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Cheeseboard mince pies For a savoury twist on the classic mince pie, work sharp cheddar into the pastry – it pairs wonderfully with the rich, fruity mincemeat. Serve this warm, ideally with a glass of

Different cheeses will need slightly different prep for this pie filling; softer cheese will need to be diced into chunks, while harder cheese can be grated and chalky cheese crumbled. If you have sur

My smashed potato salad went viral on social media last year, and I’m always looking for innovative ways to use potatoes – here, they’re a great stand-in for a pastry case. SERVES 6-8 PREP 15 mins COO

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

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