Breakfast of champions

It’s not a party without an all-star buffet line-up…

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

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

Take the stress out of the proceedings and let your kitchen appliances do all the hard work

Easy canapés for a delicious festive celebration

MAKES 12 PREP 20 mins COOK 30 mins EASY 15g butter 15g plain flour 180ml milk 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 60g gruyère, grated 320g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry 80g wafer-thin smoked ham, torn 1 egg, beaten