Posts Tagged ‘Avoca Irish Butcher’

In Ireland in times past goose that was central to any feast and was often the choice at Christmas, wedding feasts and the old tradition of Michaelmas celebrated on 29th September and St Martin’s eve on the 11th November, neither of which seem to be of any significance today.  Because Michaelmas coincided with the apple […]

This is a classic French dish.  While sounds fancy, it is simply a delicious chicken casserole braised in red wine. Coq au Vin – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1.5 kg chicken cut into 8 pieces 2 carrots sliced 2 celery stalks sliced 18 shallots peeled and left whole 1 bouquet garni (1 bay leaf, 4 […]

This is an easy recipe that I often cook, promptly reminded of it by the juicy plums that I get from the nearby Apple Farm, where luscious plums are part of the offer in summer. Duck with Plum Sauce – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 4 duck breasts 1 large red onion finely chopped 500 gr […]

Fricassée is the Irish method of preparing a very tasty stew like dish which is finished with an egg and cream sauce. Chicken Fricassée – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1 medium free range chicken 1 lemon 1 carrot peeled and quartered 1 large onion peeled and quartered Bouquet garni made from a sprig of thyme, […]

This soup is delicious, nutritious and low in calories. Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1 medium chicken 12 slivers of ginger cut into matchstick size Pepper and salt 2 Tablespoons sesame oil 6 cloves garlic cut into slivers 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup oyster mushrooms sliced thinly 1 cup broccoli […]

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We are delighted to announce that following the successful launch of our first butcher shop in Dublin, at Avoca Monkstown in 2011,we are bringing our craft butchery excellence and expertise to the new Avoca Food Market in Rathcoole. The entire food market will include James Whelan Butchers and a number of new additions to Avoca. […]

I came across The Bowler at an event in the UK earlier this year.  He’s part of the street food movement that’s been growing over the past few years.  He makes gourmet meatballs using meat, fish and vegetables and serving them all from an eye catching grass covered van, affectionately known as the ‘lawn ranger’.  […]

Ask your butcher to bone the lamb and cut it into decent sized cubes for skewering.  If you are using wooden skewers it is always a good idea to soak them in water before using as this will prevent them burning during cooking. Lamb Kebabs – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1.5  kg leg of lamb […]

I love it when life throws up a little culinary surprise and these meatballs are a perfect example of such treasures. Persian Lamb Meatballs with Aubergine and Yoghurt Dip – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 500 grams minced lamb 1 onion finely chopped 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp dried coriander 1 tsp ground black pepper ½ […]

Lamb shanks are delicious cooked long and slow.  My favourite recipe for lamb shanks was given to me by Tamsin Day-Lewis’, one of world’s favourite food writers and cooks.  She has very kindly given me permission to share her famous recipe in this book. Braised Lamb Shanks with Rosemary and Balsamic – Printer Friendly Download […]

Moussaka is a traditional Greek dish and you will find many varying recipes.  This one is not difficult to prepare but it can be a little time consuming, however it is well worth the effort and always looks impressive when serving. Moussaka Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1 kg minced lamb ½  cup  olive oil 1 […]