Parsnip roast wreath with marsala gravy

Welcome to Christmas

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ANTHEA STEPHENSON Anthea shares her memories of growing

Oh Christmas tree

For a stunning alternative to cake, make our snowy meringue tower the star of the show this year

Share the joy

Our new Big Day recipes are so memorable, you’ll revisit them year after year. Whether you’re looking for a twist on a classic or something completely different, we’ve got something extra-special for you

Roasted garlic & herb turkey crown

This year we’re showcasing a turkey crown, as it’s quicker and easier to roast than a whole bird. Roasting the garlic first mellows out its flavour and makes it soft, so it can be easily mashed into the butter. You can also melt it over steak or steamed veg.

Pepper-crusted roast beef with béarnaise butter

Beef and béarnaise is a classic pairing, but the sauce is tricky to make at the best of times without having to worry about the rest of the Christmas lunch. Here, we’ve transformed it into a flavoured butter for ease – it’s just as good.

MICROWAVE SIDES

Save time and energy costs, as well as hob and oven space, with these quick versions of classic sides. All timings below are based on a 750-watt microwave, so adjust according to your model.

SPECIAL TWISTS

Upgrade your usual sides with easy but impressive tweaks – apinch of parmesan and thyme enhances traditional yorkies, miso and maple complement sweet parsnips, and a pig-in-a-blanket pinwheel is a surefire crowd-pleaser.

MUST-HAVE TRIMMINGS

Traditional roasties, stuffing and vibrant carrots feature on many of our Christmas dinner tables, and these recipes help you make them with ease.

MAKE-AHEAD SAUCES

To take the last-minute stress out of preparing the big meal, make your sauces ahead. Our recipes for bread sauce, gravy and cranberry sauce will please everyone, and can be made well in advance of dinnertime.

FESTIVE TO - DO LIST

Your easy time plan, with tips and tricks to ensure the big day goes as smoothly as possible

Ready, set, serve

Save time and energy with our innovative, no-fuss recipes to set the festive mood

Christmas pudding

We’ve updated the traditional pud to give you more of what you love

Your Christmas cheeseboard

Impress your guests with a mix of traditional and innovative pairings shared by Tracey Colley, director of the Academy of Cheese

Family Christmas baking

Keep the kids busy over the festive season with treats they’ll love helping to make as well as eat

No-cook showstopping desserts

When the oven’s filled to capacity but you also need to make a sweet centrepiece, these recipes will save the day. Plus, they’re easy to carry to a festive gathering

How will you mark the King’s speech?

Many of us will be remembering the late Queen on Christmas Day and her reassuring message. With this duty now falling to King Charles III, we asked you how you’ll be marking this poignant moment, and for your fond memories of Christmas past 

5 ways with ROAST POTATOES

Christmas lunch is nothing without roasties – crisp on the outside and fluffy in the middle – but everyone has their own way of cooking them. Here are some of yours

Christmas veg box star SPROUTS

Our cookery experts and readers share fresh ideas for making the most of this humble green veg

Follow our CHRISTMAS MENU PLAN

Cooking mindfully

Razzak Mirjan champions mental health in his second book of recipes from A-list contributors

YOUR GOOD FOODOD

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Celebrate with us

We asked Good Food readers for their favourite celebratory dishes, and what makes them special, to inspire you with fresh ideas you’ll be sure to cook time and time again

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These five recipes will help keep costs lower over the holidays without compromising on flavour

love your leftovers

Quick and easy ideas to use up surplus ingredients from our midweek meal recipes on page 92

Big Zuu’s meat-free curry

The rapper and cook shares his take on a spicy veggie fakeaway

‘My pantry is always stocked up’

In our series on managing the rising cost of living, we asked you how you’re adapting and for your tips on making the grocery shop go further

pigs in blankets rewrapped

If you thought everyone’s favourite Christmas trimming couldn’t get any better, think again

turkey for two

Streamline the usually long process of making Christmas dinner and free up oven space for roasting your sides

News

Our health editor Tracey Raye offers inspiration for a holiday brunch, plus tips for catering to your guests’ dietary needs

comfort in a bowl

Try a dairy-free, plant-based twist on a classic

WEEKEND

Wind down between festive events with suppers you can make in advance, use seasonal cauliflower in spicy tacos, and discover a Jamaican favourite that’s perfect for lunch

CRISP AND TENDER DUCK

To serve the ideal Christmas dinner for four, our podcast host shares how to cook duck to perfection

WINTER WINNERS

Enjoy comforting recipes from Samuel Goldsmith, plus advice on tending to your veg patch from Emma Crawforth of BBC Gardeners’ World

CHICHI’S JAMAICAN FRITTERS

Experienced chef and sustainability champion Anthea Stephenson shares a recipe for saltfish fritters passed down by her mum Chichi

Sharing recipes got me through the hard times

When Laura Dudley’s MS began, cooking remained the constant in her life – a passion she shared with her new friends at the hospital

Inspiring and tireless

The food campaigners I admire

Celebrate with SPICE

Brighten up winter evenings with the company of friends and Sri Lankan recipes from Karan Gokani, co-founder of Hoppers restaurants

FRESH FREEZER IDEAS

Our contributors share their globally-inspired mains to get-ahead for when there’s less time to cook

Your Unforgettable CHRISTMAS

Discoverthe results of our annual Taste Awards, plus mix up wintry cocktails and take inspiration from our gift guide for food lovers

Best buys

Maga Flores-Trevino rounds up the best party accessories for prepping, cooking and entertaining

Christmas Taste Awards 2022

Discover the results of our supermarket taste test, then make your shopping list

My top 10 bottles for Christmas

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50 Festive CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

From stocking fillers and cookbooks, to top-rated kitchen gadgets, we’ve chosen our favourite presents for 2022

BOOKS for COOKS you care about

Perfect for gifting, we’ve compiled some of our favourite reads from this year

Winter twists

Transform traditional cocktails into modern Christmas classics with these party recipes from Miriam Nice

Merry & bright

Adorn your tree with food-themed baubles

Winter wontons

Good Food reader Nick Medhurst shares a recipe he discovered while living and working in Vietnam

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