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Nigella Lawson’s Boxing Day menu

Make something extra tasty with your Christmas leftovers this year with this fabulous Boxing Day menu from Nigella Lawson. Goodbye plain old turkey sandwiches, hello tasty turkey hash!

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A Tour of Mina Holland’s Cookbook Collection

Mina Holland is the author of The Edible Atlas, a fascinating gastronomic tour of 39 of the world’s cuisines, as well as editor of The Guardian’s Cook supplement. As you would imagine, her cookbook collection is a treasure trove of foodie inspiration. But which are her favourites?

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6 Alternatives to Traditional Christmas Pudding

Let’s be honest, as wonderful a tradition as it is, Christmas Pudding isn’t everyone’s favourite way to top off a heavy Christmas meal. If you want to venture beyond the tradition Christmas Pud this year, look no further than these delicious alternatives.

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The Happy Foodie’s Top Christmas Gifts for Foodies

If you’re buying for a foodie this year, look no further than our top 12 gifts for foodies. From luxury presents to cute stocking fillers, we’ve got a foodie gift for every occasion.

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Yotam Ottolenghi’s Vegetarian Christmas Menu

Who says Christmas dinner is all about the turkey? This stunning vegetarian Christmas menu from the brilliant Yotam Ottolenghi will have all your meat-eating guests drooling with envy!

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Mary Berry & Lucy Young’s Top Tips for a Festive Drinks Party

Be the hostess with the most-est this Christmas with these brilliant festive tips from Mary Berry and Lucy Young taken from their gorgeous book Cook Up A Feast.

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Rachel Khoo’s Stylish Festive Dinner Party Menu

This fabulous dinner party menu from Rachel Khoo is oozing with festive style. Inspired by her love of simple yet elegant French food, this equisite menu is perfect for entertaining guests over the festive period.

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Top 12 Foodie Secret Santa Gifts Under £10

Wondering what to buy for Secret Santa? Check out our top 12 Secret Santa gifts for foodies, all for the very reasonable price of £10 or less. Sorted!

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Robin Template

Use this visual guide to make the cute chocolate robins from Emma Marsden’s Christmas on a Plate cookbook.

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The Good Pub Guide’s Best Winter Foodie Pubs

If you’re in search of some incredible hearty food this winter, look no further than our top 5 foodie pubs, brought to you by Fiona Stapley, editor of The Good Pub Guide 2015. From stunning seafood to locally foraged fare, we’ve got something comforting and delicious for all tastes; perfect for a lazy lunch after a crisp winter walk.

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5 curry tips from Rick Stein’s India

To ensure you get incredible results every time you make a curry, check out our top 5 curry-making tips from Rick Stein’s India.

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A sneak peak into Miss South’s cookbook collection

To celebrate the release of her new cookbook, Slow Cooked, Miss South, one half of the brilliant North South Food blog, talks us through her personal cookbook collection.

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