any seasonal gathering, Good Housekeeping's "Ultimate Christmas Collection" features more than 400 recipes, sumptuous photography, expert tips and time-saving hacks. £27.79; amazon.co.uk 

Christmas with Kim-Joy: A festive collection of edible cuteness

Kim-Joy's baked creations have charmed fans since she made it to the final of "The Great British Bake Off" in 2018. Following on from her bestselling debut book, "Baking with Kim-Joy", she's now helping fellow baking enthusiasts add quirky twists to their festive treats. £9.58; amazon.co.uk

Elizabeth David's Christmas

A timeless edition of the ultimate festive food book, from one of the most loved and respected British cookery writers of the 20th century. This celebration of traditional dishes and treats contains more than 150 classic Christmas recipes, together with a selection of articles, notes and observations from the Elizabeth David archive. £14.99; theweekbookshop.co.uk

Vegan Christmas by Gaz Oakley

Vegans and vegetarians everywhere can have the most indulgent festive season ever with Gaz Oakley's fantastic alternatives to the traditional turkey and trimmings. The "Avant-Garde Vegan" also shares his recipes for mince pies, pavlova, Christmas pudding with custard, and even a "cheese" board for afters. £13.35; amazon.co.uk

Fortnum & Mason: Christmas & Other Winter Feasts by Tom Parker Bowles

Capturing the magic and finest festive traditions of Fortnum & Mason, "Christmas & Other Winter Feasts" gathers together everything you need to enjoy a truly delicious winter. £26.79; amazon.co.uk

ScandiKitchen Christmas by Brontë Aurell

Brontë Aurell of The ScandiKitchen Cafe explains how to celebrate Christmas Scandi-style by sharing with her delicious recipes and fun family traditions. £12.99; amazon.co.uk

Christmas with Dickens by Pen Vogler

No author is more closely associated with the food of Christmas than Charles Dickens, and with this collection you will be able to recreate classic Victorian dishes and drinks of the season. £9.99; museumshops.uk

The Great British Bake Off: Christmas by Lizzie Kamenetzky

This "Bake Off" Christmas collection by Lizzie Kamenetzky includes recipes from the show's judges and contestants. Whip up tempting Christmas nibbles like Stained Glass Tree Biscuits and a Raspberry and Cinnamon Christmas Wreath. £25; amazon.co.uk

Celebrate by Bettina Campolucci Bordi

The perfect cookbook for every celebration – no matter if you're vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian or will eat anything. From Christmas to dinner parties, every occasion is covered by Bettina Campolucci Bordi in this delicious plant-based cookbook. Each occasion has dish pairing suggestions for a completely stress-free experience. Gluten-free, free-from and seasonal alternatives are provided for each recipe, so nobody is excluded. £15.99; The Week Bookshop

The Baileys Cookbook

Baileys may be one of the go-to tipples during the holidays, but the popular Irish cream liqueur can also be used in baking cakes and treats for all seasons. In "The Baileys Cookbook" you'll find more than 60 recipes, from cocktails and desserts to hot chocolates and simple puddings. £8.25; amazon.co.uk