My mum used to always make this mulled fruit trifle for special occasions when I was growing up. I loved to help her (especially when it came to clearing up the leftovers!) and it definitely helped inspire me to become a chef. At Christmas, I like to decorate the top of this trifle with pomegranate […]
Mulled Fruit Trifle Recipe by Neven Maguire with Wine Pairing Read More »
Recipe from ICA Patricia Cavanagh, Ballinode Guild, Monaghan: “Each year since the new millennium, on the Sunday before Christmas, my local walking club in Knockatallon on the Monaghan–Tyrone border meet up with the Clogher Valley walkers. Our annual ‘mulled wine walk’ takes us up to Knockmany Cairn, an ancient passage grave situated on a high
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For those who are not too fond of the “Normal” fruit Christmas Cake. I have the perfect alternative, the most luxurious Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Fudge Gateaux. This cake really is Chocolate Heaven on a plate. Ingredients: – 50g good quality cocoa powder – 100g dark brown muscovado sugar – 250 ml boiling water – 125g soft unsalted butter – 150
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Take your pick from Roasted Red Pepper & Chia Bia Seed Hummus & Crudités, Sausage Chia Bia Rolls or Lettuce Cups with Chilli Chia Bia Beef Stir Fry, or make all three of these tasty canapé ideas created by food writer and blogger Nessa Robbins for Chia Bia. Roasted Red Pepper & Chia Bia Seed
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This Turkey Satay Vegetable Noodles recipe is great to use up any leftover turkey from Christmas Day. It packs a powerful flavour punch and is just the ticket after the excesses of the festive season. Stir-frying is a traditional Chinese cooking technique that’s very easy to master. To check if the vegetables are cooked, pierce
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Dublin’s Newest Distillery to Host an Indoor Christmas Craft Fair The Teeling Whiskey Distillery will host an exclusive Christmas Craft Fair celebrating the excellence of Ireland’s artisan community on Saturday, 5th December, from 11am-5pm. With eleven popular Irish brands set to take part in the festive showcase including some of Teeling’s own exciting food collaborations,
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These are the most popular pies we bake and we make hundreds of thousands. It’s nice to say that you have baked them yourself; however, if it’s all a bit daunting, use our pastry mix and mincemeat to make it a bit easier on yourself! Ingredients: Mincemeat – 200g (8oz) butter/margarine – 450g (1lb) cooking apples, peeled,
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When I made this cranberry, orange & ginger mincemeat, the house was instantly transformed by the festive smells. People were trickling into the kitchen and even the collection of ingredients piled on the table spoke of the warmth and familiarity of a traditional Christmas. This recipe is, however, a twist on a classic, using the
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Despite it’s rather grotesque and bulbous appearance, celeriac – also known as the turnip rooted celery; boasts a beautiful sweet and nutty flavour. Celeriac is a fantastic vegetable to pick up in Ireland at the moment, as it’s 100% in season. Not only is the humble celeriac affordable, but it’s also low in calories, filling,
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This Christmas Tree Cupcakes recipe is a simple but effective way to bring some festive cheer to your usual cupcakes. Get the kids involved making these easy and tasty Christmas treats. Makes 10-12 Ingredients: Cupcakes – 125g Siúcra Light Golden Brown Sugar – 125g butter, at room temperature – 2 medium free range eggs – 150g self-raising flour – 3tbsp
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This recipe showcases quality Irish ham and adorns it with a sticky and sweet mustard and honey glaze. A perfect Christmas day centrepiece recipe to accompany your turkey. Serves 10 Ingredients: – 1 x 7kg Irish ham – 1 litre fresh orange juice – 100g soft brown sugar – 2 x oranges – 3 x tablespoons squeezy honey – 2 x
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This Crozier Blue Cheese and Fig Tart recipe is perfect for St. Stephen’s day to go with all those leftovers. A recipe created exclusively for TheTaste by stylist Jette Virdi. For more Foodie Videos visit TheTaste Youtube Channel. Ingredients: Pastry – 200g flour – 100g butter, cubed and cold – 50ml water Filling – 50 crozier blue cheese – 3
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For this Chestnut, Wild Mushroom and Bacon Soup recipe stock up on cans of vacuum-packed chestnuts, which are normally readily available in good delis, shops and large supermarkets at Christmastime. If you want to keep the soup vegetarian, garnish it with some sautéed mushrooms instead of bacon. Serves 8-10 Ingredients: – 50g (2oz) dried wild mushrooms
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Spoil your guess over the festive season with this simple Goat’s Cheese Crostini Christmas Canape Recipe. Served with a sweet red onion marmalade, that complements the salty goat’s cheese, and a sprig of thyme this crispy canapé is a perfectly balanced bite. Makes 20 Ingredients: Crostini – 1 small baguette – 4 tablespoons olive oil Red Onion Marmalade
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I discovered the recipe for this unusual bread many years ago in Belfast. The secret ingredient is barley malt, thick syrup that gives the bread a moist texture and delicious flavour. Makes 1 loaf Ingredients: – 1 cup/115 g fine whole wheat flour, plus additional for sprinkling – 1 cup/115 g coarse whole wheat flour
Guinness and Malt Wheaten Bread Recipe by Margaret M. Johnson Read More »
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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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
Mini Chocolate Biscuit Puddings Recipe by Siúcra Read More »
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
Celeriac, Potato and Parmesan Gratin Recipe by Anna-Jane Kingston Read More »
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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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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The Spinach and Smoked Applewood Bread was designed as a variation on traditional ingredients and methods, you can include fillings of your choice. Other variations include Basil Pesto and Chorizo & Parmesan. This bread is normally served as an appetiser. Ingredients: – 2tsp caster sugar – 435ml warm water – 20g fresh yeast – 750g
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