Jerk Chicken

Posted on: Monday, May 20, 2013
Jerk Chicken Recipe

The weather forecast is for sunshine this week. Here’s a recipe for gorgeously tender Jerk Chicken! BBQ anyone?! Ingredients: 150ml Malt vinegar 2 Tbsp Dark Rum (Optional) 2 Scotch Bonnet peppers (use milder chillies if you don’t like too much heat) 1 red onion finely diced 4 spring onions chopped 1 Tbsp Dried Thyme 2Tbsp... More

Jammy Chocolate Muffins

Posted on: Monday, May 13, 2013
Chocolate Muffins

Bite into these jammy filled muffins for a little sweet treat. Ooozing with with molten chocolate. Baking is our favourite afternoon activity! Jammy Chocolate Muffins anyone? Thank you to Cadbury for this delish recipe! Ingredients: 175g Odlums self raising flour 20g  Cocoa Powder 1 tsp baking powder 75g Cadbury Dairy Milk, chopped 75g caster sugar... More

Beetroot and Orange Salad

Posted on: Friday, May 3, 2013
Beetroot-and-Orange-Salad-with-Sour-Cream-and-Onions

This fresh salad with earthy beetroot and zingy orange drizzled with Avonmore Sour Cream tastes so good. So good that we find it hard to believe that it is so good for you.  Packed full of nutrients, health benefits and bursting with vitamin C. Ingredients 170ml (6fl. Oz) Avonmore Sour Cream 250g packet of pre-cooked beetroot... More

Roasted Veg

Posted on: Monday, April 29, 2013
Roasted Vegetables

This is such a handy recipe for the evening time after school or after work. You will not believe how quick and easy it is to make! Just peel and slice the veg, season, toss with healthy Newgrange Gold Irish Garden Herb Rapeseed Oil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Follow Newgrange Gold for regular updates,... More

Pasta with Bacon & Mushroom Sauce

Posted on: Monday, April 22, 2013
Bacon and Mushroom Pasta

We love this quick and easy pasta recipe. Ideal for a family meal or a dinner party with friends.  Close your eyes and imagine you are in a fancy restaurant in Italy being served by Alfredo-the-waiter. Bellissima! Thank you to Rudd’s for this recipe. Ingredients 450g / 1 lb penne, or other preferred pasta 2... More

Ham and Cheese Panini

Posted on: Friday, April 12, 2013
Panini

Is there anything more comforting than a piping hot panini on a cold Irish afternoon? Spoil your little ones after school with this pillow of deliciousness! Ingredients Panini 2 tbsps mayonnaise ¼ tbsp dry English style mustard Salt & pepper Love Irish Food ham slices of your choice Kilmeaden Mature Cheddar Cheese, grated Method: Preheat... More

Blueberry Smoothie

Posted on: Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Blueberry Smoothie

This smoothie recipe is the perfect way to start your day. The banana provides lots of energy to get you through the morning. Blueberries are a superfood full of anti-oxidants that will boost your immune system during the cold spell. Plus it tastes sooo good! Ingredients: 1 cup of low fat milk 1 punnet of... More

Jam Tarts

Posted on: Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Jam Tarts

Jam Tarts are always a favourite! Why not try this quick and easy recipe with the kids. Our recipe is compliments of Folláin. Ingredients: 400g (14oz) Odlums plain flour 200g (7oz) soft margarine One tbsp cold water 250 g of your favourite Folláin No Added Sugar Jam for filling Method: Place your soft margarine in... More

Salsa Verde

Posted on: Monday, March 25, 2013
Kieran lamb

Spring into Easter with O Hanlon Herbs Easter recipe of classic ‘Salsa Verde’ using Irish grown Spring Herb trio Mint Parsley Basil. Salsa Verde, literally translated as ‘Green Sauce’ is a versatile sauce served cold that can be prepared ahead and is delicious accompaniment to a lunch of spring lamb, chicken, fish or pork served... More

Blueberry & Apple Cake

Posted on: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
apple and blueberry cake

Ingredients: 2 Keelings cooking apples, such as Bramleys 80g Keelings Blueberries 250g Odlums plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 100g ground almonds Quarter teaspoon of almond essence (if desired) 150 g caster sugar 150 g butter, melted, plus extra for greasing 3 large eggs, beaten Method: Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter the... More

Traditional Brown Soda Bread

Posted on: Monday, March 11, 2013
brown soda bread

Patrick’s Day is nearly here and we have been thinking about great traditional Irish recipes. Here’s one for brown soda bread, what is your favourite Irish recipe… we’d love to hear from you! Ingredients: 300g (11ozs) Odlums wholemeal flour 225g (8ozs) Odlums self-raising flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 level teaspoon bread soda 50g... More

Roast Chicken

Posted on: Monday, March 4, 2013
Roast chicken

Mother’s day is fast approaching, Will you be cooking for Mum? Here is a recipe for a perfect Sunday treat, Roast Chicken dinner served with Ballymaloe Country Relish. Recipe compliment of  www.ballymaloecountryrelish.ie   Ingredients: 1 Manor Farm Chicken Some sunflower oil Potatoes, washed and peeled For stuffing: 30-60g (2-4oz) butter 2 cups breadcrumbs 1 bunch... More