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Posted By admin on December 13, 2021

Of all the things that make us nostalgic for home, food, particularly at Christmas, has the power to transport us to a time and place we love or miss.

The smell of roast turkey, stuffing or mince pies can switch on all the festive feelings and To Be Irish At Christmas has collated a host of nostalgic Christmas recipes from Irish chefs near and far revealing them on ToBeIrish.ie/feastivities over the coming weeks beginning with Eunice Powers family pudding recipe.

Curated by Ali Dunworth, it is the ultimate nostalgic Irish Christmas recipe book (online ) full of classic dishes and some more modern twists including Mark Moriartys kitsch prawn cocktail, Clodagh McKennas fool-proof roast turkey, Anna Haughs favourite seasonal starter, Graham Herterich show-stopping chocolate orange pavlova and many more.

In Ireland, we still love the traditional pudding, booze-soaked dried fruits, with almonds and citrus, and warm spices like nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon. All packed tightly together in a pudding bowl, then steamed low and slow before leaving it aside to mature ahead of Christmas day when it is set alight, with a brandy flame and drizzled with brandy butter.

There are many associated traditions, for some its a family event taking turns to stir the pudding for good luck and making a wish and its a wonderful way to teach children how to bake and to ensure recipes are passed down from generation to generation.

To Be Irish At Christmas celebrates what it means to be Irish and creates meaningful connections with our Irish diaspora around the world. TobeIrish.ie features seasonal traditions, community initiatives, Irish crafts and gift ideas, and more and will run from December 8 - 23 this year.

Targeting the 70 million diaspora around the world, last years initiative generated engagement of people from over 50 countries across the world, from Australia to The Netherlands, from Colombia to Singapore.

The reopening of international travel brings renewed hope for those who have endured long and painful separations from families and friends, but there are still many who will not be able to travel. To Be Irish wants to bring the very best of Ireland to them through this virtual portal.

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