Olive Magazine

At olive we believe you can eat imaginatively and well without spending a fortune. Every month we aim to inspire food lovers to cook new dishes, but it's not all about cooking at home. The magazine has three main sections, eat in, eat out, eat away so you'll also find great value restaurants, top recommendations and tips from around the world. In every issue: 100+ easy, stylish recipes all triple tested, 7 meals for under £35, great value restaurants, bargain travel ideas

Welcome to Christmas

COOK • Every recipe you’ll need this month, including all the Christmas classics, show-off centrepiece puddings and new festive traditions from around the world. Plus lots of quick, easy and healthy midweek meals

STAR attractions • We’ve upgraded these traditional classics to best-ever status, guaranteeing you a stunning centrepiece for the big day

Baking IN A WINTER WONDERLAND • Edd Kimber shares four celebratory sweet bakes with a snowy theme

DISCOVER A NEW TRADITION • Five food writers share the Burmese, Korean, Caribbean and vegan dishes they’ll be cooking this Christmas, and what makes their choices so special

TIME WELL SPENT • Ease the pressure on the big day and get prepared with these great make-ahead recipes

Dazzling desserts • Three wow-factor puddings for a sensational finale

Beautifully simple starters • Three minimal-effort recipes guaranteed to get Christmas dinner off to a flyer

Bring on THE BRUNCH • Make your festive mornings extra special with these indulgent recipes from London restaurant Allegra

Show-off SIDES • All your Christmas trimmings, sorted

BOXING DAY SPICE • Warm up with this chilli-tinged west Indian street-food classic

CHRISTMAS MARKET AT HOME • We might not be able to shop at bustling festive stalls at the moment but these winter treats will taste just as good

WARM THE COCKLES! • Four wondrous winter cocktails to put a rosy glow on your cheeks

MADE WITH LOVE • Three ideas for sweet edible gifts you can make at home

SMART COOKIES • Easy, stylish biscuits with a festive feel to share with friends and family

One-pot wonders • Make everyday food magical with these brand-new recipes from Donna Hay

GREEN FEASTS • These quick and easy veg-packed dinners will keep you satisfied over the holidays

Speedy suppers • Get dinner on the table in less than 15 minutes with these flavour-packed recipes

EAT & ESCAPE • Your guide to the ultimate British cheeseboard and the best supermarket wines, plus festive liqueurs, caramel rum and Christmas gin sours

SAN SEBASTIÁN • Enjoy fresh seafood, tender beef and plates of expertly prepared pintxos in this vibrant coastal city in northern Spain

5 THINGS TO EAT IN SAN SEBASTIÁN

CHISHURU LONDON • Does a regular diner reach the same conclusions about a restaurant as a food pro? Critic Eileen Twum and Olive reader Eve Hemingway compare notes on this West African-inspired eatery in Brixton Market

Olive’S Christmas GIFT GUIDE • Our pick of the best festive gifts for foodies, from affordable stocking fillers to budget-blowing treats

olive SUPERMARKET AWARDS 2020 • Christmas isn’t just about the cooking – it’s about enjoying yourself, too! The must-buy winners of our seventh Olive Christmas Supermarket Awards will make seasonal eating that little bit easier

HOW WE CHOSE THE WINNERS

BRITISH CHEESEBOARD HEROES • Support small producers with these top recommendations for your festive board by the nation’s finest cheesemongers

THE MEASURE • Up your drinks game with festive liqueurs, gin sours and caramel rum

CHEERS TO...

FESTIVE SPIRITS

Wine SUPERMARKET AWARDS 2020 • From...