easycook is a practical, down to earth and straight-talking food magazine. It aims to help busy people feed their families with a minimum of fuss and effort during the week, with more adventurous ideas for when there's a little more time at the weekend. The easy, speedy and healthy recipes are ideal whether you're an experienced cook or you're less confident in the kitchen, and they're all thoroughly tested so they will always work first time. In every issue; over 100 speedy, easy to follow recipes, family recipes for every day of the week, food kids love, store cupboard ideas, easy entertaining and easy baking.

Welcome

Christmas truffles • Pop these homemade truffles in a pretty box if you want to give them Your kids will love giving them to family and friends!

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SWEET & SPICY HAM • Wow your family with our showstopping glazed ham. The ginger is almost toffee-like, the meat stays juicy, and the clementines add a pop of colour

easycook taste awards • Our judges blind-tested more than 150 products to find the best supermarket Christmas food buys. Find the full results in November’s BBC Good Food magazine, or visit bbcgoodfood.com

Your gift guide • Tick off your gift-giving list with these perfect presents, all under £40

CHEERS! • These tipples will help you feel festive, without a hangover the next day. They still pack plenty of cheer, but are not too heavy on the booze or your budget

The big day plan • Look no further for all you need for a perfect Christmas feast

Just for starters • From inventive canapés to pass round with pre-dinner drinks, to sit-down starters you can make ahead of time, there’s something for every occasion here

Marvellous mains • You’re spoilt for choice with these impressive centrepieces. Select one, then mix and match starters, sides and desserts from the rest of your Christmas Easy Cook. We’ve done all the work for you!

Three veggie crowd-pleasers to wow

Which of these three turkeys – whole bird, breast or crown – will your family love this year?

Pick & mix Side dishes • Whatever you’re cooking over Christmas, these sides, trimmings and sauces are sure to round off your meal

Glamorous puds • If you’re searching for a festive finale to dinner, look no further! These desserts are easy to make ahead and guaranteed to please

THE GREAT BRITISH CHEESEBOARD • Support the British artisan cheese industry with this special festive selection, chosen by cheesemonger Jay Hickson

Shine with the Stars • Make Christmas even more special with a sprinkling of recipe stardust from some of our favourite chefs and food writers

Bake up some… festive fun • Christmas is such an exciting time for kids, so get them into the kitchen to make tasty treats for family and friends

Love your leftovers • These dishes ensure that none of your leftover festive food goes to waste

20 EASY WINNERS • These speedy ideas use plenty of ingredients you’ll find in your cupboards – perfect for fuss-free cooking around the festivities

Spiced and iced Christmas trees