Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and lightly grease a 25x40cm shallow baking tin with melted butter. Combine the sugar, honey and orange zest in a small saucepan with 300ml of water. Heat over a medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid has reduced […]
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Individual smoked haddock and corn chowder pies
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden brown. Add the onion and carrots and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft. Scatter over the flour and stir for two minutes. Gradually add the milk and cream, stirring constantly until the mixture […]
Wild Irish mushroom pie
Read the story behind Ballyhoura Mountain Mushrooms here! Place the dried ceps in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 20 minutes until rehydrated. Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Melt half of the butter with the oil in a pan over a medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid […]
Tomato tartlets with feta
Place the plain flour in a large bowl. Using a box grater on the largest side, grate the butter in. Rub the butter in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in a pinch of salt, then add 2-3 tablespoons of cold water – just enough to bring the mixture together into […]
Baked sweet potato samosas
To make the pastry, combine the oil, flour, warm water and salt in a bowl and mix to form a dough. Knead for 2-3 minutes, then cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and leave to rest for 30 minutes. For the filling, heat half of the oil in a pan and cook the […]
Jaffa cakes
Break the jelly into pieces and place in a heatproof jug. Pour over the boiling water and stir to dissolve. Pour the jelly into a 20 x 24cm tray and allow to set in the fridge for two hours. Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 12-hole muffin tin with butter or […]
Creamy cheese and leek pie
Cook the potatoes in a pan of salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until just tender. Drain well. Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat and cook the leeks for 5-6 minutes until softened. Season with salt and black pepper, then sprinkle over the flour. Stir for 2-3 minutes. Gradually add the […]
Golden goat’s feta with herby salad
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over a medium-low heat for about two minutes, shaking the pan frequently and watching carefully to ensure they don’t burn. Set aside. Place one sheet of filo on the work surface and […]
Chicken, broccoli and mushroom pie
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Melt a knob of butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the leek and cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the mushrooms and cook for another 4-5 minutes, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Melt another knob […]
Rhubarb and strawberry crumble pie
Add the flour and Siúcra Granulated Sugar for the pastry to a bowl and rub in the butter until crumbly. Add a bit of water until the mixture comes together as a dough. Shape into a disc, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Fit the dough round into a 23cm tart tin. […]