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Free bonus magazine

Discover perfect party food, desserts to dazzle and warming winter drinks with our festive feasts free bonus magazine.

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Everything for the big day

From a rum punch-inspired glazed ham to a dry brined smoky maple turkey joint and a spiced halloumi and swiss chard filo wreath, get inspired with our show-off centrepieces for the holiday season.

Rum punch-glazed ham

Dreamy desserts to wow guests

Finish your meal in style with our stylish seasonal desserts – from a raspberry trifle fridge cake to a butterscotch self-saucing pudding.

Christmas cheesecake trifle

Easy Win starters

Make Christmas starters a breeze with our make-ahead ideas and clever shortcuts to save you time on the big day.

Christmas starters including smoked salmon terrine

Sensational sides and trimmings

Cover all bases with our top tier trimmings, including classic pigs in blankets, an elevated brussels sprouts gratin, honey roast parsnips and vegan sage, onion and lentil stuffing.

Pigs in blankets on a plate

Raise a glass over the holidays

Toast the festive season with four Christmas-inspired cocktails – from a clementine and amaretto sour to a gingerbread old fashioned.

A selection of Christmas cocktails

One-pot wonders

Impress guests with these easy but delicious one-pan dinners - from the ultimate truffle mac 'n' cheese to a herby chicken stew with parmesan dumplings and slow-baked Boston beans.

Macaroni cheese bake in a dish with a portion taken out

Foodie gifts and gadgets

Get inspired for your Christmas gifting needs with our guides to the best gifts for the foodies in your life, including kitchen gadgets, wellbeing and homewares.

olive's guide to foodie gifts for Christmas 2024

Essential Christmas getaways

Craving a winter break? From peaceful rural retreats in Somerset to the buzz of the big city in Cardiff, discover our guide to the best seasonal weekend getaways in the UK.

Large Christmas tree in the middle of the town square

Make stunning edible gifts

Show someone you care with our homemade present ideas – from Christmas fudge and rocky road to festive jam and rum truffles.

Festive rocky road

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