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Update • This month’s festive food news, trends, ideas from the Hairy Bikers and Rick Stein, and the best food Advent calendars
Rick s stunning starter • Festive dishes from the stars of BBC Good Food’s Winter Show, Rick Stein and The Hairy Bikers
Si & Dave's festive pud • An inspired alternative to the traditional mince pie from Hairy Bikers Si King and Dave Myers
TV editor’s picks • What’s cooking on the BBC this month
Anna s food picks • This month’s latest shopping inspiration from food & reviews writer Anna Lawson
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Trending now • What’s hot this Christmas
Best alternative Advent calendars • For a quirky countdown to Christmas
Handcrafted treats • We shine the spotlight on the best food producers from the BBC Good Food Shows
More from Good Food
Make our cover star • Make our magical tree-shaped cake to ring the changes this Christmas. A white chocolate sponge filled with fruity compote and topped with festive decorations, it will add sparkle to your table
...make the round cake!
Your best ever Christmas 2019 • Serve up a magical festive feast this season with our go-to recipes for showstopping mains, moreish side dishes and make-ahead extras
Choose your turkey • Whatever turkey centrepiece you decide to cook this year – whole bird, breast or crown – we’ve got a new and inspiring recipe for you
Veggie crowd pleasers • These meat-free centrepieces will wow your guests on the big day
Pick & mix side dishes • Whether you’re cooking a turkey, a vegetarian centrepiece, or both, our veggie trimmings will be a hit at the table
Make-ahead sauces • This trio of traditional sauces is the perfect finishing touch to your Christmas meal. Make them a couple of days in advance to keep things simpler on the day
DESSERT DREAMS • From decadent melt-in-the middle brownies to spiced meringue pies, these wow-factor puds are the perfect finish to Christmas dinner
CHOOSE YOUR TRIFLE • BBC Good Food‘s Esther Clark and Miriam Nice go head-to-head to prove which trifle is best: a fruity classic or a choc-orange twist? You decide, then tell us @bbcgoodfood
CHEESE COMPANIONS • We ve teamed up with Hero Hirsh, head of retail at Paxton & Whitfield, to match this season’s best cheeses with our homemade chutneys
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SIMPLE STARTERS • These easy starters for dinner parties can cleverly be turned into canapés to serve with Christmas drinks
SALMON CENTREPIECES • Diana shares her favourite salmon recipes with three impressive dishes for the festive season
TOM’S FESTIVE FEAST • BBC chef Tom Kerridge’s Christmas porchetta is ideal for feeding a crowd on Boxing Day or if you want an alternative to turkey on the big day
Direct heat • A warming, hearty dish is the perfect addition to a chilly Bonfire Night, and with Hotpoint, you can be sure it will be cooked to perfection
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CHRISTMAS BEEF • BBC chef Tommy Banks cooks a quick Christmas centrepiece that doesn’t compromise on impact or luxury
Best of the brunch • What better way to...