The perfect start to a hectic day dashing through the snow (or not) to gather elusive gifts that are conveniently stocked exclusively at stores scattered all over town. Better make it a strong one… Merry Christmas.

Smoked salmon canapés are a Christmas classic for a reason – they look pretty posh and taste just as fancy. Hix Restaurants’ Ronnie Murray makes the tried-n-tested combo tastier still.

Gü’s take on the classic martini introduces a good hit of cocoa alongside the hard liquor. Indulgent in every sense of the word.. 

The perfect and stress-free roasted ratatouille recipe from Rangemaster range cookers. A great twist on the classic Christmas veg – this recipe is bound to wow your guests with minimal effort involved

Food Thoughts Cocoa gift us their festive recipe for a choc-o-tastic Christmas pudding cake. 

West End spice-house Cinnamon Soho and famously divisive veg-spread Marmite are in business together. Learn how to crust your sea bream with coconut sauce and Kokum-it up at home!

West End spice-house Cinnamon Soho have just announced a joint menu with Marmite for a couple of curries that want your love/hate and nothing in-between. Find out how to recreate the marmite korma at here.

Barefoot Wines bring us their holly-jolly and peachy-keen recipe for a tropical Bubbly Pink Moscato fizzy cocktail.

Barefoot Wine gift us their recipe for a Pink Moscato Christmas Trifle.

If you plan to make your gifts this year, there’s no time like the’present’ to stir up a batch of Gü’s chewy chocolate caramels. Just make sure you give them a thorough taste test before you package them up…