How to make Christmas extra-special

Whether it's a cocktail with a special finishing touch or a perfectly wrapped Christmas hamper, we have plenty of ways to add an extra sparkle to your festive occasions...

Selection of prosecco cocktails in four glasses

10 Prosecco cocktails you can make in minutes
Make your glass of Prosecco come to life with some clever blending, a splash of colour or even a hibiscus flower. These 10 speedy ideas are sure to make your Christmas party go with a fizz...
10 Prosecco cocktails you can make in minutes
 

Stacks of polenta, bacon, spinach and ham served on a trayHow to style a Christmas party
Discover cocktail and canapé inspiration, as well as sweet treats and ideas for thank you gifts, we've all you need to be the host with the most. 
How to style a Christmas party

 

Homemade chilli jam and truffles wrapped up for giftingHow to make a Christmas hamper
A luxury hamper under the Christmas tree really does give you that magical feeling - and if it's homemade you are bound to get extra brownie points. Here are our top tips for hamper success...
How to make a Christmas hamper
 

Reindeer food in a bowl and in bagsWhat to leave for santa
Mini elf doughnuts anyone? Spending a bit of time making something extra special for Santa is bound to get everyone feeling the Christmas magic. Just don't forget Rudolph...
What to leave for Santa 
 

Baked pavlova style dessert with a scoop taken out10 ways with leftover Christmas pudding
We've picked our favourite leftover recipes for any cake, stollen, panettone and pudding that doesn't get eaten on the big day. Christmas mousse and panettone pudding should get you hooked...
10 ways with leftover Christmas desserts
 

Snowman cake decorated in icingChristmas kids recipes
Check out our favourite family projects that are sure to inspire festive merriment. Polar bear peppermint creams, unicorn bark and cheese stars are just a few of our Christmas recipes for kids.
Christmas kids recipes
 

Hand sprinkling hundreds and thousands onto multicoloured unicorn barkChristmas moments
Whether it's making your first Christmas decoration or finding the ultimate hot chocolate recipe, we have all those magical moments covered. 
Christmas moments hub


 

Peppermint polar bear creams on a plate25 ways to get excited for Christmas
Here's our guide to Good Food's festive favourites, including ideas for special diets, our finest Christmas drinks and edible tree decorations.
25 ways to get excited for Christmas

 

Box of homemade chocolate trufflesChristmas gifts
Nothing says Christmas like the sweet aroma of sugar and spice... and a stack of homemade gifts. Making your own presents is fun and can save you money, plus you're bound to pick up extra brownie points. Happy cooking!
Christmas gifts
 

Almond topped mince pies in a baking trayMoreish mince pies
Deep and decadent or simple and speedy, we have all mince pies covered! The Christmas season doesn't truly begin until you've bitten into your first of the year.
24 stunning mince pie recipes 
 

Gingerbread bunting with snowman and reindeer designsChristmas decoration
Let little hands help you add some homemade touches to your Christmas celebrations with Good Food's edible tree decorations, gingerbread houses, place setting cookies and more.
Christmas decoration
 

Christmas ham served on a platter with bay leaves and orange halvesChristmas kitchen
Come out of the cold into our Christmas kitchen and find inspiration for all things festive. From Christmas dinner to make-ahead Christmas cakes.
Christmas kitchen

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