A scandi feast

Take the stress out of the proceedings and let your kitchen appliances do all the hard work

Need midweek meal inspiration? These recipes have a little something for everyone, and are ready in 60 minutes or less

Add some glitz to your Christmas Eve soirée or NYE party with our carefully chosen cocktails and canapés

Ingredients Plain flourSalt and black pepper4 generous slices of beef shinat least 1in thick, on the boneTwo or three good glugsof olive oil1 large onion, diced2 sticks of celery, diced2 carrots, dice

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Ingredients (Serves 12) ◆ 1tsp dried onion granules ◆ Onion salt and freshly ground black pepper ◆ 300g 15% fat beef mince ◆ 12 thin slices demi baguette, toasted ◆ 60g mayonnaise ◆ A few baby salad l