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One Bowl Winter Warmers – Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Stew

Growing up in a country like Ireland, I can safely say that my childhood woes were very minimal. However I learned over a recent hilarious dinner conversation that I was not alone in what I once considered to be ‘the struggle’. Coming home from school bursting to ask every parent’s favourite question – ‘what’s for …

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Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Pavlova Recipe by Darina Coffey

Can’t decide between a creamy cheesecake and a cloud-like pavlova to make the most of your summer strawberries? Have your (cheese) cake and eat it with my crave-worthy hybrid – this mini strawberry cheesecake pavlova recipe is all you need for a summer dessert to please everyone. Ingredients: Pavlova – 250g caster sugar – 4 …

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Three Ingredient No Churn Ice Cream – The Fuss Free Summer Staple You Need in Your Life

It’s funny how three magical little words can put a smile on someone’s face, no matter how hard their day has been…want ice cream? The cool and creamy treat that can defeat all ills, believe it or not, can be yours without cautionary tales of curdled custard or a clunky counter top churner, with just …

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Dark Chocolate Lamingtons Recipe by Darina Coffey

This is one of those handy recipes that results in something far more impressive than the amount of effort needed to pull it together.  My dark chocolate lamingtons recipe just so happens to be low in ingredients (and you probably have them in the cupboard) but also dairy, gluten and refined sugar free, so far …

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Mexican Chipotle Chilli Bowl Recipe by Darina Coffey

This Mexican Chipotle Chilli bowl is everything your chilli con carne wants to be, but so much more satisfying and just so happens to be sans carne. It is a meal in itself with hearty lentils, black beans and roasted sweet potato, add toppings of your choice and you have a super satisfying lunch or …

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Peanut Butter Apple Blondies Recipe with Salted Date Caramel by Darina Coffey

I feel strongly that cake and its delicious associates shouldn’t be the preserve of the afternoon or post dinner treat. That said, in order to get away with eating cake-like creations for breakfast, the slice in question needs to have a little substance to keep you going – cue my Peanut Butter Apple Blondies. These …

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Lamb Tagine Recipe with Pumpkin and Apricot by Darina Coffey

This lamb tagine recipe is the perfect one pot wonder, warming, hearty and deliciously low maintenance – a few simple steps and a low and slow spell on the stove top and you’ll have yourself a seriously comforting dinner, perfect for those colder months. Ingredients: For the tagine – Rapeseed oil for the pan – …

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Decadent Chocolate Biscuit Cake Recipe by Darina Coffey

This chocolate biscuit cake recipe has been a labour of love. After extensive testing, and the burden of tasting all delicious experiments and variations, I have found my one true biscuit cake love. For me, this recipe produces the perfect texture and my ideal ratio of sweet to salty and chocolate to biscuit – but …

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Tasty Easy Lamb Fajitas

Spicy Lamb Fajitas Recipe by Darina Coffey #TastyEasyLamb

For the easiest dinner of all time, fajitas are always a crowd-pleaser and this #tastyeasylamb lamb fajitas recipe is as simple and quick as it gets! This delicious Mexican dish showcases fantastic Irish lamb and how easy it is to prepare. Your fajitas can be on the table in minutes and are sure to have …

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Dark Chocolate No Bake Cookies Recipe by Darina Coffey

What’s better than freshly baked cookies? Cookies that require no creaming, no sifting and no oven! These no bake dark chocolate cookies are kind of like a healthier tiffin/grown up rice crispy bun hybrid in handy bite size form. With crunchy granola and coconut, tart goji berries and vibrant pistachios, this no bake cookies recipe …

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Syrian Basbousa Semolina Cake Recipe by Darina Coffey #IrelandCooksforSyria

Hummus, tahini and even baba ghanoush are common place in the modern Irish diet, but have you ever tried Kibbeh? How about Mutabal? Now is the perfect time to sample the gems of Syrian cuisine, all in aid of promoting a vital message. Irish food bloggers have to come together to encourage readers to share …

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Crispy Coconut & Cacao Granola Recipe by Darina Coffey

Chocolate for breakfast? Don’t ever say I’m not good to you! This coconut and cacao granola recipe is healthy-ish, with an abundance of seeds, nuts and super food goji berries as well as coconut oil, a fantastic fatty friend for all. Sprinkle this granola on a smoothie bowl, splash ice-cold milk over it or just …

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Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe by Darina Coffey

Trust me, I love butter, but this vegan sticky toffee pudding recipe is seriously delicious without an ounce of dairy. This vegan recipe replaces eggs with aquafaba and butter with coconut oil to create squidgy squares topped with addictive salted date and almond butter toffee sauce. This recipe is also gluten and wheat free, so …

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Darina Coffey Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding

Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe by Darina Coffey

Panettone is an Italian Christmas staple, an enriched bread laced with delicious dried fruit and a little rum. There is only one way to improve on this king of breads, and that is to transform it into a luxurious bread and butter pudding. Want to take it to another level as a Christmas dessert? Butter …

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Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches Recipe with Sea Salt Chocolate by Darina Coffey

I wish I had more time to dedicate to my beloved baking but when I’m up the walls but in need of a quick fix, this ridiculously decadent Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches Recipe is my go to. I debated calling them PB & Joy cookies, as the four ingredient, easier than pie beauties can be …

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Pumpkin, Sage & Mascarpone Galette Recipe by Darina Coffey

Pumpkin, browned butter and sage are a delicious trinity, as I learned eating handmade ravioli in Milan. Every time I combine them I am brought right back to that little trattoria so I had to design a recipe to enjoy them together again. This pumpkin, sage and mascarpone galette recipe is a perfect introduction to …

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