Your make-ahead festive menu

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Dreaming of a stress-free Christmas in the kitchen? These recipes c

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11 November, 2025

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Make-ahead festive magic!

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

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SERVES 6 An old-school favourite with a fancy twist. YOU WILL NEED 2 large cauliflower heads, broken intoeven-sized florets100g butter50g plain flour1tsp dried English mustard powderPinch of cayenne p