Feast from fiction

Alternative main courses for your Christmas spread

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

INGREDIENTS Plain flour Salt and black pepper 4 generous slices of beef shin at least 1in thick, on the bone Two or three good glugs of olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 sticks of celery, diced 2 carro

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!

Ingredients Plain flourSalt and black pepper4 generous slices of beef shinat least 1in thick, on the boneTwo or three good glugsof olive oil1 large onion, diced2 sticks of celery, diced2 carrots, dice

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