The Christmas Companion: Recipes, crafts and inspiration for a magical festive season

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‘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

From the Publisher

How to bake great Mince Pies

Making a delicious Christmas Salad

Creating fun Christmas Cupcakes

The ultimate Gingerbread Trifle

Decorating a centrepiece Christmas Tree

Preparing and cooking a show-stopping Christmas dinner

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 9 Oct. 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1526681579
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1526681577
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.22 kg
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.8 x 3.8 x 24.8 cm
Best Sellers Rank: 607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) 1 in Etiquette Reference 2 in Italian Food & Drink 8 in Festive & Seasonal Dishes
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