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Caitriona Redmond

Caitríona Redmond is an Irish writer who covers food, budgeting and consumer issues, focusing on affordable living for families.

Roast leg of lamb with potatoes and rosemary on serving wooden board

Caitríona Redmond: How to make a slow cooked leg of lamb for the whole family with little effort

Cook this lamb dish in the slow cooker and benefit from a beautiful family feast after spending only 20 minutes in the kitchen.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Caitriona Redmond: What do my kids think of living on a budget and what are their thrifty habits?

Caitriona Redmond: What do my kids think of living on a budget and what are their thrifty habits?

Plus my recipe for macaroons, perfect for baking in a hurry

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Chicken bone broth in a glass jar and fresh vegetables

Caitríona Redmond: Save money when cooking a chicken by making your own stock

A large bird will serve a hungry family three times, once with a roast dinner, a second time with the leftover meat, and a third by using the carcass to make chicken stock.

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Chicken Breast with Rice and vegetables in white plate on dark black background

Caitríona Redmond: How to sneak veg into the classic chicken pilaf

Plus: how home cooking cuts the mustard when it comes to allergies and food intolerance

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Caitríona Redmond: How to make my baked salmon with bulgur salad

Caitríona Redmond: How to make my baked salmon with bulgur salad

Plus: the upsides of cooking in advance, and tinned foods for emergency situations

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

Caitríona Redmond: The very small changes which will add up to make my life better this year

Caitríona Redmond: The very small changes which will add up to make my life better this year

Plus a recipe for blueberry muffins

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Caitríona Redmond: How to eat well on a budget — plus my slow cooker vegetable soup

Caitríona Redmond: How to eat well on a budget — plus my slow cooker vegetable soup

'By making these simple swaps, we can continue to support Irish producers on a tight budget'

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

Caitríona Redmond: Here's how to save money on your grocery bills this year

Caitríona Redmond: Here's how to save money on your grocery bills this year

Plus — Caitríona Redmond's chocolate and caramel banana bread recipe

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Yellow lemon curd in a glass jar

Caitríona Redmond: How to make the most of what's in your cupboard when low on funds

Plus my lemon pudding and the importance of seasonal food

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

Greek pie

Caitríona Redmond: My turkey and ham filo pie recipe will use up any festive leftovers

Plus my 2024 resolutions and food predictions

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023