Buffet favourites with a twist

SERVES 6-8 Ingredients 2kg unsmoked bonelessgammon joint, tied2 onions, halved4 bay leaves10 black peppercorns2 litres cola For the glaze 1 handful of cloves 4 tbsp runny honey 4 tbsp English mustard

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

Spare yourself the shopping trip. Who doesn’t love a gift made with love?

Add some glitz to your Christmas Eve soirée or NYE party with our carefully chosen cocktails and canapés

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

The days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve lend themselves to casual get-togethers centred around sharing plates – plus a showstopping treat or two