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

Giant leeks and pumpkins the size of a small car can give impression that there is something slightly comical about competitive fruit and vegetable growing. But those who take part in this cherished B

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

Make the most of this underused peppery root veg with top tips and comforting recipes from Barney Desmazery

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

We dig into the surprising journeys and quirky facts behind the crops that star in our festive feasts