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Festive inspiration
All the entertaining, travel and eating out inspiration you need for the festive period, from Gurd Loyal's gorgeous sharing starters to Edd Kimber's showstopping bakes and Hannah Guinness's elegant cocktails. Plus, festive city breaks, chic bolthole country escapes and deep dives into the cuisine of the Czech Republic or the fascinating food culture of South Tyrol.
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Christmas baking
Gingerbread cupcakes
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- 45 mins
- Easy
Stollen bites
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- 1 hr 5 mins
- A little effort
Rum truffles
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- 20 mins
- Easy
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Festive drinks
Sloe gin fizz
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- 5 mins
- Easy
Hot buttered rum
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- 5 mins
- Easy
Christmas hot chocolate
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- 15 mins
- Easy
Festive entertaining
Chocolate trifle
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- 30 mins
- Easy
Roast chestnuts
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- 50 mins
- Easy
- Vegan
- Gluten free
Vegan wellington
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- 1 hr 30 mins
- A little effort
- Vegan
Brussels sprouts gratin
A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
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Christmas party food recipes
Bloody mary prawn lettuce scoops
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- 15 mins
- Easy
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Raspberry chocolate pots
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- 15 mins
- Easy
- Gluten free