Ingredients Glug of olive oil 1 onion diced finely 1 sprig of sage 2 sprigs of rosemary 200g of butter 200g of wholemeal breadcrumbs A handful of toasted pine nuts A handful of dried cranberries chopped Pinch of sea salt We all have our own ideas of what makes the very best Christmas stuffing. But […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 2 bags of Brussels sprouts washed, stalk trimmed and sliced thin 2 red onions peeled and sliced 2 handfuls of sesame seeds 8 tbsps of soya sauce 1 small knob of ginger Pinch of sea salt and cracked black pepper Brussel sprouts – you either love ’em or you hate ’em… But now has […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 400g of beef fillet 400g of portobello mushrooms 4 slices of smoked bacon English mustard for brushing the meat 200g of puff pastry 2 cloves of garlic 3 sprigs of thyme 2 eggs yolks Sea salt and cracked black pepper Making a good Beef Wellington can be difficult. You can find yourself facing a […]

10 years ago

Looking slick is a commitment, am I right? Well, keeping your hair in check just got a whooooole lot easier. Barbiere, one of Dublin’s most stylish men’s grooming services, is offering you the chance to win a €200 voucher. The lovely folks at Barbiere combine years of Italian craft barbering skills with some modern techniques, to give you […]

10 years ago

‘Tis the season… the season to treat yo’self. Around this time of year, all we seem to think about is gifting others, but we think it’s high time you gift yourself. And why not gift yourself an overnight stay in the newly-christened Clayton Hotel Burlington Road? Remembered by many as the ‘The Burlington’ the landmark hotel is now […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 3-4 kg smoked ham on the bone, with knuckle left on (cook for 45mins per kg) 2 carrots 2 sticks of celery 2 fresh bay leaves 16 black peppercorns 1 bouquet garni, (1 piece of leek, 1 stick of celery, 1 fresh bay leaf, 1 sprig of fresh thyme all tied up) 2 oranges […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 500ml vanilla custard 100g dark chocolate, broken into pieces 400g chocolate brownies (break into small pieces) 120g bag Maltesers 500ml caramel whipped cream Brownie Christmas sundae?  You had us at brownie, but you sealed the deal at Christmas sundae. Chocolate and heaps of gorgeous caramel whipped cream? What more could you ask for from a dessert? This […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 350g sliced brussels sprouts 300ml fresh cream 20g grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper, to taste 1 pinch ground nutmeg Brussels sprouts, you either love ’em or hate ’em. It’s tradition to see brussels sprouts on the table at Christmas dinner, but some of us may have become […]

10 years ago

Christmas is such a special time of year… Everywhere is sparkling with fairy lights and baubles, the air is thick with spices and people are at their merriest.  Visiting a Christmas market has become a tradition over the years, but many of us have not ventured too far from home in our search for the […]

10 years ago