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November 2018

Coconut and Butternut Squash Soup with Caramelised Leeks Recipe by Siúcra and Catherine Fulvio

Warm up on this chilly winter day by whipping up Siúcra x Catherine Fulvio Coconut and Butternut Squash Soup with Caramelised Leeks. This perfect lunch or dinner is a fragrant and aromatic mixture, and is sure to feel like a hug in a bowl. Ingredients: – 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and chopped – 2 […]

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Featherblade

Braised Featherblade of Irish Beef with Poached Gnocchi, Fresh Basil, Wild Mushrooms and Truffle Oil Recipe by Colin Greensmith from Pallas Foods

This Braised Featherblade recipe is a nod to traditional Italian braised beef recipes, using Irish Nature beef featherblade and fresh veal stock. Ingredients: – 4 Irish Nature Beef Featherblades – 100mls cooking Oil – 4 shallots – 2 cloves of garlic (Crushed) – 1 stick of celery – Diced – 1 carrot – Diced –

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Pan Fried Stonebass Recipe by Head Chef Cormac McCreary at Sheen Falls Lodge

Looking for a dinner to impress. Serving 10, this Pan Fried Stonebass Recipe by Head Chef Cormac McCreary at Sheen Falls Lodge is perfect for a dinner party. Ingredients: – 120g Stone Bass fillet – 20g bouillabaisse – 1g baby red pepper – 20g ratatouille – 1 half baby courgette – 10kg tomato puree –

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Griddled Mushrooms

Griddled Mushrooms Recipe from Strudel, Noodles and Dumplings by Anja Dunk

This dish takes its inspiration from the smoky fireside mushrooms cooked and eaten outside in the woods. I greatly enjoy cooking over a fire but it isn’t a daily practicality for most of us, and the closest way to achieve smokily charred results at home is to use a griddle pan – be sure to

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Duck

Confit Duck Leg Salad “A L’Orange” Recipe by Simon Hudson from Pallas Foods

This simple Confit Duck Leg Salad “A L’Orange” Recipe was created by Business Development Chef Simon Hudson from Pallas Foods. Ingredients: – 1 x silver hill confit duck leg. – 10 gr Baby spinach picked and washed. – 10 gr rocket leaves washed. – 1 radish sliced thinly. – 5 orange segments. – 15 ml

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Winter Warmers

Winter is Coming – Perfect Winter Warmers to Cosy up With This Season

Winter is coming; what hot and warm drinks you should be drinking to warm the cockles of your hearts, lift one’s spirits! A brief look at their origins and some awesome warm drink recipes to raise your cold weather entertaining games! Not just the ominous tag line from a fantastical tv drama, but the realisation

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A Home Away From Home – 8 Luxury Staycations That Will Upgrade Your Festive Plans

While Christmas may carry both good and bad memories for people, there’s no denying that the festive lights and roaring fires bring a smile to faces and help bring people together. With this in mind, why not gather your nearest and dearest and plan a special festive getaway in Ireland. Perfect for kids and adults

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24 Hours in West Cork – The Best Places to Eat, Drink and Sleep

West Cork is undoubtedly the best place in Ireland to have one epic foodie experience: the region is home to two of the world’s newest Michelin starred restaurants (Mews, Baltimore and The Chestnut, Ballydehob); was voted Ireland’s No.1 Foodie Destination for 2017 by the Restaurant Association of Ireland and is home to Ireland’s largest food

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Chef Mark Proudfoot

From Sydney to Dublin – Head Chef Mark Proudfoot at The Grand Hotel Malahide

From Dublin to Sydney and back again, I recently had a chat with Mark Proudfoot, head chef at the beautifully located Grand Hotel in Malahide. Speaking about his early experiences in the food industry, Mark said: “My involvement in the food industry started off in Cathal Brugha Street, I trained there.” “After that, I headed

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Executive Head Chef Dean Butler

Dishing up Culinary Delights in The Heart of Belfast – Executive Head Chef Dean Butler

The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast is located right in the heart of the city centre, close to many of the city’s major attractions, including being next door to the Grand Opera House on Great Victoria Street. Offering 5-star luxury as well as fine dining and a classy atmosphere, this hotel should definitely be on your

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Head Chef Cormac McCreary

The King at The Falls – Sheen Falls’ Head Chef Cormac McCreary

Sheen Falls Lodge is a stunning 5-star property located just outside the town of Kenmare, Co. Kerry. The perfect base for a bit of relaxation while exploring the Wild Atlantic Way, Sheen Falls Lodge overlooks the picturesque waterfall of the same name. For an experience you won’t soon forget, many visitors often combine their stay

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Win a Delicious 3 Course Dinner for Two with Wine at Roly’s Bistro – CLOSED

Experience 25 years of taste and tradition at this fine dining restaurant in Ballsbridge. Located just 25 minutes from the city centre, Roly’s Bistro is the perfect spot for a romantic dinner for two or catching up with friends. John and Angela O’Sullivan are hands on directors in the restaurant. Over the past 30 years

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Festive Fun in Austria’s Crown Jewel – Exploring The Sights And Sounds of Salzburg

The clocks have now been wound backwards, heralding the beginning of winter. For some it may seem like 2018 is coming to an abrupt end – the summer is over and the days have grown darker, the endless blue sky has been replaced with an earlier sunset. But, there is no need to hibernate just

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Galway's Best Brunch

Eat Your Way Around Galway City – Our Guide to Galway’s Best Brunch Spots

No matter where you find yourself in Galway City, a good brunch venue is always close by. A revolutionary mealtime which combines food, drink and socialising, brunch outings will never go out of fashion. We’ve compiled a list of Galway’s Best Brunch spots to fulfill your brunch needs – not intending to challenge you to

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Win The Trip of a Lifetime With Emirates Holidays: Return Flights and a 5-Night Stay at The Luxurious Grand Hyatt Dubai – CLOSED

Dubai is a city bursting with something for everyone, from thrilling theme parks and family-friendly attractions to award-winning restaurants serving up delectable dishes from around the world. Whatever your passion, it’s the perfect destination for your next getaway. So let your wanderlust take over and experience all this vibrant city has to offer with Taste

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