Christmas food
The definitive Observer guide to a delicious holiday season
Recipes
Beyond pudding
A magnificent mince pie pavlova, a silky panna cotta – festive desserts from Ravneet Gill, Jeremy Lee and others
Tips
Kitchen countdown
Make your gravy now, start cooking the day before, skip the starter, and don't forget the sprouts – ideas for stress-free Christmas cooking
Drink
A wine critic’s wish list
The Observer’s David Williams shares his top bottles for the holiday season – and a few things he would return to the shop
