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What to do with any surplus food this Christmas

If you’re keen to cut down on your food waste and make the most of any leftovers this Christmas, scroll on to check out our top three tips for what to do with surplus food.

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Our 20 most popular recipes of 2020

From comforting lasagnes to storecupboard bakes, fakeaway curries to noodles, you certainly cooked a lot in 2020. These were your favourite recipes.

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Christmas feasts inspired by global flavours

Find a fresh take on festive feasting with our menus inspired by flavours from across the globe. 

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Alternative Christmas centrepieces from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

Thinking about cooking something totally different this Christmas? Check out our collection of the best alternative centrepieces from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR.

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Terms and Conditions for our 2020 Advent Calendar Giveaways

Check out all the terms and conditions relating to our 2020 Instagram Advent Calendar.

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How to minimise food waste this Christmas

Keep food waste to a minimum this Christmas with a bit of careful planning, clever food storage and freezer use, and recipes for leftovers.

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Alternatives to turkey this Christmas: roast lamb

If you’re thinking of switching things up this Christmas, why not swap the traditional turkey for a flavoursome joint of lamb? For inspiration, check out our collection of the best roast lamb tips and recipes.

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Our favourite Ottolenghi side dishes for Christmas

A selection of some of our favourite Ottolenghi side dishes to help you liven up your Christmas feast this year.

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Your favourite recipes from Nigella Lawson’s Cook, Eat, Repeat TV series

Find your favourite recipes from Nigella’s brand new TV series, Cook, Eat, Repeat, here

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The best hot drinks to help you stay cosy this winter

We’ve got the best hot drinks recipes to warm you up from the inside out this Christmas, from vin chaud to Jamie Oliver’s hot chocolate.

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Nadiya Hussain’s best festive recipes

Plan your festive menu this year with Nadiya’s best celebratory recipes, from show-stopping bakes and pretty edible gifts to savoury pies.

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Alternatives to turkey this Christmas: game birds and chicken

Not a fan of the traditional Christmas turkey? Try an alternative bird this year, with our selection of festive chicken and game bird recipes.

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