This is the pure definition of a hug on a plate

Cook this lamb dish in the slow cooker and benefit from a beautiful family feast after spending only 20 minutes in the kitchen.

Plus my recipe for macaroons, perfect for baking in a hurry

A large bird will serve a hungry family three times, once with a roast dinner, a second time with the leftover meat, and a third by using the carcass to make chicken stock.

Plus: how home cooking cuts the mustard when it comes to allergies and food intolerance

Plus: the upsides of cooking in advance, and tinned foods for emergency situations

Plus a recipe for blueberry muffins

'By making these simple swaps, we can continue to support Irish producers on a tight budget'

Plus — Caitríona Redmond's chocolate and caramel banana bread recipe

Plus my lemon pudding and the importance of seasonal food