So here we are – back in party season. 2025 seems to have passed so quickly and before we know it, we will be in 2026. Between now and then, most of us are likely to overindulge. I don’t want to be a

Eat mince pies and have slimmer thighs with our tips for navigating the Christmas buffet

We’ve used Aperol here but you could swap with another Italian aperitif like Campari or Select Aperitivo for a more bittersweet flavour. SERVES 6-8 | PREP 5 MINS | EASY 750ml prosecco350ml Aperol250ml

‘The new party rules’

SERVES 1 PREP 3 mins COOK 3 mins V 1 egg2 tbsp sugar2 tbsp double cream150ml whole milk1 tbsp brandy (optional)few drops of peppermint extractgrating of ground nutmegcandy cane, to serve Whisk the egg

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