Occasion: Summer

Serves: 4

Muffuletta Sandwich

Who said sandwiches have to be boring?

Muffuletta - A muffuletta is a sandwich made and encased in a hollowed out loaf of bread with the top cut off to make the filling. This is an ideal brunch option but is also wonderful for school or work lunchboxes or a summer picnic. You can be as innovative as you like with the filling, using up whatever bits and pieces you have in your fridge.

Serves: 6

A muffuletta is a sandwich made and encased in a hollowed out loaf of bread with the top cut off to make the filling. This is an ideal brunch option but is also wonderful for school or work lunchboxes or a summer picnic. You can be as innovative as you like with the filling, using up whatever bits and pieces you have in your fridge.

Makes: 18

Chocolate and hazelnut biscotti

Recipe by Edward Hayden

Biscotti are Italian twice-baked biscuits. They are quite dry and crispy and are a perfect accompaniment to dunk into coffee, crème brulées, mousses or pannacottas. Again these make a very tasty edible Christmas gift and look very attractive packaged in a jar tied with ribbon.

Serves: 6

Garlic and rosemary-smeared lamb cutlets

Recipe by Edward Hayden

Sometimes you are just looking for something a little extra special for a quick midweek meal. Take note if you are planning on getting a little amorous after supper, with six cloves of garlic, this is definitely not the dish for you!

Makes: 10

Chocolate and hazelnut terrine

Recipe by Edward Hayden

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: 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.