Good Food

Good Food is the UK's biggest selling food magazine, packed with triple-tested recipes and practical ideas for every meal occasion. From weekday suppers to relaxed weekend lunches, recipes are seasonal and work first time. In every issue: 100+ triple-tested recipes, everyday cooking,weekend ideas, seasonal ingredients, TV chefs, inspirational photographs and practical advice.

Welcome to December

FEELING FESTIVE?

COMING SOON… HAVEANICE CHRISTMAS

Star contributors

Christmas cake competition • In October, we asked young readers from across the country to send us their designs for a magical Christmas cake. Entrants were asked to imagine a cake with icing and decorations following the theme of sparkly stars. We had an overwhelming response, with over 500 entries received. Our judges were astonished by the level of skill and imagination from children of all ages.

more from good food this season

Update • Our pick of the best gift hampers, John Torode’s warming prawn curry, and what’s on the BBC this month

Christmas delivered to your door • With more people staying at home this year, businesses have had to adapt. We look at four ways you can have Christmas delivered to your door, from Christmas dinner ingredients to a special post-meal cheese board.

Over to you! • We wanted to know how you’re making Christmas special this year, so we asked our BBC Good Food Together Facebook Group

The World in Your Kitchen: Yuletide traditions • In our latest video series, The World in Your Kitchen, we meet four food content creators and explore popular recipes from Russia, Montserrat, the Philippines and Ghana. Here, we ask our contributors about their favourite festive dishes

Cookfulness • Aimed at those suffering with chronic pain and mental health issues, this new cookbook by Ian Taverner turns the kitchen into a place for therapy

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Anna’s food picks • Christmas shopping inspiration from food & reviews writer Anna Lawson

Norfolk beef wagyu

3 of the best • quick party nibbles

What we’re drinking • Our favourite winter tipples

Try a masterclass in cookery • We’re all spending more time at home, so why not use the opportunity to improve your skills in the kitchen with courses led by incredible food experts? We’ve partnered with Learning with Experts to create an exciting new collection of online courses you’ll love.

Most wanted • Looking for a last-minute Christmas present? Anna Lawson picks six food and drink hampers, and gift sets, that you can order online

John Torode’s Friday night curry • There’s nothing like a bowl of something spicy to warm you up on cold winter days

TV and radio picks • Christmas on the BBC in December

Watch and cook with us • Tune into our videos to make Christmas creative and fun your

Books for cooks • Relax with this month’s top reads

Your 12 days of Christmas • Try shaking up traditions this year – we’ve revamped 12 classic recipes from the perfect ham to mince pies, to see you through the season

TWIST IT: TWO WAYS

RETRO CHRISTMAS REVAMPED • Breathe new life into old traditions with Melissa Thompson and her spruced-up versions of classic seasonal recipes

EASY STARTERS • Adding a starter to your menu needn’t be too much work. These options are quick to make and sure to impress

PARTY FOR ONE • If you’re cooking for yourself on Christmas Day, this special pie from food director Cassie Best is an easy way to enjoy all the festive flavours without making a huge meal

DREAMY DESSERTS • For a spectacular finish to a festive meal, how about our showstopping profiterole wreath, a delectable dairy-free cheesecake or piled-high pavlova? Tis the season to...