Confirming that home is best for the post-Church bash

Roz Crowley has the recipes for a stress-free Confirmation celebration back at base

CONFIRMATION — a happy time when family members of all ages get together to celebrate and enjoy a family meal.

For the cook it’s important to get ahead, so that back home after the church, there’s nothing more to do than pop something in the oven. The ceremony can be long, so appetites will be sharpened and a proper main course is called for. Dessert is a delicious almost flourless gateau which can be made a few days ahead. Enjoy.