Ingredients 4 Eggs Handful of radishes sliced 1 Bag of Swiss chard 1 Block Feta cheese 2-3 cloves of garlic crushed 150 ml milk (I used almond milk but you can use any kind) 1 packet of shop bought pastry 4 scallions If you’re looking to have people over for brunch, lunch, dinner or just […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Good quality sausages (big fat ones are the best) New potatoes Parsley Watercress Wild mushrooms (I used Girolles) Red onion Quail’s eggs (Normal eggs will do if you can’t find them) We tend to think of sausages as a weekend breakfast in Ireland, but the truth is that they are so much more.. I […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 tin organic cannellini beans 1 tin plum tomatoes 1 garlic clove crushed 1 large onion chopped 1 tsp cashew butter 1 tbsp. tomato puree 4 slices bread A touch of oil for sautéing the onion and garlic This is such a lovely warm and cosy dish – I love it for breakfast, lunch, […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 10g unsalted butter 30g granulated sugar 190g whole milk 35g unsalted butter 35g plain flour 35g caster sugar 40g caster sugar 135g dark chocolate (chopped) 70g egg yolks 115g egg whites 1g cream of tartar Icing sugar for dusting With a gooey chocolatey centre and firm exterior, this great looking chocolate soufflé is the […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Old El Paso Restaurante Tinga Chicken Soft Taco Kit 1 tblsp Sunflower Oil ½ yellow onion chopped 4 chicken breasts 200 mg water Cheddar cheese, grated I am a Texas girl who moved to Dublin a year ago and really miss my Mexican food! So I’ve recreated my favourite Mexican dishes for my husband […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Ingredients (most measurements are approximations) 1 Old El Paso Carne Asada soft taco kit 500 g of skirt or sirloin steak sliced in thin strips 2 limes 2 tablespoons of water 3 teaspoons of Olive oil 1 small package of bacon lardons 1 green pepper sliced in thin pieces 1 red pepper sliced in […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Old El Paso Fish Taco Dinner Kit 4 lobster tails 3 1/2 cups red cabbage, shredded 1 mango julienned 2 tsp olive oil 1/4 cup coriander 1/2 tsp salt 1 lime, juiced 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp water 2 tbsp Sriracha chilli sauce This might not be your everyday dinner… but OH MY is […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 Old El Paso Restaurant Baja fish soft taco dinner kit 125g mayonnaise 650g prepared uncooked scampi (prawns) fresh or defrosted if frozen 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Shredded iceberg lettuce Chopped fresh coriander Fresh lime wedges I’m a better baker than I am a cook and have been known on more than one occasion […]

9 years ago

Ingredients For the Prawns 1x Baja Fish dinner kit 12-16 Dublin Bay Prawns Ballygowen sparkling water 4 tbs of plain flour Cooking Oil For the Guac 4x ripe Avocados 1x red onion 1x scotch bonnet 2x limes 1x ripe tomato 1x bunch coriander To top off 1/4 red cabbage radishes 1x pomegranate Sour cream Taking […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 Fillet Steak Nothing tastes better than a steak in a restaurant. You probably think that the chefs there have access to better meat, and that’s something you could never replicate at home. Well, the good news is that you are completely wrong. So I wanted to give you a complete step-by-step guide on […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 160g softened unsalted butter 75g caster sugar 225g plain flour 390g condensed milk 115g soft brown sugar 115g softened unsalted butter 25g cocoa powder 240g white chocolate 30g dark chocolate 30 milk chocolate 2 disposable piping bags Butter is kind of like milk so must be full of calcium which is really healthy, right? […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Fillet of beef Red Peppers Onion Flour Tortillas Salad mix Avocado Lemon Cheddar Cheese It’s safe to say that the whole world has fallen in love with Mexican food, (or our variations on Mexican food!). If we aren’t eating burritos for lunch, we are out sipping margaritas or wolfing down guac in the evenings. […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Smoked salmon Coriander Capers New potatoes Cream cheese Lemons Red onion I came up with this dish for one of two occasions. On the one hand, it could be for when you come home from work in the evening, wanting something tasty but quick. On the other hand, plate it up with a little […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 2 avocados 10-12 slices of streaky bacon Super simple and insanely delicious – you won’t be able to stop at just one of these, but sure they’re so quick to make that you can always stick on another batch. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and 100% paleo. Get in! Instructions Step 1 Preheat your oven to 220°c/428°F, […]

9 years ago

Ingredients FOR THE FRIES (Per person): 1 medium courgette 1 egg 1/2 cup of almond flour 1/4 cup of coconut flour Salt and pepper Coconut oil Italian herb seasoning FOR THE RICE (Per person): Half cup basmati rice 2 bay leaves 1⁄4 teaspoon saffron thread, crumpled 1⁄4 cup chopped cashews 1⁄4 cup raisins 2 tablespoons […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 medium size one portion fish (I used wild pink seabream) 2 scallions Chopped A hand full of mushrooms (I used foraged hedgehog mushrooms but any type will do) A hand full of samphire ½ a lemon A little good olive oil Some fresh fennel herb Salt and freshly milled black pepper to season […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Fleshy white fish – whatever available that day 4 sea bass filets 1 cod filet 2 whiting filets 6 scallops 6 lemons 5 limes 2 shallots 2 chilis Bunch coriander Bunch dill Bunch parsley Good pinch salt Dash white vinegar Ceviche should be Ireland’s national dish. As an island nation, we have some of […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 350g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 85g butter, cubed 45g caster sugar 180ml milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Few drops lemon juice 1 egg, beaten Jam and cream to serve Who doesn’t love a classic scone, warm out of the oven and piled with jam and […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 cup Cashew Nuts 1 1/4 cup Dates 1 tbsp hot water These bars are so simple and delicious, plus they’re a really cost efficient way to snack on the go. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, as well as 100% paleo and vegan. Unreal! Instructions Step 1 Place the cashews in a food processor and […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Large baking potato Sharp cheddar cheese Eggs Red chard (spinach will do) Carrots Good quality bacon Most of us see brunch as a way of pigging out after a long week; usually by gorging on huge dishes of pork and washing it down with gorgeous cocktails. There doesn’t tend to be much of a […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 100g cold Connacht Gold Softer or Creamery Butter, diced 2 jalapeño peppers, deseeded and chopped 100g Cheddar, cubed 250g plain flour 1 tbsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 120ml Fresh Cream 3 eggs Connacht Gold Low Fat butter to serve Savoury scones can be somewhat controversial, but there is something about the hotness of […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 500g strong white flour 50g caster sugar 40g unsalted butter 2 whole eggs 5g instant yeast 5g salt 150ml warm (not hot) milk 120ml water Sunflower oil for frying Doughnuts! Warm, sugary, chocolatey, filthy, filthy doughnuts… What’s not to like? The success of places like the recently opened Aungier Danger proves that we just […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Sweet potatoes Feta cheese Lemon Chili flakes Thyme Natural yoghurt Black pepper When it comes to eating healthy, the struggle is real. You usually manage to get a few good days in where you’re on the straight and narrow before you end up cracking miserably and indulging in your favourite filthy treat. That’s why I wanted to come up […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Potatoes Kale Onions Ginger Garlic Chicken stock (or veggie stock) Thyme The weather is getting seriously cold, and we’re spending most nights out partying for the Christmas season – and that combination means the flu is never far away. I wanted to come up with a recipe that would help fight off any illness and […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Potatoes Garlic Cheddar cheese Cream cheese Milk Show me somebody who doesn’t love garlic cheesy fries and I’ll show you a dry day in Ireland during winter. They’re one of the tastiest things you’ll ever eat but – for the vast majority of time we only go near them in late-night establishments after a night out. […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Lamb Chops Red Peppers Pomegranate Sugar Snaps Parsley Feta Cheese Lamb chops are one of those cuts of meat that need an interesting side with them to compliment the great flavour they possess. Given how quick it is to cook the chops I’ve created this quick salad that is perfect for a midweek dinner […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 Bag washed salad leaves 4 Maple bacon rashers 4 Sausages 6 Pieces of black pudding 3 Eggs 1 Avocado 1 Lemon 1 Handful of cherry tomatoes 2 Portobello mushrooms I dreamt up this little breakfast combo when I was feeling a little worse for wear and needed some meat – BUT I didn’t […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Sugar Plain flour Bananas Pecan nuts Eggs Milk Ferrero Rocher Honey or Maple Syrup (optional) Pancake Tuesday only comes around once a year so I wanted to dream up something super luxurious and hedonistic. This is the recipe that says “fuck you, calorie counting” and gives you a big hit of joy. This isn’t […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Turkey breast Red onion Green beans Red peppers Garlic Parsley Habanero (or similar spicy sauce) Potatoes When people talk about turkey, they usually complain about how boring it is, or how dry the meat ends up being. I’ve heard the same two things over and over again. It’s only dry and boring if you’re cooking […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Guinness Sausages (or a nice chunky alternative) Potatoes Baby carrots Red onion Rosemary Thyme Eggs Rocket We all love a good brunch, but rather than heading out and spending a fortune this week, I thought I’d come up with a recipe that would be super easy to cook in the comfort of your own […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Fillet steak Potato farls Shallots Balsamic vinegar Kale An egg People tend to head out at the weekends for their brunch fix, but since that can be a pricey habit we thought we’d come up with a killer little dish for you to make at home. The potato farls are what bring this one all together, but if you […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Fillet steak Hot sauce Garlic Cos salad Carrots Limes Coriander Red onion Something for those of you on a health buzz today, but who still want to get the feeling of treating yourselves. These killer little spicy beef wraps taste absolutely amazing and with the weather warming up, they make the perfect summer treat […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 100g raisins 1.2 litres chicken stock 1 free-range chicken (about 1.5kg) 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt and freshly cracked black pepper 2 whole lemons 250g fresh tagliatelle 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary 100g pine nuts, lightly toasted on a dry pan This is a lovely savoury recipe, guaranteed to get the […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 Leg of lamb Garlic Large baking potatoes Red Peppers Feta Cheese Basil Wholegrain mustard Kale I like nothing more than a good traditional roast, but with the emergence of brunch and the decline in classical pub lunches, the poor old Sunday staple is in a spot of danger. I think people have come to […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Two large sausages Red onion Garlic Tinned tomatoes Cheddar cheese Coriander Dried chilies Soft tortillas One large potato I think we can all agree that full Irish breakfasts are awesome. And so is Mexican food. Can you see where I’m going with this? To create the ultimate food porn, I decided to (you guessed it!) combine […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Peeled prawns Spaghetti Parsley Garlic Parmesan Cheese Peas Spinach Lemon Shallots Thyme Nothing beats a good pasta dish, and in a bid to push you outside your comfort zone and cook something at a restaurant standard I wanted to share this gorgeous little recipe. The beauty of it is that it actually only takes […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Large potato Eggs Avocado Chives Bacon Chili Lemon Emmenthal cheese This dish is part breakfast, part brunch and part hangover food. Heavy on the things we all love dearly – avocados, carbs and bacon. Get heavily involved… Instructions Step 1 The key here is getting really good ingredients so splash out on good bacon. Step […]

9 years ago

Ah, Wexford. Home of huge strawberries, stellar spuds and enough camper parks to make your heart swell with childhood nostalgia.  And, as if that wasn’t enough, some of the most beautiful sights in the land. Check these… 1. Hook Lighthouse at Hook Head Isn’t it just hideous? Avert your eyes. 2. Sunrise at Ferrybank Sunny south east doing what it […]

9 years ago

We are all pretty aware of the abuse (both verbal and physical) that the Garda can face on a daily basis – but this video gives a graphic insight into just how bad it can get. Shared today at the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors conference it puts their job into perspective for us all.  Wouldn’t like dealing […]

9 years ago

If you’ve been to an Irish wedding you’ll know that speeches form a big part of the goings on, and that they tend to be fairly samey.  That’s why it’s great when someone tries something a little different when it comes time to say their piece, and there’s no better example than this Irish mammy picking up the mic and rapping to […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 100g spinach 1 scoop porridge oats 1 scoop vanilla protein 1 scoop almond nuts 1 apple 1 scoop flax seeds (optional) Water There’s no better way to refuel, after a gruelling workout, than a delicious smoothie – a mix of all the macro- and micronutrients you need. The carbohydrates restore your glycogen, while the […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 100g butter 3 garlic cloves 1 lemon Fresh coriander Fresh thyme 4 pork chops Salt Pepper Nothin’ beats a BBQ on a hot summer’s day, and pork chops are the perrrrrfect thing to serve up and impress your guests with. These guys couldn’t be easier to prepare – should take less than five mins to get […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Couple of turkey breasts 2 Avocados 1 Lemon 2 pieces of bread (Baguette, baps, ciabatta or whatever you can find) Nice thick bacon Smoked cheese (or any cheese you like really) Cos salad (Also known as baby gen) Cajun seasoning So it’s Sunday evening and you’ve had a seriously tough weekend filling your body […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 handful fresh parsley leaves to garnish 500 g linguine pasta or any pasta 100 g SuperValu baby spinach 50 ml SuperValu oil 200 g SuperValu prawns (peeled and shells reserved) 100 g trout fillet (cut into chunks) Pasta. What’s better than pasta? Pasta with fish, of course. Whip this bad boy up when you’re looking […]

9 years ago

Oliver Sauton is a French man who, along with many others, has been blown away by the Irish supporters in France.  He wrote the following open letter to all Irish fans, and it’s blowing up on social media.  Dear Irish supporter, Sunday your country will face mine in the knockout stages of Euro 2016. Well […]

9 years ago

Half of the country seem to be heading out to France on flights at the moment. One Ryanair plane packed full of Irish fans had one special guest, who thought he could just sneak on without anybody noticing. How wrong Ruby Walsh was. Deserves all the praise in fairness.

9 years ago

There have been seriously ugly scenes in Marseille over the last couple of days, as English and Russian fans have clashed repeatedly with riot police. Thankfully, though, the Green Army don’t seem to be letting us down. The videos below were taken at the fan zone in Paris where Irish fan have been mixing with […]

9 years ago