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

The GHI reveals the tastiest time-saving party food to have on hand for those last-minute guests (or Boxing Day picky teas)

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

A jar of shop-bought green pesto will add loads of flavour to this party platter. MAKES 30 PREP 5 MINS ✱ 300g mini mozzarella balls ✱ 120g fresh pesto ✱ 300g cherry tomatoes You will need: ✱ Cocktail

Whether it’s a tasty canapé whizzed up in 10min, or an impressive roast in under an hour, our recipes will ensure you’re not rushed off your feet on the big day!

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