Posts Tagged ‘Irish Lamb’

JWB Opens New Shop in Cornelscourt

Monday, October 3rd, 2016 in Foodie Articles, Press | No Comments »

We are delighted to announce that following the successful launch of our butcher shops in Dublin with Avoca Handweavers, we are now bringing our craft butchery excellence and expertise to Dunnes Stores. In August, we opened in Dunnes Stores Swan Centre, Rathmines and on next Wednesday October 5th we open in Cornelscourt. The entire supermarket […]

Racking up the Wow factor

Friday, May 29th, 2015 in Foodie Articles, Good Food | No Comments »

One of the greatest secrets to excellent food is the old and familiar adage, “keep it simple!”  If you are really clever you will also have twigged that sometimes the ingredients of any dish can do the talking for you.  A good quality, flavoursome piece of meat and the freshest vegetables you can find are […]

New James Whelan Butcher Shop in Avoca Rathcoole

Thursday, October 24th, 2013 in Foodie Articles, Good Food | No Comments »

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. […]

James Whelan Butchers: Ball Skills

Thursday, October 24th, 2013 in Foodie Articles | No Comments »

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’.  […]

James Whelan Butchers: Lamb Kebabs

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 in Lamb Recipes, Recipes | No Comments »

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 […]

James Whelan Butchers: Persian Lamb Meatballs with Aubergine and Yoghurt Dip

Saturday, October 19th, 2013 in Lamb Recipes, Recipes | No Comments »

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 […]

James Whelan Butchers: Braised Lamb Shanks with Rosemary and Balsamic Vinegar

Thursday, October 17th, 2013 in Lamb Recipes, Recipes | No Comments »

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 […]

James Whelan Butchers: Moussaka

Monday, October 14th, 2013 in Lamb Recipes, Recipes | No Comments »

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 […]

James Whelan Butchers: Navarin of Lamb

Friday, October 11th, 2013 in Lamb Recipes, Recipes | No Comments »

Spring lamb and an abundance of seasonal vegetables make this a hearty dish that is easy to assemble. It is a nutritious, comforting stew and particularly good with crusty bread to mop up the juice. Navarin of Lamb Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1.5 kg (3 lb) boned shoulder lamb 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon oil […]

James Whelan Butchers: Kashmiri Lamb Curry

Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 in Lamb Recipes, Recipes | No Comments »

Kashmir is in North India near the Himalyan mountains.  This spiced, slow cooked lamb dish takes its name from that region.  It is often found on menus in restaurants as Rogan Josh.  While it is no doubt spicy, it was never intended to scorch the palate. Kashmiri Lamb Curry Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 2 tbsps […]

James Whelan Butchers at Avoca, Rathcoole

Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 in Foodie Articles, Good Food | 1 Comment »

Following the successful launch of our first butcher shop in Dublin, at Avoca Monkstown in 2011, we are delighted to announce that 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 […]