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

THE HOT LIST with Gurdeep Loyal • Our trends expert shares a must-try alternative to festive mince pies, the heads up on a foodie Christmas city break in Leipzig, and quirky candles perfect for gifting

FESTIVE KITCHEN SHELF • Our pick of the month’s best food and drink products

cook • Everything you need to make the perfect Christmas, from show-off centrepieces, easy-win starters and sensational sides to dreamy desserts and celebratory cocktails

THE MAIN EVENT • Show-off centrepieces to serve over the holidays

ON THE COVER • Impress friends and family this festive season with this showstopping meringue cake

EASY-WIN STARTERS • Get-ahead prep ideas and clever shortcuts make these recipes a breeze to put together

DREAMY DESSERTS • Inspired ideas to finish off your meal in style

ALL THE TRIMMINGS • Complete your festive feast with these sensational sides

ONE-POT WONDERS • Easy but impressive dishes to wow your guests

CHEERS! • Raise a glass over the holiday season, no matter the occasion

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL • Create a perfectly formed cookie treat with one of these recipes from expert baker Edd Kimber

PRESENT PERFECT • Add a personal touch by handcrafting these indulgent gifts – from festive fudge to a gluten-free Christmas cake

NEW TRADITIONS • Clever ways to have a more sustainable Christmas, from handmade decorations and gifts to smart tablescaping ideas

A few of our FAVOURITE things • The best gifts for your foodie friends and family

GET A CHRISTMAS GLOW-UP • The secret to radiant skin could lie in your kitchen. Find out what you should be eating – and what’s best to avoid

NOURISH YOURSELF • Easy, warming midweek meals that will give you a boost

discover • Your essential guide to Christmas getaways across the UK, our favourite ski destinations and what makes Finland’s food scene worth exploring, plus our wine expert’s pick of the best festive fizz

olive guide to Christmas getaways • Experience the festive charm of these alternative destinations for a winter weekend break

BOLTHOLE BREAKS Festive city trips • Experience Christmas in different cultures with our top European spots to visit this winter

SNOWY ESCAPES Seven of the best ski destinations • Picture-perfect slopes, panoramic views and fabulous food – these European resorts tick all the boxes

MAKE A RESERVATION • Buy yourself an early Christmas present of lunch or dinner at these four hot tables

PRO VS PUNTER KOLAMBA • Our pro critic and an olive reader compare notes on this modern take on traditional Sri Lankan cooking

FESTIVE FIZZ with Kate Hawkings • Our wine expert picks her favourite celebratory bottles for your Christmas table

10 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT Finland • Finnish restaurateur Laura Styyra shares what makes her homeland so special during the festive season, from cardamom buns to salt-cured salmon and lucky porridge

COOK LIKE A LOCAL New York • Try the diverse flavours of this iconic city, from soft chewy pretzels to cumin-spiced noodles

KITCHEN HAVEN A room for all • Renowned chef Jason Atherton invites us into his warm, modern space that blends a working kitchen with family life

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