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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.

Festive Black Forest Trifle Dessert

Caitríona Redmond: How to make my Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

Plus: how to go about sharing the load on Christmas Day

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Homemade Braised Beef Short Ribs

Caitríona Redmond: The reverse Advent calendar - and my braised beef short rib recipe

"It’s not just about clearing out my store cupboards, although I do tend to have some surplus that I’m happy to share. It’s an opportunity to be mindful of what those who depend on the food hampers might need."

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Freshly baked pie

Caitríona Redmond: How to make a fresh fish pie - and bake my coffee cake

Plus: Boxing clever with grocery shopping and supermarket clearance apps like Aldi's TooGoodtoGo

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

Roasted Root Vegetables

Caitríona Redmond: Meeting in the middle of the road - and my pork & roasted veg recipe

"I cannot and do not compromise on my chosen tea brand. I am not going to say what that choice is for fear of causing an inter-county incident."

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

Caitríona Redmond: Shrewd investments add value - and my warming autumn soup recipe

"All of what I create on social media is free, but buying the newspaper or taking out a paid subscription to irishexaminer.com still seems infuriating to some."

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

Irish beef stew

Caitríona Redmond: My smokey beef stew - perfect for budget winter dinners

"I know that my tried and tested methods for feeding my family well for less work. Sometimes it can be a process that involves 4 steps forward and 2 steps back before continuing on the path I have chosen."

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023

Sunday pot roast

Caitríona Redmond: Beating the midterm blues on a budget - plus my beef pot roast recipe

"The days where nothing has been set in the diary can rapidly descend to a binge of screentime or cost us a fortune trying to keep them amused."

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

Barbecue chicken drumsticks with cheesy potatoes

Caitríona Redmond: Try my all-in-one roast chicken for dinner on a budget

Plus: the joy of missing out, my apple crumble cake and the importance of keeping time

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

Beef stew with carrots

Caitríona Redmond: My slow cooker beef curry takes 20 minutes to prep and feeds six

Plus these coffee ground biscuits are a tasty way to reduce food waste

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

Lamb Stew Over the Top View

Caitríona Redmond: How to make my comforting slow cooker lamb stew recipe

Plus a recipe for pizza-flavoured muffins and some praise for the humble apron

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023