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by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 31st, 2017 - 50 Views

Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 4 large onions, sliced 2 tbsp plain flour 1 tbsy thyme leaves 1.4 litres beef stock 1 tbsp brandy salt and pepper 1 clove garlic 12 slices stale french bread 100g grated gruyere cheese Method Heat the butter in a large casserole over a medium heat  and add the onions. Season... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 18th, 2017 - 126 Views

Ingredients 225g plain flour 2 tsps baking powder 375g pack of fruit 250ml cold tea 50 ml whiskey 125g light brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 tsp mixed spice A ring to place inside Method Place the fruit mix in a bowl and pour over the whiskey and cold tea. Allow to soak in liquid overnight. Preheat ove... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 10th, 2017 - 136 Views

Ingredients 250g / 8 oz of softened butter or margerine 250g / 8 oz dark muscovado sugar Half of a 225 tin black treacle 375 g /12 oz plain flour 5 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 eggs, beaten 3 pieces of stem ginger (crystalised/ from a jar) – optional 300 ml /half pint of milk 2 tsp... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 4th, 2017 - 135 Views

Ingredients 1 pumpkin 700g or larger 2 eggs 225g light brown soft sugar 1 tablespoon plain flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 350ml evaporated milk 23cm unbaked pastry case Method Cut pumpkin in half... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Sep 27th, 2017 - 178 Views

Ingredients: 1 butternut squash, peeled and deseeded 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 2 onions, diced 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 mild red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped 850 ml vegetable stock 4 tbsp creme fraiche, plus more to serve   Method Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut the squash... 

by Tony Kennedy on Sep 22nd, 2017 - 230 Views

While much of the recent media coverage surrounding charities in Ireland focuses on controversies, it is important to remember that beyond any such controversies are the tireless efforts of volunteers on the ground. People who happily give their valuable time over to improve the lives of others. As... 

by Stephen Davis on Sep 22nd, 2017 - 157 Views

Capturing the Liberties Series – Meath Street In a new series for the FRG website, professional photographer, Stephen Davis, will be photographing Dublin’s most ancient quarter.   We start with the busy and mercantile Meath Street.                                Read More »

by FRG.ie Admin on Aug 23rd, 2017 - 144 Views

Ingredients: 1 kg chicken drumsticks 6 spring onions finely sliced 3 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted For the marinade: 1 tbsp dark brown sugar 3 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 tbsp ketchup 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp rice wine 1 tsp five spice powder 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 tsp sesame oil 3 garlic cloves, grated Method In a... 

by Christine Bond on Aug 22nd, 2017 - 179 Views

Butter is back in favour with a bang! The decision is that you cant beat the flavor. Butter is making news for another reason too, as prices keep rising. A steady increase in consumption is leading to a shortage on the European market, as reported in this Washington Post article (www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-small-business/wp/2017/08/11/europe-has-got-a-butter-problem/?utm_term=.6ea6975cdcdc).... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Aug 9th, 2017 - 133 Views

Ingredients: 1kg ripe peaches, stoned and cut in quarters 150g raspberries 150g caster sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract Juice of ½ lemon 1 tbsp cornflour For the crumble topping: 150g plain flour 150g jumbo oat flakes 175g light brown Sugar 200g cold butter, cut into pieces Vanilla Ice Cream, to serve Method Preheat... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Aug 9th, 2017 - 192 Views

Ingredients 6 ounces of tomato paste 6 ounces of warm water 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 1 tsp minced garlic 2 tabsp honey 1 tsp anchovy paste (optional) 3/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/8/ tsp cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp of chili flakes salt to... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Aug 1st, 2017 - 216 Views

2 Salmon skinless fillets 125g brown sticky rice Miso marinade 1 tbsp red miso paste 1 tbsy rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp light soya 1 tsp caster sugar 1-2 spring onion, very thinly sliced 2 tsp sesame oil For the smacked cucumber salad 1/2 cucumber 25ml rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp caster sugar 1/4 head of... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jul 25th, 2017 - 190 Views

Ingredients: 185 g unsalted butter 185 g good quality dark chocolate 85g plain flour 40 cocoa powder 50g white chocolate 50g milk chocolate 3 large eggs 275g golden caster sugar Method Cut 185g unsalted butter into small cubes and tip into a medium bowl. Break 185g dark chocolate into small pieces... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jul 19th, 2017 - 207 Views

Ingredients: 500g mince beef 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp worcestershire sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp thyme leaves, finely chopped Sea salt and cracked black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil Pickled red onion 1 red onion finely sliced Juice of 2 lemons For the spicy mayonaise: 75g mayonaise 1-2... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jul 12th, 2017 - 232 Views

Ingredients: 200g dark brown sugar 4 eggs separated Zest of 2 oranges Juice of 1 orange 200g ground almonds For the syrup glaze: 130g caster sugar Juice of 2 oranges 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon orange essence or cointreau Method: Preheat the oven to 180C. Line a 22cm/23cm round cake tin with parchment... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jul 5th, 2017 - 185 Views

Ingredients: 200g prawns 200g egg noodles 200g shredded vegetables 4 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 teaspoon grated ginger 2 cloves garlic crushed 3 spring onions chopped small sprinkle sesame seeds spray oil Method Add the soy sauce, chilli sauce,... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jul 4th, 2017 - 167 Views

Ingredients: 2 x 250g tortilla chips 1 x 400g tin black beans 1 red onion, finely sliced 500g strong cheddar cheese 200g jar jalapenos chillies 150 ml pot of sour cream A handful of coriander leaves Lime wedge to serve For the guacamole: 2 ripe avocados Juice 1/2 lime 1 small green chilli Handful of... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jun 27th, 2017 - 169 Views

Ingredients: 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 3 small carrots, peeled and finely chopped 2 celery sticks, trimmed and finely chopped 2 red peppers, deseeded and finely chopped 2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp ground... 

by Tony Gorman on Jun 27th, 2017 - 242 Views

Under the spreading chestnut tree I pondered for a while And touch the trunk in wonderment of its roots within the soil For to bear a weight such as this the grip is deep below And the water that it feeds on that makes it thrive and grow And in its foliage small birds nest when springtime comes its... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jun 21st, 2017 - 178 Views

Strawberry Buttermilk Pops 1 pound of strawberries hulled 1 cup of buttermilk i cup plain greek yoghurt 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup of sugar pinch fine salt Method Puree the strawberries, buttermilk, yoghurt, honey, sugar, and salt in a blender until smooth. Pour the mixture into ice pop moulds, Insert ice...