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Darina Allen

Darina Allen is co-founder of the Ballymaloe Cookery School and more recently the Ballymaloe Organic Farm School in Shanagarry, East Cork.

Darina Allen: West Cork is rocking with foodie hotspots

Darina Allen: West Cork is rocking with foodie hotspots

Here’s a taste of West Cork kindly shared by Robbie Krawczyk, Camilla Houston and Ahmet Dede.

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

Victoria sandwich cake, decorated with strawberries, blueberries and mint closeup

Darina Allen: Afternoon Tea Week is an opportunity to catch up with friends — and try new recipes

Root out your best china; tea seems to taste much more delicious out of a delicate china cup. I love embroidered white linen tablecloths and napkins

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Darina Allen: Currants are an Irish summer highlight — here are my three favourite recipes

Darina Allen: Currants are an Irish summer highlight — here are my three favourite recipes

This is a berry nice way to start or finish the day

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Portion of fried rustic potatoes

Darina Allen: The secret to perfect homemade chips — with recipes

Darina Allen's Caesar Salad with Potato Crisps recipe reminds us how easy homemade chips can be

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Darina Allen: Our pop-up dinner showcased talents of students

Darina Allen: Our pop-up dinner showcased talents of students

Weeks of fun, thought, planning, haggling, and recipe testing go into the menu that reflects the beautiful seasonal produce from the farm, gardens and local area.

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Delicious panna cotta with berries, sauce and mint on white wooden table, flat lay

Darina Allen: Where many just see weeds, I see beauty and dinner

Here are three recipes using meadowsweet

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Darina Allen: Three summer salad recipes to enjoy on a sunny day

Darina Allen: Three summer salad recipes to enjoy on a sunny day

Plus, here are my tips to help make the perfect potato salad

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Tom Hayes: These three dishes helped shaped my career

Tom Hayes: These three dishes helped shaped my career

Guest chef Tom Hayes shares some of his most impactful recipes

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026

plate of pasta with pesto sauce on dark background

Darina Allen: Pasta is my favourite comfort food — here are my go-to recipes

Oil-based sauces are best with thin strands of pasta, while heavier meat based sauces are good with wide ribbons.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Italian ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and pesto

Darina Allen: This is Ryan O’Sullivan’s recipe for ravioli that feeds a dozen

Ballymaloe Festival of Food happened a few weeks ago, here's a recap

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026