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EAT. LIVE. GO by Donal Skehan. Hodder & Stoughton Publishers 2016

Courgetti and Beetballs Recipe by Donal Skehan

While the pun alone is quite satisfying, this very cool take on an Italian classic is completely vegetarian and makes for a simple and light supper. The mixture can also be formed into larger patties to make vegetarian burgers. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 1 tbsp olive oil – 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped – 1 tsp dried

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Oh She Glows Cookbook

6 Vegetable and ‘Cheese’ Soup Recipe by Angela Liddon

Silky smooth and bursting with six healthy vegetables, this luxurious soup is an easy, everyday soup to enjoy all fall and winter long. The nutritional yeast gives this soup a bit of a ‘cheese-like’ fl avour, and I keep the spices simple to allow the fl avours of the vegetables to shine. The beauty of

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EAT. LIVE. GO by Donal Skehan. Hodder & Stoughton Publishers 2016

Beef and Beetroot Hummus Salad Recipe by Donal Skehan

Use the best dry-aged steaks you can afford and make sure you give them plenty of time to rest before serving to allow all the juices to settle. Za’atar seasoning can be found in most supermarkets but if you can’t find it, use a pestle and mortar to pound together 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 4

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Plantain Protein Breakfast Cake Recipe by Peachy Palate

Plantain Protein Breakfast Cake Recipe by Peachy Palate

A delicious way to ease yourself into the New Year! Made with simple ingredients this is a naturally sweet indulgent breakfast cake. With ample protein and carbs to refuel those muscles, it’s the perfect post workout fare! Serves 2 (3-4 slices per person) Ingredients: Plantain Cake – 225g (8oz) of very ripe plantain – 4 large eggs

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Atlantic Kelp & Sunflower Seed Brown Loaf Recipe by Chef Shane Smith

Atlantic Kelp & Sunflower Seed Brown Loaf Recipe by Chef Shane Smith

January is upon us so lets kick-start 2017 with a super delicious healthy brown seaweed loaf. The inspiration for this recipe came to mind after a recent trip to Co Sligo where I had the pleasure of meeting the amazing Dr. Prannie Rhatigan, author of ‘Irish Seaweed Kitchen’. Atlantic Kelp (kombu) is a thick flat

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Oh She Glows Cookbook

Curried Chickpea Salad Recipe from Oh She Glows

This chickpea salad is lightly spiced with curry fl avours—just enough to give it character without overpowering the salad. Feel free to tweak all the spices to your own tastes by adding more or less ginger, curry powder or turmeric. You can serve this salad scooped into pieces of Boston or Bibb lettuce, or stuffed

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Kale Loaf with Feta and Roasted Squash Recipe from M&S

Kick start your New Year with the delicious Kale Loaf with Feta and Roasted Squash from M&S. To re-create at home simply follow the recipes below. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 350g diced butternut squash – 1 tbsp olive oil – 100g kale – 20g salted butter – 30g fresh breadcrumbs – 6 eggs – 200ml milk – 1 tbsp chopped dill fronds – 100g

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Watch: 5 Minute Pad Thai Recipe from The Happy Pear

Here’s our super yummy Pad Thai recipe. It’s dairy, sugar and gluten free and tastes absolutely rocking! This recipe takes about 15 minutes to make and feeds 4!! Ingredients: – 1 onion – 3 cloves garlic – 1 red chilli pepper – small thumb sized piece of ginger – 1 sprig of lemongrass – 2 red peppers – 1 yellow pepper – 220g

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Healthy Chocolate Brownie Recipe by Donal Skehan

Watch: Healthy Chocolate Brownie Recipe by Donal Skehan

This amazing healthy brownie recipe is the brain child of the talented Roz Purcell. When she told me about the ingredients, I was skeptical but let me tell you, these give traditional brownies a run for their money! Serves 12 Ingredients: For the brownies: – 1.1/2 cups or 170g ground almonds – 10 tbsp cacao powder or

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A Homey Kitchen in the Heart of the City – Emer’s Kitchen Review

Just a few steps away from the hustle and bustle of St Stephen’s Green is Emer’s Kitchen on Leeson St Lower. Wrapped in blue, this cafe is an outpost of proper deliciousness. Emer and Brendan opened this foodie haven two years ago. Their cuisine embraces local produce, tapping into the best of what’s on offer

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Wexford Home Preserves

The Sweet Taste of Success – The Wexford Home Preserves Story

From a small kitchen in our Lady’s Island Co. Wexford in 1988 Ellen O’Leary started Wexford Home Preserves, using the same recipes she had done for years. Soon, just as well as they spread over hot buttered toast, the word spread about Ellen’s great tasting handmade jams and marmalades. To satisfy the a constant stream

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Chocolate Dipped Meringues Recipe from Siúcra

Whisk up a batch of Siúcra’s Chocolate Dipped Meringues this Christmas. These tasty little bites are light and airy and are dipped in melted chocolate and chopped nuts for a sweet and salty flavour combination. Makes 40 small meringues Ingredients: – 3 egg whites – 180g Siúcra Granulated Sugar – 2 tbsp Siúcra Light Golden Brown Sugar – 30g

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Study Reveals 1 in 5 Irish Adults Want to Dine Out on Christmas Day

Going out for dinner during the festive season is a growing modern Irish Christmas tradition. That’s according to a new survey by OpenTable, the world’s leading online restaurant booking platform and part of The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN), which reveals that 40% of Irish adults plan to dine out at least once a week over

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Win an overnight stay at The Westbury for two people with breakfast and 3 course dinner and cocktail at WILDE - Closed

Win an overnight stay at The Westbury for two people with breakfast and 3 course dinner and cocktail at WILDE – Closed

WILDE is the newly refurbished, luxurious restaurant where 1930’s elegance and an abundance of greenery gives guests the sense of alfresco dining at The Westbury. WILDE‘s menus celebrate the finest Irish produce, combining much-loved local dishes with classic cuisine from around the world. To celebrate the launch of WILDE, The Westbury have composed a package

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Emirates Dishes Up Christmas Dinner, Valrhona Hot Chocolate and Holiday Movie Classics for the Festive Season

In a first for the airline, Emirates has introduced a Christmas menu featuring traditional festive meals in all classes, First, Business and Economy Class. Served on selected routes throughout December, passengers from Ireland heading to Australia via Dubai in Economy Class can enjoy rolled turkey breast served with cranberry jus lié, mashed potatoes, chicken sausage

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