The Christmas Companion is the indispensable guide to a cosy, relaxed and memorable Christmas. With three sections covering Magic Making , Feasting and Making Merry , the book is filled with delicious recipes, inspirational ideas and helpful advice for making the very most of the festive season. Magic Making The book opens with how to plan a magical Christmas including: Crafts like homemade ornaments and wreaths Edible gifts like Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Sticks and Cocoa and Panettone Truffles + gift-wrapping, crackers, tree decoration etc Feasting At the heart of the book are fabulous and deceptively simple recipes, be it for two or twenty: Cocktails and Canapes such as Amarena Amaretto Sour Meat and Vegetarian Mains from Pomegranate-Glazed Turkey to Camembert and Cranberry Pithivier Cakes and Puddings like Gingery Christmas Cake, Salted Caramel Pecan Pie and Christmas Cupcakes with Brandy Buttercream + recipes for breakfast, winter salads, sauces, side dishes, delectable sweet treats and more. Making Merry At the end are tips and tricks for effortless entertaining: Menus for every type of gathering Ideas for different dietary requirements + many other useful bits and bobs From thoughtful gifting to fabulous hosting, Skye''s aspirational-meets-effortless style is a festive inspiration. This beautifully photographed book will be a trusted companion, bringing the magic, warmth and sparkle of Christmas for years to come.

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Skye McAlpine is a cookery writer who believes that food tastes best when shared with others. She is the author of three other books, A Table in Venice, A Table for Friends and A Table Full of Love, writes a monthly column for The Sunday Times and has contributed to publications from around the world, including vogue.com, Vanity Fair, Corriere della Sera and Conde Naste Traveller. In 2021 she launched her own created range of homeware, Skye McAlpine TAVOLA. Skye divides her time between London and Venice with her husband, Anthony, and her two sons, Aeneas and Achille.

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ONE OF THE TIMES PICKS FOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025

'.a Delia-style bible with extra party planning and more sparkle' - The Times

'A new Christmas classic' - Farah Storr

'Divine. Such good writing, and such delicious recipes - but also so genuinely useful. This book is the dream' - India Knight

The Christmas Companion is your indispensable guide to a cosy, relaxed and memorable Christmas - made all the more magical with a little thoughtful planning. Whether it's just you, a few nearest and dearest, or the whole extended friends and family, this book is packed with recipes, crafts, tips and timelines to help you prepare with ease and celebrate in style.
From mapping out your festive menus to prepping make-ahead dishes and organising your hosting duties, this guide takes the stress out of the season.

Fabulous recipes for every occasion include:
· Cocktails and nibbles including Chestnut Martinis and Pistachio & Parmesan Cantucci
· Centrepiece mains like Pomegranate Glazed Turkey and Ginger & Apricot Ham
· Vegetarian showstoppers such as Beetroot & Horseradish Galette, Camembert & Cranberry Pithivier and an array of seasonal salads and sides
· Indulgent treats and puddings including Flourless Chocolate Orange Cake, Salted Caramel Pecan Pie, Gingery Christmas Cake and Candy Cane Hearts

With pages of inspiration for decorating your home, edible gift ideas, hosting checklists, and step-by-step guides for everything from advent calendars to handmade crackers, The Christmas Companion helps you plan ahead, stay organised, and savour every moment of the festive season.

This is your trusted guide to bringing the sparkle, warmth and wonder of Christmas to life - year after year.

'Skye is a maker of magic in the kitchen, and every glorious photograph inside makes me want to don my apron and press play on the carols' - Luke Edward Hall