BBC Good Food Magazine Christmas 2022

Sharing the joy at Christmas is as much about creating new traditions as honouring old. In this bumper issue, we reflect on how our festive celebrations are evolving. Our readers have shared family dishes, from jerk turkey (p82) to chocolate barfi (p88). Maybe you’ll be inspired to shake up your roast potato game with our super-crispy air-fryer version or other brilliant ideas (p66). Our genius microwave sides (p22) are an effcient way to serve veg, and what we’ve done with pigs in blankets on page 106 is a game-changer! For many, making our cover star is when the Christmas season really starts. This year’s meringue tree, with pops of pistachio and pomegranate seeds, is a towering triumph that keen bakers will love making (p12). Or, get the kids involved in…

ANTHEA STEPHENSON Anthea shares her memories of growing up with her mother’s Jamaican cooking and family parties, plus a treasured recipe (p128). DANIELLA NZEKWE Try an exciting Caribbean twist on your usual roast centrepiece with Daniella’s spicy jerk-flavoured turkey legs (p82). CASSIE & BARNEY Our food director and skills & shows editor share new ways to master Christmas, from family baking (p47) to no-bake desserts (p56). HENRY JEFFREYS Test your wine knowledge in Henry’s quiz on page 138, and choose your Christmas bottles. WE ARE…

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Magical meringue tree with winter berry compote If you’re not enthused by traditional fruitcake and want to wow your guests with something spectacular this Christmas, a tree of snow-white meringues jewelled with golden chocolate and ruby pomegranate seeds will ring the changes in style. Sweet and tangy flavours plus crisp textures offer many layers of enjoyment to match its towering scale. SERVES 8-10 PREP 1 hr 15 mins plus cooling COOK 1 hr 30 mins MORE EFFORT V 8 egg whites (about 250g; you can use the leftover yolks to make custard for a trifle)about 500g caster sugar50g slivered pistachios (available online, or use roughly chopped) For the berry compote 500g frozen mixed red berries1 orange, zested and juiced50g icing sugar For the filling 600ml double cream250ml mascarpone100g icing sugardrop of rosewater or vanilla extract To decorate chocolate-covered malted…