Skye McAlpine | THE CHRISTMAS COMPANION

The Christmas Companion is the indispensable guide to a cosy, relaxed and memorable Christmas. With three sections covering Magic Making, Feasting and Making Merry, the book is filled with delicious recipes, inspirational ideas and helpful advice for making the very most of the festive season.

Magic Making

The book opens with how to plan a magical Christmas including:

Crafts like homemade ornaments and wreaths

Edible gifts like Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Sticks and Cocoa and Panettone Truffles

+ gift-wrapping, crackers, tree decoration etc

Feasting

At the heart of the book are fabulous and deceptively simple recipes, be it for two or twenty:

Cocktails and Canapes such as Amarena Amaretto Sour

Meat and Vegetarian Mains from Pomegranate-Glazed Turkey to Camembert and Cranberry Pithivier

Cakes and Puddings like Gingery Christmas Cake, Salted Caramel Pecan Pie and Christmas Cupcakes with Brandy Buttercream

+ recipes for breakfast, winter salads, sauces, side dishes, delectable sweet treats and more.

Making Merry

At the end are tips and tricks for effortless entertaining:

Menus for every type of gathering

Ideas for different dietary requirements

+ many other useful bits and bobs

From thoughtful gifting to fabulous hosting, Skye's aspirational-meets-effortless style is a festive inspiration. This beautifully photographed book will be a trusted companion, bringing the magic, warmth and sparkle of Christmas for years to come.