BBC Good Food Magazine

Your perfect CHRISTMAS SELECTION

To launch the festive season, we’re sharing some tempting alternatives to the time-honoured Christmas selection. A mix of classic British, continentally inspired and new-wave, these cheeses express the spirit of tradition and innovation typical of modern British cheesemaking, and they taste delicious. Any of these would make a great addition to your family’s Christmas cheeseboard, or an exciting present for the adventurous cheese fan in your life.

Meet our expert

Cheesemonger and author  works with our partner cheesegeek bestseller (£9.99, Profile Books) and (£14.99, Profile Books).

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from BBC Good Food Magazine

BBC Good Food Magazine3 min read
Spinach
Spinach forms the base of this silky curry, adding an earthy flavour and a vibrant green colour. You can freeze the sauce for a few months, defrosting a portion then adding the paneer or another protein. SERVES 4 PREP 15 mins COOK 30 mins EASY V ❄ sa
BBC Good Food Magazine2 min read
Lunch Unwrapped
SERVES 2 PREP 15 mins COOK 30 mins EASY 1 courgette (about 200g), sliced into rounds (or use frozen grilled Mediterranean vegetables)1 large red pepper, halved, deseeded and cut into 8 wedges½ tbsp olive oilpinch of dried oregano100g hummus3 pitted K
BBC Good Food Magazine1 min read
BOSS THE BASICS Using butter
If you need a block of softened butter for a recipe, fill a glass with hot water, drain the water and place the glass over the butter. It will soften in mere minutes. Ideal for frying (especially in Indian cooking), clarified butter has a higher burn

Related