Picture this: it’s 6.30pm and you’ve just spent the last 30 minutes scrolling through your favourite delivery app trying to decide what you want to eat. It’s cold outside, most likely rainy, and you’re hangry. But nothing available for delivery is taking your fancy, and even if you did find something tasty, it will most likely take another 45 minutes to arrive and cost you at least £20.

So next time you’re not sure what to eat, rather than reaching for your phone, look instead to these quick and easy one-pot recipes. Featured in Curry Guy One Pot by Dan Toombs, the dishes require little washing up and can be on your table in less than 30 minutes. What’s more, they’re all perfect for cold wintry days – ranging from a Japanese-inspired chicken curry and a Thai beef green curry to a classic chicken balti – so there’s sure to be something to sate your cravings, whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal or a weekend treat.      

As much as we love a packed social calendar and a merry gathering (or a few) at this time of year, it can feel like it takes a village to prep for the festivities… To put the fun back into planning and give you a helping hand, we’ve got a game-changing recco for you: turn to Laithwaites, the luxe wine delivery service, and you’ll find that ordering the Christmas vino in is a whole lot easier than before. 

With an extensive range of tipples on offer, subscription services and wine advent calendars, you can have a browse, hit checkout and get ready to celebrate. Plus, as an exclusive Stylist reader offer, you can get £40 off wines until the end of December – don’t say we don’t treat you. 

Christmas is just a matter of weeks away, but there’s still plenty of time to get our calendars in order and enjoy everything that the Yuletide season has to offer. As well as work parties to attend and seasonal get-togethers with friends, there’s a whole host of cultural events lined up that will fill even the most Scrooge-like Christmas cynics with tidings of comfort and joy.

From dazzling light trails to classic Christmas theatre productions, we’ve narrowed down some of the best festive events to attend to get you in the holiday spirit.