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Creamy Red Lentil Dahl Recipe by Anna Jane Kingston

As the seasons change, our moods change – so we tend to seek out comfort food and colourful finds to brighten the days. Creamy curries and spicy foods add that element of warmth that help lift our spirits. This lentil dahl recipe is a fantastic mood food – packed with seasonal ingredients that are nourishing, …

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Rhubarb and Redcurrant Terrine with Goat Cheese Ice Cream Recipe by Peter Clifford

Rhubarb and Redcurrant Terrine with Goat Cheese Ice Cream Recipe by Peter Clifford

This dessert is not only visually appealing, it offers a great balance of flavours and a delicate yet different ice cream that will pleasantly surprise your guests. Serves 6 Ingredients: For the Rhubarb and Redcurrant Terrine – 7 to 8 g gelatin (approximately 3 leaves) – 300 ml water – 300 g caster sugar – 2 star anise – 1 slice orange flesh, pith …

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Gujarati Dal with Peanuts and Star Anise Recipe from Fresh India Cookbook

This dal is my and every other Gujarati’s taste of home. One spoonful and I am transported. It has a more complex taste than most dals due to the subtle jabs of star anise, curry leaves and lemon, all rounded off with the sweetness of honey. Because of the time it takes to soak and cook toor …

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Pan-Fried Scallops with Fried Egg, Brioche, Mushrooms and Beurre Blanc Recipe by Peter Clifford

Pan-Fried Scallops with Fried Egg, Brioche, Mushrooms and Beurre Blanc Recipe by Peter Clifford

This is an excellent way to prepare pan-fry scallops with ingredients that will match and highlight their delicate taste. Serves 2 Ingredients: For the Beurre Blanc – 1 shallot, finely chopped – 50 ml white wine vinegar – 50 ml white wine – 50 ml water – 120 g cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks For the Brioche, Mushrooms, Eggs and Scallops – 1 …

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Stew of Clonakilty Black Ppudding with Flageolet Beans and Home-made Sausages Recipe by Peter Clifford

Stew of Clonakilty Black Pudding with Flageolet Beans and Sausages Recipe by Peter Clifford

This hearty stew is ideal for the season. Enjoy its mix of flavours and textures and warm up with a comforting bowl. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 300 grams flageolet beans – 1 medium onion, diced – 2 cloves garlic, crushed – 1 knob of butter – 25 g smoked bacon lardons – 1 litre chicken stock – 1 bunch of tied herbs (sage, …

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Velvety Vegetable Soup with Altamura Crostini Recipe by Eileen Dunne Crescenzi

Velvety Vegetable Soup with Altamura Crostini Recipe by Eileen Dunne Crescenzi

Una vellutata di verdure… When you want to offer your guests something small, warm and nutritious, a vellutata is appreciated. This vegetable soup is a blended minestrone. Serves 12 Ingredients: – 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil – 2 medium onions, diced – 2 medium carrots, diced – 2 celery sticks, diced – 2 ripe beef tomatoes, chopped – 150g French beans, cut in …

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Spanish Chicken Paella Recipe from The Allergy-Free Family Cookbook

Spanish Chicken Paella Recipe from The Allergy-Free Family Cookbook

Paella normally contains seafood but our version is made with tender pieces of chicken and vegetables and is really tasty. This is a similar concept to risotto in that the whole meal is cooked in one pan but it’s a bit easier as paella rice doesn’t need constant stirring. This is a great all-in-one supper …

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Tiramisù with vin santo Recipe by Eileen Dunne Crescenzi

Tiramisu with vin santo Recipe by Eileen Dunne Crescenzi

I couldn’t decide if I should include my tiramisu recipe in this book since it already appeared in my last one. But having asked a substantial number of Italians what their favourite Italian dessert is, the response was always the same: tiramisu. So I decided to share it once more. You will appreciate the coffee …

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Garden Pea Soup with Sourdough Croutons Recipe by Niamh Mannion

Garden Pea Soup with Sourdough Croutons Recipe by Niamh Mannion

This garden pea soup one of my favourite recipes and the fact that it is so easy to make, means that it is even more appealing. You could use freshly podded peas but to be honest, frozen peas are just as good and so convenient. The sourdough croutons add a little bit of texture and along with …

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Lamb Tagine Recipe From Avoca

Lamb Tagine Recipe From Avoca

This delicious lamb tagine recipe recently received a Great Taste Awards 2016, the wide array of spices give this dish a delightful depth and the high quality of Irish lamb makes a great base for a soft, irrisitible rendition of this Moroccan classic. Makes 8-10 servings Ingredients: – 1.5 kg lamb shoulder, diced – 80 ml olive oil …

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Nutella and Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe by Karyn Ryan

Nutella and Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe by Karyn Ryan

This delicious strawberry cupcakes recipe with its hidden centre of Nutella and strawberry fresh whipped cream will be a yummy addition to any afternoon tea. Ingredients: – 40g cocoa powder – 3 eggs – 4tbsp hot water – 175g unsalted butter – 165g caster sugar – 120g self-raising four – 1 tsp baking powder – 500ml fresh cream – 1 tub of fresh strawberries – 150g …

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Chicken Teriyaki Recipe by The Wonky Spatula

Chicken Teriyaki Recipe by The Wonky Spatula

I am absolutely in love with this chicken teriyaki recipe and sauce at the moment! It’s also amazing with salmon which makes for a fab lunch!! What I love about this version is that it is the perfect Saturday night fakeaway! This recipe is Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo & Whole 30 Approved. Ingredients: – 400g …

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Calabrese Swordfish Pizzaiola Recipe by Eileen Dunne Crescenzi

Calabrese Swordfish Pizzaiola Recipe by Eileen Dunne Crescenzi

Nicastro, Calabria, 1980. ‘Eileen, don’t you just love this town?’ Caterina asks as we walk the Sunday afternoon passegiata ritual. ‘To tell you the truth, I feel very uncomfortable. Men are looking at us as if we are nude,’ I reply. Nudging me affectionately in the side and tossing back her magnificent mane of jet-black hair, she laughs, ‘Quelli …

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