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

SERVES 8-10 PREP 10 mins plus cooling and setting COOK 2 hrs 45 mins EASY V 1kg mixed dried fruit 1 lemon, zested and juiced 150ml sherry, plus 3 tbsp 250g butter 200g light muscovado sugar 150g plain

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

Take that Boxing Day sandwich to even greater heights – indulgent and luxurious, this recipe makes a lip-smacking lunch for two. SERVES 2 PREP 10 mins COOK 25 mins EASY 2-4 leftover roast potatoes ½ t

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