Exclusive Competition on TheTaste, your chance to dine in Rustic by Dylan McGrath, where you will sample some tastes you have never experienced before and to finish off the night, you will be chauffeured to an over-night stay in The Fitzwilliam Hotel. Your transport is curtesy of Devine chauffeurs To be in with a chance […]
The Minho River, or Miño to Spaniards, forms the northern border of Portugal and the southern border of the Spanish region of Galicia. Despite this international border, the two areas have much in common. Historically they have been part of the same kingdom, Galicia is somewhat cut off from the rest of Spain by large
Battle of the Minho-Vinho Verde & Galician Wines by Frankly Wines Read More »
The following is an interview with Owner/Head Chef of Dublins Award winning Amuse Restaurant Conor Dempsey. Conor shares with us his insights into the restaurant industry and what his passions in food are. Was there anything that you thought you wanted to do before you started cooking? I started cooking at 16, so all I
Off Duty Interview Conor Dempsey of Amuse Restaurant by Edel Byrne Read More »
This is a lovely cake for a family Sunday lunch. If you do not like using mascarpone cheese, then use freshly whipped cream. Even if the weather doesn’t oblige, this is a cake that always invokes summertime. Ingredients – 150g (6oz) butter/margarine, at room temperature – 125g (5oz) caster sugar – 3 large eggs –
Gluten Free Strawberry & Mascarpone Cream Victoria Sponge by Denise O Callaghan Read More »
At last week’s inaugural Killarney Beerfest James Brown’s Chocolate Orange Stout was chosen as the Best Beer in Ireland. I tried this beer earlier in the year and frankly I was underwhelmed. The always well informed Wayne Dunne aka The Irish Beer Snob told me that the recipe had been tweaked for the second and
James Brown’s Funky Award Winner by Simon Broderick Read More »
Sitting in the office last Tuesday one of many twitter notifications popped up on screen, this one however caught my attention, another foodie friend had shared an image of their lunch from Asador the previous day. I say lunch but mini feast would be more appropriate! A phone call later and lunch was on, a
A Barbecue with a Big Difference – Asador Restaurant Dublin Read More »
Shane Smith shares one of his favourite recipes, showcasing how versatile Irish strawberries can be. A delicious treat which is sure to impress all dessert lovers and keep the little ones happy for the summer months ahead. Makes 1×10” Tart Pastry – 230g plain flour – 2 tablespoons icing sugar – 100g butter diced and
Irish Strawberry Tart with Mascarpone and Pistachios Recipe by Shane Smith Read More »
When you walk under the archway into the chic courtyard at Marco Pierre White in Donnybrook it is hard to believe that this once housed a humble green grocers. This deceivingly large space is quite the surprise. We decided as it was such a beautiful evening we would take advantage of the recently added heated terrace and enjoy
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If you ask most people, taxi drivers included, where Stephens Lane is you can often be met with a blank stare. Tucked away in a hidden enclave behind Dublin’s Mount Street you will find one of the city’s longest running restaurants. Writing this review it is hard to believe Dobbins Restaurant is in business over
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Somebody should have warned me… In retrospect, it might not have been the best idea to arrive ravenously hungry to brunch in San Lorenzo’s on Dublin’s South Great George’s Street. My eyes were bigger than my stomach and fuelled by hunger, I may have over-estimated the amount I could eat. They don’t call this the #BrunchofChampions
Still Brunch of Champions? San Lorenzo’s Review by Niamh Mannion Read More »
Destined to wow at dinner parties and delight at celebrations; these are the ultimate dessert. Devilishly rich but virtuously light, they’re the perfect size, leaving you wanting one more bite but still gorgeously satisfied. Pop them in the oven at the last minute and serve these little pots of heaven hot. Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Flourless Dark Chocolate Soufflés Recipe by The Little Green Spoon Read More »
This deliciously fresh summer salad comes courtesy of DropChef. These easy to follow steps mean it takes no time at all to whip up this salad and that makes it a perfect choice for a healthy midweek meal. Cooking Time: 30mins Serves: 4 Ingredients – 100 grams quinoa – 4 chicken breasts – 40 grams
Warm Chicken Salad with Red Curry Dressing by Brian Topping Read More »
This is a classic wood pigeon recipe from the team at Rathsallagh House that looks as good as it tastes. Serving – 4 portions Ingredients Wood Pigeon – 8 wood pigeon breast, skinned – olive oil Beetroot Puree – 2 raw beetroot – 50g of brown sugar – 200ml of double cream – 100ml of
Scallops and black pudding are a great combination. The sweet meat of the scallops goes hand in hand with the saltiness and slight spice of the black pudding. Cauliflower gives a really great texture to this dish and is creamy enough so you don’t have to include a sauce. Serving size – 2 portions Ingredients
Traditionally biscuit cakes were made to use up all of the broken biscuits left at the end of the packet. However, over the last few years the humble biscuit cake has taken a modern twist and is as popular as ever. While very simple to make, this no-bake cake is one of my favourites. There
Chocolate Biscuit Cake Recipe by Sinead McDonagh Read More »
This is an adult jelly of summer fruits that will transport you back! This Jelly pays homage to the illusive and hard to harvest Wild Strawberry. That’s why it has pride of place for the first spoon at the top of the mould when it is inverted. We feel that the rose water adds to
A Traditional Jelly Recipe of Wild Strawberry by The Strawberry Tree Read More »
The famous Thornton’s Chocolate Crème Brûlée is one like no other. Our unique approach to this traditional French dessert is the perfect finale for an indulgent pallet. As Kevin Thornton says himself “If you close your eyes, magic happens.” Ingredients – 1000g milk – 1000g cream – 200g sugar – 800g chocolate (54 % Cocoa)
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It’s been a while since we’ve had the pleasure of dining at Rustic Stone so we were hoping the experience was going to be as good the second time round. We need not have worried. We were greeted for lunch by a very welcoming and friendly host and presented with an interesting and varied menu.
Rustic Stone by Dylan McGrath Review Read More »
Happy Monday? YES, Monday saw Team Taste retire for the evening to Fallon and Byrne for a glass of wine. Unknown to some was that Fallon & Byrne Monday’s are “Happy Mondays” Why? €1 corkage! You can pop down to the cellar and go rogue. Every bottle on the shelf can be enjoyed in the warm
Happy Mondays at Fallon and Byrne by Suzi Redmond Read More »
Here’s a really easy blondie traybake recipe, and it’s really good with ice cream so a perfect summer treat! Ingredients – 1 1/2 cups flour – 1 cup brown sugar – 1 cup granulated sugar – 1 teaspoon baking powder – 1/2 cup butter – 1 tablespoon vanilla extract – 1 cup of chocolate, chopped
Blondie Traybake Recipe by Carmel Hall Read More »
Bodegas Torres – Ireland’s favourite Spanish wine brand (Nielsen) and twice voted the World’s Most Admired Wine Brand by Drinks International – recorded another landmark win in its esteemed history last week when its Reserva Real 2010 took home the top honours in the Decanter World Wine Awards 2015. Reserva Real won the International Trophy
Reserva Real by Bodegas Torres wins at Decanter Awards 2015 Read More »
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