Alison welcomes back chef Nevin Maguire for a festive chat on Weekend Breakfast as she packed with delicious holiday tips and recipes!

Neven shares his secrets for a stress-free Christmas dinner, from his famous apricot sage stuffing balls to succulent turkey and mouth-watering ham with an irresistible glaze.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or preparing the Christmas dinner for the first time. He even brings in a delicious trifle recipe that’s perfect for rounding off your festive feast. It's all about great food and making lasting memories this Christmas!

See the full recipes here:

https://www.todayfm.com/weekend-breakfast-with-alison-curtis/neven-maguires-cracking-christmas-recipes-2220440

The Queen of Ireland and "National F*cking Treasure!!"

Panti Bliss joins Weekend Breakfast for a very special and chaotically fun Christmas Gift Guide!

Dr Panti Bliss has been announced as the Ambassador for Design & Crafts Council Ireland, Made Local campaign.

The ‘Made Local’ campaign celebrates the spirit of community and grassroots energy that has always been central to Ireland’s greatest movements.

madelocal.ie ---- where you can search for makers and the products you want by location. 1,500 makers based in Ireland and 350 retailers to buy from.

Gifts featured:

PANTI’S BLISSFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

FOR HIM, FOR HER, FOR THEM, FOR KIDS – FOR EVERYONE!!!

The Queen of Ireland and the official Ambassador for the Made Local Campaign has hand picked a few of the amazing handmade Irish items for sale now in time for the perfect Christmas gift!

Let’s go!

Earrings by A Little Idea

From Dublin and stocked in Om Diva, these large dangly swirl earrings are called after CMAT!

Available online at alittleidea.ie/ or Om Diva in Dublin 2

Sleep Set by Jo Browne

Joanne, from Carlow,the maker behind Jo Browne, has beautiful luxury natural products for you and your home.

Available in lots of shops across the country including Arnotts in Dublin and online jobrowne.com

Green Mug by Magda Bethani

Magda, based in Wicklow, is a ceramicist - see more here magdabethani.com

Seaweed Foot Scrub by Wasi

Wasi is an Irish seaweed skincare brand from Cork

Available online at wasi.ie/ or from the Irish Design Shop.

Ribbed Merino Hat by Ireland’s Eye

This chunky ribbed hat made from 100% merino wool is by Ireland’s Eye, who create all-natural knitwear in Dublin

Available from Irish Design Shop

Linen Barn Owl by We Make Good

We Make Good is a social enterprise that promotes equality and sustainable production based in Dublin

wemakegood.ie or from Irish Design Shop

Porcelain Landscape Disc by Karo Art

Karo Art, based in Dublin 8, has creates beautiful ceramics

Available from Irish Design Shop and online karoart.eu/

Stephen - Actor, writer, presenter (Landscape Artist Of the Year and on radio a weekly show on Classic FM)

Anita – is an award winning Illustrator, Designer and Artist

Together they make a brilliant creative force behind eight children's books!! The first book was called Escape The Room and now they have made seven since including the hugely successful and brilliantly titled The Fart That Changed The World!

You may have seen them on Celebrity Gogglebox UK and they are hilarious!

They both joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to talk real life heroic St. Bernard's, psychotic squirrels and summers in Ireland!