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

Editor’s letter

The centre of attention • Change things up this year and give your festive mains a little Italian, Spanish or French flair

The big chill • Make-ahead, show-off desserts and an easily assembled sundae

A VERY PROMISING START • Serve up Gurd Loyal’s relaxed sharing starters and let everyone help themselves – no fuss, less stress!

Dreaming of a WHITE CHRISTMAS • Edd Kimber’s modern festive bakes will be the toast of any table this season

Party pieces • Forget fiddly finger food, our clever canapés are a breeze to put together

Celebrate Scandi style • Embrace the spirit of the smörgåsbord with this cosy festive sharing feast from food writer Sebastian Graus

Comfort & joy • What does the chef of one of the most loved (and award-winning) pubs in the UK cook at home? Stephen Harris shares some of his favourite comforting dishes to wow your guests over the holidays

Made with love • Flora Shedden shares gorgeous edible gifts to make and give this Christmas

TOAST the season • Get sipping with these delicious, must-buy festive wines

HOLIDAY SPIRIT • Kick off celebrations with these clever Christmas cocktails, from dessert martinis to festive punch

{BARHOPPER} CELEBRATION BARS • Embrace the start of party season with these lively, group-friendly drinking spots

Gift guide • Present ideas to delight your foodie friends and family

Why we love South Tyrol • Local chefs Roland Lamprecht and Florian Fink share what makes the cuisine of this Austro-Italian alpine region (also known as Alto Adige) unique

Festive HIDEAWAYS • Settle in for a stylish seasonal escape where next-level UK hospitality awaits – from a chic Georgian estate to a lavish manor house and an elegant restaurant with rooms

Magical winter travel experiences • Immerse yourself in these enchanting and enriching seasonal escapes

Delicious city getaways • Discover four of our favourite festive UK cities where you can gift shop, chill and eat magical food (and the cool neighbourhoods you should be exploring)

Christmas gatherings • 10 London spots for festive get-togethers that bring the world to your table

Cook like a local CZECH REPUBLIC • Celebrate with the bold, warming flavours of this bohemian country

Your healthy winter GUT RESET • Now’s the perfect time to take a look at your digestive health for an overall wellbeing boost

Keep a healthy balance • Catherine Rabess is a dietitian who also has IBS – here she explains how to navigate holiday overindulgence and the triggers to avoid

RESET YOUR ENERGY LEVELS WITH THESE 7 FOODS • Nutritional therapist Rosie Millen shares her ‘magnificent seven’ everyday foods to help you feel stronger, healthier and happier

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PERFECT PAIRINGS • Swap your festive cheeseboard for this impressive ready-made snacking spread