It’s a cracker!

Welcome to December

Roast potatoes have a starring role on

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

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

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

What to drink with cheese dishes

Pick the right wines to go with your favourite fromage, including punchier blue types and goat’s cheese

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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