One from the heart “every meal was a bit of a fuss with grandma’”

Make hearty dishes for hungry Twixmas guests with Alison Roman’s smart storecupboard recipes

Be inspired by the time-honoured traditions of this month’s contributors bringing you biryani from Sri Lanka, doughnuts from Italy, and more

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

The days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve lend themselves to casual get-togethers centred around sharing plates – plus a showstopping treat or two

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

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