Posts Tagged ‘Pat Whelan’

Oxtail, a tough gelatinous cut of meat that was a favourite for stews and soups, has had an interesting cycle when it comes to fashionable eating.  Our ancestors knew all about nose to tail eating and everything was used.  They were very aware that once the prime cuts were sold there was plenty of meat […]

I have no doubt that my ramblings this week on the merits of beef dripping and the fact that we have introduced it as a product in our shop, will create three distinct groups – those who remember it well, those who have heard of it but are not too sure of what it is […]

Is it over?  Is it really over?  Is the entire month of January now in the past?  Thank God for that as I’m not sure I could have taken much more of those on the New Year abstinence kick. Somehow there seemed to be more of them this year than ever before.  Everyone I met […]

Speedy and very tasty, this is one of those dishes that makes you realise that cooking at home is so much better (and better for you) than ordering takeout. Beef Noodle Soup with Pak Choi – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 4 tablespoons sake 3 tablespoons mirin 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped […]

In recent years this has been an addition to our Christmas feast.  The bacon can be omitted but I don’t advise it. Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Wine – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1 red cabbage 3 tablespoons butter 1 large onion sliced thinly 3 Bramley apples  peeled and chopped into dice Salt and […]

These sausage rolls are legendary and as popular in Ireland as they are in Australia where the recipe originated.  Make double or even triple the quantity because the crowd will keep coming back for more. Sausage Rolls – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 2 packets frozen puff pastry 500 g/1 lb sausage meat 2 cups grated […]

Beans can be a great addition to any meat dish when cooked simply.  Trouble is, they are often cooked to death, losing colour, taste and most importantly texture.  Beans should be cooked for just a few minutes in boiling water until tender, not soft, and then drained immediately and run under cold water to stop […]

We hope you enjoyed reading this post by Pat Whelan of James Whelan Butchers. Pat is a 5th generation butcher, cook book author and the director of  James Whelan Butchers with shops in Clonmel, the Avoca Handweavers Rathcoole and Kilmacanogue, Dunnes Stores Cornelscourt, Rathmines and Swords in Dublin. Sign up to our newsletter for more updates […]

Any full flavoured gamey meat is perfect for this pie.  Rabbit, venison or pheasant work equally well or how about trying a combination! Game Pie – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 750 g of gamey meat 2 tablespoons oil 2 leeks sliced 2 parsnips sliced 2 carrots slicced 1 fennel bulb sliced (optional) 2 tablespoons plain […]

Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of being on Pat Kenny’s new radio show on Newstalk. On the show we discussed my new book, co-written by Katy McGuinness, the Irish Beef Book which is full of tips, advice and recipes to help you get the best from your beef. We also talked about the art […]

Last weekend I was delighted to appear on Marian Finucane’s RTE Radio 1 show to discuss the best way of coping with the stress of Christmas. We discussed the stress people put themselves under when deciding what to cook for Christmas dinner. I talked about the differences between the two main breeds of turkey – […]

Chicken soup made with a whole chicken and enjoyed as a meal is perfect food for a busy lifestyle.  Any vegetables can be added to this dinner in a bowl. Cream of Chicken Soup – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1 medium chicken 2 litres water 2 large onions finely chopped 4 sticks celery cut into […]