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

Winter suppers with family and friends are made even more special with Clodagh McKenna’s delicious, easy and feel-good recipes

We eat around 2pm, starting with foie gras and sweet Monbazillac wine – a throwback to when we lived in Paris. Then, we move to the Sri Lankan part: biryani, chocolate biscuit pudding, before Sri Lank

Put a Middle Eastern spin on the classic baked cheesecake by drawing on the Dubai chocolate trend. With a buttery biscuit and kataifi pastry base, creamy pistachio-infused filling and luscious dark ch

Cheeseboard mince pies For a savoury twist on the classic mince pie, work sharp cheddar into the pastry – it pairs wonderfully with the rich, fruity mincemeat. Serve this warm, ideally with a glass of

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