In this installment of her Eat Ireland column, Deputy Editor Jocelyn Doyle discovers the benefits of organic oats. Pat Lalor gets straight to the point. “I did it for the increase in income. And I’m still in it to earn a decent living. I still have to put bread and butter on the table.” […]
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Quite possibly the best thing to come out of a jar!
I have always taken a deep pleasure in trying new foods, and I’m lucky in that I tend to enjoy almost everything. Every now and then, however, I stumble across something new that completely blows me away, instantly igniting a lifelong love affair. This happened when I tried Italian lardo, and again with creamy, oozing […]
In praise of the unconventional breakfast
I’ve always been a fan of less-than-mundane morning meals, and ‘dinner for breakfast’ is my favourite way to start the day. Before you jump straight to thinking I’m crazy, breakfast wasn’t a big deal for most of history and, when people did start the day by eating, it was usually made up of whatever was […]
Brazil nut, parsnip and Feta loaf
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line a 20cm baking tin with parchment paper and grease with butter. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and parboil the parsnip sticks for five minutes. Drain well and set aside. Spread out the pecans, Brazil nuts and almonds on a baking tray and toast […]
How to do Christmas right for vegans and vegetarians
These tips will help to make sure Christmas is just as delicious — and stress-free — for the vegans and vegetarians at the table. If you’re hosting/cooking: Where possible, plan to prepare foods that work naturally with these requirements, rather than making a whole separate dish for each course. It’s easier than you think to […]
Everything you need to know about autumn bakes
Food stylist Shannon Peare gives us the low down on how to get the warmth in your bakes… We are now approaching chillier months. The kettle boils more frequently, the cosy socks are out and the heating is finally on! It’s time to say farewell to fresh berry and stone fruit desserts, and hello to […]
Christmas tree meringues
Preheat the oven to 110˚C/90˚C fan/gas mark ¼. Line two large baking trays with non-stick parchment paper. In a large clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until they begin to form soft peaks. Whisking constantly, add one tablespoon of icing sugar followed by one tablespoon of caster sugar. Continue adding the sugar in this way […]
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 […]
Quick chicken chow mein
For the sauce, combine the cornflour and soy sauce in a small bowl, then stir in the remaining ingredients. Place the chicken in a sealable bag and pour over one tablespoon of the chow mein sauce. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes. Bring a large pot of water to the boil over a high […]
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 […]