The Christmas Companion

Recipes, crafts and inspiration for a magical festive season

Skye McAlpine (Author)

The Christmas Companion

Recipes, crafts and inspiration for a magical festive season

Skye McAlpine (Author)

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"Divine. Such good writing, and such delicious recipes - but also so genuinely useful. This book is the dream" India Knight

The Christmas Companion is your indispensable guide to a cosy, relaxed and memorable Christmas. Whether it's just you, a few nearest and dearest, or the whole extended friends and family, you'll find countless recipes, crafts, tips and tricks to see you through the festive season.

From holiday parties, to bake sales, to Christmas lunch, fabulous recipes include:
· Cocktails and nibbles including Chestnut Martinis and Pistachio & Parmesan Cantucci
· Centrepiece mains like Pomegranate Glazed Turkey and Ginger & Apricot Ham
· Vegetarian showstoppers such as Beetroot & Horseradish Galette, Camembert & Cranberry Pithivier and an array of seasonal salads and sides
· Indulgent treats and puddings including Flourless Chocolate Orange Cake, Salted Caramel Pecan Pie, Gingery Christmas Cake and Candy Cane Hearts

With pages of inspiration for decorating your home, recipes for edible gifts, menu ideas, effortless hosting tips, and instructions on everything from making an advent calendar to crafting your own crackers, this will be your trusted companion for bringing the magic, warmth and sparkle of Christmas for years to come.

"Skye is a maker of magic in the kitchen, and every glorious photograph inside makes me want to don my apron and press play on the carols" Luke Edward Hall

Product details

Published	04 Nov 2025
Format	Hardback
Edition	1st
Pages	368
ISBN	9781526681577
Imprint	Bloomsbury Publishing
Dimensions	245 x 170 mm
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Author

Skye McAlpine

Skye McAlpine is a cookery writer who believes tha…

A richly illustrated guide to the festive season, combining Christmas recipes, table ideas, decorating inspiration and hosting advice, all centered on relaxed elegance and creating memorable traditions for gatherings that stretch from Advent through New Year.

Cleveland Plain Dealer
Skye McAlpine's gold-leaf Christmas brownies are the most glamorous baked good of the season . . . Showstopping.

CBC Life
This beautiful book is a new forever Christmas favourite, right up there with Jamie and Nigella.

Simple Bites
This beautifully crafted guide offers unfussy yet elegant recipes, Italian-inspired holiday dishes, edible gifts, and foolproof menus for gatherings of any size. A stunning seasonal book for anyone who loves cooking, hosting, or savoring the magic of Christmas!

StyleBlueprint
[A] compendium of everything one would need to plan and accomplish a perfect Christmas celebration . . . Her style is conversational and friendly, and this book, filled with beautiful, colored photos, is very complete with everything Christmas-lovers might need.

Portland Book Review
'Cozy, relaxed, perfect and memorable in its utterly human imperfection' is how this popular British-born, Italian-raised author thinks the holidays should be. Her latest book is chock-full of recipes and game plans for making every get-together from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day more joyful. Skye McAlpine offers elegant yet low-stress recipes . . . and other fun ways to make merry with little cost or effort.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution