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Author name: Sinead Smyth

Pyttepana Recipe From The Little Swedish Kitchen By Rachel Khoo

Pyttepana (which translates as ‘small bits in a pan’) feels like the Swedish answer to nasi goreng (the South East Asian dish of fried rice with a fried egg on top). Typically comprising onions, potatoes, minced meat, beetroot and a fried egg, pyttipanna is a dish that is quickly put together with whatever you might […]

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Irish Sea Trout Recipe

Pan-Fried Irish Sea Trout Recipe by Chef Igor Cikarev from the gibson hotel

Pan-fried Irish Sea Trout with Sweet and Sour Cabbage, Potato Fondant, Pak Choi, Panko Oyster, Santos Tomatoes, Vanilla Veloute. This recipe was created by Chef Igor Cikarev and serves four people. Ingredients: Fish – 4 portions of Irish sea trout fillet Cabbage – 1/4 white cabbage, small, finely chopped – 10g salt – 50ml seasame

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Prawn Cocktail Recipe

Classic Prawn Cocktail Recipe From Chef Kevin Curran From The Keadeen Hotel

This classic prawn cocktail recipe was created by Chef Kevin Curran from the Keadeen Hotel in Co.Kildare. Ingredients: – 6 – 8oz Peeled & deveined Dublin Bay Prawns or shrimps – 1 Lemon – ½ Pint mayonnaise – 1 tbsp horseradish – ½ Shot of brandy – 5g Paprika – 2 tbsp of ketchup – 2 Heads

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Traybaked Chicken

Traybaked Chicken Recipe From Strudel, Noodles and Dumplings by Anja Dunk

Any dinner that presents itself as a whole meal on a tray baked in the oven is the most relaxed kind of fare for both the cook and the recipients. This dish is the sort of thing my brother and I grew up eating on school nights, cobbled together by my creative mother. A tray

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Euro-Toques Young Chef 2018

Here Are The Six Chefs Through to The Euro-Toques Young Chef 2018 Final

This morning, Euro-Toques Young Chef presented by LaRousse Foods announced its six finalists for 2018, following on from the competitions skill test yesterday. Judges for the competition included Kevin Thornton, Gareth Mullins and Wade Murphy, as well as special guest judge Tom Brown from London’s Cornerstone. The semi-finalists were challenged to create a dish using

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Family Staycation

Enjoy a Five Star Family Staycation this October Mid-Term at this Luxury Hotel

Treat yourself and the family to a fun-filled stay this October mid-term at the five-star InterContinental Dublin. This unmissable five-star family package includes an overnight stay in a beautifully decorated family room, with children under 12 receiving complimentary accommodation. Guests will enjoy a delicious full Irish breakfast in the hotel’s award-winning Seasons Restaurant the following morning.

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Chocolate Workshop

Did Someone Say Chocolate? Here’s How You Can Indulge Your Senses And Become a Master Chocolatier

It’s true that here at TheTaste, we love chocolate. In fact, we would put our hands up and admit that we are chocoholics. If you’re like us then you will swoon over this chocolate workshop held in the beautiful Victorian style Firmount House. Bean and Goose are one of Ireland’s most beloved chocolate brands. This luxurious

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Slane Distillery

This Irish Whiskey Distillery is Celebrating a Huge Milestone This Week

Slane Distillery celebrated a huge milestone this week as their brand new state-of-the-art distillery filled its first barrel at their new location in the iconic setting of Slane Castle. The new distillery is located on the historic grounds of Slane Castle in the picturesque Boyne Valley. This backdrop is the setting for the inaugural cask

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Festival Ready

Get Festival Ready With These Unmissable Deals from O’Briens

The countdown to Electric Picnic is officially on and with just days to go, excited attendees are stocking up on festival essentials. The line-up for this year’s festival is incredible with huge headline acts including Kendrick Lamar, The Prodigy and Picture This as well as Dua Lipa and George Ezra. If you were lucky enough to score a

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Strandhill Food Festival

Ireland’s Best Chefs Join The Line-Up For This Year’s Strandhill Food Festival

This October, the Strandhill Food Festival returns for its second year from Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th. Held in the unique venue of Sligo Airport, it is set to be the highlight of the month. Attendees will have the chance to see some of Ireland’s top chefs in action, with live food demonstrations and much

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Experience Latin Street Culture with CASA BACARDÍ at Electric Picnic

This weekend, Electric Picnic returns to Stradbally in Laois for a jam-packed festival of music, food, theatrics and more. The sold-out Electric Picnic festival, running from Friday 31st to Sunday 2nd September, is set to be the event of the summer with huge international acts playing over the weekend. The award-winning stage is back again with a stellar

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Digital School

21st Century Food – The Digital School of Food Brings E-Learning to New Heights

The Digital School of Food was launched in Dublin recently and is aimed at attracting a new wave of food start-ups. This learning hub is designed to support people in developing their food manufacturing businesses. It is an e-learning initiative from the Dublin Food Chain and the Local Enterprise Offices, and is the first of

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Storehouse Shake

Here’s Where You Can Get a Deliciously Indulgent Shake to Prolong Your Summer

Visitors to the iconic Guinness Storehouse can now grab themselves a specially designed drink that is available exclusively at the storehouse. The Storehouse Shake was created by mixing some of life’s greatest pleasures, coffee and chocolate. This sweet treat is sure to whet the appetites of visitors this season. Invented by Head Chef at the Guinness Storehouse, Sean

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Chef Collaboration

Enjoy an Unmissable Evening of Fine Dining with This Chef Collaboration This Week

Acclaimed chef Andy McFadden is teaming up with fellow chef Robin Gill to host a collaborative dinner this week in McFadden’s restaurant, Glovers Alley. Enjoy an evening with the two renowned Irish chefs at a once-off special dinner on Wednesday the 29th of August. Featuring new dishes from Robin Gill’s book, Larder, the evening will highlight the

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Special Limited Edition

Hennessy Collaborate With Renowned Artist Vhils for its Very Special Limited Edition 2018

Today, Hennessy has announced a unique collaboration with urban artist Alexandre Farto for their Very Special Limited Series 2018. Known as Vhils, the Portuguese native is a graffiti artist turned worldwide phenomenon. He has pioneered a new form of urban art through creating sculptures and portraits made from stone, steel, wood and concrete. Former collaborations

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Iconic Dublin Bar

This Iconic Dublin Bar Reopens this November Following a Bespoke Refurbishment

One of Dublin’s most recognisable venues is set to make a shining return this November following a massive refurbishment. Since opening in 1993, Café en Seine quickly became one of the most popular bars in the city. The newly designed space will offer guests several dining spaces and will serve an extensive food menu, catering for

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Friday Night Feast

Indulge in Spectacular Seafood at this Five Star Friday Night Feast

Friday nights are about to get even better with Druid Glen’s new Seafood Feast. The luxurious five star Druids Glen Hotel & Resort is launching its newly designed Garden Rooms and Bar. To celebrate this new opening, Executive Chef Anthony Duggan has created a seafood-inspired evening. Seafood Fridays will run for five weeks from 5.30pm

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