1 Always ask to taste before you buy: A good cheesemonger will be happy to give you a sliver, and it ensures you’re buying cheese at its best. 2 Look for seasonality: Like fruit and vegetables, cheese

A base of sweet chilli jam balances the richness of brie and gruyère. SERVES 8 PREP 15 mins COOK 25 mins EASY 200g brie, roughly chopped100g soft cheese100g gruyère, rind removed,chopped into small ch

CREATE DELICIOUS MEALS AT HOME

Don’t waste festive ingredients, whip up a tasty meal instead

It’s time to shine in the kitchen with our delicious, make-ahead recipes

A few tips for the perfect pie: get a round enamel pie dish if possible, use all-butter puff pastry, cut the circle of pastry with a very sharp knife so that you don’t pinch the layers together and ma