Make the rhubarb syrup the day before and decant into a pretty glass jug, alongside a bottle of chilled sparkling wine on a tray with glasses. I like to set this up on a table with flowers to create a lovely occasion.
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I grew up eating lots of smoked fish and this chowder is one of my favourite ways to cook with smoked haddock. The delicious smoky flavours infuse the creamy soup — and the sweetness of the corn in adds a ray of sunshine. Make it in big batches so that you can freeze it for later.
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The Irish coffee is an iconic cocktail, and the original recipe is not difficult. It requires four common ingredients: The combination of a smooth Irish whiskey with rich black coffee that's sweetened and topped with cream is an absolute delight.
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A creamy dessert of Irish cream and espresso-soaked ladyfingers surrounded by lightly sweetened whipped cream and a rich mascarpone.
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This Irish whiskey Old Fashioned is the perfect libation.
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A super simple midweek meal. Packed with veg, and ready in just over 10 minutes, it’s the perfect dish when you’re in a hurry.
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Here is my list of a selection great farmhouse cheese to create the perfect French cheese board. Served on a wooden board or marble platter with crackers, I especially love those thin crisp sourdough ones, you could also have warmed baguette or oatcakes.
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Enjoy an easy dinner with this simple one-pan salmon recipe. Served with a lip-smacking chilli, ginger and honey dressing, this dish is bound to become one of your midweek favourites.
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This is a smile in a bowl! Plus it’s an easy to make quick fix crowd pleaser!
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This quick and easy and delicious recipe for pasta with oil-packed tuna, garlic, capers, and lemon is the perfect weeknight meal.
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Continuing my St Patrick's Day inspiration - Grilled Steak with Guinness Peppered Sauce and Rosemary & Sea Salt Roasties - melt in the mouth steak with a luscious creamy peppered sauce that has delicious notes of Guinness and crispy rosemary sea salt potatoes to dip into the sauce. Heaven!
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Ah yes, my Guinness Irish Soul Soup, what could be better? This is all I want to eat at the moment – warming and nourishing, like a big hug for the soul. It’s the perfect midweek supper, or starter for your St Patrick's Day celebration, and it’s a fool-proof recipe that you can make without too much effort when you get home from work. There are lots of things you can add to it – noodles, potatoes, rice, pasta, kale, spinach. I have added #Guinness for added depth of flavour - roasted, sweet malty notes that add a delicious warmth to the soup.
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This bread is just like making a cake, you can just throw all the ingredients into a bowl, mix it up, put it in a loaf pan, fling it in the oven, and about an hour later you will have a large and glorious loaf of bread to enjoy!
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Whether you are spending Valentine’s day with a significant other or with a group of friends, these homemade jammie dodger biscuits are a foolproof way to satisfy sweet cravings and add a festive touch to the heart themed holiday.
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It brings me on a taste-scape to one of those fabulous French bistros in Paris! This classic dish is made easier and quicker with a simple 10-minute buttery, herby sauce to serve alongside the juicy steak.
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This dish couldn’t be easier to make – it takes about 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook. You can prepare this gratin the day before and then just pop it in the oven 20 minutes before you want to serve it. Fennel is the perfect partner for white fish as the aniseed taste lifts the flavour and the dill adds so much freshness. I love serving this dish with fluffy basmati rice and a green leaf salad.
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This charred juicy steak wrapped with silky pasta and creamy nutty mushrooms with flavours of garlic and rosemary is amazing!! And takes about 15 minutes to make.
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The great thing about this recipe is that it works just as well with any fruit that caramelises nicely. Peaches work a treat!
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These harissa chicken wings are a favourite for the barbecue but work just as well cooked in the oven. They’re packed with spicy flavours from the harissa paste — dip them in the tangy blue-cheese aioli for creamy contrasting flavours, then settle back in the sun.
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This recipe made with real Irish butter, fresh herbs and lemon zest is quick, delicious and the perfect evening meal!
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