Follow our easy plan to get your feast on the table in record time, with just one oven! 1-4 WEEKS BEFORE… Make/prep and freeze: Vol-au-vent casesCheesy leek and butternutsquash pieCranberry sauceHasse

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

As Crémants de Loire and Bourgogne turn 50, the style’s popularity continues to bubble up. In time for the party season, we present 20 great Crémant buys, from around France

Fermentation is one of those ancient arts that you might not even realise we rely on daily, but it’s behind so many of the flavours and products we love. From the tangy taste of bread, cheese and yogh

This impressive plan-ahead Christmas lunch from Flora Shedden is a mouthwatering mix of traditional recipes and deliciously unexpected flavours

1 Always ask to taste before you buy: A good cheesemonger will be happy to give you a sliver, and it ensures you’re buying cheese at its best. 2 Look for seasonality: Like fruit and vegetables, cheese