Ease into the New Year with slow mornings and restful days, preparing these deliciously nostalgic Irish dishes that are the epitome of comfort eatin

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

Make hearty dishes for hungry Twixmas guests with Alison Roman’s smart storecupboard recipes

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

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To truly understand Irish food you need to cook with what’s around you in the hedgerows, gardens, fields and ocean. Irish cooking is rooted in simplicity, shaped by the land and sea, and passed down t