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

Try a hot cup of comfort to soothe the soul

By Carol Becker Makes 1 loaf cake | Prep 15 mins | Cook 55 mins 60ml egg replacer, equal to 1 egg200g sugar115ml plant-based butter, melted360ml oat milk250g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder½ tsp

Missed out on Stir-up Sunday? This traditional Christmas cake can be ready in an afternoon, with no need for multiple feeds

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Ingredients (Serves 10) ◆ 170g lightly salted dairy or plant butter, softened ◆ 65g caster sugar ◆ 1tsp natural lemon extract ◆ 185g plain flour ◆ 65g cornflour ◆ ½tsp ground nutmeg ◆ Green and chocol