Posts Tagged ‘Pat Whelan’

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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‘There has long been a shyness, almost a taboo, about butchery. To me it is an art, a craft, something to be celebrated and I want to tell people about it. I find myself marvelling at the animals I rear and the link they provide between us and the land. These gracious, primal animals provide […]

Best quality pork should be used for this recipe.  Ask your butcher to mince it for you.  Belly pork or shoulder will provide the fat content that will keep the result sweet and juicy. Chinese Pork Balls – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 500 g finely minced pork 1 shallot finely chopped 2 cloves garlic finely […]

Pork combines well with herbs and this recipe is excellent served either hot from the oven or cold from the fridge.  It’s a perfect choice as part of a picnic spread or party occasion. Rolled Herb Pork with Crackling – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 2 kg loin of pork 4 cloves garlic finely chopped 2 […]

Filo pastry is easy to use and readily available.  Because of the nature of the sheets of pastry care must be taken to make sure that they are kept whole. Pork Filo Pie – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 500g/1 lb  lean pork mince 1pork steak/fillet  (minced in processor) 1 egg 1 cup feta cheese crumbled […]

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 […]