baking

This is the first of a new series which aims to showcase some of the wonderful, passionate and dedicated food producers we have here in Ireland. First up is an …
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To celebrate her upcoming appearance at the West Waterford Festival of Food, taking place from …
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Ingredients

Base: 14 digestive biscuits, crushed 100g good quality chocolate (preferably 60% minimum) 50g butter 75g nuts, chopped very finely

Top Layer: 229ml carton double cream 150g good quality …
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Ultan Cooke from Ballynahinch Castle Hotel has shared his recipe for the ultimate hot cross buns. Perfect for some weekend baking!

Ingredients

500g Strong Flour 10g salt 75g caster …
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I have an apple tree in my back garden and always have an abundance of apples at this time of year, never managing to use them all up! Whether …
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So I have decided, somewhat over ambitiously, to set myself the challenge of baking the technical bake-off challenge every week. I have to say I am by NO MEANS a …
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I absolutely adore carrot cake! I mean, who doesn’t?! It isn’t overly sweet, the icing is divine, and the fact that there are carrots in it makes me feel a …
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This is a nostalgic recipe for me as we always used to eat it for any special occasion in our house. Every year, we used to have a big family …
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This is possibly my favourite cake, and the most simple cake to make too. It’s a great recipe to whip up if you’ve guests coming during the holidays and need to …
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Although we still have quite a few weeks before the big day, now is the time to make your christmas pudding. My fabulous cousin Jane makes puddings for all of …
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