The Christmas Companion

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

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

From beloved author Skye McAlpine, an all-things-Christmas cookbook and gifty guide to the perfect holiday, from hosting to roasting-and everything you need to spread cheer with the people you love. From inimitable author Skye McAlpine, The Christmas Companion is a gorgeous wall-to-wall guide to an unfussy yet elegant Christmas to remember. With recipes both celebratory and deeply comforting that skew Italian, the book includes Christmas canon favorites like Ginger and Apricot Glazed Ham and Panettone Woodland Cake, edible gifts like Marzipan Fruits and Chocolate Salami, and fool-proof menus for every event-from two--person romantic dinners to blowout cocktail parties or Christmas lunch for twenty. But like any holiday devotee, Skye knows the preparation is half the fun. In The Christmas Companion , she also gives her best tips for creating the perfect holiday space: guides to making Candy Cane Heart Ornaments and "playing Santa," how to make your own Christmas crackers, and the most beautiful ways to decorate the Christmas table. A highly giftable holiday treat, The Christmas Companion is sure to perennially spread Christmas cheer.

From beloved author Skye McAlpine, an all-things-Christmas cookbook and gifty guide to the perfect holiday, from hosting to roasting-and everything you need to spread cheer with the people you love. From inimitable author Skye McAlpine, The Christmas Companion is a gorgeous wall-to-wall guide to an unfussy yet elegant Christmas to remember. With recipes both celebratory and deeply comforting that skew Italian, the book includes Christmas canon favorites like Ginger and Apricot Glazed Ham and Panettone Woodland Cake, edible gifts like Marzipan Fruits and Chocolate Salami, and fool-proof menus for every event-from two--person romantic dinners to blowout cocktail parties or Christmas lunch for twenty. But like any holiday devotee, Skye knows the preparation is half the fun. In The Christmas Companion , she also gives her best tips for creating the perfect holiday space: guides to making Candy Cane Heart Ornaments and "playing Santa," how to make your own Christmas crackers, and the most beautiful ways to decorate the Christmas table. A highly giftable holiday treat, The Christmas Companion is sure to perennially spread Christmas cheer.