Class commences 7.20pm Duration 2 hours In this class I will show you how to cook the perfect roast chicken and gravy to go with it. We will make perfect crispy and fluffy roasties, gorgeous vegetable side dishes and a truly scrumtious light stuffing. All of the above are easy and straightforward but the timing of them is crucial. I talk you through how to plan so that … more »
Class will commence at 7.30pm Duration 2 hours In this class we will bake lots of different flavour cupcakes in various sizes. We will then learn how to make butter icing in different flavours and colours. Once everything is prepared we will move on to decorating the cakes in lots of different styles and colours and use loads of sparkles, sprinkles, glitter, flowers, sweets … more »
Class will commence at 7.30pm Duration approx 2 hours In this class we will cook a three course meal from scratch and have our own dinner party while doing it. I use recipes that are packed with flavour but that are really uncomplicated and the ingredients should all be easily available. Menu Caramelised onion and Goats cheese tart with a balsamic glaze and … more »
Class commences at 7.30pm Duration approx 2 hours ONLY 1 PLACE LEFT In this class we will cook a huge Indian feast that will include Naan bread from scratch, A chicken Tikka Masala and a chicken Korma, Cucumber and Mint Raita, Saag Aloo and Basmati Rice. Everything is cooked from scratch with ingredients that are … more »
Class commences 7.30pm Duration 1.5 hours Fully Booked In this class I will show you at least 5 or 6 easy but truly scrumptious desserts that can be presented in a very fancy way that will wow your guests at your next family dinner or dinner party. You will not need any prior experience of cooking as these will be … more »
Class commences 7.30pm Duration 2 hours Fully Booked Class will commence at 7.30pm Duration 2hours Cost per person €55 In this class we will cook a five course traditional Italian meal. Beginning with Antipasti on arrival, we will move onto salads, then a pasta dish called Buccatini Al’Amatriciana, … more »
Class commences 7.30 Duration 2 hours FULLY BOOKED I know what it is like to be shopping and cooking for families at the moment. While trying to keep an eye on the pennies, I am also trying to give them meals that are tasty and varied and I'm also conscious of keeping them well nourished. With all of these … more »
Class will commence at 7.30pm Duration approx 2 hours Fully Booked In this class we will cook a three course meal from scratch and have our own dinner party while doing it. I use recipes that are packed with flavour but that are really uncomplicated and the ingredients should all be easily … more »
Class will commence at 7.30pm Duration 2 hours FULLY BOOKED In this class we will bake lots of different flavour cupcakes in various sizes. We will then learn how to make butter icing in different flavours and colours. Once everything is prepared we will move on to decorating the cakes in … more »
Class will commence at 7.30pm Duration Approx 2 hours BOOKED OUT! In this class we will cook a three course meal from scratch but doing it in the least stressful way possible. We will aim to produce food that will knock the socks off your loved one or hopefully other pieces of clothing! You do not need to have any experience of cooking to pull this … more »
Class commences 7.30pm FULLY BOOKED Duration 1.5 hours Are you bored by the same old salads day in day out. With such fabulous ingredients available to us in the Supermarkets these days there is no need to be bored. If you are trying to eat a more healthy diet then this class will cover a good selection of different salads that are … more »
Class commences at 7.30pm Duration approx 2 hours FULLY BOOKED In this class we will cook a huge Indian feast that will include Naan bread from scratch, A chicken Tikka Masala and a chicken Korma, Cucumber and Mint Raita, Saag Aloo and Basmati Rice. Everything is cooked from scratch with ingredients that are readily … more »
Class duration: approx. 2 hours FULLY BOOKED For all you need to know to keep your other half happy forever! In this class you will learn an excellent breakfast in bed dish. Then one easy snack or lunch option and two kick ass dinner recipes. The final knockout dishes will be two really easy desserts that will knock the socks (or other attire) off that … more »
Class commences at 7.30pm Duration approx 2 hours FULLY BOOKED In this class we will make a basic bread dough which is very versatile. It can be made into a traditional loaf or can be made into bread rolls, a plaited loaf or flavoured as your taste dictates. Different toppings can also transform it. It also makes an … more »
Class will commence at 7.30pm Duration 2hours One place remaining Cost per person €55 In this class we will cook a five course traditional Italian meal. Beginning with Antipasti on arrival, we will move onto salads, then a pasta dish called Buccatini Al’Amatriciana, then onto Saltimbocca Alla Romana and … more »

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I am a little bit of a prude when it comes to my pancakes. I like them with just sugar and lemon. No fancy bits or funny fillings. no toppings, sprinkles or other abominations. I am a solid fan of the old fashioned classic cos my motto is if it aint broke, don’t fix it!! [...]

When I was asked to write a guest blog post about foods from my childhood that conjure up distinctive emotions my mind was awash with ideas… Deciding upon just one to share was challenging to say the least! Foods and meals that immediately sprang to mind included an array, ones which I treasured and conjure [...]

These are amazing cupcakes for making a bit of an impression! They have that dramatic look that gets your attention. They are a little bit more fiddly that normal cupcakes but the result is worth it. Here is the recipe I use 250g Self raising flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt [...]

These are really easy to do and quick to put together. It’s amazing how you forget that good old jam is sooo tasty! Try them and create a little romance in your house tomorrow!! Ingredients 100g sugar 50g butter 1 small egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon Goodalls vanilla extract 135g plain flour 1 [...]

By Niamh O’Connor BSc Dip MINDI Dietitian & clinical nutritionist 11th Jan 2012. The intense media coverage of healthy eating and weight management issues every January is enough to bring up my Christmas dinner! None of the radio programmes or print media pieces that I’ve listened to so far this month have been written by [...]