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On the cover: cranberry orange meringue cake.

PHOTOGRAPH
Brett Stevens
FOOD STYLING Bianca Nice
PROP STYLING Tamzin Ferdinando

ON THE COVER
30 Have a ha-ha-happy Christmas Hilarious festive memories from our favourite comedians
56 Party like a star Nibbles and drinks from a top caterer
63 Glamour puds Stunning freeze-ahead desserts
68 No-fuss feasts Veggie or traditional? We have your Christmas lunch sorted – plus quick shortcuts and cheats
80 Christmas with the Hairy Bikers A relaxed, indulgent alternative to the usual turkey
96 Fabulous fish pie Chef Tom Kerridge adds a touch of luxury to this classic favourite
98 Winter warmers Nigel Slater’s hearty dinners
105 Grand finale Try Jo Wheatley’s wow-factor chestnut meringue cake

GREAT FOOD
18 Midweek meals Ways to love your leftovers
55 Eating in: January Eggs royale – the perfect indulgent festive breakfast
74 Sugar and spice Delicious Middle-Eastern bakes from restaurant Honey & Co
86 Crowd pleasers Serve yourself buffet menus with show stopping centrepieces
95 Bright spark A clever, eye-catching festive cake – ready in just 25 minutes

FEATURES
29 My life Why Fiona Gibson won’t be wearing make-up in bed
37 ‘How we learnt to love Christmas again’ When tragedy tested one woman’s faith in the festive spirit
41 Gareth Malone makes a meal of it Choir master Gareth shares his favourite ingredients and extraordinary meals out
43 Ask Elizabeth Our resident psychotherapist on conquering Christmas party nerves
51 Reading room Top reads
53 Reading group Join the Sainsbury’s magazine book club

Just for you
102 Subscribe and get Nigel Slater’s new book, worth £26, for free*
126 Win a luxury break in Portland, USA Enjoy a shopping and foodie treat
129 Plan your escape Great travel deals for you
140 Win an exclusive gourmet getaway at a four-star pub in Yorkshire
145 Save 50% on a multipurpose pan Grab this bargain for just £37
146 Prize crossword

HOME & TRAVEL
48 Home sweet home Stocking fillers to make any space look fab
110 In My Kitchen Belinda Williams shares the handcrafted festive style of her Yorkshire home
116 Welcome to whisky country We head north to sample the Scottish amber nectar
122 The height of cool Family fun on the ski slopes in Italy
125 A little place we know Beautifully restored 17th-century Siolim House in Goa
127 Travel notebook

FASHION & BEAUTY
45Littlebeauties Pampering stocking fillers for glam looks
47 Fab for fashionistas Chic presents and on-trend treats
132 The beauty edit How to add grown-up festive sparkle, tricks to wake up post-party skin and new-season hot shades
137 Beauty insider Hair colourist Jo Hansford shares her secrets and star products
139 Ask Shane Our style expert guides you through a New Year wardrobe overhaul

IN EVERY ISSUE
3 Welcome from the editor
7 This month’s recipes
53 brilliant triple-tested recipes for all your festive entertaining
11 What’s new?
13 Chat room Your views and recipes
15 Coupons
27 Visit sainsburys magazine.co.uk
109 Next month
140 Terms and conditions sainsburysmagazine.co.uk

THIS MONTH’S RECIPES Our Recipeswork! WE TRIPLE-TEST THEM ALL

STARTERS, CANAPES & SNACKS

58 Cheese and chutney baby muffins V

61 Chicken liver crostini with figs

24 Croque monsieur

112 Gently spiced vegetable soup with chicken

84 Goats’ cheese salad with honey mustard V

61 Mini sausage rolls

61 Panko chicken goujons with tomato chilli jam

61 Parmesan shortbreads with mozzarella, pesto and tomatoes V

DRINKS

60 Champagne

Cosmo; Raspberry Sparkle; Virgin Mule

MAINS

101 Coconut dhal with spiced chapatti V

24 Lebanese turkey salad

100 Rump steak and creamed aubergine

83 Duck breasts with lemon and thyme polenta

55 Eggs royale

92 Hoisin-glazed gammon

97 Lattice-topped fish pie

98 Orzo with leeks and melting Taleggio V

91 Porcini risotto with roast garlic V

71 Roast turkey with chestnut and cherry stuffing

98 Root vegetable pasties V

88 Salmon Wellington

72 Spinach and butternut squash roulade V

24 Turkey jungle curry

23 Turkish bubble and squeak with eggs

SIDES

101 Black pudding potato cake

83 Broad beans with pancetta and shallots

71 Brussels with lemon herb butter and chestnuts V

71 Butternut and sweet potatoes with chilli glaze V

92 Red cabbage coleslaw with dates and nuts V

71 Roast potatoes with chorizo

91 Salad of beetroot, roasted red onions and rocket V

PUDDINGS & BAKES

92 Cauliflower gratin V

89 Spinach and pomegranate salad V

FESTIVE SALAD

72 Crispy garlic and rosemary diced potatoes V

72 Mediterranean vegetables with pesto drizzle V

91 Watercress, orange and caper salad V

89 Wintry mash with nutmeg V

105 Chestnut meringue cake

84 Christmas pudding fondants

24 Christmas pudding ice cream

66 Clementine and Cointreau tiramisu

64 Fig and cherry Bakewell tart

95 Hazelnut, date and chocolate panettone cake

66 Mango, coconut and lime semifreddo

78 Mincemeat filo cigars

76 Orange, coffee and cardamom pinwheel cookies

77 Pistachio and almond cake with cranberries

78 Sticky crystallised ginger, muscovado and date cake

120 Whisky ginger truffles

65 Winter berry and cinnamon baked cheesecake