Your easy-going italian christmas

They all started out on different paths – from sales offices to science labs – but each of these professional bakers found purpose and joy in baking. Here, they tell Jill Foster why it has become a passion that continues to nourish their souls

By Charlie Tomlinson (wildroot.kitchen) Serves 6 | Prep 25 mins plus chilling | Cook 50 mins FOR THE FILLING 1 tbsp olive oil1 onion, diced4 garlic cloves, crushed10g fresh sage, finely chopped2 sprig

Supper club host Xanthe Ross shares her innovative vegetarian dishes – gorgeous, flavourful, deeply comforting and perfect for sharing

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces

It’s what everyone’s been waiting for… sensational roasts and vegetarian showstoppers arriving at the table with a flourish

By The Happy Pear (thehappypear.ie) Serves 6-8 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 20 mins 1 sheet of shop-bought puff pastry, such as Jus Rol4 tbsp The Happy Pear’s Lovely Basil Pesto2 tbsp The Happy Pear’s Sun-dr