The zero-waste

Alternative main courses for your Christmas spread

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

Take the stress out of the proceedings and let your kitchen appliances do all the hard work

Take that Boxing Day sandwich to even greater heights – indulgent and luxurious, this recipe makes a lip-smacking lunch for two. SERVES 2 PREP 10 mins COOK 25 mins EASY 2-4 leftover roast potatoes ½ t

You’ve pulled off the perfect dinner; now it’s time to settle down on the sofa and enjoy a bit of telly with some perked-up leftovers

We eat around 2pm, starting with foie gras and sweet Monbazillac wine – a throwback to when we lived in Paris. Then, we move to the Sri Lankan part: biryani, chocolate biscuit pudding, before Sri Lank