It’s not a party without an all-star buffet line-up…

SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 25 MINS | EASY 2 tbsp olive oil225g halloumi, coarsely grated150g brussels sprouts, thinly sliced1 tsp ras el hanout100g swiss chard, stems roughly chopped, leaves shred

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

Need midweek meal inspiration? These recipes have a little something for everyone, and are ready in 60 minutes or less

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

Bestselling author and presenter of Channel 4’s Batch From Scratch , Suzanne Mulholland (aka The Batch Lady) shares her moreish pie feast to remember