The festive reading list

Simple and delicious seasonal food that will leave guests well-fed and impressed

YOU WILL NEED ✔ 450g thinly sliced mixed pork charcuterie, such as prosciutto crudo, prosciutto cotto, mortadella, speck, coppa, culatello ✔ 4-6 marinated artichoke hearts with stems in oil ✔ pickled

There’s nothing better than throwing all your ingredients into a slow cooker in the morning and coming back to a delicious readymade dinner. These ideas from chef Poppy O’Toole couldn’t be easier

Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated, says Prue Leith, whose simple recipes and time-saving tips are inspired by a lifetime of cooking for joy

Reclaiming and repurposing furniture and fittings offers an authentic way to add character to your home – it’s also a more sustainable way to renovate

THE FORECAST FOR HOMES IS LOOKING GOOD, WITH THE KEY DESIGN DIRECTIONS ALL HAVING THE FEEL-GOOD FACTOR – HAPPY DAYS