Clodagh tells Aisling Hussey why preparation is key, and gives recipes for parmesan and rosemary stars, lemon meringue angels and ‘stuffins’.

Other features include an interview with the owners of the Prince August toy soldier factory in Cork, Neven’s Christmas turkey and ham, and a visit to St Vincent de Paul in Navan where the charity’s Christmas appeal is in full swing. For anyone hoping to see a Christmas Panto this month, Mary Phelan reviews Sleeping Beauty at The Helix and takes a look at other shows taking place across the country.

Irish Country Living comes out with the Irish Farmers Journal on Thursday, 12 December.

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