Long and lazy brunches add the comfort factor to winter weekends and give festive guests an indulgent wake-up call. Go on, take it easy…

WHO SAID DINNER WAS THE MAIN EVENT? CLODAGH MCKENNA’S TWIXMAS BRUNCH IDEAS MIGHT PERSUADE YOU OTHERWISE…

SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 25 MINS | EASY 2 tbsp olive oil225g halloumi, coarsely grated150g brussels sprouts, thinly sliced1 tsp ras el hanout100g swiss chard, stems roughly chopped, leaves shred

Treat any overnight guests to a simple and vibrant late-morning spread

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

YOU WILL NEED ✔ 1 tbsp olive oil ✔ 1 large onion, finely chopped ✔ 3 garlic cloves, crushed ✔ 3 tbsp sundried tomato paste ✔ 2 tbsp chipotle paste ✔ 1 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes ✔ 2 x 400g tins blac