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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

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Make hearty dishes for hungry Twixmas guests with Alison Roman’s smart storecupboard recipes

Silver and gold sugared almonds on the table offer an extravagant shimmer, like edible sparkly confetti. And I like the way they glint in the candlelight. This year I’m also using candy canes everywhe

These handpainted mistletoe table linen prints are the perfect backdrop to decorate a seasonal tablescape with foraged foliage. The crisp white-and-green colourway is also ideal to inspire a fresher c

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