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Aishling Moore
Aishling Moore: Add some black pudding to your fish dishes and thank me later
Michelle Darmody
Michelle Darmody: How to bake classic biscotti biscuits
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Darina Allen: Three recipes for homemade marmalade including one made in minutes
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Sarah Butler: Two easy and tasty one-pot dinner recipes to batch cook for busy days

FOOD NEWS

Close up shot of man and woman toasting and drinking red wine from glasses on dinner
Wine with Leslie: Red wines to warm you up as spring begins
While we wait for spring weather, let’s look for warmth and sustenance in the Southern Hemisphere.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

A gluten-free Colin the Caterpillar cake lands in Irish M&S shops — here are the details
A gluten-free Colin the Caterpillar cake lands in Irish M&S shops — here are the details
A gluten-free version of the cake has been the most requested product on M&S Food’s social media

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Graham Norton Show - London
Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith on Great British Bake Off
The TV chef and cookbook author will replace the outgoing judge

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

preparing vegan cabbage rolls on wooden kitchen board
Joe McNamee: After an exceedingly carnivorous Christmas, I found myself doing Veganuary
After an exceedingly carnivorous Christmas that left me feeling like a bear on the cusp of hibernation, I find myself craving the non-meat option

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Restaurant review: The menu at Hang Dai Chinese will get you through the January blues
S Restaurant review: The menu at Hang Dai Chinese will get you through the January blues
Hang Dai’s menu is a mix of small and larger plates, with everything designed for sharing, and there is also the option of a ‘family style’ tasting menu

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

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Leslie Williams: Forget about dry January — life is too short
Instead of depriving myself of delicious things this January, I have instead been indulging in African and East and Southern Asian flavours

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

'I’m 86 for goodness sake': Prue Leith to leave Great British Bake Off
'I’m 86 for goodness sake': Prue Leith to leave Great British Bake Off
She announced she has decided to step down from the role after nine series

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

How an anti-inflammatory diet and these recipes transformed my endometriosis symptoms
How an anti-inflammatory diet and these recipes transformed my endometriosis symptoms
Lauren Taylor chats to cookery author and women’s health advocate Sophie Richards about whole foods, cooking and cravings. Sophie also shares some recipes from her new book below

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

'It will be hard to say goodbye': Owners to bid farewell to West Cork restaurant Poachers
'It will be hard to say goodbye': Owners to bid farewell to West Cork restaurant Poachers
Poachers opened in 2006 with a pronounced focus on delivering dishes using fresh Irish fish and seafood

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Restaurant review: Sadler's in Tipperary falls far behind the rest of the pack
S Restaurant review: Sadler's in Tipperary falls far behind the rest of the pack
If this meal was a steed, the racecourse vet would be slipping behind a screen to put it out of its misery

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Pouring red wine
Wine with Leslie: Why Piedmont is my favourite Italian destination
The Slow Food movement was founded in Piedmont, and besides the wines, there are white truffles, agnolotti, vitello tonnato, bagna cauda and chocolate hazelnut tarts

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Unhealthy products. food bad for figure, skin, heart and teeth.
Joe McNamee: Where the US leads, we seem to follow
Big business in the US is now royally spooked

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Sophie Morris: 'Adding nuts and seeds to your breakfast is a really good hack'
Sophie Morris: 'Adding nuts and seeds to your breakfast is a really good hack'
Author Sophie Morris has all the tips to help us skip the UPF products - or switch them for something better - along with ideas for good things to make that are both delicious and nourishing

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Michelin Guide names three new Irish restaurants ahead of historic awards
Michelin Guide names three new Irish restaurants ahead of historic awards
A Sunday roast favourite, Dublin's first Irish-Filipino restaurant and a newcomer in Galway made the list 

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

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Wine with Leslie: Weighing up calories and alcohol levels in wines from various regions
Alcohol levels in all wines have crept up in recent years, thanks largely to warmer summers and the popularity of riper styles

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

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Joe McNamee: 'Old Dublin pubs are one of the best things about our capital city'
The Guinness Irish Pub Concept became a thriving business that kicked off in the early 90s, designing and building interiors for five different pub styles

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Restaurant review: Old school classics to bank on at Díon Rooftop Restaurant and Bar in Dublin
S Restaurant review: Old school classics to bank on at Díon Rooftop Restaurant and Bar in Dublin
We started with cocktails because it is that kind of space

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Chicken tikka masala spicy curry meat food with rice and naan bread
Turn up the heat with our Top 8 tikka masala sauces 
Cold weather has us craving warm spices in warm dishes bubbling to heat us from the inside.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Restaurant review: This Cork favourite puts the Izz into Palestinian pizzazz
S Restaurant review: This Cork favourite puts the Izz into Palestinian pizzazz
Izz Cafe is a truly special restaurant, with lovely staff serving great food.

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

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Wine with Leslie: De-alcoholised wines have improved enormously
I’m not doing dry January or any other penance, I was good last year

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Pan fried duck.
Joe McNamee: My preview of the year ahead in restaurants
Joe McNamee looks to the year ahead in the world of food

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Healty eating
Food resolutions that just might stick
Ditch self-denial and embrace more sustainable goals in 2026 to add big flavour and vital nutrition to your diet

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Cold weather food: Five soups, stews and casseroles to warm you up from the inside out
Cold weather food: Five soups, stews and casseroles to warm you up from the inside out
Stay cosy this week with our favourite winter warmer recipes 

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

Joe McNamee is back with part two of his annual food accolades
Joe McNamee is back with part two of his annual food accolades
Part 2 of Joe McNamee's annual food accolades, The Munchies, in which he rounds up his food highlights of the year.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

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The biggest dining trends of 2025, from pop-ups and chef collabs to traditional Irish produce
Shorter menus, comfort food, and a ‘vibe-cession’ are some of the factors influencing dining out

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

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Wine with Leslie: Three Champagnes inspired by women that you need to try
Toast the women of Champagne with these drinks

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

I spent a day with Cork turkey farmers before Christmas — here's what I learned
I spent a day with Cork turkey farmers before Christmas — here's what I learned
Free range turkey farming is a labour of love, as Joe McNamee discovers at Healy's farm in Co Cork

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Stuffed roast turkey crown
Five top Irish chefs share their secrets to make the perfect stuffing for Christmas dinner
Turkey without stuffing is near unfathomable — actually, make that Christmas without stuffing for even when turkey is replaced entirely, Christmas stuffing seems to remain a non-negotiable for most. Five top Irish chefs offer recipes, ranging from the arch-traditionalist to some radical reinterpretations.

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Roasted turkey on holiday table
S Five of Darina Allen's go-to family recipes for a classic Christmas feast
This year I’m championing the old-school and the traditional, writes Darina Allen

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Christmas Mince Pies with Icing Sugar
Michelle Darmody: How to bake filo mince pies for the Christmas table
Using filo pastry is a quick trick. You can buy the filo pre-made and it makes nice parcels when layered up in a bun tin

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Rustic bowl of Mashed Potato.
Darina Allen: One potato, two potato, three (kinds of) potato — Yum!
Delicious with cold meats on St. Stephen’s Day, creamy gratin is a well-loved spontaneous accompaniment to a meal at any time over the holiday season

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Joe McNamee: The Munchies are back — here are my food highlights of 2025
Joe McNamee: The Munchies are back — here are my food highlights of 2025
Joe McNamee's annual food accolades, The Munchies, return once more, in which he rounds up his food highlights of the year. (Part II next week)

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Restaurant review: Italian flair both fair and flavourful at Gloria Osteria Dublin
S Restaurant review: Italian flair both fair and flavourful at Gloria Osteria Dublin
Gloria Osteria arrived in Dublin in late November, having fully refurbished the corner of Westmoreland Street and College Green

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Making friends with your freezer over Christmas
Making friends with your freezer over Christmas
Avoid wasting money and food by using your freezer to store ingredients, home-prepped meals and leftovers. No-waste caterer Orla McAndrew gives her top tips for making the most of this underused kitchen appliance

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

'Cork has been our most requested site': Oakberry Açaí opens first Munster store in Cork City
'Cork has been our most requested site': Oakberry Açaí opens first Munster store in Cork City
Located on Oliver Plunkett Street in the city centre, the store will be serving up açaí bowls, signature smoothies, and handcrafted coffees

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Irish Soda Bread
Top 10 ieFood recipes our readers loved in 2025
From Darina's classic comfort food to a Bake Off star's chicken dinner, these are the recipes you've been returning to all year

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Bottling Irish magic: the renaissance women of Ireland's distillers
Bottling Irish magic: the renaissance women of Ireland's distillers
Meet the women driving the renaissance in Irish distilling.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Joe McNamee: Southern hospitality continues to stand firm — despite a tough year
Joe McNamee: Southern hospitality continues to stand firm — despite a tough year
"Many restaurants are full, bookings hard to come by, but diners are no longer spending freely — often making do with two courses, even one instead of the usual three, and the arse is falling out of restaurant wine sales."

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Restaurant review: Ten years in, Bastible balances precision and pleasure
S Restaurant review: Ten years in, Bastible balances precision and pleasure
Even brilliant restaurants fail sometimes, so when I realised Bastible was 10 years old this past November I decided it was worth a revisit.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

New Year's toast
Wine with Leslie: Alternative Christmas tipples for all budgets
Besides buying us wine as a gift, you can enhance our pleasure remarkably by giving the gift of a good wine glass; we can never have too many.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

How to make mince pies, classic trifle, and other favourite Christmas desserts
How to make mince pies, classic trifle, and other favourite Christmas desserts
Spoil your loved ones this Christmas with Michelle Darmody's festive and fabulous treats

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

A clearer Christmas: How to survive the festive season sober
A clearer Christmas: How to survive the festive season sober
Ireland and alcohol: a pairing so familiar it’s become a global stereotype. But the social landscape is changing, and with it, our drinking habits. Sarah Finnan explores how to survive the festive season sober 

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Restaurant review: New team breathes life into Kenmare’s Park Hotel
S Restaurant review: New team breathes life into Kenmare’s Park Hotel
"They still treasure the venerable old building and that aforementioned hospitality, but the premises has been streamlined."

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Seven delicious recipes to make Irish seafood part of your Christmas feast
Seven delicious recipes to make Irish seafood part of your Christmas feast
Aishling Moore’s modern seafood recipes for a spectacular celebration

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Christmas Family Dinner Table Concept
10 Irish products to buy for the food lover's Christmas pantry
Raise your festive eating pleasure with these 10 pantry essentials, writes Ali Dunworth

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Christmas Red Wine in Front of the Fireplace and Christmas Tree with Gifts
A wine expert's guide to the best festive drinks for Christmas
Leslie Williams picks bottles for every budget, taste and Christmas celebration

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

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