Party platters

We’ve used a few tricks to cut down on the oven cooking time, but the result is still a succulent, crispy-skinned centrepiece. SERVES 6-8 PREP 30 mins plus resting and 24 hrs optional chilling COOK 1

There’s a host of wines to explore, so why not step out of your comfort zone and pour something new? Here’s our guide to the best the season has to offer, plus tips on how to make the most of exploring – and sharing – new tasting adventures this autumn

Across Transylvania’s mountains, villagers are opening up their homes to guests, cooking recipes that reach back through generations, rich in farm produce, garden herbs and handmade cheese and wine

It’s what everyone has been waiting for – pudding! These deliver on taste, are easily assembled or can be made ahead

Make room for more sides by scaling down the turkey to just the breast. We’ve put fennel and orange in our dry brine mix, but you could just use salt, pepper and sugar. SERVES 6-8 PREP 15 mins plus ov

Crisp, buttery sprouts strewn with chestnuts and bacon: it will become your favourite festive side. The recipe uses a nifty two-step cooking process to get the very best out of every little green sphe