Finger lickin’ Ballylickey
Old friends and new generously sharing their wares today at Ballylickey for West Cork Food Festival. Terrific produce, as ever.
Parmesan parsed
Just how much we should pay for parmesan? Parmiggiano Reggiano was the topic of my enquiries last week. Whatever we pay, it is often worth it for its full flavour and … Continue reading
Sweet and Sour Barbecue Marinade
Easy to prepare, this can be kept ready for use for at least a week. It suits perfectly the pork chops and fillets I reviewed in the Irish Examiner 12 … Continue reading
Quick Blender Scones
These are easy and good to make in a machine which will keep it lighter than when kneaded by hand. 100g of the white flour can be replaced by … Continue reading
Great foodie festive gifts
rozgifts This article appeared in the Irish Examiner 29/11/13. Additional information: Supporting Irish produce is our own small way we can support Ireland’s economy. Think first before buying. We … Continue reading
Toasted brack and caramelized apple. Nothing simpler for quick pudding
Cut a cooking (or sweet) apple into cubes. Place in a saucepan with knob of butter and a dessertspoon sugar. Heat until the sugar has melted, then turn up the heat and … Continue reading
Top 8 Sandwich ideas
This article first appeared in the Irish Examiner 30 August 2013. Top 8 sandwiches Making a decent sandwich is a great way to use leftovers. Even a spread … Continue reading
Student cooking – cheap and easy, sociable and delicious
ROZ I put 2nd year psychology and English student Anthony O’Riordan through his paces last week, giving him a lesson in how to make his budget stretch. This article appeared … Continue reading
Simon’s Duck and Pork Pie
This recipe was given to me by butcher Simon O’Flynn (O’Flynns Marlboro Street) and came about when he was a little short of the duck legs I was planning … Continue reading
