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From a showstopping turkey to next-level roasties… we asked the experts at our sister title Good Housekeeping to share their best-loved recipes for a cracking Christmas dinner

This impressive plan-ahead Christmas lunch from Flora Shedden is a mouthwatering mix of traditional recipes and deliciously unexpected flavours

My favourite dish from my new book is one I like to make on New Year’s Eve. I don’t actually go out on New Year’s Eve anymore – that was more my 19-year-old self – but I like to have a long dinner and

Sweet, rich PX sherry and dried figs give this ham a beautiful finish. SERVES 8 | PREP 30 MINS PLUS SOAKING | COOK 2 HRS 30 MINS | EASY 2 dried figs75ml pedro ximénez sherry2kg gammon joint1 thyme spr

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