“nothing trumps the christmas pud”

Expect lots of admiring comments when you round off your celebratory meal with an impressive prep-ahead dessert

Get the mixing bowls out for traditional cakes and bakes that will fill your home with warming aromas as they cook

LEISURE

Now is the perfect time to prepare for the feasting ahead with these treats bursting with seasonal flavours

Want to achieve the perfect Sunday lunch with tender beef and billowy Yorkshire puddings to rival Aunt Bessie? Read on to master this British classic

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 30 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 4 large field mushrooms4 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clove, chopped400g spinach leavesflour, for dusting1 tbsp thyme leaves500g block all-butter puff pastry140g sti