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Every year, since they were little, we've taken a photo of our three kids in front of the Christmas tree. They adopt the same pose - hands on hips - changing only in out fits and size, big sister overtaken by her beanpole younger brothers as the year

MAKES 16-20 pieces PREP 20 mins plus at least 3 hrs chilling COOK 8 mins EASY V 50g butter, plus extra for the tin400g blonde white chocolate (or if you can’t find it, use 500g regular white chocolate in total), broken into pieces100g white chocolate

Make room for more sides by scaling down the turkey to just the breast. We’ve put fennel and orange in our dry brine mix, but you could just use salt, pepper and sugar. SERVES 6-8 PREP 15 mins plus overnight brining and resting COOK 1 hr 30 mins EASY

We’ve taken one of the nation’s favourite curries and adapted it for Boxing Day and beyond. SERVES 4 PREP 20 mins COOK 30 mins EASY ❄ 3 tbsp sunflower oil1 onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed or finely gratedthumb-sized piece of ginger, pee

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For a meat-free dinner ahead of the big day, try this pie made with crisp filo, sweet onions and red peppers which work beautifully with the salty cheese and herby mash filling. You could make six individual spirals rather than one big one, if you li

SERVES 6 PREP 10 mins COOK 25 mins EASY V 50g cornflour2 x 280g jars artichokes in oil, drained5 tbsp olive oil3 tbsp honey2 garlic cloves, grated1 red chilli, finely chopped1 rosemary sprig, leaves picked and finely chopped 1 Tip the cornflour into

SERVES 10 PREP 30 mins plus freezing and cooling COOK 20 mins MORE EFFORT V 1 litre pistachio ice cream200g sour cherry compote or fruit spread (we used Darbo Sour Cherry 80% Fruit)25g pistachio nibs or chopped pistachios 3 egg whites (freeze the yol

There is so much good food in this country. In my new series for BBC Two, Rick Stein’s Food Stories, we travelled around the UK meeting producers and trying lots of great food – I feel very privileged to be able to do this. I got the idea for the ser

SERVES 4-6 PREP 10 mins COOK 10-15 mins EASY V 750ml orange wine1 orange, sliced or cut into wedges1 apple, cored and chopped1 lime, cut into wedges1 star anise2-3 cloves1 cinnamon stick5 tbsp caster sugar 1 Tip all the ingredients into a saucepan an

After buying supermarket mince pies, you may have forgotten just how good they can be. This recipe is here to remind you of the joy that comes with eating them warm from the oven with slightly caramelised, biscuity pastry, generously filled with frui

Made by Holden Farm Dairy, Ceredigion Made at the longest-established organic dairy farm in Wales, Hafod is a hard cheese with a buttery, smooth texture; distinct cheddar tang; grassy, earthy notes and sometimes a bright pear drop zing. Buy £12.90 (2

It wouldn’t be a celebration without some of our family’s favourite meals. This time of the year is so special for us, as we celebrate Diwali. For that, I always tend to cook a big vegetarian feast that consists of delicious shahi paneer, chole (chic

A play on the traditional street food papri chaat, I make samosa chaat for most gatherings. It’s a vegetarian dish made by smashing samosas, then serving over a bed of chole (spiced chickpeas). It’s topped with flavoured yogurt, mint and coriander ch

As a gift, this is in-season and on-trend – or enjoy it yourself in a Christmassy cocktail. MAKES 800ml PREP 10 mins plus 24-36 hrs infusing EASY V 100g ginger, peeled and roughly chopped4 cinnamon sticks8 cloves6 cardamom pods100g light brown soft s

Recreate the warming flavours of eggnog in these sweetly spiced custard cookies, then leave them out for Santa on Christmas Eve. MAKES 28 PREP 30 mins plus chilling and cooling COOK 15 mins EASY V ❄ uniced 175g butter, softened50g golden caster sugar

Our gardens and green spaces can be a source of great cheer at Christmas, providing materials for homemade garlands and table settings that have luxurious appeal but only cost a little time and attention to make. In the whirlwind of Christmas shoppin

Save up your orange peels and make them into a beautiful festive garland for the tree or mantelpiece. MAKES 1 metre-long garland PREP 30 mins plus drying EASY peel from 5 navel oranges (or blood oranges or grapefruit)baking parchmentstar-shaped cooki

Different to globe and Chinese artichoke, Jerusalem artichoke is a tuber from the sunflower family and originates from cooler parts of North America, where it goes by the name sunchoke or sunroot. It has a sweet, nutty flavour and crisp texture. Serv

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Thirteen supermarkets entered their best Christmas products across 18 categories. All food was prepared and cooked (following pack instructions) by an independent home economist. Packaging was removed and judges tasted all items blind. Judges submitt

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Mushroom croque monsieur scrolls These work just as well for an indulgent breakfast as they do for a mid-afternoon snack. If you’re not keen on mushrooms, leave them out for the classic cheese and ham combination. SERVES 8 PREP 25 mins COOK 1 hr 10 m

SERVES 18-20 PREP 15 mins plus overnight soaking COOK 9 hrs 30 mins-10 hrs EASY V 850g mixed fruit (or mix of raisins, sultanas and mixed peel)100g glacé cherries, halved2 pieces stem ginger, plus 1 tbsp syrup from the jar75ml brandy, cherry brandy o

SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 10 mins EASY V 2 tbsp butter2 garlic cloves, peeled4 thick spring onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts kept separate1 tbsp white miso400g can white beans, drained and rinsed½ lemon, juiced2 thick slices sourdough bre

Pile on your favourite toppings with a sprinkle of icing sugar to add a festive feel. SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 14 mins EASY V 1 egg40ml whole milk1 tbsp double cream½ tsp vanilla extract pinch of ground cinnamon2 thick slices of brioche1 tbsp demera

Retailers tell us that Christmas shopping for some products starts in September and picks up pace through October and November when customers start to spread the cost of buying seasonal Christmas food. But if you’re planning on making your own fruitc

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Blending a can of butter beans into a sauce is a great way to add more fibre, nutrients and an additional portion of your five-a-day. It gives you a delicious thick creamy sauce that can enhance pasta, curries and soups. Finish with some crème fraîch

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1 TURKEY is high in protein and low in fat – as long as you don’t eat the skin! A 100g (cooked weight) portion of light meat contains just 2g of fat while the same-sized portion of dark meat contains 6.6g of fat. Turkey is also a good source of selen

Lots of cheese is often off-limits if you’re watching your fat intake, but a little strong-flavoured blue cheese goes a long way. SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 25 mins EASY V 20g walnut pieces1 tsp rapeseed oil2 slim leeks, well washed and thinly sliced

Cornichons, large pickles or cocktail gherkins will all work well here. Swap red leicester for cheddar if you prefer. MAKES 8 PREP 30 mins plus chilling COOK 25 mins EASY V 350g self-raising flour½ tsp baking powder60g salted butter, cold, cut into c