'Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year. Friends and family all flock home for a few weeks and there are endless parties and gatherings to go to, where you can catch up and laugh away together into the early hours. The other fantastic thing about Christmas is that it's the one time of year that we all allow ourselves to indulge in an enormous amount of gorgeously rich and delicious food. There are some lovely festive recipes in this chapter to enjoy with your nearest and dearest.' Sophie Enjoy gorgeous December recipes, including: - Sausages and Lentils with Baby Leaf Salad and Honey - Cranberry and Coconut Florentines - Christmassy Red Velvet Cupcakes - Pan-Fried Fillet Steak with Spinach and Potato Gratin - Throw-it-all-in Frittata - Jessie's Gooey Hot Choc Pud - Honey-Roasted Duck with Creamy Parsnips and Gravy - Guard's Pudding

Pumpkins, squash, warm soups, hearty puddings. October brings a seasonal change and it's the perfect time to wrap up, stay inside and get kooking. Taken from the fantastic new cookbook Sophie Kooks, by Sophie Morris, discover tips on using all the amazing new produce that is at its best in October and enjoy October's recipes Recipes include: - Grandpa's Famous Fishcakes - Hazelnut Swirl Cookies - Chicken, Leek and Butter Bean Soup - Oaty Blackberry and Apple Crumble - Spicy Hummus with Pitta - Curried Lamb with Coriander and Sweet Potato Mash - Wholegrain Mustard Salmon with Pea Couscous - Crêpes with Orange Butter Sauce

Enjoy heartwarming February recipes, including: - Pasta Amatriciana - Chorizo - Bean and Cabbage Stew - Dark Chocolate and Orange Cookies - Baked Apples - Spicy Chicken Thighs with Cannellini Beans - Herb-Crusted Cod with Pepper Ratatouille and Rosemary Chips - Lucinda's Lemon Drizzle Cake - Tomato and Chilli Soup with Crunchy Croutons

Winter is beginning to set in, so light the fire, close the curtains and curl up with some savoury comfort food! Taken from the fantastic new cookbook by Sophie Morris Sophie Kooks, discover tips on using all the produce that is at its best in November and enjoy some gorgeous November recipes, including: - Beef and Thyme Cobbler - Banana Bread - Chicken Tikka Masala with Garlic and Coriander Naans - Poached Pears with Chocolate Sauce and Toasted Hazlenuts - Baked Eggs with Parma Ham and Cheese - Spanish Tapas of Paprika Chicken - Patatas Bravas and Chorizo in Red Wine - Pasta with Butternut Squash - Sage and Smoky Bacon - Easy-Peasy Sticky Toffee Pudding

'Only in March do I begin to feel that winter has finally gone. It's great to see the brighter days. Trees starting to bloom and new spring vegetables popping up. As the month goes on I slowly move away from comfort food towards lighter dishes like pastas and vibrant, fresh curries. I love this time of year with all its promise of longer days and summertime soon to come' Sophie. Taken from the fantastic cookbook by Sophie Kooks, discover tips on using all the produce that is at its best in March and enjoy gorgeous March recipes.

'Summer is here! It's funny how even a little sunshine has a way of making people beam. For me, May means long walks in the evenings, eating outside in the garden (whenever possible) and lots of healthy, fresh salads to use up all the lovely summer veg that's available'. Enjoy gorgeous May recipes, including: - Sirloin Steak Salad with Asian Greens - Mum's Epic Chocolate Mousse - Roast Asparagus in Parma Ham - Lemon Crunch - Chicken and Broccoli Gratin - Fish Goujons with Quick Tartare Sauce and Minty Pea Puree - Melktert - Lemon and Garlic Lamb Chops with Peanut Pesto - Chilli Potato Salad.

June screams strawberries and cream – synonymous with Wimbledon, of course. During the school holidays, I played tennis every day with my mum; and we still joke about how many years it took her to part with that old-fashioned, wooden racket of hers! These days I'm still glued to the tennis at the end of June. It's my ritual to perch myself on the sofa and watch match after match, while indulging in a summery strawberry dessert. Some of the desserts in this chapter contain strawberries; and every recipe in this chapter is as easy as it is irresistible' Sophie. Enjoy gorgeous June recipes including: - Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce - Roast Stuffed Mushrooms with Cherry Tomatoes - Plaice Parcels with Parsley Butter, and Avocado and Tomato Salad - Roast Salmon Salad with Broad Beans, Peppers and Avocado - Mini Strawberry Cheese cakes - Roast Asparagus and Tomatoes with Baked Potatoes - Caramel, Peach and Almond Cake - Strawberry Shortbread Stacks