Ease into the New Year with slow mornings and restful days, preparing these deliciously nostalgic Irish dishes that are the epitome of comfort eatin

Easy canapés for a delicious festive celebration

To truly understand Irish food you need to cook with what’s around you in the hedgerows, gardens, fields and ocean. Irish cooking is rooted in simplicity, shaped by the land and sea, and passed down t

Here’s a great sharing brunch for a crowd. Make all the soft cheese spreads a few days before, then on the day, simply toast the bagels and add your favourite toppings. SERVES 10-12 PREP 30 mins COOK

MAKES 10-12 PREP 5 mins plus cooling COOK 30 mins EASY V 100g panettone 200g rolled oats 50g pumpkin seeds 1 tsp ground cinnamon 500g flaked almonds 50ml vegetable oil 50ml maple syrup 50ml honey 100g

My smashed potato salad went viral on social media last year, and I’m always looking for innovative ways to use potatoes – here, they’re a great stand-in for a pastry case. SERVES 6-8 PREP 15 mins COO