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A very berry Christmas

Good Food reader Marie Lucas shares a tart recipe that evokes memories of past family gatherings

Celebration centrepieces

Let’s celebrate together – whether you’re marking the main event, seeing in the new year or entertaining in-between, these signature festive recipes will have your guests buzzing with excitement

Make Christmas magical

Sprinkle a little fairy dust over this holiday season with our brand-new recipes and novel ideas for entertaining, beginning with our kid-friendly recipes (overleaf)

Your kids’ BEST EVER CHRISTMAS

Make gatherings with your loved ones extra-special with these festive recipes designed for sharing

A NATION OF SANTA’S LITTLE HELPERS

With the cost of living increasing, our UK-wide Good Food Nation survey asked 1,007 children how they’ll be celebrating this Christmas – and they’re keen to get stuck in

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5 WAYS with leftover turkey

Don’t let any of your big Christmas centrepiece go to waste – use the surplus in these recipes

SLOW COOK Spicy ribs

As well as being energy efficient, using a slow cooker ensures tender, juicy meat

Festive sharing boards

Invite friends over during the party season and serve a few drinks alongside one of these impressive platters for a relaxed celebration

Benjamina's BISCUIT TIN

Edible Christmas gifts always go down well, and I love making an afternoon of it. I crank up the festive tunes and mix up batches of American-style vegan cookies, Italian classics and buttery shortbread to box up for friends.

LAST-MINUTE gifts

Give loved ones beautiful, homemade treats that are easy to prepare with ingredients you may already have

What do you eat on Christmas Eve?

We asked you, our readers, as well as our contributors to share favourite recipes and long-held traditions for the night before Christmas

Close connections HAPPY CHRISTMAKKAH

A hectic schedule and desire to be with friends during the party season spurred couple Jonathan Chovancek and Lauren Mote to fuse cuisine and traditions

“We buy local and only what we need”

Our ongoing series hears from you, our readers, on how you’re adapting shopping and cooking habits to get through the cost-of-living crisis

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Si and Dave’s speedy bake

Try the Hairy Bikers’ new take on classic festive flavours for your next get-together

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Our health editor Tracey Raye shares an alternative to traditional nut roast, plus foods to boost your immune system

currying flavour

This low-fat version of chicken saag is not only flavourful, it packs in three of your five-a-day

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LUXE FOR LESS

An easy but impressive entertaining menu for friends and family that won’t break the bank

RAHEL STEPHANIE’S BANANA FRITTERS

The supper club chef explains the nuances of Indonesian food and shares her recipe for pisang goreng – banana fritters – afavourite of her mum’s

PARTY PIECE

Entertain friends with a cheese and onion tart that guarantees the sweetest caramelised onions and perfectly crisp pastry

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BRINGING GOOD CHEER

Brighten up the winter months with warming recipes from Samuel Goldsmith. Plus, keep your garden growing with tips from BBC Gardeners’ World’s Emma Crawforth

CARROTS

Make a no-waste Christmas pud using any carrots left in your vegetable drawer. They’re brilliantly sweet at this time of year

BOWLFULS of FLAVOUR

Chef and author Norman Musa shares simple, vibrant dishes inspired by Southeast Asia – perfect for a Friday night sofa supper

Make the most of your AIR FRYER

With reported benefits for health and energy bills, sales of this gadget have soared. Discover our favourite ways to use it, then browse our favourite models on page 149

Nadiya’s home comforts

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The food that gives me comfort

As we approach the end of the year, I turn to some of my favourite homely dishes that always bring me joy

Pierogi by Zuza Zak

Editor Keith Kendrick plans to give his Boxing Day leftovers a Polish twist

Books for cooks

What Marianne Voyle is cooking this month

Freshly baked bread at the touch of a button

Savour the smell of a homemade loaf using this breadmaker with fruit-and-seed dispenser

Christmas Taste Awards: festive treats

Discover our favourite edible gifts on supermarket shelves, including stocking fillers and chocolate boxes

Time to opt out of the ‘dream kitchen’ race

With some creative money management and imagination, you can still have a kitchen you can feel proud of

BOOST YOUR cooking skills

Get confident in the kitchen with tips and advice from the Good Food team

THIS MONTH

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A festive slice

Spend a little time making this impressive layered celebration pie that brings together all the classic flavours of the season

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3 new martinis

Take inspiration from festive flavours in Miriam Nice’s new spins on the classic drink. Plus, stock up on seasonal bottles chosen by reviews editor Lucy Roxburgh

5 OF THE BEST Air fryers

Hailed as the must-have kitchen gadget for lowering energy costs, we tested a range of models to pick our top five

5 OF THE BEST Supermarket Christmas cheeseboards

Many supermarkets now offer pre-assembled cheese selections, with some even packaged on a tray or board for added convenience. Here are the best to share with your guests this Christmas

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