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

Plus my 2024 resolutions and food predictions

Plus: how to go about sharing the load on Christmas Day

"It’s not just about clearing out my store cupboards, although I do tend to have some surplus that I’m happy to share. It’s an opportunity to be mindful of what those who depend on the food hampers might need."