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Aishling Moore: How to prepare hake with a creamy espelette sauce

Michelle Darmody

Michelle Darmody: How to make a more nutritious version of a Bounty bar

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Darina Allen: Three recipes inspired by my most enjoyable London meals

Sarah Butler: Two easy and tasty one-pot dinner recipes to batch cook for busy days

Super Bowl: Fingerlicking American recipes to make for Sunday's big game

Super Bowl: Fingerlicking American recipes to make for Sunday's big game

Buffalo chicken wings, mac and cheese, and peanut butter pecan pie are all on the menu

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Restaurant review: Soulful homeliness and a welcome sense of place in dishes at Spitalfields

S Restaurant review: Soulful homeliness and a welcome sense of place in dishes at Spitalfields

I last reviewed Spitalfields in September 2019, shortly after it opened. Stephen McAllister’s menu arrived fully formed, full of instant classics, most of which are still on the menu today

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Will the Michelin awards herald Ireland’s first Michelin three-starred restaurant?

Will the Michelin awards herald Ireland’s first Michelin three-starred restaurant?

There are now 23 Michelin-starred restaurants in Ireland, five with two stars

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Still life photo of grapes, wine bottle and wine glass

Wine with Leslie: Grenache falls under the radar despite being one of the most planted grapes

Grenache plantings may have reduced a little in recent years but it is still the primary grape in Côtes-du-Rhône, Provence and much of Southern France

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Inside the final chapter of Cork’s Quay Co-Op restaurant and the movement it created

S Inside the final chapter of Cork’s Quay Co-Op restaurant and the movement it created

As the restaurant closes, the story of how the Quay Co-Op fed Cork’s counterculture and conscience comes into focus

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Top 8 foods for a romantic Valentine's Day brunch — or breakfast in bed

Top 8 foods for a romantic Valentine's Day brunch — or breakfast in bed

For our Top 8, I’ve put together some breakfast ideas worth lingering over

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

‘We’ve had the run of our lives’: The Tannery restaurant to close after 30 years

‘We’ve had the run of our lives’: The Tannery restaurant to close after 30 years

The owners of the popular Dungarvan restaurant said they are 'closing because we can, not because we have to'

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Catherine Fulvio on how to teach the basics of cooking to the TikTok generation

Catherine Fulvio on how to teach the basics of cooking to the TikTok generation

Catherine Fulvio’s online cooking course is ideal for transition year students who wish to learn new skills

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Farmgate Lismore among five Irish restaurants awarded Bib Gourmands

Farmgate Lismore among five Irish restaurants awarded Bib Gourmands

The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland Awards take place in Dublin on Monday, February 9, where restaurants will be awarded coveted Michelin stars

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Sarah Butler: Comfort food recipes for homemade lasagne and marble cake — and a goodbye

Sarah Butler: Comfort food recipes for homemade lasagne and marble cake — and a goodbye

Thank you for cooking with me

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Restaurant review: Market Lane is turning 20 soon — here's what it's like to dine there

S Restaurant review: Market Lane is turning 20 soon — here's what it's like to dine there

Cork very lucky to call Market Lane its own

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Teenage Girl Recording Video While Eating Sandwich in Kitchen

Joe McNamee: 'Wellness' sector is worth $1trn — but much on TikTok is downright dangerous

The internet is where science and facts can be distinctly second to clicks, likes, and followers.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

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

happy friends drinking red wine at christmas party

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

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