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Good Food Magazine
December 2024
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Season’s greetings
For this special time of year we
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A merry spicy Christmas
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Transform cheeseboard leftovers into a retro melting fondue – an indulgent treat for Boxing Day or any celebration
Festive entertaining
Whether you need a showstopping centrepiece, make-and-take treats or drinks and nibbles, we have party season covered
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Drinks & nibbles
Take the stress out of entertaining with perfectly paired canapés and cocktails
Make & take
Don’t turn up empty-handed to a potluck dinner, spend a little time on one of our crowd-pleasing dishes
Veggie starts
Everyone will feel included with our stunning buffet ideas that both vegetarians and meat-eaters will love
Winter wonderboard
Cheese shop owner and author Morgan McGlynn Carr shares her expert tips for creating a memorable cheeseboard
Big Zuu’s Christmas sandwich
The rapper, presenter and food writer describes his ultimate leftovers snack
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Quick & clever chips ‘n’ dips
For a speedy solution to a last-minute get-together, these recipes will go down a treat
air fryer bakes
Lower your energy costs by using this handy gadget to make your Christmas treats, including stollen and fruitcake
Waste less festive special
You can freeze leftover Christmas pudding or get creative with it, along with the fruitcake and mince pies
Baking for Chanukah
Celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights (25 December-2 January) with these tempting bakes from food writer Victoria Prever
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Gather round with loved ones on those quieter days after Christmas sharing meals that are simple to make but have a little extra flair to keep the holiday spirit alive
Make it simple
Whip up a feast with minimal effort using inspiring recipes from Jamie Oliver
Mary’s foolproof dinners
The legendary cook and TV presenter shares comforting recipes from her new book
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fresh from the air fryer
Is this kitchen gadget on your Christmas list? Try it out with our simple recipes
nicely spiced
Use up surplus turkey in this hearty, low-fat soup with curry flavours. It’s rich in immune-supporting vitamin C, making it ideal for this time of year
Drink a toast to no more hangovers
Christmas can feel like a boozy time, but you can control your intake in a few simple ways
Grow it, cook it
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Learn something new
Up your Christmas cookery game with expert advice from skills editor Barney Desmazery
Next level roast beef
Our foolproof method guarantees tender, juicy meat for a special Sunday gathering
Take a foodie break this winter
Enjoy a meal by chef Raymond Blanc or Rick Stein on a cosy getaway
Cooks the books
Melissa tries cooking nostalgic food from The Balkan Kitchen by Irina Janakievska
KITCHEN COMPANIONS
Helena Busiakiewicz from our cookery team shares her pick of the best new cookbooks
Amazing European tours
Take in charming towns and countryside in Italy and France
5 of the best Christmas dinner essentials
Make your festive cooking easier with help from a few handy appliances. Here are some of our tried-and-tested favourites
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