Occasion: Spring

Makes: 10

Chocolate and hazelnut terrine

This gives a real wow factor, so why not give it a try if you really want to impress your date? Take your time making and assembling it – it is well worth the effort.

Quesadillas with Parma Ham, Sundried Tomatoes, Cheese & Jalapeño Pepper Relish - Quesadillas are simply browned tortilla wraps with cheese and a selection of your favourite ingredients. In these quesadillas, I added some Ballymaloe Jalapeño Pepper Country Relish which gives them a real kick!

Makes: 4

Total Time: 20

Quesadillas with Parma Ham, Sundried Tomatoes, Cheese & Jalapeño Pepper Relish

Quesadillas are simply browned tortilla wraps with cheese and a selection of your favourite ingredients. In these quesadillas, I added some Ballymaloe Jalapeño Pepper Country Relish which gives them a real kick!

Tasty Wholemeal Yeast Bread - This is a delicious brown wholemeal yeast loaf that is fairly easy to make and better than any bread you will buy in the shops. I use cup measures as much as possible there are much easier than scales. For those who don't have cup measure, there are approximately 100g or 4oz of Flour in a cup. Odlums don't supply Strong Wholemeal Flour anymore, you will have to make the trip to the health food shops to source.

Makes: 2

Total Time: 57

Tasty Wholemeal Yeast Bread

This is a delicious brown wholemeal yeast loaf that is fairly easy to make and better than any bread you will buy in the shops. I use cup measures as much as possible there are much easier than scales. For those who don't have cup measure, there are approximately 100g or 4oz of Flour in a cup. Odlums don't supply Strong Wholemeal Flour anymore, you will have to make the trip to the health food shops to source.

Yummy brownies - This is a simple recipe but it turns out to be absolutely scrumptous!

Serves: 20

Total Time: 35

Yummy brownies

This is a simple recipe but it turns out to be absolutely scrumptous!

Serves: 6

Seared Scallops with Confit of Pork Cheek and Cauliflower Textures

Recipe by Neven Maguire

From: Neven Maguire: Home Chef

Rich and tender pork cheek combines perfectly with sweet, delectable scallops in this easily prepared starter. Although there is some preparation involved, the results are well worth the effort and will have your guests begging for the recipe! Order your pork cheeks from your craft butcher, giving a few days’ notice.

Serves: 4

Celeriac and Baby Carrot Risotto with Sherry Vinegar Caramel and Crispy Potato Rosti

Recipe by Neven Maguire

From: Neven Maguire: Home Chef

Risotto is always a popular dish in the restaurant and we usually have a verison on the menu. The sherry vinegar caramel works well with the vegetables and crispy potato rosti. It’s a combination I first tried on a trip to Rome with my chefs. They save up all the tips and use them to eat in some of the best restaurants in the world

Serves: 6

Meringue and berry cake

Recipe by Siúcra

Everyone deserves a sweet treat every now and again. Enjoy Siúcra’s delicious meringue and berry cake. This simple yet decadent dessert is the perfect indulgence to wow friends and family with.

Serves: 6

Rump of Spring Lamb in a Wild Mushroom Crust accompanied with pea purée and asparagus

Recipe by Mark Ahessy

This is a great recipe that offers all the enjoyment of lamb in season. Lamb rump is a great value and versatile cut of meat.

Serves: 4

Fillet of Dry-aged Beef with Braised Blade and Celeriac Purée

Recipe by Neven Maguire

From: Neven Maguire: Home Chef

Beef is our number one seller in the restaurant and we sell more fillet than any other cut. However, I’ve recently discovered the blade of beef – which has an excellent flavour and offers great value. First we braise it before shaping and leaving overnight to firm up, which creates a lovely round for presentation

Crunchy Pistachio Biscuits - When friends drop by for a catch up over coffee, they really don't believe me when I tell them how easy it is to make these biscuits. They are by far my favourite - lightly salted pistachio nuts are warmly tucked inside the golden brown bickies leaving you with a nice crunchy bite.

Makes: 15

Total Time: 85

Crunchy Pistachio Biscuits

When friends drop by for a catch up over coffee, they really don't believe me when I tell them how easy it is to make these biscuits. They are by far my favourite - lightly salted pistachio nuts are warmly tucked inside the golden brown bickies leaving you with a nice crunchy bite.