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Mango, chilli and ginger gammon with cashew and coriander salsa
Photograph Martin Poole
Food styling Kim Morphew
Prop styling Tabitha Hawkins

CONTENTS

GREAT FOOD
14 It’s time to celebrate! Relaxed nibbles for neighbours and posh canapés for a glamorous evening do, plus cocktails
47 Eating in Cranberry and marzipan shortbread mince pies
48 The personal touch Pretty, handmade foodie gifts
54 Simply gorgeous A delicious Christmas lunch that’s also gluten- and dairy-free
62 Brunch time! Zingy, fresh recipes from the Hemsleys – all free from gluten and refined sugar
70 The easiest-ever cured salmon Nathan Outlaw’s stunning prepare-ahead classic
73 Let’s talk turkey How to cook your bird to perfection
78 The best-ever glazed ham We’ve given it a tropical twist
80 Leftover makeover Transform your festive excess into delicious suppers and puds
87 Step by step chocolate Christmas house Our easy-to-follow guide to this impressive bake by Miranda Gore Browne
95 The big cheeses How to create your perfect cheeseboard – and the best drinks to match
100 Tried and tasted What’s hot in the foodie world right now
102 Eating out The restaurants we can’t wait to try in 2015

FEATURES
23 30 gorgeous gifts you won’t want to give away Time to treat someone – or yourself
28 How to look festive fabulous! Three women step out of their style comfort zone
34 Reading list Great books to look forward to this spring
36 Book fare A gift guide to our favourite cookbooks
39 ‘Nothing beats the sound of sheep’ Shane Watson finds out what makes Pointless presenter Alexander Armstrong tick
43 Christmas came in a cardboard box Harriet Lane’s globe-trotting childhood

LIFESTYLE
106 Tried and tested: board games We play the games and share moreish snack recipes
110 One tree, two ways What’s your Christmas tree style? Two interior designers give their decorating tips
124 10 great escapes Visit somewhere new in 2015
128 Celebrating solo in Sri Lanka Beaches, jungles, turkey…
134 12 beauty miracle workers The products that work magic, plus the favourites we couldn’t live without

IN EVERY ISSUE
3 Welcome from the editor
7 This month’s recipes Our brilliant triple-tested recipes
11 What’s online this month
13 Over to you… Tell us your views and share your recipe pics
120 Terms and conditions
139 Next month
146 Fabulous things to do in January Dates for your diary

JUST FOR YOU
92 Subscribe and get a free copy of James Martin’s new cookbook Home Comforts, worth £20
117 Time out Exciting travel deals for readers
118 Win VIP family theatre tickets to see Horrible Histories Plus tickets for 10 runners-up
119 Win a stylish new kitchen worth £7,500
120 Save £50 on a fantastic stacking ovenware tray set
121 Coupons Great savings for you at the checkout
123 Free cinema tickets to see Testament Of Youth
145 Prize crossword Test your foodie knowledge

THIS MONTH’S RECIPES

DRINKS & NIBBLES
V Vegetarian
L Mains under 500 calories

Our recipeswork! WE TRIPLE-TEST THEM ALL

65 Beetroot ‘Bloody Mary’

50 Marinated feta V

67 Blood orange bellinis

18 Chicory with feta, pear and preserved lemons V

49 Cranberry spiced vodka

19 Mini croque monsieurs

16 Mini poppadoms with

3 pickle dips V

20 Moscow mule

17 Lemon rosewater sherbet

20 Negroni

17 Paprika potato wedges with cucumber yogurt V

17 Parma ham, grissini, mozzarella and fig plate

17 Party punch

17 Sausage and Sunsoaked tomato sticks

19 Smoked salmon and goats’ cheese on rye

STARTERS & SIDES

57 Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon and walnuts

BRUNCH, LUNCH & MAINS

17 Stilton and fig chutney bites V

56 Caramelisedoniontartswith cranberry jam V

18 Prawn and chive puffs

109 Three-cheese popcorn V

19 Quails’ eggs and crudités with celery salt V

ONE MORE TO TRY...

84 Clementine smoothie

71 Orange-spiced salmon with pickled onions

57 Roasted honey caraway parsnips and carrots V

68 Almond banana ‘pancakes’, vanilla yogurt and berries V

65 Baked spicy Mexican eggs and chunky guacamole L

83 Bubble and squeak cakes with poached eggs V

66 Cauliflower rice and coconut kedgeree L

52 Christmas granola V

SWEET TREATS

88 Chocolate Christmas house

68 Cinnamon and raisin quinoa breakfast muffins V

51 Cherry, cinnamon and white chocolate cookies

84 Cheesy celery and potato soup with potato scones V

83 Ham and apple crunchy coleslaw with seeds

47 Cranberry and marzipan shortbread mince pies

51 Chocolate panforte

59 Frangipane mince pies

79 Mango, chilli and ginger gammon with cashew salsa

83 Sri Lankan turkey curry

56 Roast chicken with chestnut, apple and sausage stuffing

60 Little Christmas puddings with spiced toffee sauce

84 Mini ice cream Christmas puddings

MORE ONLINE

THIS MONTH YOU’RE LOVING… A touch of ginger, a sprinkle of pretty stars and lashings of chocolate – no wonder it’s our favourite cake! Find the recipe at sainsburysmagazine.co.uk/

What's online STRESS-FREE PARTY PUDDINGS!

Stuck in a dessert rut? Try something different this festive season with our easy Christmas crowd pleasers. They can all be prepped in advance so there are no last-minute panics…

Browse all our puddings at sainsburysmagazine.co.uk/desserts

SPICED DORSET APPLE TRAYBAKE

Figgy pudding trifle trifle

Cranberry meringue parfait

Chocolate and almond torte

Chocolate sponge and meringue layer cake

Chocolate swirl pavlova with mango and physalis

Feeling proud of your creations? Tweet us pics of your showstoppers @Tried_Tasted including #easyXmas

Where possible, ingredients for recipes are available in at least 250 Sainsbury’s stores nationwide, subject to availability; some specialist products may be limited to larger stores. If you have difficulty finding a product, call the free Customer Careline on 0800 636262.

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