Mark Moriarty: Store cupboard staple meals that are packed with flavour
Pastry, anchovies and a few store cupboard basics can transform the simplest of ingredients
Recipes, food tips and features from chef and food writer Mark Moriarty
Pastry, anchovies and a few store cupboard basics can transform the simplest of ingredients
The humble chicken thigh is unloved and under-rated
Salt should be about 2% of the overall mix to guarantee perfect seasoning
Nothing speaks truer than the phrase ‘what grows together, goes together’: strawberries and elderflower are a floral match made in heaven
This partnership of scented custard with syrupy fruit makes for the perfect summer dessert
A great way to show off prime fruit, lathered in rich vanilla creme diplomat, tucked up in a duvet of sweet meringue
When it’s warm and sunny, cooking outside can make for a relaxed and joyful gathering
Cooking at this time of year brings great joy, while eating is even better
If you’re worried about the lamb being cooked, just check with a temperature probe
Keeping the skin crisp on the fish will be easy when you follow my tip
People seem to view pork belly as complicated and better left to restaurants, but this is far from the truth
Don’t forget to include his grilled vegetables – a great way to use up excess fridge food
As a bonus for your future self, you’ll learn how to pickle your own vegetables
This really simple method also reveals the secrets of making hot honey
And don’t forget my top tip to avoid your food sticking to the grill
Remember to slice the steak against the grain after it has had a good rest
Don’t forget the important step of sealing the fish in the frying pan before introducing it to the barbecue
You could go to all the trouble of making your own puff pastry for these simple dishes, but there’s really no need
Remember to chill the diplomat cream while you’re getting the apple slices ready for the oven
Preheating the oven is crucial to your success with this very straightforward process
Simple marinades and dressings should be your go-tos as the seasons change
Prepare this flavour-filled chicken in advance and store in the fridge
Take a minute to learn how to make this dressing and you’ll have a skill for life
There’s an easy tip for blanching your spears that will make all the difference
Adding sugar and sea salt to your boiling water will greatly enhance the result
Remember to discard the bottom third of the asparagus spears – this is often too woody
Trapped between winter and summer days, these two dishes work perfectly whatever the weather throws at us
Applications are now open for the San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition
Does anybody remember who put Fairy Liquid in Mark’s fairy cakes during home economics class?
You won’t even need an electric mixer for this really easy cake
Follow my simple tip to get rid of air bubbles from your mix
I know most people automatically go for a leg of lamb, but I’m most definitely a shoulder man
This very simple recipe would also work well with giant cous cous
Top tip: lamb and anchovy make one of cooking’s best flavour combinations
Irish wild fish can be expensive, but the flavour will reward you handsomely
Top tip: repeat the breadcrumbs step to ensure the crab cakes are properly coated
Start this stress-free dish on the hob and finish it in the oven
Journey back through the history of French cuisine with these traditional and rewarding dishes
You’ll need to allow your flameproof casserole dish to get smoking hot for this traditional French recipe
You’ll need a good bit of patience at the start of this recipe but it’ll be worth it
Irish stew is always a glory, but there are other ways to get patriotic with food on March 17th
The quality of Irish food can stand tall against cuisines from anywhere else in the world
You might prefer to ask for your butcher’s help in preparing the lamb shoulder for this simple dish
This wonderful Irish dish starts with a simple but crucial brine
Take inspiration from the immigrant cultures of Melbourne while using the best Irish ingredients
Don’t forget to season your San Marzano tomatoes
The instant aromatic hit you get when soy, chilli, garlic and ginger meet hot oil is just fabulous
A few very easy steps will lead you towards a fast and delicious Asian-style dinner
Make sure you have a good non-stick frying pan to hand before you begin
Vegan food has come a very long way in Ireland and aren’t we lucky that it has?
This flavourful dish is finished with coconut, crispy chilli and garlic, cashew and lime
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