First-time entertainers at Christmas should be thinking about all of the sides that will make your Christmas meal sing, and trying to perfect them – like the roast potatoes, the Brussels sprouts and the stuffing.

The unsung heroes of Christmas dinner. Try to make some of these this weekend in preparation for perfection on the big day. This week’s recipes are contemporary versions of traditional dishes.

For all those entertaining for the first time this year, we have a short series of cookery classes taking place this month, focused solely on Christmas dinner.

Roast Potatoes

Brussel Sprout and Orange Salad

Cranberry, Sage and Onion Stuffing

Why not give them a go? 

Check out the Irish News article here