Food and recipes have always offered comfort to Diana Henry. As she brings out a book celebrating her life as a food writer, she reveals how festive cooking brings her the most joy of all

Make hearty dishes for hungry Twixmas guests with Alison Roman’s smart storecupboard recipes

Superstar chef Heston Blumenthal reveals the one thing his Christmas can’t be without, in an exclusive chat. Discover what’s on his festive menu, his favourite wines and a Michelin-level recipe to try at home

LONDON’S LEADING CHEFS AND RESTAURANTS SHARE THEIR YULETIDE RECIPES TO BE ENJOYED IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME, FROM SWEET TO SAVOURY AND IN BETWEEN

We’ve eaten and sipped our way through this year’s supermarket Christmas food and here are our favourites

Make this year’s celebration one to savour with our pick of the best Christmas buys, all highly rated by our expert food team