Crisp from the earth

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces

By Clodagh McKenna Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 25 mins 50g vegan butter1 onion, roughly chopped1 potato, peeled and roughly chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed2 celery sticks, sliced1½ litres hot veget

■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 10 mins 1 fillet or rump steak(about 300g), trimmed140g green beans, trimmed1 chicory, leaves separated25g walnuts, roughly choppedFOR THE DRESSING½ lemon, zested and

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 5 tbsp olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin seeds400g can cherry tomatoes200g fresh cherry tomatoes2 garlic clovessmall bunch of parsleysmall bunch of basil

Whether it’s festive nibbles with the neighbours or a full-scale NYE party, these drinks and canapés are sure to please all

Drawing on a lifelong love of local, seasonal food, Abby Allen’s farmhouse kitchen recipes come from a place of deep connection to the land and sea