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

Colmans Seafood Temple, South Shields: ‘All the things you want’ – restaurant review

This northern temple to everything fishy hits all the right notes

Most foods experience a revival at some point, even chicken livers, but not the humble turnip

Like Thérèse Coffey said, we should all learn to cherish this overlooked winter root, but obsess? Maybe not

Adam Hills: ‘I vowed to try every food but I couldn’t eat lutefisk – it’s dipped in chemicals that dissolve bodies’

The comedian and broadcaster on Tim Tams, barbecue wear and the perfect coffee