Make the most of this underused peppery root veg with top tips and comforting recipes from Barney Desmazery

SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 25 MINS | EASY 2 tbsp olive oil225g halloumi, coarsely grated150g brussels sprouts, thinly sliced1 tsp ras el hanout100g swiss chard, stems roughly chopped, leaves shred

Growing the Good Life is especially rewarding as we start to prepare for winter celebrations. Not only can we harvest food for the feast, but also berries, seedheads and foliage for festive decoration

We dig into the surprising journeys and quirky facts behind the crops that star in our festive feasts

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

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