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'This salad is one of my favourites': 5 creative dishes from a Leitrim foodie
James Dorrigan isn’t afraid to experiment with his food.
6 of the best... weekend breakfasts that feel fancier than they are
Looking for a lazy morning treat? Look no further.
What to make when... you want a roast that doesn't take all day
All the flavour and comfort of a roast dinner, without the fuss.
Kitchen Secrets: Readers share the classic dishes every home cook should master
From simple tarragon chicken to melt-in-the-mouth boeuf bourguignon.
Pasta perfection: How to make the ideal spaghetti bolognese, according to top chefs
Tinned or fresh tomatoes? Garlic or no garlic? Niamh O’Shaughnessy gets some advice from the pros.
6 of the best... hearty sausage recipes for chilly March evenings
Make sure your next dinner goes with a bang(er).
What to make when... you want dinner tonight, and leftovers tomorrow
Curries, pastas and stews that taste even better on day two.
'The fish cooks in four minutes flat': 5 recent favourites from a trained chef's home kitchen
Dubliner Nicola Halloran shares her five time-saving meals and snacks.
Kitchen Secrets: Readers share their tips for properly great homemade chips
And not a deep fat fryer in sight.
10 foods you really shouldn't be keeping in the fridge (but probably are)
Some foods benefit from being left at room temperature. Are you guilty of any of these mistakes?
'Everyone raves about them': 5 crowd-pleasing dishes from a Waterford cook who grew up with food
Including mouth-watering sticky chicken wings.
6 of the best... savoury pancakes for Shrove Tuesday (that you can eat before the real deal)
If you don’t fancy having dessert for dinner, try one of these options first.
What to make when... only a comforting bowl of pasta will do
Satisfy that carb craving with one of these perfect pasta dishes.
Kitchen Secrets: Readers share their quickest, tastiest dinners for one
What to make when you’re the guest of honour.
The easiest Sunday feast: How to make a full roast lamb dinner in just one pan
Make the best of seasonal Irish produce with this deliciously simple approach.
'My slow cooker was one of my best investments': 5 vibrant dishes from a healthy home cook in Wicklow
Michelle Hunt is an expert at making healthy swaps.
6 of the best... meatball feasts for a messy crowd-pleaser of a meal
Rich, robust flavours and plenty of sauce – what’s not to like?
What to do with... an extra head of broccoli in the vegetable rack
You won’t brocco-lieve how simple and tasty these recipes are.
Kitchen Secrets: Readers share their favourite weekend breakfasts to make at home
For those mornings when you have a little extra time (finally).
Sheet pan specials: Lazy but delicious all-in-one dinners as simple as turning on the oven
Chop, cook and eat.
'There's nothing like a hearty, warming chicken curry': 5 recent meals from a Dublin food photographer
Shilpa Razniewska regularly makes healthier twists on traditional Indian dishes.
6 of the best... ten-minute desserts for a sweet treat without the fuss
From mango sorbet to lightning-fast tiramisu.
What to do with... the last few oranges in the bag
Orange you glad you didn’t throw them away?
Kitchen Secrets: Readers share their best homemade salad dressings
Oil, balsamic, citrus, dijon… our panel tell us their most vibrant combos.
Pasta, steak, roast dinner: 8 off-the-shelf sauces you can make better at home
Put that jar down and your taste buds will thank you.
'I always wake up excited for my breakfast': 5 recent dishes from a personal trainer in Cork
Aisling Daly manages to fit in her five-a-day before 9am.
6 of the best... tasty veggie burgers for a satisfying meat-free feast
You’ll be waiting a while for BBQ weather, but these taste just as good from the grill or oven.
What to do with... that forgotten tin of coconut milk (aside from putting it in a curry)
Go loco for your coco.
Kitchen Secrets: Readers share the dinners they make to impress a date
Whether you’ve known them two weeks or two decades, here’s what to serve up.
Have a posh night in: Dishes to make when you want to feel fancy (but you've got less than an hour)
From a decadent chocolate mousse, to a simple but delicious main course.
'We love different spices and flavours': 5 no-fail meals from twins Jessica and Rachel
Including a tip for making grated cheese go further.
6 of the best... oaty, chewy flapjacks for an empty-the-cupboard treat
Spoon-lickingly good (and that’s before they even go in the oven).
What to do with... the lonely bag of lentils sitting in your kitchen cupboard
Soup, curry or even shepherd’s pie – here’s how to liven up your lentils,
Kitchen Secrets: Readers share the one essential kitchen skill everyone should master
From making perfect pasta, to a simple salad dressing.
Spice up your kitchen: Easy make-ahead dinners to keep you warm all week
Spice up your table with these simple suppers.
'This is one of my son's favourite breakfasts': 5 flavour-filled dishes from a family cook
Cian Hawes grows his own fruit and vegetables.
6 of the best... flavoursome Thai curries to warm you from the inside out
Try your hand at slow-cooked red curry or speed things up with a prawn and mango version.
What to do with... the bag of frozen peas sitting permanently in your freezer
Give peas a chance.
Kitchen Secrets: Readers share their essentials for the perfect cheese toastie
What type of bread? How much cheese? Add-ins, yes or no? It’s a divisive topic.
6 everyday leftovers you really shouldn't be throwing away - and how to put them to work
Ali Dunworth shares her expert tips for using leftovers to amp up your next dinner.