Kush, Bristol: ‘The sort of indulgent feast that will make you open a trouser button’ A new opening by Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam brings great flavours – and value – to the table, but it might need time to find its footing ✍️ Rebecca Nicholson bit.ly/4waM88k

Pitcher perfect: go large with a jug of cocktail Forget elaborate concoctions and fussy canapés: batch drinks are the key to effortless entertaining, writes Hannah Crosbie bit.ly/4yrJtJK

Just as #Noma announces its return to Copenhagen with René Redzepi at the helm, @XAMGreenwood looks at how, despite a storm of toxic abuse allegations, he has maintained complete control of his kitchen. bit.ly/4ey9TRT

Nigel Slater’s panettone pain perdu, stewed apple and lemon Lose yourself in this gorgeous fruity dessert, and find more Spring recipes in the new O, the Observer Magazine bit.ly/3OGD6Ac

Introducing the Everyday Sommelier In a new column dedicated to our favourite food and drink products, we dish on everyone’s favourite December treat – mince pies bit.ly/4ozdDo7

Introducing the Everyday Sommelier In a new column dedicated to our favourite food and drink products, we dish on everyone’s favourite December treat – mince pies bit.ly/4ozdDo7

Nigel Slater’s Christmas table – roast goose, cake, mince pies. Our resident cook's favourite festive recipes include goose with lemony apple sauce, sweet-sour cabbage and rich fruit cake. bit.ly/48oeOkk

A shingularly fine homage to Suffolk’s beaches. Vegan, free of additives and packed with taste, Tosier’s Suffolk Shingle floats my boat. bit.ly/483v7Ef

Kitchen countdown: tips for stress-free Christmas cooking. Recipes and tricks – make your gravy now, start cooking the day before, skip the starter, and don't forget the sprouts. bit.ly/3JZ4VS1

Our 20 best Christmas wines. Brilliant value fizz for parties, elegant whites and serious reds for the big day, and sweet wines to finish. bit.ly/4rjQrg6

Nigel Slater’s midweek treat: baked pears in spiced cream. Sweetly scented golden fruits to welcome hot pudding season. bit.ly/3M4TGb9

Anyone for double crumble? Tarunima Sinha has a genius method that will rock your pudding world. Her plum, blackberry and apple crumble has an ingenious cooking method to give you more biscuity crunch. bit.ly/472GX0T

In need of a little dinner inspiration? @NigelSlater’s sweetcorn and marrow fritters are a heartwarming, aromatic delight. bit.ly/485up9n

Looking for a quick meal? Discover @nigelslater’s “emergency comfort dinner” that is also one of his “favourite things to eat" is just what you need: bit.ly/4ht6Z0U

Custard buns are the definition of pumpkin spice and everything nice. Thea’s top tip: if you can’t find a small pumpkin, use half a butternut squash. Both give warmth and comfort – just the ticket for a chilly weekend morning. bit.ly/472GX0T

One in three gen Z and millennials have attended a tea party in the past year and Pinterest searches for “afternoon tea party ideas” is up 165%. Discover how this old-fashioned occasion has gone from kitsch to cool. bit.ly/4qkuE7H

For this week's Nigel Slater's midweek treat, he whips up a particularly sumptuous, creamy new twist on a traditional Bonfire Night dessert. bit.ly/4qCxZ29

A comforting supper of gentle flavours with notes of citrus and mint. Double carbs – Palestinian couscous and potatoes – makes @nigelslater’s fennel, leek, maftoul and lemon a dish for a cool day. bit.ly/4ht6Z0U

Autumn is a time to open up the store cupboard and make the most of what you have, and adding feta to these cookies creates a salty-sweet-squidgy flavour bomb that really works. Try it for yourself: bit.ly/472GX0T

Nigel Slater’s midweek treat: buttered quinces, almond crumbs Read @NigelSlater's recipe now bit.ly/4oyPSgZ