The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater

The Christmas Chronicles: Notes, Stories and 100 Essential Recipes for Winter by Nigel Slater tells the story of the author’s love for winter. With recipes, decorations, fables and quick fireside suppers, Nigel guides you through the essential preparations for Christmas and the New Year, with everything you need to enjoy the winter months.


I live for winter, well actually fall and winter. Winter’s gray skies, cool temperatures, falling leaves, flames dancing in the fireplace and blowing whirlpools of snowflakes filling the sky – winter rocks. Winter is cozy and that is what Nigel Slater’s The Christmas Chronicles feels like. Nigel brilliantly comforts us with the warmth of food, stories and a sense of belonging to something much bigger than ourselves giving us hope that all will be right in the world. 

Taking you from the first of November all the way to the end of January, this book covers everything from Bonfire Night, Christmas and New Year to Epiphany. Nigel offers over 100 recipes to see us through the build-up, the celebrations and the aftermath. Here are much-loved classics as well as new dishes that will become classics. Packed with feasts, folktales, myths and memoir, The Christmas Chronicles is a book you definitely need this season.

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The publisher is offering three copies of this book to EYB Members in the US and UK. One of the entry options is to answer the following question in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you try first?

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  • tennyogirl  on  October 31, 2018

    Pears, clove and orange granita

  • verorenee  on  October 31, 2018

    orange poppy seed cake

  • bopper  on  October 31, 2018

    I`d try the Gnudi first of all

  • DJM  on  October 31, 2018

    Toasted mincemeat sandwich.

  • jmay42066  on  October 31, 2018

    Seeded cheese biscuits

  • mpdeb98  on  October 31, 2018

    Wholemeal apple cake, spiced frosting

  • milgwimper  on  October 31, 2018

    Toasted mincemeat sandwiches, intrigues me so much!

  • ravensfan  on  October 31, 2018

    Leeks, beans and Italian sausage

  • Puguppy  on  October 31, 2018

    Christmas tarts

  • lpatterson412  on  October 31, 2018

    Orange poppy seed cake

  • rchesser  on  October 31, 2018

    The Christmas Tarts.

  • lapsapchung  on  November 1, 2018

    Pot roast partridge with parsnips and smoked garlic

  • steph_l1979  on  November 1, 2018

    I would like to try Hot-smoked salmon, potatoes and dill.

  • tomroper  on  November 1, 2018

    The Seville orange and pomegranate marmalade; the January 2018 marmalade has run out and I’m desperate!

  • vickster  on  November 1, 2018

    Dried fig and marsala tart

  • JRumi  on  November 1, 2018

    Braised brisket with porcini and onion gravy

  • kmn4  on  November 1, 2018

    Quince and cardamom mincemeat (without suet)

  • haxel  on  November 1, 2018

    I'd love to try the Pears, clove and orange granita.

  • ndyson  on  November 1, 2018

    The classic brandy mincemeat!

  • etcjm  on  November 1, 2018

    Roast duck pearl barley and red cabbage

  • Ledlund  on  November 1, 2018

    The gnudi for sure!

  • merkusje  on  November 1, 2018

    Roast lamb with coriander seeds and rosemary

  • Lindsey_M  on  November 1, 2018

    They all sound marvelous. I suppose that I will plump for the duck.

  • lgroom  on  November 1, 2018

    Orange poppyseed cake

  • cecrofts  on  November 1, 2018

    Cranberry butterscotch pudding! 😋

  • melmaren  on  November 2, 2018

    Hot-smoked salmon, potatoes and dill sounds like something I'd like to try.

  • jifar  on  November 2, 2018

    Olives, Lemons and Za'atar: The Best Middle Eastern Home Cooking; my quince tree produced several ripe quinces this year, yeah!

  • jifar  on  November 2, 2018

    (Try posting again) The Quince & Cardamom mincemeat; my quince tree produced several ripe quinces this year.

    Apologies for earlier post error.

  • sarahawker  on  November 2, 2018

    Orange poppy seed cake

  • Dannausc  on  November 2, 2018

    Mashed swede

  • Sladea86  on  November 2, 2018

    Dried fig and Marsala tart for me

  • t.t  on  November 2, 2018

    Aubergine with lentils and basil

  • Sladea86  on  November 3, 2018

    Mushroom and Marsala gravy

  • MiMi60  on  November 3, 2018

    Fig, maple syrup and Marsala ice cream

  • eatysmith  on  November 4, 2018

    Oxtail with butter beans and sherry!

  • kelliwinter  on  November 4, 2018

    Pork, miso and pickled pears (

  • EmilyR  on  November 4, 2018

    Lebkuchen chocolate cream

  • debbiehb  on  November 6, 2018

    Banana cardamom cake

  • LaurenE  on  November 8, 2018

    Seeded cheese biscuits

  • Lkitchings  on  November 9, 2018

    Roast lamb with coriander seeds and rosemary

  • jamston  on  November 11, 2018

    My Christmas cake

  • Siegal  on  November 12, 2018

    I never made Christmas cake

  • dbielick  on  November 13, 2018

    Hot-smoked salmon, potatoes and dill

  • choppergirl  on  November 13, 2018

    Orange poppyseed cake

  • Uhmandanicole  on  November 20, 2018

    Roast lamb with coriander seeds and rosemary

  • Jenamarie  on  November 23, 2018

    Jerusalem artichoke and Brussels sprout fritters – I LOVE jerusalem artichokes and am always looking for recipes for them.

  • silversand  on  November 25, 2018

    Seeded cheese biscuits

  • Kinhawaii  on  December 1, 2018

    Dried fig & Marsala tart!

  • camerashy131  on  December 2, 2018

    Baked apple mascarpone fool

  • jemans  on  December 5, 2018

    The Christmas tarts would be first – I've got the holiday fever!

  • RickPearson54  on  December 7, 2018

    gnudi

  • English_Daisy  on  December 7, 2018

    I love Nigel slater – is like to try making his Christmas cake first. I e always made Nigella Lawson’s so it’s be interesting to do a comparison

  • AlexH  on  December 7, 2018

    Christmas pudding!

  • terje  on  December 7, 2018

    Aubergine with lentils and basil

  • EVC  on  December 8, 2018

    Orange poppy seed cake.

  • curlyclaire  on  December 8, 2018

    Leeks, beans and Italian sausage

  • eggplantolive  on  December 8, 2018

    orange poppy seed cake and aubergine with lentils and basil

  • JuliFarkas  on  December 8, 2018

    Leeks, beans and Italy an sausage

  • beanwean  on  December 8, 2018

    I would make the leeks, beans, and Italian sausage recipe first! Then on to the cocktails!

  • gpolkes  on  December 8, 2018

    A hot apple drink for a cold night! Perfect for uni in the north of England, along with many of the other recipes

  • sequoia55  on  December 9, 2018

    Braised brisket with porcini and onion gravy

  • ktwalla  on  December 9, 2018

    Marmalade Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream

  • Shana.  on  December 9, 2018

    Orange poppy seed cake!

  • BMeyer  on  December 9, 2018

    pear clove and almond granita

  • orchidlady01  on  December 11, 2018

    Lebkuchen chocolate cream

  • Sfgordon  on  December 14, 2018

    I'd try the Cauliflower and leek soup with toasted cheese

  • dtremit  on  December 15, 2018

    Potato and feta pancakes!

  • jason0389  on  December 18, 2018

    Watercress and avocado pesto

  • Amdona  on  December 19, 2018

    Orange poppy seed cake

  • Karla123  on  December 19, 2018

    Cranberry Focaccia….I love to make homemade bread, and this recipe sounds lovely for Christmas.

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