Christmas cheese, chutney and chocolate – tested by Poppy O’Toole
Chef and TikTok’s Poppy Cooks rates centrepiece stiltons, truffled sheep’s cheese and festive flavoured chocolates
Deanes Meat Locker, Belfast: ‘They have the good stuff’ – restaurant review
At this excellent steak house, great cooking and unstuffy service show the way forward
Mustard mash at home, eating in pubs not restaurants – this has been my year of ‘easy-fancy’
I’ve been spending more on good ingredients and just going to familiar, trusted places when I’m out. It costs less, and I know I won’t be disappointed
Gregory Porter: ‘Christmas dinners at my house, it’s not 13 people. It’s 113’
The jazz singer says he’s as happy with food as he is with music. He’s still hoping Stevie Wonder will turn up to one of his dinner parties – and he’s got a beef with British steak
Christmas is a time for traditions. If yours is a nativity pizza, who am I to judge?
We may want tradition to be mystical and ancient but in truth it’s exactly what we say it is – be that Baileys, beef rendang or turkey and all the trimmings
Merchants 1688, Lancaster: ‘Seriously impressive food’ – restaurant review
Don’t be put off by the tacky website and dodgy decor, Merchants 1688 is a complete gem
Domo, Sheffield: ‘They’re determined to show you a good time, and they do’ – restaurant review
This endearingly goofy place takes the fine classics of Sardinian cuisine and adds a new twist which is superbly Sheffield
‘An open fire, the dog snoozing at our feet’: readers’ favourite UK pubs for food
Cosy nooks and ancient wooden beams are the backdrop for our tipsters’ pick of proper boozers serving good pub grub
The 20 best Christmas wines for 2023
Our wine expert selects bottles to match any event, dish or budget, from festive fizz to wintery whites and robust reds. Cheers!
Christmas with the Hendersons: Margot’s recipes for a festive feast
It’s the big day! What do you feed the first family of food? Buttermilk-brined roast turkey with wild rice and chestnut stuffing, roast cauliflower with pomegranate dressing, and orange panna cotta
Sprouts with iberico ham and a classic Danish salad – recipes for Christmas side dishes
From a west-African take on dauphinoise potatoes to an Indian mustardy tomato dish, these festive sides will wow your guests on the big day
Absolute beginners: a novice’s guide to cooking Christmas dinner
Preparation, organisation and giving yourself plenty of time will help bring lunch to the table with your festive spirit intact
Samosas made by aunties, salmon caught by Dad – the childhood dishes that inspired chefs
Ravinder Bhogal, Stephen Harris and others share their memories of food they loved that set them on their career paths
Theo Randall’s secret ingredient – white balsamic vinegar
The English chef on using the Italian condiment as a dressing, a rub or a marinade
Organic wine boxes, fruit candles and dan dan noodle kits – what to buy food lovers for Christmas
Whether it’s something special for a stocking filler or treats for friends and family, Observer Food Monthly has picked the best festive foodie gifts