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Delicious things to put in your shopping basket

Low in calories are the crackers of Athenry

This Foods of Athenry product is crunchy, delicious and – yes! – fabulous

These are no ordinary tortilla chips

The corn is cooked and steeped overnight, then ground into a dough, shaped and baked in to tortillas

Fruity, rich elixir to bring a sophisticated touch to your dressings, marinades and gravies

Whole blackberries and garden thyme add an intriguing dimension to this balsamic vinegar

This excellent product will transform your dinners

A quality finishing oil for dipping, drizzling and seasoning rather than roasting potatoes

Superior snacking with all-butter mini chicken or steak pies

Both variety of pies are very tasty, but a little on the expensive side

Pickles to add piquancy to your Christmas sandwiches and snacks

Pick up a pot of these inexpensive but unusual little silverskin onions in balsamic vinegar for your festive season snacks

Keep your turkey from drying out with this clever trick

Pop this pancetta lattice on the bird before it goes into the oven

Carol’s Stock Market beef bone broth review: Good enough to drink straight from the packet

Shelf Help: This beef broth made in Derry is tasty enough to drink straight from the pack

Spread this nutty delight over toast or spoon a dollop into porridge

Great product to use in baking, but less so in savoury dishes, due to underlying sweetness

This readymade pasta sauce is the only one I’ll ever buy

Shelf Help: This delicious sauce has just the right bite of acidity and a nice cheesy flavour

Salsa to make your snacks sing

Shelf Help: Shane Doherty lost his London sales job early in the pandemic and now produces fermented hot sauces commercially in Dublin

Cold brew coffee with an alcoholic twist to use in cocktails and desserts

Shelf Help: You can drink it chilled, over ice, or in a cocktail – an espresso martini for example

Salty, smoky Spanish almonds that you’ll go nuts for

Shelf Help: Nuts, fruit or chocolate? Whatever your snack food preference, this company will deliver to your door

A store cupboard spicy, piquant, herby sauce for grilled meat or veg

Shelf Help: Shake Chimichurri Sauce on beef steaks, spread on a sandwich, stir into creme fraiche or cream cheese, or use it as a marinade

This is the best cheesecake I have ever eaten

Shelf Help: Buttery in texture, it will even appeal to those who don’t have a sweet tooth

An ultra luxurious beef burger at an approachable price

Shelf Help: Beef from Irish-born-and-reared cattle from the Japanese Wagyu breed makes a rare appearance in a burger

A savoury, umami-rich black garlic sea salt made by hand in Dingle

Shelf Help: Atlantic sea water is the starting point for this all-natural seasoning

This seasoning mix will change the way you cook chicken forever

Shelf Help: The herbs, spices, garlic and onion in the mixture are all organic, along with Atlantic sea salt

Is this Irish granola bar the best around?

Shelf Help: These Irish-made snack bars are gluten and wheat free, and suitable for vegetarians, coeliacs and those who are gluten intolerant

More ketchup less guilt with the Irish condiment perfect for barbecue season

Shelf Help: This low-sugar ketchup goes perfectly with chips and burgers, and a spoonful to Bolognese adds depth of flavour

These are the best supermarket chicken breasts I have ever used

Shelf Help: The portions are big, but leftovers can be used in salads, risotto or pasta dishes

A spicy, fruity condiment that keeps you coming back for more

Shelf Help: It is incredibly versatile and good for much more than dipping tortilla chips into

Irish tuna you’ll take a shine to

Shelf Help: This premium product has a mild, delicate flavour and a firm, meaty texture

Crisp fried onions so good you’ll want to eat them straight from the bag

Shelf Help: These delicious deep-fried tangles of thinly sliced onion have a long shelf life but I doubt they’ll last long in my house

Spice up your lunch with this citrussy, chilli-spiked dip or spread

Shelf Help: Only natural, fresh ingredients go into this little pot of hummus

Add this to any dish where you want a salty, smokey taste

Shelf Help: This product is excellent with grilled meats, baked potatoes and steamed vegetables

Nanami Togarashi: Magic sprinkles that will transform your rice and noodle dishes

Shelf Help: A true hero product that can add a touch of aromatic heat to a variety of dishes

This organic frozen pizza is up there with the best

Shelf Help: Authentic Italian, thin crust, wood fired, hand topped pizza, it says on the box. And it delivers

Tasty plant-based soups that can be used straight from the pack

Shelf Help: New range from Stephen McAllister and Andrea Hussey includes a Thai-style sweet potato and coconut soup with crunchy chickpeas

This Irish-made jar of sweet and spicy jelly will make your plate sing

Shelf Help: Its uses are many – mix with cream cheese for a tasty dip, serve with ham, stir into scrambled eggs or serve with cheese

A healthy peanut butter you could go nuts for

Shelf Help: Peanut butter on its own is delicious, but these three varieties have added nutritional boosts

This sauce will make your fish and chips taste even better

Shelf Help: Irish-grown wasabi gives a gentle touch of heat and flavour to mayonnaise

Fermented ginger beer with punch and a pleasing tang

Shelf Help: Zingibeer is an Irish-made drink that goes down great with Thai green curry and gives a slick twist to cocktails

A healthy lunch in a bag that’s hot and tasty and contains only 149 calories

Shelf Help: Convenience food that doesn’t contain artificial preservatives, just real ingredients, and doesn’t need to be kept in the fridge

This is the best version of an Ottolenghi favourite ingredient

Shelf Help: Quality tahini is made with 100 per cent sesame seeds

Jars of joy: This Irish barrel-fermented sauerkraut, made in west Cork, is delicious

Shelf Help: The Cultured Food Company finely shreds organic cabbage, mixes it with sea salt and filtered water, then traditionally ferments it

This vegan chocolate spread is wholesome – but does it pass the taste test?

Shelf Help: Nobó vegan Piedmont Hazelnut Chocolate Spread is made of just four natural ingredients

Magical mushroom powder that adds deep savoury notes to soup, stocks and stir-fries

Shelf Help: If your dinner needs a flavour bomb, try this inexpensive and versatile Chinese larder cupboard ingredient

Shelf Help: This plant-based product is a low-sugar alternative to other sweeteners

A syrup that’s ideal if you want to add a touch of sweetness to food or drink

A jar that makes all festive snacks, brunches and lunches taste better

Shelf Help: A store cupboard condiment that’s hot stuff but addictive

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