Rise and shine with a traditional Irish breakfast, from marmalade cake and banana muffins to waffles and wheaten farls

Toast, soup, a bake, a biscuit… When the days are dark and cold, you want simple recipes with a nod to nostalgia and childhood comforts, but with flavours that feel right for now

What’s your go-to when you need a big, warm foodie hug? From saucy pasta to indulgent puds, our food team share their ultimate comfort dishes

In the hands of Christina Kynigos, getting more of the good stuff into your diet is light work

PREP: 15 MINS COOK: 15 MINS CALS: 414 FAT: 21G SAT FAT: 8G CARBS: 44G SERVES 4 This comforting winter warmer is boosted with fibre-rich butter beans to keep you feeling full for longer. YOU WILL NEED

Just throw it into the slow cooker and come home to a gorgeous sticky bird ready for sharing. SERVES 4 PREP 20 mins COOK 4 hrs on high or 7-8 hrs on low EASY ❄ 1 whole duck (about 1.2kg)3 tbsp dark so