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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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Persimmon Tart

Whipped Yoghurt Persimmon Gluten Free Tart Recipe by Jette Virdi

Persimmons are a sweet, mild-flavored fruits, which originate from Asia, that are in season between November and February. Take advantage of their seasonality by making these simple, delicious and coeliac friendly Whipped Yoghurt Persimmon Tarts. Makes 3 mini tartlets Ingredients: Gluten Free Base – 1 cup of almond flour – 1 small egg – 1 tbsp coconut oil

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Beef Noodles

Japchae Noodles Recipe from Our Korean Kitchen with wine pairing

Beef and vegetables with sesame glass noodles, or japchae, is easily one of the most popular noodle dishes in Korea, it is easy to make, healthy and packed full of flavour from the soy sauce and sesame soaked noodles. Traditionally, japchae is eaten on holidays and special occasions, but you will find it in practically every

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Carmel Hall Chocolate Straws with Dip

Dark and White Chocolate Straws Recipe by Bridget Harney

Dark and white chocolate straws are like cheese straws except with chocolate. What’s not to like? The base of these is an unsweetened cocoa pastry topped with a mixture of chopped chocolate. The sweetness really comes from the white chocolate, and the time in the oven caramelises the sugar in the white chocolate to give

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beef potato stew Fiona Uyema

Nikujaga Beef & Potato Stew Recipe by Fiona Uyema with wine pairing

Thinly sliced beef is traditionally used for this Nikujaga Beef Potato and Stew recipe, but I’m using beef mince as I love the way it absorbs the sweet and savoury flavours of the sauce. I loved cooking this recipe when I lived in Japan as it reminded me a little of an Irish stew. Serves

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Vegan Cooking for Everybody – Cooks Academy Course Review

You may have noticed the term vegan cropping up on best selling cook book lists and becoming ubiquitous on restaurant menus. While health fads and trends have come and gone, this time vegan food appears to have serious stamina, going hand in hand with consumer’s insatiable demand for healthy options. However, its association with ‘superfood’

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Prawn Fritters

Prawn Fritters Recipe by Cooks Academy with wine pairing

This is one of my favourite tapas recipes taught in the cookery school. It’s easy to buy frozen raw peeled prawns these days, making this a nice quick little recipe you can create from your well stocked freezer. Preparing tapas dishes for a get together is great fun and these prawn fritters are delicious either on

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Ginger and Cardamom Cake

Gluten-Free Ginger & Cardamom Cake Recipe by Anna-Jane Kingston

I love a good teacake I do! For me, this particular cake has a lovely balance of sweetness and spice and I think it’s just perfect for the darker autumn evenings that are upon us. In saying that though, I do advocate this type of cake for breakfast too. Just a small slice of this

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The Vegetable Visionary – An Interview with Denis Cotter

Speaking at the inaugural Food on the Edge event on the theme of ‘The Future of Food’ Chef Amanda Cohen, of New York’s Michelin starred vegetable restaurant Dirt Candy, proclaimed that if chefs don’t take vegetables seriously they will be left behind. However, it was twenty-two years ago when Chef Denis Cotter began moving vegetables

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Wonky Spatula Grilled Asian Salmon

Asian Grilled Salmon with Slaw Recipe by The Wonky Spatula with wine pairing

This Asian Grilled Salmon is so juicy and delicious you won’t want to cook it any other way once you’ve tried it! The Asian style slaw makes a perfect accompaniment. Gluten Free, Dairy Free & Paleo Ingredients: Asian Grilled Salmon – 2 salmon darns – 1 red chilli, finely sliced – 1 clove of garlic, crushed – 1 inch

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Carmel Hall Peanut Butter Curry

Peanut Butter Curry & Mint-infused Rice Recipe by Carmel Hall

This Peanut Butter Curry is really quick to put together, with hints of a nutty satay flavour. You probably have all the ingredients in your cupboard! I made my sauce really spicy, but feel free to cut back on the spice for kids or if you want something a little more mellow. The mint infused

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Carmel Hall Chickpea Burger

Vegan Chickpea & Corn Burger Recipe by Carmel Hall

These gluten free, vegan burgers are a great alternative to a meat or fish burger, but are equally filling and satisfying! They have a ton of protein and fiber, and are packed with flavour. A must-try! I topped mine with spicy guacamole, spinach, and juicy tomatoes but you don’t have to stop there! Next time I make

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Chef Lumir Touesk

In Conversation with Chef Lumir Tousek of Suesey Street

Brasserie Le Pont was a much loved and acclaimed restaurant on the corner of Fitzwilliam Place and Leeson Street. In recent months it has been totally reburbished and reincarnated as Suesey Street, a name taken from the original name for Leeson Street in the 1700s. The transformation from brasserie to a more informal, relaxed eatery has been done without

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Howth Cookery School

Michelin-starred Chef on the Menu at Howth Castle

It’s an exciting time ahead for Howth Castle Cookery School, as it launches its new Winter schedule. Michelin-starred chef, Cormac Rowe, is joining the school’s highly-skilled team, presenting an exclusive cooking demonstration followed by a special hands-on Master Class in November. From Wexford, Cormac was awarded a coveted Michelin star in 2013, at the age of

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Boutique Bake Halloween Carrot Cupcakes

Halloween Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe by Boutique Bake

It’s time to get in the Halloween spirit and whip up some spooky carrot cake cupcakes for some lucky ‘trick or treaters’!! The ‘two-tone’ icing technique used in this recipe can be used for different occasions, think green and red for Christmas or different shades of pink for Valentine’s Day. This effect is really easy

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