The Bûche de Noël is the classic French Christmas cake and, come December, pâtisseries go all out creating the most elaborate, beautiful versions you have ever seen. These high-end cakes can also be extremely expensive; I have seen them sell for as much as €120! My buche de Noel recipe might be simpler, but it […]
Hazelnut Praline Bûche de Noël Recipe by Edd Kimber Read More »
This Roast Duck recipe with Mustarda Veloute and a fine herb sauce is the perfect Christmas alternative to Turkey and Ham. As a chef after portioning a thousand turkey and hams over the festive season, it’s the last thing I want to eat on Christmas day, which is why this Roast Duck dish is so
Roast Duck With Mustarda Veloute Recipe by Chef Chad Byrne at The Brehon Read More »
Roasted butternut squash makes a great vegetarian alternative to a meat cut during the festive season. I’ve designed this recipe with quinoa as the base for the stuffing and added flavour and texture with cranberries, macadamia nuts and kale for a wintery green hit – if you have veggies coming for Christmas dinner, this festive
Roasted Festive Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe from The Flourishing Pantry Read More »
This lentil and porcini pie recipe is inspired by a pie my Nan makes using meat. The whole family go crazy for one of “Nana’s Pies” and there was a time when I did too. I’m always trying to find ways to recreate the foods that I loved before I became vegan. Here I’ve created
Lentil and Porcini Pie Recipe by The Tiny Vegan Kitchen Read More »
Winter months and their associated festivities bring with them a desire to cosy up indoors with woollen jumpers and log fires, while our palates turn from light and fresh summer fare to rich and aromatic flavours. This Chocolate Ginger Cake Recipe with Chai Buttercream, Chai Poached Pear and Candied Pecans is inspired by those warm
I find that dessert is somewhat of an afterthought on Christmas day as all the time and energy has been spent roasting the bird! This fun, zesty Clementine meringue pie recipe is a step away from the traditional and they are a dainty, light finish to Christmas dinner. Ingredients: Clementine curd – 100ml Clementine juice
Clementine Meringue Pie Recipe by Shane Smith Read More »
A skillet, also known as a hash, is an American dish of fried deliciousness. The name comes from the cast-iron pan in which it is made, but any frying pan does the trick. We reckon this ham skillet recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover Christmas ham! Ingredients: – 50g unsalted butter –
Sauerkraut and Bay Ham Hock Skillet Recipe by John Whaite Read More »
This aromatic butterflied lamb recipe is a great alternative main course for Christmas dinner. This marinade is a version of bulgogi from Korea that is absolutely delicious with lamb, particularly if you leave it to marinate for a couple of days. Ingredients: – 1 x 3kg (6½lb) leg of lamb, boned and well trimmed (butterflied),
This scallop recipe was created by chef JP McMahon of the Michelin-starred Aniar Restaurant in Galway. JP pairs the scallops with mussels cooked simply in white wine, onion, garlic and thyme, an oyster mayonnaise, a buttermilk foam, and poached, charred and grilled leeks – a true showcase of the spoils of the sea and the
Scallops Recipe with Mussels, Buttermilk and Leek by Chef JP McMahon Read More »
This Blackwater Juniper Cask Gin Prawn Cocktail Recipe was created by by Bryan McCarthy, Executive Head Chef of both Cask and Greenes, Cork city. A quirky reinvention of a classic dish, Bryan updates a prawn cocktail serving delectable Dublin Bay prawns with a Blackwater Juniper Cask Gin Cocktail Sauce and Poacher’s Tonic & Tomato Water
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This Ginger Cake Recipe is by Hazel Sheehan. For me there is no better way to celebrate Christmas than to bring the joy of baking, crammed with all the flavours of the season, straight into my kitchen. Nothing says Christmas, like a thick slice of cake, packed to the brim with the flavours and aromas
Ginger Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting by Hazel Sheehan Read More »
Mushrooms on toast, taken to a richer and more festive level using exotic, fleshy king oyster mushrooms and a rich and buttery red wine reduction sauce. This roasted mushroom recipe is an ideal dish to serve to everyone for supper. It goes well with a spinach salad, followed by a board with interesting artisan cheeses.
Roasted Mushrooms Recipe on Sourdough Toast by Rose Prince Read More »
This Fig, Prune & Port Tarte Tatin Recipe is created by John Whaite. I’d make a lousy criminal: I’m just too honest. My family say of me, ‘He cannot hold his own water.’ And so, I admit, your honour, that this was an idea I stole from the great Nigel Slater. And I did so
Fig, Prune & Port Tarte Tatin Recipe by John Whaite Read More »
Making your own mince pies has never been easier. Having a jar of Mince Pie filling on hand means you can get more creative with your base or vessel like in this mini chocolate mince pie recipe, and if you’ve any leftover it makes more a beautiful addition to a warming bowl of festive oats!
Mini Chocolate Mince Pie Recipe by Peachy Palate Read More »
This crullers recipe isn’t at all dissimilar to the Spanish doughnut treat, churros. In fact, they’re pretty much the same thing, only shaped in rings rather than fat, spikey sausages. The pastry itself is just a choux pastry, which isn’t at all difficult – although it mistakenly has the reputation of being tricky to make.
Crispy Apple Cider Crullers Recipe by John Whaite Read More »
This Chou Chou Pudding Recipe is by Rose Prince from Dinner & Party. A joint venture between an old memory and my daughter Lara, who suggested my list of puddings needed one from the school of ‘never sticky enough’. The result is deliberately sweet on sweet, with a peanut macaroon sandwich; cream, caramel and bananas
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An elegant sweet recipe, these chocolate-dipped candied orange strips make a wonderful Christmas gift. Just ensure that you make extra, as you will definitely want to keep some for yourself. Although I have made these with orange peel, as is traditional, they can be made with the peel of all different types of citrus fruit
Festive Chocolate Dipped Orangettes Recipe by Edd Kimber Read More »
Warm up this winter with this slow cooked rib of Angus beef recipe from Chef Igor Cikarev at the gibson hotel. The dish is accompanied by fondant potato, burnt onion puree, butternut squash, pearl onion jus and parmesan espuma and is the perfect December dinner option. Ingredients: Jacobs ladder – 1 Jacob’s ladder – 1 carrot,
Slow Cooked Rib of Angus Beef Recipe by Chef Igor Cikarev at the gibson hotel Read More »
This tart recipe looks mighty. It is wonderful served warm but is also very good cold and it keeps for several days. Splash in a little kirsch if you are using pears (calvados would be better with apples). I’ve used both fresh and dried cranberries in this recipe, both are good. The cranberries make the
Festive Cranberry & Pear Tart Recipe by Darina Allen Read More »
Surprise friends and family with your impressive hosting skills this Christmas season with this mouth-watering Beef Negimaki with Chilli Dip created by Catherine Fulvio and Siúcra. This dish is the perfect canapé to accompany every festive entertaining scenario and will leave your guests wanting more. Ingredients: – 300g striploin beef, thinly sliced – 3 spring
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If you’ve ever fancied yourself a Bake Off champion and love a challenge in the kitchen, this Irish Coffee Chocolate dessert recipe by Chapter One’s Executive Pastry Chef Darren Hogarty is a show-stopper. A master of chocolate work and creator of some of the finest desserts in the country, Darren’s Michelin star creations will wow
Irish Coffee Chocolate Slice Recipe by Chef Darren Hogarty Read More »
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