Niall McKenna’s Mushrooms on Garlic Toast and a Sweet Beetroot Galette

Challenge your taste buds this Christmas

With fewer than three weeks until Christmas, the countdown is truly on. However, it’s not all about Christmas day - the entire month of December (especially with kids) is a hectic one. Sometimes it feels like you are being torn in multiple directions and you wish you could be in two places at once.

For this reason, the family and I find it very handy to have a small list of seasonal dishes which you can either pre-make or rustle up at top speed in between the children’s Christmas concerts and work events.

I must admit, these two recipes may not be to everyone’s taste but as a chef, it’s always beneficial to challenge and re-engage our palettes. The Mushrooms on Garlic Toast is delicious, quick to make and a fantastic way to use the last of the sourdough.

As for the Beetroot Galette, much like marmite, you are either a beetroot lover or a beetroot hater. As one of the staple root vegetables at this time of year in Northern Ireland, I personally love it. This recipe sweetens it up too. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

Mushrooms on Garlic Toast

Beetroot Galette

Check out the Irish News article here