RecipesCinnamonAn antidote to the colder, darker months, cinnamon's rich, warming properties have made it a kitchen essential for millennia, the spice bringing a taste of tropical shores to both sweet and savoury dishes. Clarissa Hyman embraces the season
RecipesLobster -Whether you go all-out with a decadent, Gruyère-laden Thermidor or serve it cold in a piquant Marie Rose, now’s the time to dig your claws in, says Clarissa Hyman
RecipesTunaHighly prized in Japan and the star of the show at Spanish Christmas, this exotic species is so much more than a sandwich staple, says Clarissa Hyman
RecipesBrussels sproutThese miniature cabbages are a festive must, says Rosemary Barron with recipes by Linda Tubby
RecipesWalnutsImparting texture, depth and nutritional goodness to a range of ingredients, the creamy white nut is a festive season staple, says Helen Hokin with recipes by Linda Tubby
RecipesNutsChristmas without knobbly walnuts, glossy chocolate brazils and moist, savoury chestnut stuffing? Inconceivable, says Helen Hokin
RecipesCranberriesThese traditional winter favourites brighten up savoury dishes and make desserts shine, says Clarissa Hyman with recipes by Linda Tubby
RecipesClementinesA burst of colour in your kitchen, these Christmas staples are perfect for adding a citrus kick to desserts or a sweet touch to savoury dishes, says Rosemary Barron with recipes by Linda Tubby
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