We Irish are very inventive with our potatoes. One of the most traditional ways to eat them, especially in the border counties, is boxty. Boxty is a potato pancake which is basically fried grated potato. This is a very forgiving recipe. The soapier the potato, the better! It’s our version of a rosti and it’s … Read more…
This traditional Irish griddle bread has humble origins. It is just as happy with some sausage and bacon as it is pimped up for a dinner party with smoked salmon and sour cream. Potato bread Makes 8 pieces 500g mashed potato (seasoned with salt, pepper and mashed with butter) 50 g plain flour ¼ … Read more…
Enjoy festive baking fun this Christmas with Boutique Bake’s Christmas Tree Brownies. These delicious brownies are the perfect seasonal treat and not only make gorgeous gifts but look great on a party platter too. Boutique Bake’s easy to make mixes mean that even the kids can help with this recipe. Makes Approx. 10 … Read more…
Chocolate and Beetroot Cake 50g (2oz) cocoa powder (We like Cocoa Bean Company) 175g (6oz) plain flour 1½tsp baking powder 200g (7oz) caster sugar 250g cooked beetroot 3 medium eggs 200ml (7fl oz) sunflower oil 100g (3½oz) dark chocolate, finely chopped icing sugar to dust Preheat the oven to Gas 4, 180°C, fan160°C. Grease … Read more…
This is as traditional as it gets. It’s a simple marriage of lamb, potatoes, carrots and onions. The trick is to slow-cook and let all the ingredients get to know each other. You can add celery or leave it out. It tastes even better the next day and freezes brilliantly, so why not make double? … Read more…