The pecans and sliced mange tout add a nice crunch to this simple salad recipe. If you prefer you could use peaches or nectarines instead apples. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 4 pork chops, trimmed –1 tbsp rapeseed or olive oil –Salt and freshly ground black pepper –A knob of butter –2 eating apples, cored and […]
Pork Chops Salad Recipe with Apple and Pecan from Bord Bia Read More »
Here’s my take on the sausagemeat-encased eggs recipe, made with seafood and Asian spices fried to a crispy coating. You can buy boxes of eggs in mixed sizes, which is useful for this recipe as you can use the smallest. Panko crumbs, common in Japanese cooking, instantly give an almost glamorous golden finish. A tip
Asian-Scotch Eggs Recipe from the Cracked Cookbook Read More »
This vegetable kebabs recipe can be cooked on the barbeque or a pan. They look fantastic served on a bed of quinoa or bulgar. Serves 6 Ingredients: – 500g of halloumi cheese – 9 baby potatoes – 2 red peppers – 2 red onions Marinade – 75mls of extra virgin olive oil or rape seed
Halloumi and Vegetable Kebabs Recipe from Blazing Salads Read More »
France is the most famous wine producing country and legendary regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy or Champagne are held in high regard with good reason. But while they get global acclaim, other lesser known terroirs within the country’s borders are also producing wines of character and finesse and if you’re willing to deviate from the
4 Less Known French Wine Regions to Taste Character and Finesse Read More »
Whitefriar Grill’s Jane Russell Italian Sausage Bake is ideal for a lad’s night in. This hearty recipe is a favourite among Whitefriar Grill customers. Serves 4. Ingredients: – 2 kg ripe cherry tomatoes, mixed colours if you can find them – 2 sprigs fresh thyme – 2 sprigs fresh rosemary – 2 sprigs fresh bay –
Jane Russell Italian Sausage Bake Recipe from Whitefriar Grill Read More »
Char-grilled chicken tops a Greek-style salad recipe tossed with crispy pita chips and a bright lemon vinaigrette, creating a light and healthy salad you’ll be happy to call a meal. Pair with California Chardonnay or Sparkling Wine. Serves 4 Ingredients: Vinaigrette – 120ml extra-virgin olive oil – 80ml fresh lemon juice – 1 garlic clove,
Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe with Feta, Mint & Toasted Pita from California Wines Read More »
The addition of cumin livens up the flavour of this family friendly frittata recipe. You can either use ground cumin or cumin seeds which you can dry roast in a pan and grind yourself. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 8 eggs – 1 tbsp rapeseed or olive oil – 1 small onion, finely diced – 1
Goats’ Cheese, Broccoli and Pea Frittata Recipe from Bord Bia Read More »
This Strawberry Tiramisu Recipe consists of crumbled up lady fingers are drizzled in sweet coffee syrup and layered with a creamy filling and juicy strawberries to make this fruity twist on the classic Italian dessert. This no bake dessert-in-a-jar takes just minutes to make and is perfect served at a barbecue or summer picnic. Serves
Strawberry Tiramisu Recipe by Siúcra and Catherine Fulvio Read More »
A quick, tasty scrambled eggs recipe for a small gathering at breakfast time. I find the charred bread from the griddle pan important to give a smoky flavour, but feel free simply to toast the bread under the grill. The tomatoes take no time just to heat through – don’t overcook them otherwise the skins
Tomato Toasts with Scrambled Eggs Recipe from the Cracked Cookbook Read More »
This one-pot pasta recipe is a simple weeknight dinner that everyone will love. Quick and easy to make and there is minimal washing up. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 200g bacon cut into 2cm pieces/bacon lardons or 8 streaky rashers, chopped – 1 tbsp rapeseed or olive oil – 1 onion, peeled and chopped – 3
One-Pot Bacon, Courgette and Mushroom Pasta Recipe from Bord Bia Read More »
The mix of sweet and juicy pears, crispy pancetta and creamy goat’s cheese is the perfect pear-ing in this go-to summer salad recipe, which is ideal for sharing with friends. Serve as a satisfying yet light meal on its own or as an accompaniment to main dishes. Serves 4 Ingredients: Salad – 3 to 4
Griddling or roasting fruit always intensifies the sweetness, and this simple dessert feels indulgent but fresh – it’s also a good way of using under ripe fruit that’s slightly too firm to eat as it is. Nectarines are high in soluble fibre and such a stunning colour, too. If you don’t have/like nectarines, you could
Indulgent Griddled Almond Nectarine Recipe by Kate Harrison Read More »
I’ve always been envious of my partner for his regular order of chicken tikka masala at our favourite Indian takeaway. Here’s my version for veggies or vegans, with a lower-fat twist (the restaurant version contains loads of cream). Paneer is one of my favourite ingredients, it is a mild but versatile Indian cheese; the calories
Vegetarian Tikka Masala Recipe by Kate Harrison Read More »
This penne pasta recipe with aubergine, ricotta and nutmeg comes from Il Posto Italian Restaurant in Dublin. The simple dish is an ideal family meal and could even be prepared with young children assisting. Serves 2. Ingredients: – 250g penne pasta, cooked – 2 tbsp olive oil – 1 aubergine, diced – 8 cherry tomatoes,
Penne Pasta Recipe with Aubergine, Ricotta and Nutmeg from Il Posto Restaurant Read More »
This Prawn and Avocado Bites recipe makes for the perfect summer canape! I absolutely love guac and prawns and the addition of cucumber makes for the perfect vessel! If you would like to bulk it up a bit then subbing the cucumber for sweet potato would be delicious! Ingredients: – 125g (20) raw king prawns
Prawn and Avocado Bites Recipe from The Wonky Spatula Read More »
Strawberries can be found in abundance on hedgerows throughout the summer months so now is the perfect time to get jamming! Siúcra’s Sure Set Jam Sugar has been specially formulated to produce perfectly set jam every time and works particularly well with low pectin fruits such as strawberries. The secret to really delicious jam is
Strawberry Jam Recipe with Lemon and Mint from Siúcra Read More »
Lemon curd is the perfect addition to any dessert, cake, treat or even toast! It’s sunshine in a jar and it’s delish. Give the recipe a go and I promise it’ll become a summertime staple. Ingredients: – 2 small – medium lemons – 90g caster sugar – 90g butter – 4 free range egg yolks
Delicious Circle’s Lemon Curd Recipe is Sunshine in a Jar Read More »
Emerging wine regions all over the world are earning praise for the quality they’re achieving. Countries whose wines would have been deemed a novelty a few decades ago are now collecting gold medals: British sparkling enjoys wide acclaim and Brazilian fizz is surely one to watch. A Bolivian red surprised in 2016 by taking home a platinum medal
The Past, Present and Future of Winemaking in Ireland Read More »
There is no question about the rapidly growing popularity of Irish whiskey and gin. As sales go up and new distilleries open, it almost feels like a never-ending parade of product launches, festivals and tours to help spirit enthusiasts appreciate the bonanza. And while having a look at what’s being offered in prestigious bars is
How are We Really Drinking Irish Whiskey and Gin? Read More »
Winter has officially come to Westeros and with the nail-biting conclusion fast approaching, Game of Thrones fans may lose their appetites worrying about the fate of their favourite characters. So to prevent worrisome hunger in anticipation of the release of the seventh season on July 16th, take a look at some of the best Game of
Food is Coming – Game of Thrones Food and Drink Experiences Around the World Read More »
The wines from the USA are the third most popular New World wines we buy in Ireland after Australia and Chile and most of their wines (over 90%) come from its Golden State of California. We are certainly not the first to find happiness in California. Gold became the metal magnet attracting a tidal wave
Discover the Provocative Exuberance of Californian Zinfandel Read More »
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