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Your anti-Valentine’s Day menu

Feeling a bit sad and lonely this Valentine’s Day? For those of us not coupled up, Valentine’s Day isn’t exactly a fun time. That’s why we’re here to remind you just how great it is to be single. Treat yourself to the perfect ‘anti-Valentine’s Day’ menu this February 14th, by indulging in all of these deliciously […]

Enjoy a delicious Valentine’s Day at home

Here are our favourite Valentine’s Day recipes to spoil that special someone in your life.

Our 5 favourite summery mocktail recipes

Feeling the effects of a booze-filled Christmas and struggling to get through ‘Dry January’? Don’t let an alcohol-ban turn you into a hermit — enjoy any of these delicious mocktail recipes with your friends and family today, for a merry night in! Apple and ginger Mocktail Serves 8 1l cloudy apple juice 1l ginger beer […]

18 of our best recipes for Christmas leftovers

We’ll be the first to admit that food is a massive part of our Christmas celebrations. From the turkey to the ham, from the sprouts to the roasties, the sauces and the stuffings, the puddings and the starters and everything else in between — we love it all! However, the same question always arises each […]

Gingerbread espresso martini

To make the ginger syrup, combine water, dark brown sugar, cinnamon stick, peeled and thinly sliced thumb-sized piece of ginger and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for two minutes. Allow the syrup to cool, then strain out the spices and store in the refrigerator. On […]

Raising a glass to Irish resilience

In this installment of her Eat Ireland column, Deputy Editor Jocelyn Doyle heads to Kilkenny for a taste of Irish history. The image of a monk is perhaps not the first to spring to mind when you think of getting piddly, but the story of poitín begins in a monastery. Christian missionaries travelling the Mediterranean […]

Your Christmas Calendar for a stress-free festive season

We want to make your December as easy as possible, with a month’s worth of holiday recipes and tips. Follow this festive guide for a stress-free Christmas! 1st December Order your meat from your butcher or buy a frozen turkey. If you are planning on buying a large turkey, don’t forget to check that it […]

Bourbon creams

Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line 2-3 baking trays with non-stick parchment paper. Place all of the biscuit ingredients in a food processor and pulse until the mixture comes together. Turn the dough onto a work surface and bring the dough together using your hands. Wrap the dough in cling film and […]

The ultimate Mexican-themed barbecue

The Mexican drink: Margaritas Makes 1 Make the simple syrup. On a small plate, combine the zest of 1 lime with 2 tbsp salt and 1 tbsp sugar. For each margarita, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 80ml tequila, 60ml freshly squeezed lime juice, 10ml orange liqueur (such as Cointreau, Triple Sec or Grand Marnier) […]

Homemade custard creams

Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line 2-3 baking trays with non-stick parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, vanilla and sugar until light. Sift in the flour and custard powder and mix until just combined. Stir in the milk. Use your hands to gather the mixture together to form […]