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Jambalaya Chicken, Enjoy! Cookbook, Sheila Kiely

Jambalaya Chicken Recipe by Sheila Kiely

I have to admit that I was very surprised when this experimental dish got the thumbs up in my house. Complaints were anticipated from the ‘It’s too spicy’ and the ‘Where’s the gravy?’ brigades, but none were forthcoming. Because this chicken jambalaya is served in bowls and eaten with a fork, this dish has the […]

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Peachy Palate Mini Baked Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Creamy Baked Carrot Cake Cheesecakes Recipe by Peachy Palate

A nutty coconut crust, creamy carrot cake cheeseless filling and a whipped vanilla dairy free cream topping – a carrot cake lovers alternative dessert bliss! If you’re not in to chocolate the perfect alternative Easter dessert has to be something carrot base, and these little cute mini carrot cake “cheesecakes” are just the ticket! They

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West Coast Scallops dish by Chef John Nagle Dunboyne Castle Hotel

West Coast Scallops Dish Recipe by Chef John Nagle of Dunboyne Castle Hotel

This scallop dish, created by John Nagle, Executive Head Chef at Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa, has featured on the menu at the Hotel’s award winning 2 AA Rosette IVY Restaurant.  The scallops are from the West Coast of Ireland, where John is originally from and all other ingredients are locally sourced. Building a dish

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Spicy Mango Coconut Fish Dish Recipe by Oliver McCabe

This Spicy Mango Coconut Fish Dish Recipe is full of amazing healthy ingredients. Foods like garlic, onions, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, camomile, lavender, ginger, lemons and cayenne pepper will help your body rid itself of excess yeast. Coconut’s mediumchain fats are easily absorbed and are used as an energy source, which increases the body’s

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Pecan Pie with Vanilla Crème Fraiche Recipe by Chef Gareth Mullins

Sunday mornings are for sleeping, Sunday afternoons should be for eating and misbehaving just a little bit more before going back to work, and the healthy eating that comes with Monday to Friday life. This Pecan Pie with Vanilla Crème Fraiche is an example of the comfort food you would find on the Le Drunch menu

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Shane Smith Rhubarb meringue tart

Spiced Rhubarb Meringue Tarts Recipe by Chef Shane Smith

These lightly Spiced Rhubarb Meringue Tarts are a fun take on the classic lemon meringue! There bursting with different flavours and textures, the beautiful fresh spring rhubarb is encased in a buttery pastry shell and topped with pillows of soft meringue. Some may say the perfect finish to any meal and I would wholeheartedly agree!

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Wonky Spatula Courgetti and meatballs

Courgetti & Meatballs Recipe by The Wonky Spatula

This recipe Courgetti & Meatballs Recipe is incredibly delicious! It is so hearty and filling, yet it won’t leave you feeling bloated and sluggish like traditional Spaghetti and Meatballs may. This recipe is Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo & Whole 30 Approved Ingredients: – 300g round steak mince – 1/2 a small onion, finely diced – 1/2 red

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Zabaglione Recipe from Ristorante Rinuccini

Zabaglione is a simple Italian dessert made of egg yolks, sugar, and sometimes Marsala wine, that may be served warm or cold. At Ristorante Rinuccini we forgo the Marsala, decorate our Zabaglione with raspberries, and serve cold over layered ice-cream and sponge cake. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 2 egg yolks – 2 tablespoon caster sugar – Raspberries to

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Pancetta Spinach and Provolone Sfinciuni Street pizza by Catherine Fulvio

Palermo Street Pizza Recipe by Catherine Fulvio

I will never forget my first bite into sfincione, from my good friend (and baker) Solina Testagrossa in Ballestrate. Solina shared Her secrets with me that day and the recipe below is my take on the authentic sfincione, or sicilian pizza bread. The pizza in the palermo region is quite rustic, but other versions were

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Lemon Crunchie Honeycomb Pots Sheila Kiely

Lemon & Crunchie Honeycomb Pots Recipe by Sheila Kiely

This is a dessert for the time-pressed cheesecake lover – the kind of person who doesn’t prepare things the night before and doesn’t like to wait while things set or bake. This can be served immediately or chilled in the fridge if prepared ahead of time. If you can get hold of some small glass

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Buffalo Chicken Tenders Recipe by Peachy Palate

Gluten Free Buffalo Chicken Tenders & Ranch Dressing Recipe by Peachy Palate

These Crispy baked buffalo chicken tenders are perfect served with a side of dairy free ranch dressing, the perfect cooling side for dunking! I love chicken wings, especially hot and spicy ones. They are a little messy, it’s the only downside and there is no way of avoiding it especially if you want to thoroughly

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The Wonky Spatula Double Chocolate Torte

Double Chocolate Torte Recipe by The Wonky Spatula

This Double Chocolate Torte is so blissfully indulgent that you will hardly believe that it is 100% natural when you taste it. The perfect thing to wow your friends and family with this weekend, so grab a couple of pals and dig in! This recipe is Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan & Paleo. Ingredients: – 400g

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Crab Avocado Mango Cocktail Chef Richy Virahsawmy

Crab, Avocado and Mango Cocktail Recipe by Chef Richy Virahsawmy

I love this Crab, Avocado and Mango Cocktail dish using local spider crab. It is a great ingredient to use and I am amazed about how much of it we as an island export rather than use at home. I love cracking crabs, and getting to use the freshest ingredients just off the boats means

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Allspice Dressed Carrot, Quinoa and Chickpea Salad Goodfood Goddess

Allspice Dressed Carrot, Quinoa & Chickpea Salad Recipe by Goodfood Goddess

This Allspice Dressed Carrot, Quinoa & Chickpea Salad effortlessly bridges the gap between winter and summer. I love the fragrant allspice dressing as it has the beautifully warming flavors of winter while the mint hints of spring. If you are tired of boring sandwiches then this salad is just the thing you need to brighten

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Marcel's Sea trout, crab mayonnaise, mussel vinaigrette, tender stem broccoli

Pan Fried Trout with Mussel and Fennel Vinaigrette Recipe from Marcel’s Restaurant

At Marcel’s, seasonal food is a priority. With the first sea trout of the season arriving in April, this Pan Fried Trout recipe is a perfect way to bring a touch of spring to your kitchen. The flavours of the sea are enhanced with a mussel and fennel vinaigrette. We recommend serving with buttered seasonal asparagus, or tenderstem

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Blazing Salads Vegan Black Bean and Sweet Potato Hot pot

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Hotpot with Cornbread Topping Recipe from Blazing Salads

This delicious Black bean and Sweet Potato Hotpot with Cornbread Topping is one of the most popular vegan hot dishes in our deli at Blazing Salads in April. It is really nutritious due to the combination of beans grain and vegetables. Impress your friends with this! Serves 6 Ingredients: – 350g black beans* – Kombu seaweed* – 2

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Truffle, Asparagus and Quail Egg Salad Recipe by Chef Benjamin Patterson

This Truffle, Asparagus and Quail Egg Salad recipe is a wonderful seasonal salad as its spring time and all the flavours go so well. I picked up all the ingredients for this healthy while in Spain, where the markets are full of beautiful seasonal ingredients. The yolk of the quail egg adds as a second

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Delicious Denise Savoury Loaf

Savoury Loaf Recipe by Denise’s Delicious Gluten Free Bakery

This gluten free savoury loaf is a recipe from a lovely lady in Brittany. It is a wonderful accompaniment to a glass of chilled white wine with friends. Ingredients: – 125g (5oz) Denise’s Delicious flour blend – 1 tsp gluten free baking powder – ½ tsp guar gum – 60ml (2floz) vegetable oil – 120ml (4floz) milk – 4 large eggs

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Hawaiian Salmon Poke Recipe My Nutrition

Hawaiian Salmon Poke Recipe by My Nutrition

A staple in Hawaii, Poke, known as Hawaiian ‘Sushi’, is taking health conscious cities like L.A and London by storm. This Hawaiian Salmon Poke Recipe is quick, easy and packed with health benefits. Salmon provides important amounts of the antioxidant amino acid taurine. Salmon is an excellent source of vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium.

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Thyme to Eat Chocolate and Coffee Ice Cream Cake

Vegan Chocolate Coffee Ice Cream Cake Recipe by Anna-Jane Kingston

Who remembers those Sunday’s when it was all about the Romantica Ice Cream Cake at the end of dinner? Well, as I concocted and perfected this new recipe, those childhood memories came flooding back! From freezer to plate, those ten minutes of waiting for the ice cream cake to defrost to edible form were quite

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