Embrace the chill with Mark Moriarty’s Italian comfort food favourites
Ossobuco alla Milanese and slow-cooked beef cheek with cheesy polenta are inspired by the wonderful ingredients on offer in the north of Italy
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Recipes, food tips and features from chef and food writer Mark Moriarty
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for slow-cooked beef cheek with cheesy polenta
Remember to follow my tip for keeping the polenta smooth
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for ossobuco alla Milanese
The slow cooker is your friend when you’re making this dish
Make dessert an occasion with my two classic and simple chocolate and vanilla recipes
Rice pudding and chocolate torte – uncomplicated yet classy ways to end dinner on a high
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for dark chocolate and orange gluten-free torte
Don’t underestimate the importance of cooling this torte properly at the end
Rice pudding with spiced prunes
Placing a sheet of parchment paper onto the surface of the rice and milk will stop a skin from forming
Mark Moriarty’s simple seafood suppers, plus his go-to recipe for brown bread
Fish is quick to cook, and it’s always good to support your local fishmonger
Mark Moriarty recipe: Smoked salmon pâté on treacle brown bread with dill and pickled cucumber
This is wholesome cooking
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for roasted hake with prawn and chorizo cassoulet
The key to this recipe is in the caramelisation and reduction of the vegetables and liquid
Mark Moriarty’s batch cooking recipes for lentil dahl and minestrone-style stew
Remember to stock up on containers and ensure you have enough freezer space to store these easy dishes
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for minestrone-style stew with slow-cooked pork belly
A lot of the work is done by the oven
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for lentil dahl
Green lentils are packed with protein and are a sponge for flavour
Tomatoes and figs: Two of my favourite recipes using these fruits to see out summer
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Mark Moriarty’s recipe for roast tomato and burrata galette with basil
The key to this recipe lies in preheating the tray you bake the pastry on
Two classic steak recipes that never go out of fashion
These steak sandwich and steak au poivre recipes involve just a few ingredients
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for steak au poivre with crispy potatoes
Steak au poivre recipe offers a match made in heaven
The ultimate steak sandwich recipe
Mark Moriarty says home-made horseradish cream adds extra bite to this classic
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for smoked haddock fish cakes with salsa roja
A delicious brunch idea from Mark Moriarty
Cullen skink with poached egg and mustard recipe
Hearty peasant food inspired by the Scottish coastal regions
Two of my favourite old-school desserts, both oozing comfort and class
Always remember that recipes with this kind of staying power manage it for a reason
Rum baba with pineapple and mint
A moist and boozy classic from 1800s Paris, inspired by the Eastern European ‘babka’
Make a bank holiday brunch to remember with these simple, classic egg dishes
Turkish eggs with a curveball of chorizo and poached eggs and rosti with a sauerkraut zing
Potato and cabbage rosti with poached eggs
Sauerkraut and a splash of Tabasco add interest and zest to this dish
Turkish eggs with chorizo, yoghurt and sourdough
The curveball of Spanish chorizo gives these Classic Turkish eggs a twist
Two easy lamb and cod dishes transformed by quick flavoursome sauces
Very simple ingredients can be elevated to restaurant standard with handy professional flourishes
Roast lamb rump with jus gras, peas and mint
The cut is slightly tougher in texture than the more commonplace leg or loin, but repays you in flavour
Two flexible time-saving dishes with big flavours you can eat any time
A salmon bowl and chicken broth will both manage to stay light while packing in taste
Hot and sour chicken and sweetcorn broth with egg and noodles
This dish is specifically designed for using up a leftover roasted chicken
Sesame and miso baked salmon bowl with peanut and carrot coleslaw
This dish presents common ingredients in a different way
How to make the perfect burger and lamb kofta on the barbecue
Add a few simple elements to add flavour to your favourite summer staples
Simple, cost effective barbecue recipes that are perfect for a crowd
These dishes can be pre-prepared, thus reducing both stress and mess in the kitchen
Barbecue piri piri chicken thighs with coleslaw
It may look simple but this dinner is packed with flavour
Two fast and easy midweek dinners that don’t scrimp on flavour
A well-stocked pantry is key to success with these simple dishes
Summer strawberries: Two desserts that celebrate the defining fruit of the season
Irish strawberries are at their sweetest and juiciest right now – these recipes can be adapted for other in-season fruits later in the summer
Strawberry pavlova with honey cream
A delicous dessert to showcase those red bundles of sweetness that define an Irish summer
These two soup recipes have one special ingredient: love
Gazpacho with slow-cooked tomatoes from Andalusia, and a comforting cauliflower soup with Asian flavours
Gazpacho with black olive, basil and feta
The X factor in this gazpacho recipe comes from quality olive oil, Tabasco and a pinch of sugar
Spiced coconut and cauliflower soup with peanut rayu
This soup recipe is smooth and comforting with expert seasoning
Cherry season is here: Celebrate with these two delicious summer recipes
Cherry compote and fresh cherries bring the sunshine taste to duck and chocolate cake
Two classic shellfish dishes inspired by Donegal chefs at the top of their game
The Old Glen Bar and Rosapenna Hotel serve up true classics with the freshest of local fare
Lobster Thermidor: A Donegal family recipe for a seafood classic
The Casey family have been running Rosapenna Hotel in Donegal for more than 50 years. Here is their recipe for a seafood favourite
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