One of the healthiest foods around, lentils are low in fat and very versatile Ingredients 3 cups boiling water 1 teaspoon Chicken Stock Powder 2 teaspoons rapeseed oil 1 large red onion, finely chopped 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 50g pancetta, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 500g sweet potato peeled and chopped 400g can… Continue reading Lentil, sweet potato & pancetta soup
Author: Food Ireland
Dark Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows
A light sweet treat Ingredients 12 marshmallows 2oz dark chocolate, melted 3 tablespoons toppings (such as chopped pistachios, shredded coconut) Method Dip half of each marshmallow in the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off, then sprinkle with your desired toppings. Serve immediately or chill until firm, about 20 minutes.
Irish Shepherdless Pie
Traditional Irish dish with less of the calories Ingredients 3 cloves garlic 3 celery stalks 2 red onions 2 bay leaves 3 tomatoes 1 medium carrot 1 medium parsnip 3 tsp salt 2 tins of cooked green lentils or soaked lentils 10 fine beans, chopped into bite-sized bits 1 tsp smoked paprika fresh parsley water… Continue reading Irish Shepherdless Pie
Perfect Porridge
A plain and simple way to start the day! Ingredients 50g Porridge Oats 250ml water 1 banana 2 tablespoons Jam toasted walnuts Method 1. Cook porridge oats and water for 10-12 minutes. Once the mix begins to boil reduce the heat and allow to simmer. 2. Top with sliced banana, your choice of jam: strawberry,… Continue reading Perfect Porridge
Rhubarb Oatmeal
The addition of tangy rhubarb will perk up your morning. The oatmeal can be made with milk or water. Using water saves on calories and tastes just as delicious. Ingredients 1 cup oatmeal 2 cups water 1 cup rhubarb, chopped into 0.5 inch pieces 1 teaspoon golden syrup 3 tablespoons brown sugar Chopped pecans Method… Continue reading Rhubarb Oatmeal
Smoked Salmon English Muffin with Scrambled Eggs
What could be a better and healthier way to start your day? Ingredients 2 english muffins Smoked Salmon 4 eggs Butter Black pepper Salt Chopped chives Method 1. Split the english muffins in half and toast. 2. Place the eggs in a medium bowl and beat with a fork until broken up. Season with a… Continue reading Smoked Salmon English Muffin with Scrambled Eggs
Weetabix Smoothie
No time to sit for breakfast? This is a quick and nutritious breakfast smoothie to take on the go.. Ingredients 6 weetabix 2 cups orange juice 2 bananas 2 tbsp golden syrup 1 cup vanilla yogurt 0.25 cup peanut butter 1.5 cups ice cubes Method Add all ingredients into a food blender and blend for… Continue reading Weetabix Smoothie
Traditional White Soda Bread
Ingredients 450g plain flour 1 level teasp. bread soda Pinch salt 25g soft butter 1 egg, whisked with 250 ml buttermilk Method Pre-heat oven to Gas Mark 6, 200ºC (400ºF). Sieve the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Rub in the margarine. Pour in the egg and buttermilk mixture and stir well. Turn out onto a… Continue reading Traditional White Soda Bread
Colcannon Cakes with Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce
This dish would be delicious served with bacon. Alternatively, chop up the ham or bacon and add to the colcannon mixture before shaping into patties. Ingredients: 450g potatoes, peeled 40g butter 3 scallions, finely chopped A little salt and freshly ground black pepper 50g Savoy cabbage, shredded A little plain flour, for dusting Olive oil,… Continue reading Colcannon Cakes with Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce
White Chicken Chili with Cheddar Cheese
What better way to warm up on a cold day than with a hot bowl of chili? White chili combines Southwestern spices and Irish cheese in a festive melding of flavors. Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 onion (about 8 oz), peeled and diced 1 yellow bell pepper (8 oz), stemmed, seeded and chopped 1… Continue reading White Chicken Chili with Cheddar Cheese