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Jette Virdi Prosecco Jelly

Prosecco Jelly with Edible Glitter & Pomegranate Jewels Video Recipe by Jette Virdi

Prosecco Jelly with Edible Glitter and Pomegranate Jewels; a simple recipe, the perfect Christmas dessert for the festive season. A recipe created exclusively for TheTaste by stylist Jette Virdi. For more Foodie Videos visit TheTaste Youtube Channel. Makes 3 Ingredients: – 330ml prosecco, I used glass moulds that each held 110ml of prosecco – 3 sheets of gelatine – edible […]

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Siucra Chocolate Biscuit Puddings

Mini Chocolate Biscuit Puddings Recipe by Siúcra

Chocolate biscuit cake is decorated with Siúcra Rollout Icing Sugar to give it a festive twist in this delicious recipe that is sure to satisfy chocoholics this Christmas. Easy to make, these bite-sized pudding treats require no baking and will add a sweet end to any meal. Makes 10-12 Ingredients: – Siúcra Rollout Icing Sugar – Siúcra

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Anna Jane Kingston Celeriac Gratin

Celeriac, Potato and Parmesan Gratin Recipe by Anna-Jane Kingston

Certainly a dish in it’s own right, a creamy gratin is a delicious classic that’s indulgent in flavour. Pair it with a nice glass of vino and you’ve got yourself the ultimate comfort food. As a side dish for the Christmas feast, gratin will definitely wow your dining compatriots. I choose celeriac as one of

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Siucra Thai Beef Salad Canapes

Thai Beef Salad Canapés Recipe by Siúcra

Impress your guests with this Thai Beef Salad Canapés recipe. Lightly seared beef, dressed in a Thai-inspired dressing with finally chopped cucumber, fresh herbs and chilli. Makes 30 Ingredients: – 200g Beef fillet – 1/2 tbsp rapeseed oil – Fresh mint & coriander leaves, roughly chopped – 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely diced – ¼ cucumber, finely diced – Salt

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Aldi Gingerbread Christmas Tree

Gingerbread Christmas Tree Recipe by Aldi

These Gingerbread Christmas Trees not only look impressive and taste great, but they are fun to make to. Makes 4 large or 8 small trees Ingredients: – 120g Greenvale unsalted butter – 150g The Pantry demerara sugar – 150g Grandessa honey – 350g The Pantry plain flour –  1 tsp The Pantry bicarbonate of soda – 3 tsp

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jack frost muffins

Jack Frost Muffins Recipe by Denise’s Delicious Gluten Free Bakery

I love to have these Jack Frost muffins on Christmas Eve morning – I feel Christmas has arrived properly then. I mix all the dry ingredients the night before and have my other ingredients ready in the fridge. It just takes three minutes in the morning to put it all together. Make sure to play

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Karyn Ryan Cranberry and Raspberry Upside Down Cake

Cranberry & Raspberry Upside Down Cake Recipe by Karyn Ryan

Upside down cakes are my favourite type of comfort cake, and I’ve given my favourite raspberry one a Christmas twist by adding fresh cranberries to it. Ingredients: – ¼ glass mulled wine (optional) – 300g cranberries (fresh or frozen) – 300g raspberries (fresh or frozen) – 450g sugar – 225g unsalted butter, softened – 1 teaspoon lemon zest – 2 teaspoons vanilla

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Aldi Profiterole Snowmen Towers

Profiterole Snowmen Towers Recipe by Aldi

Get the kids involved in the kitchen this Christmas with these fun Profiterole Snowmen Towers. They are sure to keep them busy (and their tummies full) during the Christmas break. Serves 8 Ingredients: Choux Pastry – 200ml cold water – 50g The Pantry caster sugar – 85g/3oz Cowbelle unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing – 100g The Pantry plain

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Minister Ring Launches Ireland’s Blue Book 2016 with Exciting New Hotels & Restaurants

2016 is set to be a an exciting year for Ireland’s Blue Book with Brown’s Restaurant, Derry/Londonderry, Killarney Royal, Co. Kerry, No.1 Pery Square, Co. Limerick, Viewmount House, Co. Longford and some incredible private rentals including Coolmore Manor, Co. Donegal and The Shannon Princess, Co. Westmeath joining the illustrious collection. Minster of State for Tourism

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Dr Herve This

Note by Note Cooking is the Future of Food says French Pioneer Dr. Hervé This

What does science have to do with gastronomy? What are the links between French and Irish cuisines? These were the questions answered at the ‘The Tree of Knowledge: Growth Through Cooking’ Conference in the Dublin Institute of Technology Bolton Street on 23rd of November. An event organised by the Embassy of France and DIT, in

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San Pellegrino Mark Moriarty

Worldwide Search Begins for S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016

Following a majorly successful first year with more than 3,000 applications submitted, S.Pellegrino – an ambassador of Italian taste and fine dining around the globe – is proud to launch S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016, the global scouting project to find the best young chef in the world. In 2015, Ireland’s Mark Moriarty made history as the

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Litfest 2015

Ballymaloe Launches Kerrygold Literary Festival of Food and Wine 2016

The fourth Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine runs from 20-22 May, 2016, and next year Litfest HQ plans to deliver the most electrifying, educational and inspirational programme to date. The dictum for next year’s festival will be Local Hero – Global Hero, and the unique approach of Litfest will bring together another

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South African Journalist meets Darina Allen

South African journalists get a taste of Ireland with celebrated chef Darina Allen

Ireland’s world-class cuisine was highlighted in South Africa recently, when legendary chef Darina Allen attended an event in Cape Town hosted by Tourism Ireland and Irish Ambassador Liam MacGabhann. Tourism Ireland invited influential food and lifestyle journalists, including representatives of the Sunday Times (South Africa), SAfm radio and Woolworths Taste magazine, to come and meet

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Faithlegg Dish of the Year

AA Delicious Dish of the Year Recipe by Chef Jenny Flynn with wine pairing

This dish from Jenny Flynn, head chef at Faithlegg House Hotel was awarded AA Delicious Dish of the Year at the annual AA Hospitality Awards 2015. An exciting new category introduced to this year’s awards, Jenny is the first ever winner of the AA Delicous Dish of the Year following a public vote and has

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Cinnamon Buns

Cinnamon Buns Recipe by Shane Smith

This is an old classic and who doesn’t love warm homemade cinnamon buns. Fluffy, soft, doughy and bursting with a buttery cinnamon filling! The perfect way to start the weekend! Makes 15/20 portions Ingredients: – 390 ml milk – 100g butter – 7g sachets of dried yeast (x2) – 100g caster sugar – 740g plain flour – ½ teaspoon of salt

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Neven Maguire Pork Goulash

Pork Goulash with Cauliflower Rice Recipe by Neven Maguire with wine pairing

Pork Goulash was one of my mom’s regular dinners when I was growing up, and I loved it. I now like to serve it with cauliflower rice, which has a similar texture to rice but a much lower GI. Contrary to popular belief, a true goulash doesn’t contain any soured cream, making for a much

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Neven Maguire Roast Veg Couscous

Spicy Roasted Root Vegetables with Lemon and Herb Couscous Recipe by Neven Maguire

Couscous is a staple of the North African diet and can be used to accompany tagines or with great success in salads. It’s made from semolina grains that have been rolled, dampened and coated with very fine wheat flour. This enlarges the individual grains and keeps them separate during cooking. Serves 4 Ingredients: Couscous – 225g (8oz) couscous – 450ml

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Braised Turnip Galette

Braised Turnip Galette Recipe by Denis Cotter with wine pairing

This recipe of Braised Turnip Galette of Chestnut & Portobello Mushroom with Beetroot Port Gravy and Roast Parsnip Mash the star of the Winter menu at Café Paradiso. Over the past few years, this galette has become one of those dishes that not only mark the coming of Winter but actually make us look forward to

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