When it comes to Christmas dinner, we’re still very much traditionalists in Ireland, with more than 1 million of us serving turkey each year, and it seems we’re traditional in what recipes we faff over too. According to Google, Christmas food searches are at their peak on December 24th and 25th, with many of us asking the same questions – “turkey cooking times” is right up there. So in an effort to save you some scrolling on Christmas morning I’ve preempted the festive food queries you may have and asked a few experts to chime in too. irishtimes.com/foodmonthChristmas dinner startersBe inspired by the as-calm-as-they-come chef Rory O’Connell: “For my starter I will keep it simple. File photograph: iStockVegan optionsVegan food blogger Holly White suggests asking your vegan guests to bring their own gravy or main.

Source: The Irish Times November 30, 2020 06:00 UTC