Jamie Oliver's Christmas Cookbook

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It contains 80+ recipes that, in my opinion, are absolutely essential to a joyous gluten-free Christmas and nothing more. 99% of these recipes are brand new, something I always strive to do whenever writing any book, as giving my readers value for money is very high on my priority list! We don't think so! Despite their funny characters and whimsical storylines, Christmas books can be for everyone and are great for getting the whole family together and feeling nostalgic. What: Without doubt one of the most exciting restaurants to arrive in London in years, Ikoyi has astounded with newfound approaches to heat and spice within cooking, looking broadly at food through the lens of West Africa. The book is as much for the coffee table as it is the kitchen, with Jeremy Chan’s precise recipes finally recorded on paper for the first time, giving incredible insight into the process of one of the country’s most talented young chefs. Make your appointment...if you dare, with The Demon Dentist in this hilarious novel and help investigate who is leaving disgusting slugs under children's pillows at night... And finally, delve into the heartfelt but hilarious hoot of an adventure in Awful Auntie whenAunt Alberta and her giant owl will stop at nothing to get to Stella's heir to Saxby Hall!

What: Imad Al Arnab ran his own restaurant in Damascus, before war forced him to leave his home behind. Not only does Imad’s Syrian Kitchen document the incredible story of how he found his way to Britain as a refugee, it also records 90 riotous recipes that have made his London restaurant so beloved. To make choosing the perfect Christmas book easier, we've pulled together some frequently asked questions so you can make sure you gift the perfect book.

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As much as we love eating out in London (and we really, really do), there’s nothing wrong with a home-cooked meal, especially when the recipes come from some of our favourite chefs and restaurants. This book is around 60% savoury recipes, 40% desserts and bakes. Around 99% of the recipes are brand new and exclusive to this book. What: As far as chefs go, Sabrina Gidda has done it all, from running kitchens to multiple appearances on TV, supper clubs and more. Her debut cookbook is just as accomplished, bringing together a host of colourful, cookable recipes from her Punjabi upbringing, including hit dishes from her appearances on Great British Menu. If we’ve convinced you that a Christmas cookbook is this year’s must-have gift, take a look at some of our current favourites below. BAO What: A breakout star in the cookbook world, Lara Lee’s recipes riff on Indonesian flavours, through the lens of approachable everyday recipes that you just want to eat. A Splash of Soy takes this a step further with delicious everyday recipes like cheesy kimchi linguine with gochujang butter, and sambal patatas bravas, with pantry and vegan swaps included too.

Buy now: Mother Tongue: Flavours of a Second Generation Nistisima: The secret to delicious Mediterranean vegan food I say this every time, but there’s no way I’d be announcing a *fifth* recipe book if it wasn’t for you guys. And I am eternally grateful to you lot for supporting me on this crazy author journey so far! Whilst some recipes in this book do use onion, as I can’t tolerate it myself, you’ll find that those recipes always have an easy substitute.The dinner starts when the first star appears in the sky – that explains why all the children have their noses pressed against the window glass! Though I’m not opposed to going all out at Christmas, this recipe book doesn’t use tons of super expensive ingredients. It just isn’t in my nature as a home cook and baker! Recipes we love: Silky Pate, Jerk Ham, The Turkey, Cheese Pie, Best Roast Potatoes, Red Cabbage, Get-ahead Gravy, Baked Bread Sauce, Turkey Risotto, Bubble & Squeak, Retro Trifle, Banoffee Alaska, My Christmas Cake, Mince Pie Strudels, Billionaire’s Shortbread, Lemon Curd, Winter Slaw, Baked Camembert. Buy now: Ikoyi: A Journey Through Bold Heat with Recipes Mother Tongue: Flavours of a Second Generation Yes! 99% of these recipes are exclusive to this book. As with all my books, the one thing I want everyone to feel is that they got amazing value for their money.

Preparing and cooking food is something we all do daily, yet at Christmas the process takes on a deeper meaning, with tradition and ritual becoming ingredients in the dishes we create. Good book for: Christmas lovers, first time Christmas dinner cooks and experienced home chefs looking for some twists on traditional favourites.Yes – tons actually! Throughout the book, I’ve clearly labelled whenever a recipe is dairy-free. And whenever a recipe isn’tdairy-free to start with, I’ve listed exactly how to make it dairy-free (if possible) for each recipe. Whether you’re a complete beginner to baking and cooking or a whizz in the kitchen, this book has got you. I like to think that all my recipes are down-to-earth, humble and accessible and this book is no different. Buy now: Nistisima: The secret to delicious Mediterranean vegan food Cooking: Simply and Well, for One or Many