Author: Food Ireland

Pancakes with Chilli, Chocolate & Strawberries

 Ingredients For Pancake Mix 4oz Self-Raising Flour 9 fl. oz Fresh Milk 1 Egg 1oz Butter, melted 1oz Caster Sugar For Chilli Chocolate Topping 3.5 fl. ozl Fresh Cream 1 Red Chilli, split lengthways 3.5oz Milk Chocolate 1 pack Fresh Strawberries, quartered Method For Pancake Mix Sieve the flour into the bowl. Add the other… Continue reading Pancakes with Chilli, Chocolate & Strawberries

Spaghetti & Meatballs

 We all know the classic scene from Lady & the Tramp.. Ingredients Salt 2 tablespoons rapeseed oil 12oz ground beef 6oz Parmesan 1 bunch fresh parsley ¼ cup bread crumbs 1 egg Black pepper 1 large onion 3 garlic cloves 28oz canned crushed tomatoes 3 bay leaves 1 pound spaghetti Method 1. Bring a pot… Continue reading Spaghetti & Meatballs

Red Velvet Cake

 Perfect for a romantic evening! Ingredients few sweets to decorate For the sponges 9oz butter 7oz dark chocolate, broken into chunks 18oz plain flour 18oz golden caster sugar 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp salt 2 large eggs 7oz natural yogurt 14oz cooked beetroot in natural juices (not vinegar) 4… Continue reading Red Velvet Cake

Sweetheart French Toast

 A loving Valentines brunch.. Ingredients 4 slices from a small sliced brioche loaf 3 tbsp chocolate spread 1 large egg 75ml whole milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp caster sugar 2 tbsp chopped toasted hazelnuts 1 tbsp butter icing sugar, for dusting ice cream, to serve raspberries, to serve Method 1.Thickly spread 2 of… Continue reading Sweetheart French Toast

Smoked Salmon with Shrimp and Horseradish Cream

 A simple dish for a romantic meal for two Ingredients 1 tbsp crème fraîche 1 tsp horseradish sauce 4 slices smoked salmon 10 large cooked shrimp, peeled but tails left on For the salad juice 1 lime, finely grated zest of ½ 1 tsp clear honey ½ tsp finely grated fresh root ginger 2 tbsp… Continue reading Smoked Salmon with Shrimp and Horseradish Cream

Chocolate Bar Fondue

 Love is in the air.. Ingredients 0.75 cup heave cream 1 pound dark chocolate Strawberries Banana Pineapple Marshmallows Method In a small saucepan, over low heat, warm the cream and chocolate. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.

Chocolate Panini

 A delicious, heart warming treat! Ingredients 4 slices white bread 2oz chocolate Method 1. Form two sandwiches with the bread and chocolate. 2. Transfer to a hot grill pan, turning once and pressing down frequently. 3. Serve with whipped cream and strawberries.