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Best recipes for vegan sauces, dips and dressings

From vegan mayo to gravy, salad dressings to cheese sauce, recreate your favourite sauces, dips and dressings without the animal products.

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4 comforting gratin recipes

Whether you’re in the mood for the classic Dauphinoise with potatoes, cream and Gruyère cheese, a more vibrant Ottolenghi version, or a creative way to upgrade winter vegetables, we’ve got you covered with our collection of soul-soothing gratin recipes.

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Ottolenghi SIMPLE side dishes to steal the show this Christmas

Make this year an Ottolenghi Christmas with these show-stealing side dishes from Ottolenghi SIMPLE, including baby carots, cavolo nero, and Brussels sprouts.

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Classic Christmas recipes from our star authors

From Delia Smith’s turkey to Mary Berry’s trifle, make your Christmas feast an all-star affair with the top festive recipes from our authors.

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The best new cookbooks of 2019

2019 has been a truly exciting year for new cookbooks. Ready your bookshelves: you’re going to want to add all of these to your collection, we promise.

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10 decadent breakfast ideas for Christmas Day

Kick your Christmas Day off with our collection of indulgent breakfast recipes from Ottolenghi, Nigella, Chrissy Teigen, and more.

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Festive baked Christmas ham recipes

In this collection of recipes, our authors show you how to get the most out of your festive ham with flavourful marinades and glazes of different persuasions, and even a vegetarian version.

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Easy recipes to help you survive the Christmas period

As Christmas gets nearer and our diaries get busier, midweek dinner inspiration tends to get lost amidst the flurry of festive drinks and late-night Christmas shopping. So to make things...

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A Venetian-inspired Christmas feast

Add festive Italian flavours to your Christmas feast this year, with inspiring recipes from Russell Norman’s stunning cookbook, Venice: Four Seasons of Home Cooking.

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The best (still boozy) alternatives to Christmas pudding

Not everyone’s a fan of the classic Christmas pudding so why force it? Stick with the boozy element but try something new with our pick of the best boozy cakes and puddings to enjoy this festive season.

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The best Jamie Oliver Christmas recipes

From exciting new ways with leftovers to show-stopping vegetarian alternatives, these are the best Jamie Oliver Christmas recipes to add something a little different to your festive repertoire.

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Easy make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes

Take the stress out of Christmas and get the dessert done and dusted before the big day arrives with these epic festive puddings, pies and sweet treats. 

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