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Air-fryer mince pies MAKES 8-12 PREP 30 mins plus chilling COOK 10-15 mins EASY V ❄ 500g shortcrust pastry, ready-made or homemadeplain flour, for dusting350g mincemeat (vegetarian, if necessary)1 eggicing sugar, for dusting 1 Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface until roughly ½ cm thick. Use an 8-10cm round biscuit cutter to stamp out as many discs as you can, then reroll the offcuts and cut out more, using up as much of the pastry as possible. 2 Spoon 1 tbsp mincemeat into the middles of half the pastry discs. Stamp out small stars (or other festive shapes) from the middles of half of the remaining pastry discs and set aside. 3 Beat the egg and brush lightly around the edge of each mincemeat-topped pastry disc. Place…

There’s nothing more special than making your own natural festive decorations. If you love to forage for seasonal materials, this is a good way to incorporate some of the bounty you’ve harvested and dried throughout the year. Your garden can provide a surprising amount of greenery, even in winter – keep your eyes peeled when you’re out for a walk, too, but don’t gather plants from protected sites. Look for materials that will hold their shape as they dry out, so your wreath will last. You can also buy dried flowers, berries and seedheads from florist suppliers to add a special finishing touch. By using foraged ingredients and avoiding plastic waste, you can celebrate the season in a planet-friendly way – plus, many of the elements can be reused next…

Spicy beef & black bean pie Not only is this a comforting dish, it also looks special enough to serve to guests. We’ve added a portion of broccoli on the side, so the whole meal adds up to four of your five-a-day. FOLATE FIBRE 4 OF 5-A-DAY SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 1 hr 30 mins EASY ❄ 2 tbsp rapeseed oil375g pack lean stir-fry beef strips3 large garlic cloves, sliced1 tbsp smoked paprika500ml carton passata1 red and 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cubed2 x 400g cans black beans,1 drained9 pitted kalamata olives, sliced3 tsp fresh thyme leaves1 tbsp vegetable bouillon powder320g broccoli florets, to serve For the topping 2 large (500g) potatoes, very thinly sliced1 onion, halved and thinly sliced (about 120g) 1 Heat the oven to 180C/160C…

Baked camembert to share has become a must-eat at Christmas over the years – maybe it’s a ski thing we’ve adopted – either way, I’m very glad it’s made its way onto the festive essentials list. Whether it’s as a starter or a very decadent cheese course, few food sensations top dipping warm home-baked bread into oozy melted cheese. You can make my recipe even more luxurious by stuffing the buns with mozzarella, or drizzling with truffe butter. See page 154 for my favourite ways to serve it. Happy Christmas,Tom x Few food sensations top dipping warm home-baked bread into oozy melted cheese Baked camembert & brioche bun wreath To add a bit of crunch, I’ve topped the cheese with a layer of herby breadcrumbs. SERVES 6 PREP 1 hr…

There are two types of kedgeree: one that’s light and fluffy like a pilau, then the stickier, more indulgent one that we’re focusing on here. Instead of using the traditional flour-thickened sauce (which can easily become stodgy), we’ve used cream to complement smoked haddock and a stock-based curry sauce to pack in the flavour. It’s all topped off with the perfect poached egg. SERVES 4 PREP 30 mins COOK 45 mins MORE EFFORT 600ml vegetable or chicken stock300g smoked haddock fillets25g butter1 large onion, sliced4 garlic cloves, sliced thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and chopped1 tsp each fennel and cumin seeds4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed4 bay leaves1 tbsp tomato purée2 tsp mild curry powder small bunch of coriander, leaves picked, stalks chopped150ml double cream250g basmati rice4 eggs100g frozen peas (optional)¼lemon,…

1 THE BOOZY ONE Craft Gin Club, £94.95 Try 25 gins from the UK and beyond with this luxe miniature-filled gin calendar. Think toffee gin from Wales or smoked orange gin from Scotland, plus festive specials such as stollen or Christingle gins. 2 THE LUXURY CHOCOLATE ONE Melt 12 Days of Christmas, £49 This beautifully designed, plastic-free calendar is a gourmet chocolate experience, containing 12 bars ranging from pistachio blonde to coffee, and sea salt dark chocolate. 3 THE VEGAN ONE H!P oat milk chocolate, £10 Vegans don’t have to miss out – they can enjoy four flavours of oat milk chocolate: original, salted caramel, gingerbread and orange. In fact, any chocolate lover, vegan or not, will enjoy this selection. 4 THE ONE FOR TEA LOVERS Bird & Blend tea,…

SERVES 8-10 PREP 30 mins plus up to 2 days dry-brining COOK 3 hrs MORE EFFORT ❄ butter only For the flavoured butter 200g unsalted butter, softened3 garlic cloves, crushed2 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp miso paste1 tbsp rosemary leaves, chopped (reserve the sprigs for the turkey)½ tsp smoked paprika1 lemon, zested For the turkey 5-6kg oven-ready turkey with the neck and giblets2 onions, roughly chopped2 carrots, roughly chopped1 lemon (reserved from making the flavoured butter), halved1 head of garlic, halvedsmall bunch of rosemary sprigs (reserved from the butter, above)2 tbsp sunflower oil For the gravy 2 tbsp plain flourlarge glass red or white wine1 tbsp soy sauce600ml chicken or turkey stock 1 Mash all the butter ingredients together in a bowl with a little salt and plenty of…

Chestnut profiteroles SERVES 6-8 PREP 1 hr plus cooling COOK 35 mins MORE EFFORT V 100g plain flour85g unsalted butter3 eggs, at room temperature6-8 marron glacé (candied chestnuts), roughly chopped For the filling 200g chestnut purée300ml double cream1 tsp vanilla extract25g icing sugar2 tbsp brandy or chestnut liqueur For the chocolate sauce 100ml double cream1 tbsp chestnut syrup or liqueur (optional)25g unsalted butter100g dark chocolate, finely chopped or grated 1 First, make the filling. Push the chestnut purée through a sieve using the back of a spoon into a bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Pour in the cream and vanilla, then sift in the icing sugar. Add the brandy or liqueur and beat using an electric whisk or in the stand mixer for a few minutes until…

Condiment shelf Get the most out of your condiments by putting the leftover brines and oils from jarred ingredients to good use. Here are some of our favourite ideas: Jar of olives Use the leftover brine from a jar of olives in our focaccia recipe at bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/focaccia. Combine 2 tbsp olive brine with 1 ½ tbsp olive oil. Drizzle over the dough after pressing in the dimples. Roughly chop any leftover olives and scatter over the top, then bake as per the recipe instructions. You can also add the brine to salad dressings for tang or in a puttanesca sauce. A splash stirred into hummus is also delicious. Try our olive-brine chicken recipe, opposite. Sauerkraut & kimchi Sauerkraut is full of probiotics, but so is any leftover sauerkraut juice. Drink…

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Spiced clementine mulled whisky SERVES 4 PREP 5 mins COOK 5 mins EASY V 600ml ginger beer150ml clementine juice, plus clementine slices to garnish2 tbsp honey2 cinnamon sticks5 cloves pinch of allspice200ml whisky 1 Tip the ginger beer, clementine juice, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice into a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over a low heat. Cook for 5 mins to warm through. 2 Remove from the heat and stir in the whisky. Divide between four heatproof glasses or mugs, drop in a few clementine slices and serve. GOOD TO KNOW gluten free PER SERVING 204 kcals • fat 0.1g • saturates none • carbs 26g • sugars 24g • fibre 0.2g • protein 0.4g • salt 0.2g Ramos gin fizz SERVES 1 PREP 10 mins EASY V…

Chicken Milanese with Trimboli Salvatore Trebbiano This Trimboli Salvatore Trebbiano is made from an Italian grape but is from Australia. Its crisp citrus flavour acts like a squeeze of lemon. bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chickenmilanese Venetian duck ragu with Collezione di Paolo Chianti This slow-cooked ragu oozes with the richness of wine, tomato, cinnamon and duck meat. This excellent Chianti is fresh with ripe tannins that cut through the fattiness. bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/venetian-duck-ragu Pizza margherita with Opi Malbec The tricky thing in this pizza recipe is the sweet, acidic tomato sauce, which can strip the flavour out of many wines. We’ve gone for this lighter take on Malbec from Argentina – you could serve it slightly chilled. bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pizza-margherita-4-easy-steps Wine expert Henry Jeffreys, along with the Good Food team, selects all of the wines on offer to Good…

TO DRINK 1 Red for Christmas dinner Specially Selected Vinsobres 2022 Rhône, France (£8.99, Aldi) A sumptuous red that has southern Rhône sunshine glowing through it. This tastes like a mini Châteauneuf, and brings to mind ripe strawberries, raspberry jelly and dried herbs. It will go well with the fruit, sausagemeat and the turkey on the Christmas table. 2 White to serve with smoked salmon Endrizzi Dalis Bianco 2022 Italy (£13.99, adnams.co.uk) A refreshing, aromatic white wine made from sauvignon blanc and chardonnay grapes, as well as an Italian grape called nosiola. Beautiful and slightly offbeat (but very easy to like), it’s reminiscent of lemon sauce, white meadow flowers and acacia. 3 Smart but affordable sparkling wine The Society’s Saumur Brut NV France (£10.76, thewinesociety.com) Good enough to feel special,…

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Crystelle Pereira’s tamarind-glazed sweet potatoes We all love a crispy roast potato on Christmas Day, but for my family, these always end up stealing the spotlight. The sourness of the tamarind, with the freshness of coriander and red onions, works perfectly to cut through the sweetness. SERVES 6 PREP 10 mins COOK 35 mins EASY V 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks1 red onion, ½ roughly chopped½ finely chopped to serve4 tsp coconut oil, melted1 tbsp cornflourhandful of coriander, chopped For the glaze 3 tsp melted coconut oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp chilli flakes2 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp maple syrup1 tbsp tamarind concentrate (or 2 tbsp tamarind paste)¼ tsp ground cumin 1 Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the sweet potato and roughly chopped onions…

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Gingerbread tres leches cake Tres leches is a Mexican cake soaked in a trio of sweetened milks, then topped with whipped cream. Here, we’ve given it a festive twist using ginger and cinnamon. SERVES 10-12 PREP 30 mins plus cooling and at least 2 hrs chilling COOK 40 mins EASY V flavourless oil, for the tin4 eggs, separated200g muscovado sugar1 tsp vanilla extract200g plain flour1 tsp baking powder1½tsp ground ginger1 tsp ground cinnamon, plus a pinch100ml milk410g can evaporated milk200ml sweetened condensed milk, plus 2 tbsp300ml double cream 1 Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Oil a 23cm springform cake tin that’s at least 6cm deep and line the base with baking parchment. Put the egg whites in a large bowl with a pinch of salt, and beat using…

Christmas special Three ways with leftover brussels sprouts Brussels sprouts pesto Tip 100g roughly chopped sprouts (cooked leftovers or raw) into a food processor and blitz along with 20g basil, 1 garlic clove, 40g chopped pine nuts and 40g grated parmesan or pecorino until finely chopped. Drizzle in enough olive oil to bring together. Season. Add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice. Brussels sprouts salad Trim and shred 300g sprouts. Toss with a large handful of salad leaves, 2-3 grated carrots and 1 finely sliced red onion. Mix the juice of 1 orange with 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar and 3 tbsp olive oil. Toss with the salad. Top with chopped walnuts and pomegranate seeds. Baked eggs & brussels Stir-fry 200g shredded…

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Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival 3-4 November, London One of London’s most popular displays, the Ally Pally fireworks festival, will be back this year with a bang as they celebrate 150 years. Wrap up warm and enjoy a full evening of food, music, and entertainment, including a German bier festival and ice skating. Where: Alexandra Palace Tickets: adults £14.50, children £4.50 alexandrapalace.com/whats-on Treasured Tales: Longleat’s Festival of Light From 11 November, Wiltshire Longleat’s annual Festival of Light returns with a storybook theme for 2023. Rediscover the tales of your childhood as you make your way through this spectacular display. Longleat is also home to Britain’s biggest singing Christmas tree, just to make it that little bit more festive! Where: Longleat Tickets: from £24.95 for adults and £18.70 for children longleat.co.uk Country…

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Red amaryllis bulb ● A beautiful Christmas present – the stunning red amaryllis ‘Red Lion’ flower bulb is fascinating to behold as the flower stem slowly emerges. ● This large bulb will give a strong stem bearing three or four blazing red trumpet blooms. ● Perfect in pots, the flowers can also be cut for inclusion in floral arrangements. ● Simple to grow – once potted, all they need is occasional watering. ● Supplied as a single bulb, ready to plant. Product code: 630121 What could be more perfect this winter than festive holly trees on your doorstep? With beautiful, deep-green leaves and rich red berries, they’ll look stunning for many years to come. These holly trees can be enjoyed year-round thanks to their evergreen nature – they’re not just…

Christmas is about tradition, especially on the cheeseboard which, as everyone knows, is cheddar, stilton, brie and Wensleydale or Lancashire to go with the Christmas cake. This year I’ve decided to ring the changes with a few alternative suggestions and something funkier for the adventurous palate. The expert Cheesemonger and author Ned Palmer works with cheesegeek and the BBC Good Food team to curate selections for the BBC Good Food Cheese Club. He judges at the International Cheese Awards. Ned’s first book, the Sunday Times bestseller A Cheesemonger’s History of the British Isles (£9.99, Profile Books), came out in 2019, followed in 2020 by A Cheesemonger’s Compendium of British and Irish Cheese (£14.99, Profile Books). He is currently tasting cheese for his third book, A Cheesemonger’s Tour of France. 1 Winslade…