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items: Best Christmas foodie hampers to buy 2025
items: Best new restaurants in London to visit in 2025
items: Cosy winter feasting recipes
items: Soy butter and mushroom pappardelle
items: Slow roast rotisserie-style chicken with chicken fat potatoes
items: Ham hock, spinach and cheeseboard lasagne
items: Chocolate truffle cake
items: Slow-cooked mutton curry
items: Swede, leek and smoky bacon boulangère
items: Crispy plaice with Thai-style carrot salad
items: Invisible apple cake
items: 66 Christmas baking recipes
items: 46 Christmas side dish recipes
items: 68 Christmas desserts
items: 22 trifle recipes
items: 47 Christmas canapé recipes
items: 22 Turkish recipes for meze-style feasting
items: 30 best pubs in London with great food
items: 62 Italian recipes
items: 21 swede recipes
items: Best Christmas gifts for foodies 2025
items: 19 Christmas ham recipes
items: 31 sweet and savoury pumpkin recipes
items: Smashed parmesan potatoes with avocado
items: Pickled melon and prosciutto skewers

Best Christmas foodie hampers to buy 2025
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date: 2025-12-11T15:05:41.000Z
creator: Janine Ratcliffe
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subject: Reviews
subject: Products
description: Whether you want to stock your cupboards with treats or need a gift for the foodie in your life, these are the most indulgent hampers to buy
encoded: Looking for the best Christmas hamper to treat a lucky loved one? Whether you're looking for the ultimate cheese box, a wicker basket full of sweet and savoury treats, we've gathered the best Christmas foodie hampers to buy this year, whether as a treat for yourself or friends and family. Looking for more gifting inspiration? If you've got someone specific to buy for try our specially tailored gift guides for beer enthusiasts, coffee lovers and gin fans. If you fancy making your own gifts this year, we've gathered our best edible gift recipes for delicious homemade presents. Read on for our picks of the best gourmet food hampers for Christmas. Best Christmas foodie hampers to buy at a glance Best unique produce hamper: The Flavours of Oldstead Hamper, £190 Best luxury Christmas hamper: Daylesford Organic 12 Days of Christmas Hamper, £130 Best luxury artisan hamper: The Osip Christmas hamper, £165 Best Spanish hamper: Brindisa Indulgence Hamper, £165 Best Christmas breakfast hamper: Ginger Pig Butcher’s Champagne Breakfast Box, £78 Best afternoon tea hamper: British Hamper Company afternoon tea gift basket, £63.97 Best hamper for cider lovers: DukesHill Whisky Cask Cider Savoury Hamper, £85 Best Cornish hamper: The Fruit Scone Cream Tea Hamper, £23.95 Best hamper for keen gardeners: Petersham Nurseries Gardening Hamper, £95 Best for Chinese cooking: Poon’s Heritage Hamper, £70 Best Christmas cheese hamper: Paxton & Whitfield 12 Days of Christmas Cheese Hamper, £85 Best Christmas foodie hampers to buy 2025 The Flavours of Oldstead Food Hamper Available from Made in Oldstead (£190) Best unique produce hamper A unique hamper with handmade products featuring seasonal ingredients grown and foraged by Tommy Banks and his team in North Yorkshire, this will keep someone going with delicious treats throughout the festive season. As well as a tomato leaf and lemon verbena candle, there are a selection of seasonal British cheeses like Young Buck, jars of spruce tip honey and re…

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Best new restaurants in London to visit in 2025
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date: 2025-12-11T09:52:06.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: The best new restaurant openings in London, expertly reviewed by the olive team. Keep up to date with the hottest new openings and find out which are not to be missed, plus which dishes to order in each restaurant
encoded: Looking for new restaurants in London? We've visited the hot new openings in the capital to experience the restaurant for ourselves to bring you our regularly updated best London restaurants list. Read on for all the best new openings (including some from the end of last year) and we'll be continually adding new restaurant openings for 2025 as they launch, after we've expertly reviewed each one. For more restaurant guides check out our best restaurants in Soho, Covent Garden, Shoreditch and the best restaurants with rooms in the UK. If you want to pull out all the stops, find out the UK's best showstopping restaurants to impress or try the best chef's table experiences in the UK. Best new London restaurant openings 2025 Island, Kings Cross For elevated surf and turf Island takes the concept of surf and turf, and adds two cult chefs - Tom Brown (on surf) and Brad Carter (on turf) – to create a unique and playful menu. Although they aren’t cooking here day to day there’s some serious skill behind the open grill that lends a beautifully smoky edge to dishes. The dining room occupies the top floor of buzzy Mare St Market – it’s a big space but the cosy velvet-lined booths, banquette seating and chandelier-covered ceiling manage to make it warm and welcoming. We kicked off with a lamb and clam skewer – chunks of lamb belly, the fat rendered crispy and smoky, topped with tiny salty clams. Not listed on the menu but recommended by our server were seaweed flatbreads, puffed and golden with the edges almost like fried bread. We shared a whole grilled john dory which came doused in caper-spiked café de paris butter, the sweet flesh falling of the bone. An aged dairy ribeye was served with a deep umami version of peppercorn sauce and in place of chips little crunchy ‘turf’ roasties dusted with bone marrow powder (we also got the surf version dusted with mussel powder). A Bogtrotter-style layered chocolate cake to share finished us off – rich and dark with a shiny chocolate gla…

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Cosy winter feasting recipes
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
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subject: Guides
subject: Recipes
description: Warm up the season with comforting, wintry dishes that bring big flavour to the table, perfect for slow evenings, good company and a touch of fireside calm
encoded: As the days draw in and the cold settles, the kitchen becomes a place to linger. This is the moment for generous flavours, slow-cooked comfort and dishes that invite people to gather. Whether you’re craving something rich and bubbling from the oven or a bowl that brings instant warmth, these recipes lean into the pleasure of winter cooking – relaxed, rustic and made for sharing. Light the candles, pour a glass of something good and settle in. Looking for more cosy cooking inspiration? Try our comfort food recipes, hearty pasta recipes and traybake dinner recipes for further inspiration. Cosy winter feasting recipes Ham hock, spinach and cheeseboard lasagne Turn your leftover festive cheese and ham into a lush, crowd-pleasing lasagne. Mix and match whatever you have in the fridge: grated cheddar, gruyère or any firm cheese; softer cheeses can be crumbled into the sauce. The ricotta provides a smooth, creamy base for the cooked ham, creating easy layers with plenty of flavour. Bring it to the table bubbling hot and serve with a crisp green salad for balance. Slow roast rotisserie-style chicken with chicken fat potatoes This uses a classic three-turn method in which the chicken is cooked first on either side, then on its back. This helps redistribute the juices and keeps the flesh extra moist. Soy butter and mushroom pappardelle Meaty mushrooms and mouth-warming sichuan peppercorns make this a lovely bowl of comfort. Using pappardelle or tagliatelle as a substitute for flat noodles works well and gives you that essential slippery mouthfeel. Chocolate truffle cake This flourless cake is rich, indulgent and perfect for after dinner. The cake puffs up then falls after baking, creating a delicious fudgy texture. We’ve given it a seasonal makeover, piling it high with chestnut cream, borrowed from the classic Alpine dessert.

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Soy butter and mushroom pappardelle
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
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subject: Family
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description: Meaty mushrooms and mouth-warming sichuan peppercorns make this a lovely bowl of comfort
encoded: Try our soy butter and mushroom pappardelle, then discover mushroom pasta, mushroom gnocchi and mushroom ravioli. Using pappardelle or even tagliatelle as a substitute for flat noodles works really well and gives you that essential slippery mouth feel. Soy butter and mushroom pappardelle recipe

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Slow roast rotisserie-style chicken with chicken fat potatoes
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: This uses a classic three-turn method in which the chicken is cooked first on either side, then on its back. This helps redistribute the juices and keeps the flesh extra moist
encoded: Try out slow roast rotisserie-style chicken with chicken fat potatoes, then discover leftover roast chicken pie, slow-coooked chicken shawarma, healthy roast chicken and more roast chicken recipes. Slow roast rotisserie-style chicken with chicken fat potatoes recipe

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Ham hock, spinach and cheeseboard lasagne
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: Make use of any left-over festive cheese and ham in this rich, creamy lasagne. Grate cheddar, gruyère or other hard cheeses, or just crumble in softer cheeses
encoded: Try our ham hock, spinach and cheeseboard lasagne, then discover our classic lasagne, courgette parmigiana, vegan lasagne and more lasagne recipes. Ham hock, spinach and cheeseboard lasagne recipe

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Chocolate truffle cake
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: This flourless cake is rich, indulgent and perfect for after dinner. The cake puffs up then falls after baking, creating a delicious fudgy texture. We’ve given it a seasonal makeover, piling it high with chestnut cream, borrowed from the classic Alpine dessert
encoded: Try our chocolate truffle cake, then discover chocolate fudge cake, chocolate birthday cake, salted caramel chocolate cake, easy chocolate cake, moist chocolate cake and vegan chocolate cake. Chocolate truffle cake recipe

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Slow-cooked mutton curry
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
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subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: This Indian-style curry is based on a rogan josh which is often made with mutton. The meat comes from a sheep older than 24 months which gives it a much richer flavour than very young spring lamb
encoded: Try our slow-cooked mutton curry, the discover mutton keema, West Indian curried mutton and curried mutton pie. Slow-cooked mutton curry recipe

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Swede, leek and smoky bacon boulangère
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date: 2025-12-04T12:34:30.000Z
creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
description: Top this buttery root veg and streaky bacon boulangère with parmesan breadcrumbs – pure winter comfort
encoded: Try our swede, leek and smoky bacon boulangère, then discover roast partridge with one-pan boulangère, braised lamb boulangère or boulangère potatoes. Swede, leek and smoky bacon boulangère recipe

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Crispy plaice with Thai-style carrot salad
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Family
subject: Fish and seafood
subject: Recipes
description: Serve strips of crispy seasoned plaice with a vibrant carrot and green bean salad. Finish with mint and coriander for herby freshness
encoded: Try our crispy plaice with Thai-style carrot salad, then discover plaice with warm tartare butter sauce, tamarind and coconut plaice, breaded plaice with sauce vierge or plaice with brown shrimp butter. Crispy plaice with Thai-style carrot salad recipe

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Invisible apple cake
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Baking and desserts
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subject: Family
subject: Recipes
description: This French cake is so called because the thinly sliced apples meld together in the batter to make the body of the cake and almost disappear
encoded: Try our invisible apple cake, then discover Dorset apple cake, spiced toffee apple traybake, cinnamon, pecan and apple crumble bars and toffee apple brioche and butter pudding. How to make our invisible apple cake... View Green Video on the source website Invisible apple cake recipe

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66 Christmas baking recipes
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date: 2025-12-01T10:28:33.000Z
creator: Edd Kimber
subject: Baking and desserts
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subject: Guides
subject: Recipes
subject: Baking
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description: Impress guests over the festive season with our best Christmas baking ideas, from classic mince pies, stollen and Christmas fruit cake to decorated cookies
encoded: Looking for the best indulgent Christmas baking recipes? We've got everything from Christmas cookies to classic mince pies, Baileys chocolate tiffin to Christmas cupcakes, plus a crowd-pleasing white chocolate Christmas cake to treat yourself and loved ones during the festive season. We've also got plenty more indulgent Christmas pudding and dessert recipes to serve to your family and friends during the holidays. For quick and easy festive entertaining, check out our no-cook Christmas entertaining ideas, or for fun bakes which mash up festive flavours, check out our Christmas mash-up recipes. Get the big day off to a delicious start with our Christmas breakfast ideas and if you're looking for last-minute present ideas for the foodie in your life, our homemade edible Christmas gifts are sure to bring a smile to their face. Best Christmas baking ideas Bûche de Noël Serve this bûche de noël for a Christmas dessert showpiece. This festive log features layers of chocolate sponge, chantilly cream and chocolate buttercream. Cinnamon biscuits These crisp iced biscuits are flavoured with warming cinnamon and ginger spices. They are sure to fill your kitchen with enticing festive aromas. Buttermint madeleines Edd Kimber reimagines the nostalgic flavour of Murray Mints in these festive madeleines, made with browned butter and finished with a smooth white chocolate shell – perfect for afternoon tea. Classic mince pies It's just not Christmas without a mince pie. Making your own shortcrust pastry is easy, and investing in decent shop-bought mincemeat makes all the difference. Make-ahead Christmas cake Get ahead for Christmas by baking this classic festive fruit cake, covered in marzipan and fondant icing. With gentle spices, citrus flavours and ginger wine, this easy bake is full of flavour and sure to impress a crowd. Classic stollen This gently spiced, festive bake is bursting with dried fruit and marzipan. A great homemade gift or afternoon pick-me-up. Baileys cake A real sho…

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46 Christmas side dish recipes
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date: 2025-12-01T10:23:55.000Z
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description: Try our favourite Christmas sides, from classic brussels sprouts to indulgent cauliflower cheese, roasted carrots and parsnips, we've got trimmings covered
encoded: Looking for the best Christmas side dishes? From brussels sprouts to red cabbage and roast parsnips, plus winter greens and indulgent gratin recipes, we've covered all bases. We also have plenty of Christmas trimmings ideas, from pigs in blankets to the perfect gravy. Once the sides are sorted, find out how to cook the perfect turkey with our expert guide. If you're going all-out vegetarian this Christmas, try our Christmas vegetarian recipes. Make sure you try our best roast potato recipes for perfectly crispy, golden-brown spuds. After, take a look at our festive entertaining ideas for more inspiration. Explore our christmas breakfast recipes packed with seasonal flavours to get the big day off to a great start. Need last-minute inspiration? For quick and easy festive entertaining, check out our no-cook Christmas entertaining ideas. Jump to: Brussels sprouts recipes Carrot recipes for Christmas Christmas Cabbage recipes Parsnip recipes for Christmas Christmas greens recipes Vegetable gratin recipes Christmas stuffing recipes Roasted root recipes Christmas roast potato recipes Easy Christmas side dish recipes Brussels sprouts recipes The Christmas side dish that everyone loves to hate. We've given some love to this versatile veg in our collection of brussels sprouts recipes. Air fryer Brussels sprouts All you need is an air fryer and a splash of olive oil to get the most out of brussels sprouts. Cacio e pepe sprouts Take your Christmas feast to the next level with these jazzed up salt and pepper sprouts tossed with pecorino cheese. Sticky miso roast sprouts Sprouts will be the favourite side dish this Christmas thanks to our sticky miso roast sprouts recipe. Marmalade-glazed sprouts with chestnuts Give Christmas sprouts an effortless twist with marmalade, chestnuts and thyme. Frying steamed sprouts in butter lends colour and a velvety shine to your veg. 'Nduja-fried sprouts Jazz up your sprouts this Christmas with punchy 'nduja. ’Nduja adds a touch of fiery spice i…

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68 Christmas desserts
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date: 2025-12-01T10:08:19.000Z
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subject: Recipes
description: Christmas isn't complete without a Christmas pudding, trifle or yule log. We have plenty of delicious Christmas desserts to make ahead for the festive season
encoded: Looking for the best Christmas dessert recipes? We've got everything from traditional Christmas pudding and Christmas trifle to an indulgent chocolate tart and a classic Christmas yule log. We also have plenty of Christmas baking ideas to make ahead for your Christmas desserts, including Christmas cookies recipes. For fun desserts which mash up festive flavours, check out our Christmas mash-up recipes. Try our Christmas desserts recipes below, or treat everyone to one of our homemade edible gift recipes. After, take a look at our festive entertaining ideas for more inspiration and then discover our best Christmas cake decoration ideas. For a beautiful backdrop to offset your new creations, discover our Christmas table ideas. Best Christmas dessert ideas Christmas Yule log Need a show-stopping dessert for over the Christmas period? Check out our indulgent festive yule log with a boozy Baileys cream and crunchy hazelnut brittle. Christmas crumble Expand your Christmas repertoire with this festive take on your fave pud. Use up left-over mincemeat – jarred or homemade – for extra flavour. Eggnog cheesecake Eggnog is baker Edd Kimber’s ultimate festive tipple, and here he turns it into his dream dessert – a creamy, spiced cheesecake with a gingernut base and a whipped honey crème fraîche topping. Chocolate and clementine torte End your Christmas feast on a high with this indulgent chocolate and clementine torte. Rich, zesty and utterly irresistible – your guests won’t be able to say no. Mulled wine cherry pavlova Easily adapted to whatever flavours take your fancy, pavlovas are also great for preparing ahead. This one is topped with mulled wine cherries for festive flavour. Marmalade and ginger fool These marmalade and ginger fools bring a cosy hit of autumn-winter flavour, with tangy orange, fiery ginger and creamy yogurt topped with crunchy gingernuts. Swedish baked rice pudding A Swedish Christmas Eve classic that’s easy to make ahead and tastes just as good the next …

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22 trifle recipes
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date: 2025-12-01T09:50:26.000Z
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Best ever
subject: Collection
subject: Guides
subject: Recipes
subject: Trifle
description: Check out our favourite trifle recipes for year-round easy entertaining – from a classic sherry to rich chocolate and even a Dubai chocolate trifle
encoded: Looking for the most impressive trifle recipe? We have plenty of twists on the classic trifle for an impressive summer dessert or a wintry festive showstopper. Our summer trifles use seasonal ingredients such as strawberries and peaches to festive showstoppers like sherry trifles, chocolate trifle and gingerbread flavour. Plus we have plenty of other sweet treats to choose from including our decadent chocolate recipes and indulgent cheesecake ideas. For more festive sweet treats, discover our Christmas desserts and Christmas baking recipes. Best trifle recipes Classic trifle Want a Christmas trifle recipe with a boozy twist? This indulgent sherry trifle uses Amaretti biscuits for a lovely texture and flavour. It's a perfect way to conclude your Christmas day meal. Baileys tiramisu trifle Our stunning Christmas trifle recipe with boozy Baileys, chocolate swiss roll and lightly whipped cream with espresso makes for an impressive centrepiece at your festive feast. Sherry trifle Want a classic family dessert recipe with a twist? Make our easy trifle recipe with boozy sherry. Dubai chocolate trifle Layer a chocolate Swiss roll, pour over amaretto and top with custard and pistachio cream to make a trifle inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar – it takes just 35 minutes. Raspberry trifle fridge cake All the flavours of trifle but in a layered no-bake cake. This is a great one to make ahead as it needs overnight setting. Lemon trifle Try this zesty spin on a classic for an impressive centrepiece at a feast. Vegan raspberry and lemon trifle Impress your guests with this classic layered dessert. The easy homemade custard uses vanilla-flavoured soya milk and gives a traditional flavour and colour to the custard. Mascarpone raspberry trifle terrine Impress your festive guests with our beautiful mascarpone trifle with juicy raspberries – it’s easy to slice and easy to make. It will keep for up to three days in the fridge, so you can make it ahead of Christmas day. Chocolate t…

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47 Christmas canapé recipes
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date: 2025-12-01T09:45:42.000Z
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description: Make festive entertaining a breeze with our elegant ideas for crowd-pleasing finger food, from moreish sausages rolls to oozing croquetas and perfect dips
encoded: Try our easy Christmas canapé recipes and Christmas nibbles for the best Christmas party food. Plus we've got plenty more quick and easy canapé recipes to choose from. For effortless festive entertaining, check out our no-cook Christmas entertaining ideas. If you’re planning a Christmas party this year we’ve got some quick finger food ideas to serve with your Christmas cocktails. Our Christmas nibble recipes are easy to make, from turkey sausage puff pastry tarts to sticky pork belly skewers. We also have some fun twists on Welsh rarebit, spring rolls and croquettes. Explore our Christmas breakfast ideas that can be prepared ahead of time for stress-free entertaining. Christmas canapé ideas Mini sausage rolls Serve a plate of these irresistible sausage rolls, with an extra buttery and flaky pastry, as a canapé for your next festive get-together. Chicken tenders with garlic parmesan Try these chicken tenders for a finger food option at your festive gathering – serve with cute cocktail sticks for spearing. Salmon flatbread Missed the butter board trend? Don’t worry – this festive smoked salmon twist takes it up a notch, with the board itself transformed into an edible base. Jalapeño poppers Perfect for feeding a crowd, these quick and easy three-ingredient jalapeño poppers make 30 irresistible bites – ideal for any gathering. Honeyed squash, sage and feta filo cigars Crisp filo cigars filled with honeyed squash, tangy feta and fragrant sage bring all the cosy flavours of winter in one golden, flavour-packed bite. Tear and share sausage roll Perk up your party buffet with our epic sausage roll and camembert wheel. Prawn and chorizo skewers With just six ingredients, these prawn and chorizo skewers are the ultimate surf-and-turf party bite – bold, smoky and perfect with a drink, no messy fingers required. Popcorn mussels Serve these crispy breaded mussels as a canapé at your next party, with sriracha mayo, hot honey vinegar and ranch dressing for dipping. Smashed parmes…

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22 Turkish recipes for meze-style feasting
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description: Create a meze feast or Turkish breakfast at home with some of our favourite recipes, from manti dumplings to pide pizza and Turkish eggs
encoded: Looking for Turkish recipes? Create your own Turkish meze feast at home. Start with manti dumplings and move on to lamb, pide and more then serve baklava or our Turkish delight-inspired puds. We even have Turkish breakfast ideas to really impress at the weekend. Learn about Turkish coffee culture with our expert barista Celeste Wong's guide, including traditional rituals, how to order it and the perfect recipe for at-home brewing. Easy Turkish recipes Turkish baked aubergine and meatball kebab This easy all-in-one bake is a firm favourite with family and friends – the juicy köfte, meatballs and aubergines just melt in the mouth. Turkish recipe writer Özlem Warren says, "This easy all-in-one bake is a firm favourite with family and friends – the juicy köfte, meatballs and aubergines just melt in the mouth. It is a Gaziantep speciality that you can enjoy in kebab houses in Istanbul, too. In Gaziantep and the southern part of the country, including at my hometown, Antakya, folks prepare this at home and take to the bakery (fırın) to be baked. My homemade version is more of an easy casserole style, everything is cooked in one pot. Please use the long and slim variety of purple aubergines for this kebab." Turkish lahmacun Lahmacun, often referred to as Turkish pizza, is a favourite Middle Eastern flatbread. This version by Özlem Warren features a rich lamb mince topping complemented by a zesty piyaz salad and tangy sumac onions for a burst of flavour. Turkish gözleme Traditionally cooked over a round sac griddle, these stuffed flatbreads are a beloved Turkish snack. Fill them with whatever you fancy – popular choices include mashed potatoes, cheese, chopped spinach, fresh herbs and, for meat lovers, sautéed minced meat. Turkish stuffed peppers There are countless variations of Turkish dolma, but one constant is the generous use of onions and olive oil, which infuse the dish with incredible flavour. Serve these stuffed peppers alongside a refreshing cacik dip, made with c…

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30 best pubs in London with great food
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date: 2025-11-06T10:01:25.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Want to support your local pub? We’ve got you covered with our round-up of London boozers, from Michelin-starred gems to trendy gastropubs and chophouses
encoded: Take your pick from our guide to London’s best pubs, including classic British pub food, stuffed vegetarian sarnies and south Indian cuisine. Then, check out the best new restaurants in London, the best dining experiences in London and for somewhere to stay, the UK’s best boutique hotels and the UK's best spa hotels for food lovers. Check out our London food guides, including the best restaurants in Soho, best restaurants in Mayfair and best restaurants in London Bridge. Also looking for the best brunch to visit in the city? We've narrowed our favourites down in our guide to the best brunches in London. For more pub inspiration, take a look at the best country pubs, best pubs with rooms. Fancy a trip out of London? Discover the best restaurants in the Cotswolds. Best London gastropubs The Guinea Grill, Mayfair W1 Tradition dictates starting with a starter to begin a meal but at The Guinea Grill, one of Mayfair’s most characterful pub-restaurants, the meaty mains beg to be experienced, so we plumped for beef, Guinness and oyster Pie (to share) to kick off proceedings (though the devilled kidneys on toast, and seared scallops on the table next to us, looked very appetising). Topped with a crispy oyster and melted cheese, it set the tone for the next grand entrance – a magnificent côte de boeuf, presented at the table before being flamed on the grill and served with brandy peppercorn sauce, crispy layered pancetta confit potatoes and parmesan-creamed sweetcorn. For pudding, the crème brûlée crackled satisfyingly under the spoon, while the bread and butter pudding was surprisingly light and fluffy. Olive tip: If you’re visiting in the evening, try to skip lunch to take full advantage of the meaty fare. As well as starters, salads and mains, add-ons include lamb cutlet, calf's liver, lamb kidneys, black pudding and haggis. theguinea.co.uk The Althorp, Wandsworth The Althorp in Wandsworth is a gem of a pub that balances charm, comfort and quality with ease. Located just a…

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62 Italian recipes
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description: Enjoy la dolce vita at home with our favourite Italian recipes – from homemade pasta and pizza to classic antipasti and a decadent semifreddo.
encoded: Looking for Italian recipes? Try our ideas and twists here then check out the best Italian starters, best Italian desserts and best Italian baking recipes. Create your own ultimate Italian feast. Start with easy antipasti ideas, including burrata and a summer antipasti board. We have plenty of primi dishes to choose from... think ricotta gnudi and squash gnocchi, posh pasta dishes (including how to make past from scratch) and easy pizza ideas. Italian dishes for main course include Italian sausages with polenta, easy agrodolce chicken and Italian baked meatballs. Finish with some fab Italian dessert ideas such as Italian lemon cake, homemade gelato and affogato. Learn about Italian coffee culture with our expert barista Celeste Wong's guide, including traditional rituals, how to order it and the perfect recipe for at-home brewing. Tuck into your Italian food and escape to Italy virtually with our foodie road trip in Sardinia and Sicily. Not spotted your favourite Italian dish? Do you know an awesome Italian chef or food writer that you’d like to see featured here? Email us or contact us on social media at @olivemagazine to let us know! Jump to: Italian antipasti ideas Italian pasta dishes Pizza recipes Italian primi dishes Italian main course ideas Italian desserts Italian food ideas Italian antipasti ideas Italian-style flatbread with pear, walnut and gorgonzola The combination of gorgonzola, pears and walnuts is usually found in a salad but works brilliantly on this molten cheesy bread. It’s great hot but equally good for lunchboxes the day after. ’Nduja arancini Try this crunchy arancini with punchy 'nduja, Grano Padano and saffron. This easy yet impressive recipe comes from Italian restaurant Bancone in Covent Garden. Rosemary and olive oil focaccia Check out our simple focaccia with rosemary and olive oil. This incredibly moreish bread recipe is easy to make and the perfect side with any starter. Italian scotch olives This Italian scotch egg-style dish sees oli…

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21 swede recipes
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
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subject: Recipes
subject: gut health
subject: Ingredient
subject: Ingredient collection
subject: Swede
description: Make this most of this versatile root veg with our recipes, from an indulgent gratin to a warming pie and family-friendly stew
encoded: Looking for swede recipes? Want the best vegetarian side dishes for Sunday roast? We have plenty of comforting recipes for this root veg in the colder months. Try our ideas below, then try our leftover veg recipes, celeriac recipes and parsnip recipes. What is swede? Developed in Sweden in the 17th century, a swede is a cross between a cabbage and a turnip. When is swede in season? UK swede season starts in October and ends in February. How to store swede Store them in a brown paper bag in the fridge to keep them fresh for at least a week. Health benefits of swede Our nutritionist, Tracey Raye, says, "Swede, also referred to as rutabaga or Swedish turnip, is a type of root vegetable that belongs to the brassica genus of plants (also known as the cruciferous family). Swede is an extremely nutritious vegetable, providing a great source of potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C and E. Similar to its cruciferous cousins kale and cabbage, swede is also naturally high in insoluble fibre which not only promotes healthy bowel movements, but feeds your beneficial bacteria, thus supporting your broader gut health." Easy swede recipes Curried swede soup Use up a glut of swede in this warming vegan soup, made creamy with coconut milk. Best served with baked crusty bread. Gruyère and swede gratin This gruyère and swede gratin is really simple to make and is a great, comforting, gluten-free side. Cumin spiced swede and gouda pasties These vegetarian swede and gouda pasties are packed with spiced vegetables, fragrant cumin and creamy cheese for a comforting twist on a classic. With golden pastry and a straightforward method, they’re perfect for a warming lunch or easy dinner. Winter veg tian Impress friends and family over the Christmas season with our stunning vegetable tian recipe. We love the look of golden and candy beetroots, but if you can’t find them, simply replace with extra purple beetroots, celeriac and swede. Venison steaks with caraway crushed swede Pair venison ste…

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Best Christmas gifts for foodies 2025
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date: 2025-10-30T10:34:45.000Z
creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Gift guide
subject: Products
description: Whatever the budget, our gift guide has the perfect Christmas present for your favourite foodie
encoded: Looking for Christmas gifts for foodies? Our Christmas gift ideas pull together the best food gifts, from delicious food and drink finds to the ultimate gadgets and prettiest homewares. If you're looking to the festive season, we've also tested plenty of Advent calendars: check out our round-ups of the best alcohol Advent calendars, best coffee Advent calendars or best tea Advent calendars. Jump to: Best food Christmas gifts Best barware and drinks Christmas gifts Best kitchenware Christmas gifts Best homeware Christmas gifts Best Christmas gifts for foodies 2025 Best food Christmas gifts Twelve Triangles croissant biscotti Available from Twelve Triangles (£5.95) The cult no-waste Scottish bakery takes slices of its croissants, dips them in cream, sugar and salt, then slowly caramelises them in the oven – totally addictive. Fiasconaro x Dolce & Gabbana panettone Available from The Panettone Store (£57.45) This panettone from the legendary Sicilian maker comes in a beautifully designed tin that you’ll want to keep. Karasuba-Iro ramen bowl set Available from Sous Chef (£45) A pair of classic glazed ramen bowls, handcrafted in Japan’s ceramic region, Mino. The set also includes bamboo ladles and a set of recipes. Hundred House hot chocolate Available from Selfridges (£12.99), Hundred House Coffee (£10.50) A hot chocolate made with single-origin cocoa from Ecuador for a deep, rich flavour. The pretty illustrated tin makes it extra special for gifting. TWG World Voyage New Year’s tea set Available from TWG (£119) A selection of six mini tins filled with single-estate, fine harvest and exclusive tea blends from the luxury artisanal tea company. Roasting Party Blends gift box Available from Roasting Party (£25) A selection of crowd-pleasing coffees from a small-batch UK roaster, with flavour profiles ranging from fruity to chocolatey. Nobleza del Sur organic Picual extra-virgin olive oil Available from Artisan Olive Oil Company (£25.35) Awarded multiple gold medals and rat…

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19 Christmas ham recipes
type: item
date: 2025-10-28T15:33:57.000Z
subject: Collection
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
subject: Gammon
subject: Ham
description: Looking for an epic centrepiece to serve to guests over the festive season? Check out our best ham and gammon recipes for Christmas, from maple-glazed to ham with fig and almond crust
encoded: Try our Christmas ham and gammon recipes for easy, delicious mains. In case you don't fancy turkey this Christmas, we have easy roast ham recipes, Boxing Day baked ham recipes and easy gammon ideas. Next, check out our pheasant and ham hock recipes. We also have a selection of show-stopping vegetarian Christmas recipes and easy veggie sides to go along side your festive feast. For effortless festive entertaining, check out our no-cook Christmas entertaining ideas and Christmas buffet ideas. Looking for tablescaping inspiration? Check out out Christmas table ideas. Best gammon recipes for Christmas Honey-glazed roast gammon This is a fuss-free way of cooking a Christmas gammon joint. It steams in the oven alongside aromatics, and is then finished with a honey mustard glaze. Gammon in coke The sweet, sticky glaze paired with salty gammon is a winner, and will leave your kitchen smelling divine – a perfect centrepiece for a traditional roast dinner. Ham with a spiced ginger rum glaze Serve warm on Christmas Eve with chunky chips and a bitter leaf winter salad, then eat the leftovers cold on Boxing Day. Baked ham with Bourbon and brown sugar Cook the perfect Christmas centrepiece with our showstopping glazed ham. Roast gammon recipe with brown sugar glaze Looking for a moreish Christmas ham recipe to impress your guests over the festive season? Try our cider-braised Christmas gammon with a sweet brown sugar glaze to serve alongside your turkey and trimmings. Check out our Christmas trimmings recipes Spiced gammon with chilli crisp roasties Flavour your gammon joint with orange, star anise, honey and chilli for an effortless Christmas centrepiece, paired with fiery roast potatoes. Slow cooker gammon Try this hassle-free centrepiece for an impressive festive lunch. Put the gammon into a slow cooker with cider and leave for four hours, then glaze for a sticky-sweet finish. Maple-glazed Christmas gammon with apple slaw This maple-glazed Christmas gammon recipe is a clever u…

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31 sweet and savoury pumpkin recipes
type: item
subject: Best ever
subject: Collection
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: Vegetarian
subject: Guides
subject: December
subject: Ingredient
subject: Ingredient collection
subject: October
subject: Pumpkin
description: Our perfect pumpkin recipes make the most of this vibrant autumnal veg in everything from comforting curries and soups to pumpkin pie, donuts and muffins
encoded: Looking for pumpkin recipes? Roast pumpkin is an autumnal classic, so try it in pumpkin soup, curry and the ultimate pumpkin pie. We're big on zero waste at olive, so we've also included ideas for how to use pumpkin seeds (savoury granola anyone?). Whether it's Thanksgiving or Halloween, we've got a pumpkin recipe for every occasion (Be careful, though, as not all carving pumpkins are edible!). Want expert advice for growing your own crop? Learn how to grow your own pumpkins from our friends at Gardeners' World. Pumpkin recipes Baked baby pumpkin with red curry prawns Red curry prawns are combined with baked pumpkins in this gluten-free main. You could use small butternut squashes instead – the cooking time might need to be adjusted, however. Pumpkin soup Serve this in big mugs with fat fingers of melty cheese toasties for dipping. See more of our favourite autumn soup recipes. Thai pumpkin curry (gaeng fak thong) Make the most of seasonal pumpkins or butternut squash in this Thai curry, flavoured with dill, fish sauce and homemade red and green chilli paste. Pumpkin gingerbread milk Make the most of canned pumpkin in this warming winter drink, perfect for sipping alongside a meditation or mindfulness session. Pumpkin pie The best pumpkin pie. Designed to impress, this rich creamy pud uses bought pastry, making it easy but still a special bake. Maple cream goes on the side. Bake one of our sweet tart recipes for your next gathering. Pumpkin risotto This hearty, warming risotto sees chunks of pumpkin roasted with mace and garlic until golden and caramelised, before being stirred through silky risotto and finished with crispy sage. Pumpkin spice latte Follow expert barista Celeste Wong's step-by-step guide to making the perfect version of this comforting, autumnal coffee. Check out more autumn coffee ideas including a cinnamon toast crunch coffee... Pumpkin falafels These falafels are fun to share, adaptable, vegan and gluten-free. Serve with a cashew 'tahini' sauce a…

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Smashed parmesan potatoes with avocado
type: item
creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: Crunchy potatoes make the ideal bed for spicy avocado. Serve these veggie nibbles with pink pickled onions and aleppo chilli flakes on top
encoded: Try our smashed parmesan potatoes with avocado, then discover smashed potato and halloumi traybake, rosemary roasted smashed new potatoes with mustardy chive aïoli, or crushed fried potatoes with curry powder salt, lime pickle yogurt and bombay mix. Smashed parmesan potatoes with avocado recipe

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Pickled melon and prosciutto skewers
type: item
creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Easy
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: A quick pickle takes simple melon and parma ham skewers to the next level. Perfect for a Christmas or New Year's Eve canapé
encoded: Try our pickled melon and prosciutto skewers, then discover devilled eggs, blinis, pork belly canapés and more Christmas canapé ideas. Pickled melon and prosciutto skewers recipe

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