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by Tony Gorman on May 23rd, 2018 - 1355 Views

  Unless you’re strong this world is wrong for coping day by day The pressures causes mental health in a world of gloomy grey For the mind takes in the worry’s that effects our inner roots And it frays our nerves and rocks you from your head down to your boots It can leave you disorientated... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Feb 26th, 2018 - 1658 Views

Ingredients 400g penne pasta 250g brocolli, cut into florets 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 large lemon 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes 3 tbsps pine nuts 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp parmesan cheese Method Tip the pasta into a large pan of boiling salted water and cook according to the instructions. Meanwhile,... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Feb 19th, 2018 - 2007 Views

Ingredients 150g/5½oz butter 200g/7oz dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa solids) or milk chocolate (or a mixture of both) 250g/9oz digestive biscuits 200g/7oz soft light brown sugar 300g/10½oz crunchy peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla extract Method Line a 20cm/8in square tin with baking parchment,... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Feb 13th, 2018 - 1666 Views

You might have noticed the pancake mix, lemon and sugar showing up on the shelves of your local supermarkets. Pancake Tuesday is tomorrow, Wednesday 14th of February, Valentines Day, is Ash Wednesday this year. Shrove Tuesday, the religious name for the day, comes from the word shrive which comes from... 

by Tony Kennedy on Feb 6th, 2018 - 2159 Views

French philosopher Albert Camus once opined that “the only real philosophical question there is, is whether or not one should commit suicide”. He argued, quite forcefully that it is the lot of man, that when he comes face to face with the stark reality of the absurdity of existence, his continued... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jan 31st, 2018 - 1341 Views

Ingredients 200ml semi-skimmed milk 55g unsalted butter 2 x 7g sachet dried yeast 455g strong bread flour, plus extra for dusting 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 whole nutmeg 55g caster sugar 2 pieces of stem ginger 1 large free range egg 2 tablespoons plain flour 55g... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jan 17th, 2018 - 1447 Views

Ingredients 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 clove garlic minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons of all purpose flour 1 cup of low fat milk kosher salt 2 tbsps low fat cream cheese 3/4 cup grated paremesan 3 tbsps chopped fresh parsley freshly ground pepper Method Melt the butter in a skillet over... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jan 16th, 2018 - 1322 Views

Ingredients 250g Ready made all butter pastry 6 dessert apples, peeled, cored and quartered Juice of 1/2 lemon 100g caster sugar Pinch of cninnamon 3 Star Anise 3 tbsp calvados 75g diced butter Method Preheat oven to 190C Roll out your pastry, you need a little bigger than the frying pan, set to one... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Dec 19th, 2017 - 1929 Views

Ingredients 350 grams prunes 250 grams raisins 125 grams currants 50 grams piece candied orange peel 175 grams soft unsalted butter 175 grams dark brown musocvado sugar 175 ml runny honey 125 ml tia maria or coffee liqueur 2-3 oranges (juice and zest) 1 teaspoon mixed spice 4 tablespoons cocoa 3 large... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Dec 6th, 2017 - 1516 Views

Ingredients For the filling: 175ml milk 50g caster sugar 3 large egg yolks 1 tbsp cornflour 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp of vanilla bean paste For the pastry: 400g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 300g butter, very cold and cut into cubes, plus extra for greasing 100g caster sugar 1 large free range egg,... 

by Christine Bond on Nov 22nd, 2017 - 1652 Views

Thanksgiving is a harvest festival, a festival of thanks for the bounty provided. On different days, it is now part of the culture in a number of countries including Canada, some Caribbean countries and Liberia. In the United States it is celebrated on the 4th Thursday in the November, coming it this... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Nov 21st, 2017 - 1604 Views

Ingredients: 1 litre red wine 3 cinnamon Sticks 8 cloves 10 cardamom pods 3 tablespoons caster sugar To serve: Almonds Raisins Method Place all the ingredientsfor the mulled wine into a large pot and place over a medium high heat Bring to a steady simmer stirring untill the sugar has completely dissolved Strain... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Nov 15th, 2017 - 1614 Views

  Ingredients: 170g flour 1 tsp cinnamon 100g cold butter, cut into small chunks 1 tbsp of caster sugar 1 egg yolk 2 tbsp of water 420g jar of mince meat 1 egg   Method Place the flour and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Add the butter and rub in using your finger tips until you have a rough breadcrumb... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 31st, 2017 - 1685 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 - 1703 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 - 1629 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 - 1326 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 - 1481 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 - 2455 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 - 2134 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 »