RecipesDan Aherne’s Traditional Roast Stuffed Organic ChickenWillie Scannells Gratin of Potato and Wild MushroomsArdsallagh Goat Cheese and Thyme Leaf Soufflé Local goat cheese makers Jane Murphy sell a range of 8 or 10 cheeses made from the sweet milk of their 400 goats on their farm outside Carrigtwohill in East Cork.Siobhan Barry’s Rainbow ChardHeirloom Tomato [...]

RecipesPickled Beetroot and Onion SaladPiccalilli Lettuce and Mint SoupTomato FonduePestoPea, Bean and Courgette SoupRed Currant JellyFor vegetable gardeners this is the season of both delight and frustration. Delight at the abundance in the garden and frustration at not being able to use it all quickly enough. Visitors get given baskets of beautiful fresh produce. In [...]

RecipesDried TomatoesSemi-dried tomatoes BresaolaSalt PorkRighteous Raspberry LolliesA few weeks ago I ran a course here at the Ballymaloe Cookery School called ‘How to keep a few chickens in the garden’, it was totally over-subscribed – I was thrilled because keeping hens has been one of my great passions ever since I was a child. Later [...]

RecipesBasmati Rice, Pea, Broad Bean and Dill SaladSummer Salad with a Twist Panzanella with Pan-grilled Chicken (Tuscan Bread Salad)Serves 8 Chorizo, Potato and Avocado Salad Satay Chicken Salad Baby Spinach, Beetroot and Sesame SaladLydia Strangman’s Salad DressingAs soon as the weather gets warmer my craving for summer salads begins. The vegetable garden and greenhouse are [...]