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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

Betty Middleton had only moved in two weeks earlier, but already she was starting to annoy me with her frequent knocks at my back door. “Would you like a slice of my lemon drizzle? It’s home-made!” No

Nigella has faced personal loss, illness and heartbreak from an early age – but never hidden how much it hurts. She’s spoken openly about the grief of losing loved ones too young, including her mother

The days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve lend themselves to casual get-togethers centred around sharing plates – plus a showstopping treat or two

These puds from Jane’s Patisserie are packed with festive flavours

Winter suppers with family and friends are made even more special with Clodagh McKenna’s delicious, easy and feel-good recipes