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Caitriona Redmond

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Caitríona Redmond: Celebrate good times with my party-friendly chicken curry

Caitríona Redmond: Celebrate good times with my party-friendly chicken curry

Plus: how to deal with the the post-party fear of a big clean-up

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Rustic background with rocky road dessert squares

Caitríona Redmond: How portion control can cut down on food waste

Plus a recipe for rocky road that will use up any leftover Easter eggs

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

Caitríona Redmond: Beat your budget with eggs and spuds, plus a quick recipe for leftover lamb

Caitríona Redmond: Beat your budget with eggs and spuds, plus a quick recipe for leftover lamb

When times were particularly difficult, it was a tray of eggs and a bag of potatoes that got me through leaner weeks

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Oven roasted salmon with tartar sauce

Caitríona Redmond: A comforting smoked fish recipe with parsley sauce and mash

This is the pure definition of a hug on a plate

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

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