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

Take the stress out of the proceedings and let your kitchen appliances do all the hard work

Wake up on the right side of the bed with these gorgeous recipes from Jonathan Arana-Morton of The Breakfast Club

Here’s a great sharing brunch for a crowd. Make all the soft cheese spreads a few days before, then on the day, simply toast the bagels and add your favourite toppings. SERVES 10-12 PREP 30 mins COOK

You’ve pulled off the perfect dinner; now it’s time to settle down on the sofa and enjoy a bit of telly with some perked-up leftovers

pasta canned fish peanut butter rice jarred beans Dried pasta is a stalwart of the storecupboard, and at this time of year, you’re likely to have some cabbage and sausages in the fridge as well. Here’