Bord Bia - Irish Food Board
The flavour shows where the best grass grows
The thing I love about stir-fries is that they’re one of the most flexible and easy meals you can make. Whatever combination of vegetables, meat or fish you have in the fridge, they can be tossed in the pan and you’ve a delicious feast in minutes. The secret to stir-fry success lies in having all [...]
Now that Spring is here, everything seems to be ready to burst into life. With the blossom out and new shoots coming through, it’s the time we want our taste buds to be tempted by something a little more zingy and lively. And although it might still be a bit fresh to eat outdoors, there’s [...]
How to feast… and stay merry! Here are my top tips for cooking a feast for friends and family – hopefully they’ll help you to have a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Think about the people you are cooking for and the type of dishes they might enjoy I often think it’s nice to give [...]
This Valentine’s Day, find your way into your loved one’s heart by cooking them an unforgettable steak supper. For who could resist a succulent, tender, juicy steak, seared to give a deeply savoury, golden caramelised crust? Not me, that’s for sure! How to cook a sensational steak Heat the pan or barbecue until really hot. [...]
Sometimes you just want something quick and tasty without having to shop for a long list of ingredients. These recipes have been inspired with that in mind and, if you don’t count the seasoning and oil, none of them use more than five ingredients. Sizzling Beef with Black Bean Sauce and Purple Sprouting Broccoli Although [...]
To help you keep this year’s Christmas diner as stress-free as possible, I’ve put together a few essential tips for cooking the King of Roasts. If you decide to cook roast beef, these are the best cuts for the occasion: rib of beef, rolled rib, sirloin, topside and fillet of beef. For the best flavour [...]
As a blade of beef or chuck is a very inexpensive cut, it definitely won’t break the bank. However, it makes a hotpot delicious enough to grace any dinner party table. There are plenty of vegetables in this dish, so it really is a one pot meal, but it is worth going to the trouble [...]
Halloween and Fireworks Night are fabulous fun for the family. As both involve spending chilly evenings outside, you’ll need some really cosy food on standby that can be eaten easily whilst standing up. I’ve spiced this simple casserole up a bit, and paired it with junior-sized jackets. It’s great for digging into with just a [...]
Inspired by the up-coming Galway International Oyster festival, I’ve got a really delicious recipe for you this month. Succulent grass-fed beef, freshly shucked oysters and a good measure of Irish stout make this rich and velvety dish a meal to be proud of! I like it served quite traditionally with a cloud of mashed potato [...]
Catherine Fulvio, one of Ireland’s top culinary stars, is an award-winning food writer, TV Chef and proprietor of Ballyknocken House & Cookery School, in Co. Wicklow – www.ballyknocken.com Catherine knows how good food brings family and friends together and she’s known for using the best of ingredients to create great food for the family to [...]