My cooking year: may. putting on a spread

Be inspired by the time-honoured traditions of this month’s contributors bringing you biryani from Sri Lanka, doughnuts from Italy, and more

WHO SAID DINNER WAS THE MAIN EVENT? CLODAGH MCKENNA’S TWIXMAS BRUNCH IDEAS MIGHT PERSUADE YOU OTHERWISE…

The days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve lend themselves to casual get-togethers centred around sharing plates – plus a showstopping treat or two

Food and recipes have always offered comfort to Diana Henry. As she brings out a book celebrating her life as a food writer, she reveals how festive cooking brings her the most joy of all

LONDON’S LEADING CHEFS AND RESTAURANTS SHARE THEIR YULETIDE RECIPES TO BE ENJOYED IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME, FROM SWEET TO SAVOURY AND IN BETWEEN

It’s not a party without an all-star buffet line-up…