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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: Sophie Morris shares three homemade recipes from her new book

Darina Allen: Sophie Morris shares three homemade recipes from her new book

Sophie shares some recipes to swap into your diet for a healthier lifestyle

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Darina Allen: Three wholesome budget-friendly dinner recipes to feed your family

Darina Allen: Three wholesome budget-friendly dinner recipes to feed your family

Let’s source the most nutrient-dense ingredients and see what we can do with those

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Full frame image of nonstick frying pan containing slices of cooked black pudding (blood sausage) with sprig of rosemary, elevat

Darina Allen: The importance of blood to Irish food staples

This column was prompted by the recent arrival of Kate Ryan’s Blood, Guts and Black Pudding on my desk.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Green salad with salmon, cucumbers, lettuce, spices, caviar in plate

Darina Allen: Elevate your autumn salads with these sweet fruit and smoky fish recipes

Plus upcoming National Organic Training Skillnet courses

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Darina Allen: I went to Armagh and fell in love with ham bon bons — here's the recipe

Darina Allen: I went to Armagh and fell in love with ham bon bons — here's the recipe

Among the memorable tastes of Armagh, we particularly loved the ham bonbons

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Darina Allen: I've got a glut of courgettes - here are three tasty recipes I've been making

Darina Allen: I've got a glut of courgettes - here are three tasty recipes I've been making

It’s either a feast or a famine when you plant courgettes

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Darina Allen: Three delicious pork recipes, and where to find free-range organic pork

Darina Allen: Three delicious pork recipes, and where to find free-range organic pork

I’m an omnivore but I am not prepared to knowingly eat pork or chicken or any animal, bird or fish that has suffered to provide my food

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

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