In a sealable bag, combine all of the ingredients for the marinade. Add the chicken, then seal the bag and squash until all of the chicken pieces are covered in the marinade. Place in the fridge for at least three hours, or overnight if possible. Preheat the barbecue (or a griddle pan brushed with vegetable […]
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Marinated strawberries with basil and lime
Place the lime juice, basil and honey in a bowl and whisk to combine well. Stir in the quartered strawberries. Cover with cling film and set aside at room temperature for one hour. Crumble the shortbread biscuits and layer into the bottom of four serving bowls. Divide the strawberries between the bowls and top with […]
4 of our ultimate chip toppings you need to try
Breakfast chips Serves 1-2 Cook oven chips according to package instructions. Heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in a pan over a medium heat and cook 100g bacon lardons for 5-6 minutes until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the lardons to a tray lined with kitchen paper, reserving the fat in the pan. In […]
Gambas al ajillo
Heat the oil in a large heavy-based pan over a medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking. Add the garlic and cook for one minute until golden, stirring constantly to keep from burning. Add the prawns and chilli flakes and cook for two minutes, stirring constantly. Add the brandy and cook for one minute, using […]
Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic
Pat the chicken dry with kitchen paper and season with salt and pepper. Remove any excess papery bits from the garlic cloves but leave them unpeeled. Melt the butter in a casserole dish over a medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan, sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side […]
Pork and apple meatballs
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan /gas mark 7. In a bowl, combine the pork mince, grated apple, garlic, sage, nutmeg and flour. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine well. Divide the mixtre into 16 equal portions and roll into balls. Place into an ovenproof dish, drizzle with the olive oil and […]
Chocolate and caramel tart
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 28cm round tart tin and line the base with parchment paper In a large bowl, sieve together the flour, icing sugar and cocoa powder. Use your fingers to rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in the egg yolks and […]
Pan bagnat
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, olive oil, mustard, oregano and some salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Add the onion, tomatoes, olives, rocket, cucumbers and radishes to the dressing and toss to coat. Split the whole loaf of bread horizontally and pull out a little of the crumb from both halves. Use […]
An exciting new way to showcase Irish food voices
Blasta Books are changing the way that cookbooks are published and making more room at the table. Louth-based Kristin Jensen has been a freelance editor and food writer for 20 years, specialising in cookbooks and recipes and working with Ireland’s best-known chefs and authors. After two decades working in book publishing, she knows that traditional […]
Spaghetti with anchovies, crumbs and capers
Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil over a high heat and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Heat half of the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-low heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toast slowly for 3-4 minutes until golden, stirring often. Transfer to a bowl and set […]