Bringing sparkle to your festive table

See our best holiday recipes and table tips!

Original chef-crafted recipes to create a modern festive feast

Chef Mark Moriarty's chicken and leek pie.

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Chicken and leek pie

A classic winter warmer, try this chicken and leek pie recipe from chef Mark Moriarty from his cookbook, Flavour. 

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Noto's crab butter

Stuart Ralston, the chef behind the newly opened Lyla

Chef Adam Smith's seven ways to cook potatoes.

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Cooking Tips

FDL+ Michelin chef shares 7 ways to cook potatoes

Chef Adam Smith of Michelin-starred Woven in the UK shares tips for getting the most out of the humble potato. Beef fat potatoes, roasties, the ultimate mash and more.

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Simon Rogan's Tunworth ice cream

This dessert, a recipe by chef Simon Rogan at three-Michelin-star L'Enclum

Festive inspiration

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Christmas

10 of the best Christmas baking recipes to try

During the Christmas holidays there is nothing better than baking. Try these10 classic Christmas baking recipes for the best seasonal treats this year.

Oysters with Vegetable Stuffing for Christmas

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Gourmet Recipes

Oysters with vegetable stuffing for Christmas

Looking for oyster recipes for Christmas? Follow the simple steps below to prepare these delicious oysters with vegetable stuffing at home.

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Gourmet Recipes

FDL+ Roast capon with vegetable chips

A delectable main course of roasted capon with caramelized potatoes, carrots, cauliflowers and artichokes

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Gourmet Recipes

Christmas pudding and custard

Wondering how to make Christmas Pudding and Custard? Follow the steps below to prepare the traditional Christmas steamed pudding at home.

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Christmas

FDL+ 5 of the most challenging Christmas dishes from around the world

From croquembouche to Turdunken, here are some of the most difficult dishes prepared at Christmas around the world.

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Michelin Chefs Cook

Michelin-star chefs cook Christmas

If you're fed up with turkey and ham this Christmas but in need of some inspiration, here's some alternative Christmas dinner recipes from Michelin-star chefs.

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Why Waste

Transform your leftover trimmings this Christmas

Turn the trimmings from your Christmas cooking into the main event with these great ideas.

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Christmas

FDL+ White Christmas

Christmas is a hectic time of year, so we’re all for quick no-bake desserts.

Tips and advice for setting the holiday table

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Fine Dining Etiquette

How to properly set a table

If you've never wondered how to set a table properly, maybe you should - it can make all the difference, whether it's for a formal dinner or a casual lunch. Find out more.

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Fine Dining Etiquette

FDL+ How to set a formal table: the etiquette of the mise en place

Cutlery, plates, napkins, glasses and much more: here you can learn how to set a formal table according to etiquette. Discover all the rules of mise en place.

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Fine Dining Etiquette

How to set the perfect table by Marcio Stahlecker

For a special event, the table setting is just as important as the dishes that are served. Marcio Stahlecker gives you some advice

Bringing sparkle to your festive table