While plans for Christmas dinner are often made far in advance, the 12(ish) days of Christmas offer more opportunities to gather people together for good food. Step forward the festive brunch: it's generous, relaxed and a handy way to bridge any hungry gaps as usual rhythms and routines get put on hold.
Use it to begin Christmas day as you mean to go on – especially if going elsewhere for dinner – or continue the festivities on Boxing Day, before you start on the leftovers. All the classics are here – think bacon and eggs, pastries, a glass of something sparkling – but with a seasonal twist, with the likes of cinnamon, cloves and cranberries woven throughout. There's also French toast made from panettone and yogurt pots with added mincemeat (all…
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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2023