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Darina Allen

Learn how to cook with Darina's top recipes

Fool proof food

Recipe for Mushroom a la Crème

Sat, 24 Nov, 2007

Irish Stew made with Michael McGrath’s Lamb

Serves 4-6

Sat, 03 Nov, 2007

Flahavan’s Oatmeal Biscuits

These nutritious biscuits keep very well in a tin.

Sat, 03 Nov, 2007

The real deal

NEVEN MAGUIRE is one of Ireland’s best-loved chefs. I met him at the Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, where he was charming Mná na hÉireann with his cooking demonstrations.

Sat, 20 Oct, 2007

Off-to-Bed Butter Cookies

CRUMBLY, delicate and glistening with golden sugar, these easy slice-and-bake cookies will quickly become one of your favourite standbys.

Sat, 13 Oct, 2007

Recipe for Farro with Broad beans, Peas, Asparagus and Spinach

Ingredients:

Sat, 06 Oct, 2007

Fool proof food

Recipe for Fig and Almond Cake.

Sat, 06 Oct, 2007

Hot tip

BurrenLIFE: Farming for conservation in the Burren.

Sat, 06 Oct, 2007

Moroccan Snake

This is one of the glories of Moroccan confectionery, great for a party. Individual ‘snakes’ can be made with a single sheet of filo.

Sat, 22 Sep, 2007

Burghul Pilav — Bulgar Wheat with Almonds, Raisins and Pine Nuts

In many communities in the Arab and Ottoman worlds, cracked wheat is served as an alternative to rice and as a filling or accompaniment to poultry such as pigeons, chickens and turkey. The raisins and nuts turn the grain into a festive dish. This is a quick and easy way of preparing it. Serve with chicken or lamb.

Sat, 22 Sep, 2007