Sundays were made for a roast with all the trimmings. A fancy Frenchentrée. A decadent dessert.
Whether you are entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet family meal, we selected recipes that will up your Sunday lunch game. With twists on the classics (because it's the details that make all the difference) and unexpected new ideas to try, these will ensure lunch is never boring.
From the perfect roast chicken and the ultimate Yorkshire puddings to indulgent desserts, we have your next menu sorted.
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Lemon, garlic and rosemary roast chicken with hasselback roast potatoes
This succulent and easy to prepare chicken roast makes a fantastic family Sunday lunch dish. The combined flavours of citrusy lemon with garlic and rosemary not only perfectly compliment the tender chicken but will leave your kitchen smelling delicious.
Try this lemon, garlic and rosemary roast chicken with hasselback roast potatoes recipe
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2
Nigel Slater's chocolate oat crumble
Nothing beats the humble crumble and this delicious chocolaty version from Red favourite Nigel Slater will make the ultimate Sunday Lunch.
Try Nigel Slater’s chocolate oat crumble recipe
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3
Nigel Slater's pork chop with plum chutney
What could be better than sweet pork chops served with warm plum chutney? Nigel Slater’s tasty recipe is the perfect comfort food for a chilly evening.
Try Nigel Slater’s pork chop with plum chutney recipe
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4
Best Ever Roast Chicken
Roast chicken is a classic Sunday Lunch recipe and this recipe from John Torode is sure to go down well with the entire family. This easy recipe is perfect for a relaxed weekend treat.
Try John Torode’s roast chicken recipe
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5
One-pot sunday lunch
This is an effortless one-pot version of a Sunday lunch with all the meat and vegetables sugar-glazed to perfection in no time at all. And, best of all, there’s minimal washing up.
Try this one-pot Sunday Lunch recipe
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6
Blackberry and apple pie
This rustic blackberry and apple pie is the perfect dessert to round off a Sunday lunch. Easy to make, serve with a good scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Try this blackberry and apple pie recipe
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7
Roast pork and baked apples
The combination of sweet pork, crunchy skin and sweet apple gravy, this roast is perfect for a Sunday Lunch treat. Perfect for autumn, served with roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese.
Try this roast pork with baked apples recipe
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8
Black tea sticky toffee pudding
Sticky toffee pudding is hard to beat. Sweet, sticky and deliciously moreish, they are sure to make the ultimate Sunday Lunch dessert.
Try this black tea sticky toffee pudding recipe
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9
Roast lamb with hazelnuts and lentils
This easy Spring or summer roast will satisfy the hordes.
Try this roast lamb with sweet potatoes, lentils and hazelnuts recipe
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10
Cheddar, Vegetable & Chestnut Plait
This filling vegetarian feast is the ideal dish for a dinner party or alternative to a roast bird. The rich nutty filling is brought alive by tasty mature cheddar cheese.
Try this cheddar, vegetable and chestnut plait recipe
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11
Roast pork with spices and crisp crackling
This beautifully flavoured pork dish is absolutely delicious. Crisp golden crackling gives way to succulent meat making this the ultimate Sunday roast.
Try this roast pork with spices recipe
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12
Chicken with baked rhubarb and cucumber-radish salad
Rhubarb and chicken make a perfect match and a very tasty spring dish when rhubarb is in season. This unusual combination will go down really well at a family dinner and is very easy to put together.
Try this chicken with baked rhubarb recipe
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13
Confit of duck
The combination of crispy duck legs and beans are sure to go down well with the whole family. A great option for a Sunday Lunch or dinner party, it you’re short on time you can get ready-made confit duck from supermarket and delis.
Try John Torode’s confit of duck recipe
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14
Sticky Orange and Madeira Steamed Pudding
This easy to make sticky orange and Madeira steamed pudding makes a suitably impressive and indulgent end to a Sunday lunch. Serve hot with custard or double cream.
Try this sticky orange and Madeira steamed pudding recipe
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15
Roast Potatoes with Maldon Sea Salt
A staple side dish to any Sunday lunch, these roast potatoes with rosemary are great served both hot and cold.
Try this roast potatoes with rosemary recipe
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16
Herb flavoured butter roasted chicken
This roast chicken is delicious served with wilted spinach or purple sprouting broccoli. For a lighter meal, you could omit the potatoes and serve with a simple salad and crusty bread.
Try this herb-flavoured butter-roasted chicken recipe
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17
Parsnips potatoes roasted duck fat thyme
A Sunday roast isn't complete without the trimmings and using duck fat will get your vegetables perfectly crisp.
Try this parsnips and potatoes roasted in duck fat with thyme recipe
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18
Yorkshire puddings
In Yorkshire, the pudding is often served with gravy as a first course, but we love them with roast beef and all the trimmings as part of our Sunday lunch.
Try Mark Hix's Yorkshire puddings recipe
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19
Vegetarian Comfort Pie
This hearty vegetarian pie is not only delicious to eat but is also a great meat-free alternative to a Sunday roast.
Try this vegetarian comfort pie recipe
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20
Tarte au Poissons
This classic fish tart is great for leftovers. Made with cooked trout it is equally delicious with cooked salmon, cod, haddock or cooked prawns.