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Michelle Darmody

The sweetest of treats from our queen of cakes

Mini plum galettes with almond slices

Michelle Darmody: What to cook with stone fruit like peaches and plums

Peaches, nectarines, plums cherries and apricots are all related. You can substitute one for the other in any of these recipes.

Sat, 28 May, 2022

Chocolate vegan muffins

Michelle Darmody: How to make my easy double chocolate and raspberry buns

Chocolate and raspberries or chocolate and cherries make a great combination

Sat, 21 May, 2022

Homemade oat crumble bars with strawberries, on light concrete background. Rustik style. Top view

Michelle Darmody: We can help meet climate targets from our kitchen

Recipes using fruit and other ingredients grown here in Ireland adds up to low air miles, in-season and better taste

Sat, 14 May, 2022

Typical Italian dessert Cannoli from Sicily

Michelle Darmody: Desserts made with ricotta are the right whey to go

Chocolate ricotta cheesecake can be prepared in advance so you can chill while it's chilling

Sat, 07 May, 2022

Dessert Pavlova of meringue with rhubarb

Michelle Darmody: How to make meringues from chickpeas and rhubarb and pistachio nests

We have recipes for egg-free meringues and 'traditional' meringues right here

Sun, 01 May, 2022

Easter mini brownie cheesecake Bird's Nest with chocolate and candy eggs. Easter dessert. Funny food idea for children. Vertical

Michelle Darmody: These no-bake cheesecakes are the perfect last minute dessert

Plus decadent brownies to serve with coffee

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Easter nest cupcakes with chocolate whipped cream

Michelle Darmody: Chocolate pretzel nest cupcakes and a centrepiece for your Easter feast

And lemon marzipan squares that are perfect with a cup of coffee

Sun, 10 Apr, 2022

Pumpkin or sweet potato fruit cake with berries. Healthy vegan food concept.

Michelle Darmody: How to turn leftover sweet potato into a cake that everyone will rave about

And this cheat's apple tart is a handy recipe to have to hand

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

Chocolate Layer Cake

Michelle Darmody: Chocolate layer cake and a biscuit stack for Mother’s Day

The biscuits are flavoured with caraway, which is a favourite in Eastern Europe, added to everything from rye breads to pickles

Sat, 26 Mar, 2022

Chocolate Cupcakes with Fudge Icing and Sprinkles

Michelle Darmody: Irish stout and chocolate buns and a fruit-filled soda bread

Food brings us closer together and on this extra-long St Patrick's weekend I will be celebrating Irish food that is full of comfort and joy

Sat, 19 Mar, 2022