Pink G&T, and choc-orange bubbly: the best Christmas cocktail recipes
A selection of old and new seasonal favourites
Barbara Ellen’s vegetarian Christmas: at last, I can have a proper feast
After years of being fed dismal dinners – frozen lasagne, microwave risotto – the Observer columnist is now really looking forward to Christmas
Guess who’s wrecking Christmas? John Lewis and Quality Street
British families sublimate seasonal rage through chocolate. Now the pick-and-mix tin is going to tear us apart…
The great big Observer Food Monthly Christmas leftovers sandwich
What to do with the leftover bird and bits? Pile them high, the bigger the better. Add crunch and crisps. Perfect for Boxing Day (or any other day)
My only reliable Christmas tradition is that I don’t have one
Opening presents in a car by the ocean with Dad; Mum making tostadas; watching Taxi Driver aged 10 with a chain-smoking Hungarian. Most people want sameness – I always have difference
Turkey enchiladas, sprout pesto – some leftovers deserve to stay that way
I’m all for avoiding food waste – but you’ve got to draw the line at some creative post-Christmas recipes
The best whisky for Christmas and New Year 2017
From Scotland to Japan, the best buys for the festive season
My 10 Christmas food commandments
Thou shalt eat trifle on Boxing Day – and thou shalt not serve Christmas pudding. It’s the law, as laid down by Jay Rayner
The 50 best Christmas wines for 2017
Observer Food Monthly’s selection of the best bottles from high street bargains to the top of the range
The great Christmas taste test 2017
Observer Food Monthly’s bumper review of high street cheese, chocolates, pies, cakes, puddings and more. And yes, our star reviewers shall go to the ball …
Vegetarian Christmas feast: recipes from Bruno Loubet
Mushroom, kimchi and sweet potato pie, beetroot ravioli and other family favourites from the celebrated chef
In defence of gruel
An exhibition on life - and meal times - at the Foundling Museum shows the true spirit of Christmas, and provides some surprising discoveries
The best Christmas fortified wines … and more
Port, marsala, dark rum: some drinks are to good to leave languishing in the cupboard
Joe Trivelli’s Italian Christmas recipes
Traditional escarole pizza pie, fragrant slow-roast duck and boozy coffee sorbet: Italian flavours in a festive setting, from the River Café’s Joe Trivelli
The great Christmas 2016 taste test
Observer Food Monthly’s cast of Dickensian players feast on the high street’s cakes, cheese and chocolates. Which are the best buys? And did anyone ask for more?