If I’ve learned anything from talking to chefs and restauranteurs over the past two years, it’s that opening a restaurant and keeping it running is no easy feat. Of course, these things are helped by loyal customers, great produce and a passionate team. This was exactly the impression I got when chatting to Richard Gleeson, […]
“The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club.” Yet, in the David Fincher film from the nineties it is not too hard from a member of this crowd to recognise another. In the wine world, there is a trend that comes to mind when recalling Tyler Durden’s famous code of
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Copeland Gin’s Spiced Apple and Blackcurrant is the perfect addition to any winter cocktail this festive season. To add a touch of glamour to your Christmas celebrations we have three delicious recipes that are sure to keep the partying going all winter long! Ingredients – 35ml Spiced Apple and Blackcurrant – 150ml Premium Indian Tonic
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This year, Irish whiskey and drinks producers have unveiled a wide array of new bottles, and a remarkable increase not just in the quantity of options, but in styles and innovation is now spoiling us for choice on the shelves. If you’re looking for a special tipple to make someone’s day, why not try something new? The roundup
Recently-Launched Irish Whiskeys and Spirits to Dazzle and Gift this Christmas Read More »
Key to every Christmas is a delicious perfectly stress-free dinner that will allow you to spend more time with your family and friends. And if you are tired of having roast turkey every year… maybe 2018 is finally the time to try something different. I have created an alternative Christmas dinner menu that will satisfy
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Nestled in the heart of County Kildare, just 25 minutes from Dublin, escape to Carton House this festive season, one of Ireland’s most historic resorts. It’s the season for decadence after all so why not indulge with a serving of sumptuous festive afternoon tea at Carton House. Enjoy a delicious selection of classical Christmas bites,
Lets’ be honest, in December we kind of loose the plot! We rush out and purchase gifts for family, friends, neighbours, childminders, our kids’ teachers, our boss even the dogwalker, basically anyone that we have been in contact with over the past 12 months. Don’t forget to stock up on some extra bits just in
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These Cacao Caramel Bites make the perfect snack to bring to work. Weekdays or weekends, these healthy chocolate treats will spruce up any lunchbox. Ingredients: – 30 soft fresh dates (600g), pitted – 1⁄4 cup (80g) natural hazelnut butter+ – 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract – 2 tbsp melted coconut oil –
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These Healthier Vegan Mince Pies are incredibly easy to make and a treat for the entire family. Best of all, they are super yummy and gluten-free. Ingredients: Crust – 1 tbsp. ground flaxseeds – 3 tbsp. filtered water – 3 cups ground almonds – 2 tbsp. maple syrup – 3 tbsp. coconut oil – 1
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Ingredients For the lamb – 1x Boned leg of lamb open nor rolled (optional to salt the lamb) – 1.5kg Rock salt Salt mix – 10 pods popped Black cardamom -1 tbsp Pink peppercorns – 1 tbsp start anise – Handful rosemary – 2 lemon zest – 2 orange zest – 2 bulbs smoked garlic
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Table 24 is a new luxury gin experience brought to you by Beefeater 24. Uncover the exotic world of Japanese inspired gin, blended with hand-selected botanical and rare Sencha tea served to you right here in the fashionable heart of House Dublin. Table 24 is the ultimate group experience where each individual at the table
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These healthier, vegan Zimtsterne are real crowd pleasers. They are a gluten-free spin-off of the flavoursome, traditional German Christmas biscuit. I can’t think of a single German household where these wouldn’t make an appearance on the yearly Christmas sweets platter. For me, Zimtsterne, Spekulatius and Spritzgebaeck are the holy trinity of Christmas treats. Even if
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These bite sized cheesy leek treats are so tasty and you can simplify the ingredients if making with children, maybe just fill with cheese. They’re so much fun to make and topping them with some sesame or poppy seeds gives them an extra Christmassy feel. You can make them in advance and freeze too. They
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There really is no better gift than the gift of chocolate for Christmas. This spiced hot chocolate jar is not only thoughtful but utterly delicious. Tailor the recipe to suit the person you are giving it too. All you have to do is tie a label on the side with the instructions and you’re done.
Festive Spiced Hot Chocolate Recipe by Chef Shane Smith Read More »
Eggs, the original super food. These 5 minute Scrambled Eggs make the perfect dish for brunch, lunch or after the gym. Ingredients: – 2 eggs – Salt and freshly ground black pepper – A little olive oil – 3 handfuls (approx. 50g) baby spinach leaves – 1 tbsp mature cheddar cheese – Crushed chilli flakes
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In my recipe for creamy mustard mash I talked of my love of the spud, so I won’t go on about it too much here, only to say that I LOVE POTATOES!!! ‘Tis the season to be jolly and roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary certainly make me happy. There are so many different recipes for roasting
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This Banoffee Cheesecake Recipe is the perfect healthier alternative to serve at a dinner party. With a chocolate cheesecake filling and a coconut caramel sauce, it’s guaranteed to impress. Ingredients: – 1 cup (160g) almonds – 6 soft fresh dates (120g), pitted – 1 tbsp raw cacao or cocoa powder – 1⁄3 cup (60g) white
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These Vanilla Cupcakes have a sweet and slightly sour cream cheese frosting. I promise that if you make them they are always going to be a big hit. The hardest thing to do is trying to figure out how not to eat them all before you take them to whoever you have made them for!
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Nigel Slater shares his favourite mince pie recipe, simple but elegant and perfect for your Christmas baking. The Crust Shortcrust, sweetcrust, rough puff or puff? There is no traditional answer so it becomes a matter of choice. But let us go back a bit. The early pies were savoury, the pastry made with lard rather
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This Wholemeal Spelt Carrot Loaf with Orange Mascarpone Icing manages to be both indulgent and really healthy (well, as healthy as any cake gets!). The recipe includes wholemeal spelt flour, which gives the loaf a moreish nuttiness. Ingredients: – 75ml rapeseed oil, plus extra for greasing – 175g carrots – 2 medium organic eggs –
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This recipe for classic kedgeree was created by recipe development chef Simon Hudson from Pallas Foods. This recipe makes four portions. – 200g butter – 4 eggs (free range if possible) – 400g basmati rice rinsed – 2 large onion chopped finely – 1 red pepper finely diced – 500 ml cold water – ½
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