Christmas is a very special time for most of us, and not only is it full of love and good tidings, it’s also a time to reunite with friends and family. No matter how grand or intimate a party you plan to have this month, YUMMY magazine is your go-to guide to preparing that mouthwatering Christmas spread your guests will enjoy!

Highlighting this festive issue is YUMMY’s guide to putting together an amazing Noche Buena by mixing and matching classic Christmas recipes to create your own fabulous holiday menu. YUMMY also prepared a list of 32 great holiday dishes and potluck treats you could order should you be pressed for time to cook.

At a loss for great gift ideas this holiday season? Check out “Wishes Granted?” as YUMMY rounds up 50 marvelous picks for everyone on your list. Also in this month, return to the true meaning of Christmas by making your own gifts! From adorable Reindeer Cookies to delicious Vienna Almonds, YUMMY gives you 8 easy-to-do recipes that won’t stress you out.

The Bistro Group’s new corporate chef, Josh Boutwood, is YUMMY’s “guest chef” of the month as he talks about taking a leap of faith by leaving culinary school in favor of getting a more hands-on training at Michelin-starred restaurants and coming back to his home in Boracay to start Restaurant Alchemy, which infuses classic French techniques with modern applications and strictly sources its ingredients within 40 kilometers of the restaurant. Chef Josh Boutwood shares with YUMMY his mouthwatering Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Celery Root Puree and Garlic Mash--a great looking dish anyone can easily prepare at home for special occasions.

Planning to dine out this December? YUMMY features Chow Fun, an innovative modern Chinese Bistro that gives Chinese cuisine an unconventional spin; Impressions at Resorts World, which offers an excellent buffet spread that truly puts quality over quantity; and Studio Kitchen, a casual dining restaurant serving up delicious works of art that are definitely worth the trip down south.

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