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Just add fire: the best way to prepare a seafood salad

Just add fire: the best way to prepare a seafood salad

Venture out of your comfort zone, get some good Irish seafood and cook it over an open flame

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00
Eat less meat for yourself and for the planet

Eat less meat for yourself and for the planet

A vegetable-forward dish that I like to cook at this time of the year is roasted cauliflower with hazelnuts and lardo

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00
Seaweed ice cream? Food trends for 2018

Seaweed ice cream? Food trends for 2018

JP McMahon: Savoury will take over from sweet when it comes to desserts

Sat Jan 06 2018 - 00:00
Chefs have tricks which can put you in the driving seat on Christmas Day

Chefs have tricks which can put you in the driving seat on Christmas Day

If you can’t have a glass of wine while preparing Christmas dinner you are doing something wrong

Sat Dec 23 2017 - 06:00
Tuber belles

Tuber belles

I prefer to make mash at Christmas. If you prefer duck fat roast potatoes, then do them. But you don’t need both

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 06:00
Christmas cake? Give me tiramisu any day

Christmas cake? Give me tiramisu any day

While we do have Christmas cake in our house, I have never understood its appeal

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 06:00
Sourdough: a wild bread that always rises to the occasion

Sourdough: a wild bread that always rises to the occasion

The invention of sourdough in Ireland is credited to a woman who went for a wander with her lover

Sat Dec 02 2017 - 06:00
Love your beef, but love your vegetables aswell

Love your beef, but love your vegetables aswell

There are so many ways to show your appreciation of beef, in particular the slow and long ways that induce those mouth watering umami notes

Sat Nov 25 2017 - 06:00
How to make magical pasta

How to make magical pasta

Anybody can make delicious fresh pasta from scratch. Here’s how

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 06:00
Turf is in our blood, under our nails – it represents us

Turf is in our blood, under our nails – it represents us

JP McMahon:Turf-smoked salmon, turf-smoked beef, turf-smoked butter; these are things that for me are distinctly Irish

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 06:00
‘Before Antonio Carluccio, I knew of one way to cook a vegetable: boil it’

‘Before Antonio Carluccio, I knew of one way to cook a vegetable: boil it’

Michelin-starred chef JP McMahon on the influence of the late Italian chef, Antonio Carluccio

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 17:30
What to do with all those pumpkins? Well there’s more to them than soup

What to do with all those pumpkins? Well there’s more to them than soup

JP McMahon: Whatever happened to treating vegetables with the same respect as our meat and fish?

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 06:00
Surf and turf – done the right way

Surf and turf – done the right way

Great pairings include pork with shellfish, prawns with rhubarb, and cockles and lamb

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 06:00
Beautiful flavour from a seriously ugly root

Beautiful flavour from a seriously ugly root

Don't be put off by the gnarly appearance of celeriac, it can make smooth, delicious dishes

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 06:00
JP McMahon: Don’t be afraid to throw some flame on your veggies

JP McMahon: Don’t be afraid to throw some flame on your veggies

Grilling vegetables over a direct flame gives them a beautiful bittersweet umami flavour

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 06:00
Feel like chicken tonight? Make your own easy sauce

Feel like chicken tonight? Make your own easy sauce

Spices, vegetables, tomatoes, stock and chicken all go in to the one pot, writes JP McMahon

Sat Oct 07 2017 - 06:00
JP McMahon: Hunt down some pigeon for an easy feast

JP McMahon: Hunt down some pigeon for an easy feast

Ireland has a rich tradition of roasting wild fowl – pity pigeons are so hard to come by

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 06:30
An introduction to the beauty of wild food

An introduction to the beauty of wild food

Seasonal supper: Blackberries and venison tartare work exceedingly well and are a great introduction to the beauties of wild food

Sat Sept 23 2017 - 06:30
JP McMahon: We should give a rashers about bacon

JP McMahon: We should give a rashers about bacon

Ireland, once king of the rashers, is now filled with cafes serving pre-cooked, rubbery bacon

Sat Sept 16 2017 - 06:30
What’s wrong with selling scallops in their shell?

What’s wrong with selling scallops in their shell?

It’s not illegal in other European countries – so why here?

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 06:00
When condiments were as salty and sour as hell

When condiments were as salty and sour as hell

Seasonal supper: for the ideal medieval meal

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 06:00
Ling longing: a delicious traditional Irish fish

Ling longing: a delicious traditional Irish fish

Don’t be put off if you are unable to buy salted ling– it’s very easy to make

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 06:30
JP McMahon: In defence of old cookbooks

JP McMahon: In defence of old cookbooks

Flicking through a 1949 book, what struck was how modern the recipes seemed

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 06:30
Get inventive in the kitchen with courgettes

Get inventive in the kitchen with courgettes

Seasonal Supper: When in need of inspiration around vegetables I turn to Antonio Carluccio

Sat Aug 12 2017 - 06:30
In praise of lasagne: the memories and the flavours

In praise of lasagne: the memories and the flavours

Lasagna is always down to good-quality ingredients: use the best and you’ll get the best

Sat Aug 05 2017 - 06:30
How to make a ‘real’ paella

How to make a ‘real’ paella

People from the Spanish city regard dish as one of their most important cultural symbols

Thu Jul 27 2017 - 00:00
Lamb and seaweed? Sounds strange, we know, but try it

Lamb and seaweed? Sounds strange, we know, but try it

Irish lamb has a wonderful distinct flavour and combines well with many types of seaweed

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 00:00
Learn how to bake a fish, know how to feed a family

Learn how to bake a fish, know how to feed a family

For an alternative Sunday lunch or dinner, try a whole roast turbot

Sat Jul 15 2017 - 06:00
The new breakfast of champions: tomato bread

The new breakfast of champions: tomato bread

I never imagined one could eat just tomatoes and toast for breakfast

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 06:00
Say cheers to Irish cherries

Say cheers to Irish cherries

Fresh or pickled, cherries go wonderfully with goats’ cheese

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 12:00
Do your homework on prawns before you eat them

Do your homework on prawns before you eat them

While langoustines are a little more work than their soft shell equivalent, they are very rewarding

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 12:00
Garlic gets a ‘new’ trendy makeover

Garlic gets a ‘new’ trendy makeover

Seasonal Supper: garlic scapes have taken the food world by a slow storm

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 12:00
How to make the most of trout season

How to make the most of trout season

Seasonal Suppers: Lured by the mayfly, this most traditional of Irish meals is perfect right now

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 14:11
Make the most of wonderful, transient wild garlic

Make the most of wonderful, transient wild garlic

It is one of our native herbs and we should all experience its beauty

Thu May 25 2017 - 12:00
Endless ways to enjoy elderflower

Endless ways to enjoy elderflower

Seasonal Supper: Pickle this flower, or use for seasoning roast chicken or fish

Thu May 18 2017 - 12:00
Salmon: Great poached, cured or raw. Just please don’t fry it

Salmon: Great poached, cured or raw. Just please don’t fry it

Seasonal suppers: with wild salmon, keep it simple, and don't ruin it in the frying pan

Thu May 11 2017 - 13:38
Mushrooms that  press all the right taste buttons

Mushrooms that press all the right taste buttons

Seasonal Suppers: The humble mushroom is perfect for simple early summer dishes

Thu May 04 2017 - 13:00
Pea season is upon us, so let’s make the most of it

Pea season is upon us, so let’s make the most of it

A great starter for this time of year is pea and potato soup with goats curd

Thu May 04 2017 - 12:00
An asparagus supper fit for a king or queen

An asparagus supper fit for a king or queen

It has a short life on the menu so enjoy asparagus while you can

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 15:15
Corned beef: from Cork’s gift to the British empire to hipster heaven

Corned beef: from Cork’s gift to the British empire to hipster heaven

It’s been quite a journey for the meat staple – just as well it is able to withstand long journeys

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:36
Try the simple, ancient art of pickling

Try the simple, ancient art of pickling

Seasonal suppers: Between now and the end of autumn, preserve a few items of nature’s bounty

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 12:00
Sunny days: perfect for sun, shellfish and champagne

Sunny days: perfect for sun, shellfish and champagne

Seasonal Suppers: now is the best time to try Ireland's delicious brown crab

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 12:00
Seasonal suppers: Finally, the return of wild garlic

Seasonal suppers: Finally, the return of wild garlic

Wild leek, wild pea, little cabbage flowers: Ireland’s early spring bounty is truly wonderful

Wed Mar 29 2017 - 12:38
'Peel your potatoes and imagine you love them'

'Peel your potatoes and imagine you love them'

One of my favourite spuds at the moment is a variety called Pink Fir Apple

Wed Mar 22 2017 - 14:00
Rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb: it's not just for crumbles

Rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb: it's not just for crumbles

See beyond tarts and crumbles and use rhubarb in a savoury way

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 15:12
Seasonal suppers: no sting in the tail

Seasonal suppers: no sting in the tail

Oxtail has a lovely flavour and great meaty texture

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 14:00
Seasonal suppers: Hone your filleting skills with mackerel

Seasonal suppers: Hone your filleting skills with mackerel

At this time of year I like to grill this fish and serve it with a potato salad with spring herbs

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 13:00
Asparagus are overrated, so opt for broccoli instead

Asparagus are overrated, so opt for broccoli instead

A wonderful alternative to asparagus this time of year is purple sprouting broccoli

Wed Feb 15 2017 - 14:00
What’s going on inside your ham and cheese sandwich?

What’s going on inside your ham and cheese sandwich?

Industrial sliced bread can have at least 20 ingredients, but they are not confined to bread

Wed Feb 01 2017 - 14:00
Support our native fishing industry and enjoy a culinary treat

Support our native fishing industry and enjoy a culinary treat

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 14:00
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