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

This easy, stylish decoration is quick to achieve, and you can adapt the sugarpaste colour and sprinkles to your taste. Once iced, the decorating takes just minutes.

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

Get the party started with our boozy desserts

These puds from Jane’s Patisserie are packed with festive flavours

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