For the past couple of years, chef Neven Maguire has presented his Christmas food programmes from the counties that won the annual 'Foodie Destination of the Year' prize - Kilkenny in 2018, and Waterford in 2019.
For obvious reasons, the competition was cancelled this year which meant that the location of this year's show was up for grabs. Of course, the obvious choice was Neven's home county of Cavan.
The chef is presenting his two-part Christmas food special from his own kitchen, preparing a delicious variety of Christmas recipes to get you through the festive season.
This year's dishes are suitable for the smaller than usual number of friends and family expected to gather at our homes this year, but are no less seasonal than in previous years, with seafood, lamb, ham, turkey, mincemeat and chocolate all featuring prominently.
In last week's episode, Neven served up Sizzling Prawns and a Crab Cocktail, as well as Lamb Hotpot, and Spicy Turkey Broth.
For dessert, he made two delicious puddings: Chocolate Mendiants, a traditional French Christmas treat comprising chocolate disks studded with nuts and dried fruits.
He also whipped up Chocolate Cremeux, a cross between a mousse and a cooked custard.
On tonight's episode, the Cavan chef cooks Crispy Goats Cheese, Glazed Bacon Medallions, and Risotto with Barley, Bacon and Cabbage.
For pudding, Neven prepares a Mincemeat Tart.
When it comes to Christmas dinner, Neven has the answer to all your woes. Worried that your Brussels Sprouts are bland and boring? Do you have the lumpiest mash this side of the Shannon? Well fear not.
The Cavan chef visited Ray D'Arcy on RTÉ Radio 1 to answer some listeners' questions and help Christmas cooks perfect those side dishes. Listen back above or get the full show here.
Watch Neven's Christmas Menu on Thursday, December 17th at 7.30pm on RTÉ One.
