Make this savoury tear-and-share bread to serve alongside soup and dips. It also makes an eye-catching side dish for a Christmas gathering. SERVES 8-10 PREP 40 mins plus 2 hrs proving COOK 35 mins MOR

Long and lazy brunches add the comfort factor to winter weekends and give festive guests an indulgent wake-up call. Go on, take it easy…

Long and lazy brunches add the comfort factor to winter weekends and give festive guests an indulgent wake-up call. Go on, take it easy…

Pack these moreish little tarts into a freezerproof container for an easy cook-from-frozen solution. MAKES 6 PREP 30 mins plus cooling COOK 1 hr 15 mins EASY ❄ 4 red onions, thinly sliced2 tbsp sunflo

This impressive plan-ahead Christmas lunch from Flora Shedden is a mouthwatering mix of traditional recipes and deliciously unexpected flavours

Ingredients (Serves 6) ◆ 600ml milk ◆ 1 small onion, peeled and halved ◆ 3-4 cloves ◆ 1 bay leaf ◆ 1 star anise (optional) ◆ Approx. 150g fresh breadcrumbs ◆ Knob of butter ◆ Pinch of ground allspice