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Good Food Magazine
December 2023
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Editorial
Welcome to December
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It’s a cracker!
Christmas lunch leftovers are always a highlight. Here, Cassie Best has piled them high into the ultimate Boxing Day sandwich
CHRISTMAS
Festive in five
Cook a sumptuous Christmas spread where each recipe uses ingredients you can count on one hand
Christmas planning
We share a few pearls of wisdom to help you have a holly, jolly Christmas while minimising food waste and sticking to your budget
Stress-free starters
Use a few clever shortcuts to kick off the big day menu 
Vegetarian showstoppers
Go the extra mile for your meat-free Christmas table with festively bright, satisfying mains that have the wow factor
Sweet & festive
Impress guests with a new take on trifle, a cocktail-inspired pavlova and cooling coffee semifreddo 
A feast for movie night
Snuggle up on the sofa together, put on a festive film and share some moreish homemade treats
Bake something magical
1 cake, 2 ways
3 ways with mincemeat
Make your own for a classic mince pie, or change it up with our inventive new ideas
Air-fryer party
Our freeze-ahead nibbles are a breeze to make leaving you more time to enjoy with guests
Make & take savoury shortbread
Are you invited to a festive event? Fill a hamper with homemade goodies to thank your host, including biscuits with a twist
voices
What’s your best party snack?
Chefs and restaurateurs share their favourite finger food 
The value of friendship
David Goldsmith faced another Christmas alone, until some new friends stepped in
Cooks the books
MELISSA THOMPSON
Big-day beers without the hangover
Marverine Cole
EASY
ready in 30
These dinner ideas will refresh your repertoire and make life easier when time is limited
love your Christmas leftovers
Create special meals from the surplus roasties, cheese, roast turkey and ham from the big day
one-pan wonder
We give one of your favourite TikTok pasta recipes a festive twist using silky, melting camembert
Rick Stein’s fish supper
watch, listen, cook 
seafood made special
A touch of saffron elevates this pie for a meal that you can serve to guests without compromising on your healthy eating routine
How to use up everything!
Each month we show you how to waste less and make ingredients work harder for maximum taste and value
Sow, grow, glow: Warm up winter
Root veg and brussels sprouts are abundant in December and Samuel Goldsmith puts them centre stage in these comforting recipes. Plus, BBC Gardeners’ World contributor Charles Dowding shares advice for growing your own
READER OFFERS
What to drink with cheese dishes
Pick the right wines to go with your favourite fromage, including punchier blue types and goat’s cheese
ENTERTAIN
Holiday entertaining
Hosting a celebration meal? Make a Middle Eastern menu for New Year’s Eve, Tom Kerridge’s centrepiece pie, or our next level porchetta
Make it memorable New Year's feast
Find inspiration in Middle Eastern flavours with this vibrant sharing menu from award-winning food
Next level porchetta
Our rolled pork joint makes a fantastic centrepiece for a celebration dinner
Tom Kerridge’s perfect pie
Tom turns a comforting stew into a show-off pie that’s sure to impress family and friends
Give the gift of GREAT BEER
Our beer expert Marverine Cole curates selections of the UK’s most exciting brews
Cheese for gifting
Impress s the cheese connoisseur in your life with this stunning cheeseboard selection, or pick just one for a stocking filler
Celebrate Sundays
If you’re doing a roast for friends, this soup is a great make-ahead starter, especially for the last Sunday of the year
Get out & about
Immerse yourself in the party atmosphere this December at events across the country
5 OF THE BEST gadgets for cooking at Christmas
Take the effort out of ma king holiday meals by using the right appliance – we tested a range to help you choose
Learn something new
Get pickling like a pro and add Caribbean flavour to chicken
Uncover the enchanting beauty of Venice
Taste your way around one of Italy’s renowned culinary regions, stopping at islands and markets along the way
Raise a glass
Mix rich bourbon with tangy cranberry juice for a Yulteide tipple, plus discover our best buys for the party season
Happy Hanukkah!
Try a twist on classic jam doughnuts to celebrate the Jewish festival of light, 7-15 December
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