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Deconstructed prawn cocktail

A twist on an old classic. When my mother and I were cooking together, it was always one of the most popular dishes. Even today we still get requests from customers for it, so I’ve developed a modern take on it.

Recipes • 19 Nov 15

Crispy Goat’s Cheese with Beetroot Panna Cotta

If you prefer to bake the goat’s cheese, simply cook it a pre-heated oven (180°C/Gas 4) for another 5-10 minutes – until warmed through and soft. We use a rectangular silicone mould to make the panna cotta in, which are available from both catering shops and online.

Recipes • 19 Nov 15

Rose Petal Sandwich: Afternoon Tea

Rose petal sandwiches were popular in the years leading up to World War Two. And would make a great addition to your afternoon tea party.

Afternoon Tea • 02 Feb 17

Pork and Wild Mushroom Wontons with Chinese Black

This is one of the most popular starters in the restaurant, where I sometimes use a chicken mousse with crab as an alternative filling. Packets of wonton wrappers can be found in specialist Asian stores or on the internet. They normally come in packets of about 40, so you can freeze the remainder.

Recipes • 19 Nov 15

Spicy Stir Fried Prawns with Cashew Nuts

Gok says: "There is so little wastage when cooking Chinese food – if making a king prawn dish like this one, all the shells and prawn heads can be used to make a delicious stock. When you’ve shelled the prawns – I always wear a pair of rubber gloves when I’m preparing this dish, as I can’t stand the smell of prawns on my hands – pile the shells, tails and heads into a pan of boiling water, add some garlic and smashed ginger and you have a gorgeous and tasty stock. Use this stock to add flavour and balance …

Recipes • 19 Nov 15

Beef Fillet Stir Fry in Black Bean Sauce

Cook your very own chinese take-away!

Recipes • 19 Nov 15

Simple Boxty

This recipe offers two twists on the traditional Boxty recipe

Boxty • 26 Jan 17

Strawberry and Chocolate Filled-Pancakes

Serve with freshly whipped cream and instantly become your family's favourite person this Pancake Tuesday.

Pancake • 02 Feb 17

Fennel, pink grapefruit and feta salad

This dish creates a sumptuous medley of flavours and colours.

Recipes • 24 Feb 16

Spanish mussels

Serve with lemon wedges and crusty white bread.

Recipes • 19 Nov 15

Cauliflower and Stilton Soup

Cauliflower is always good with cheese, but not many people realise that it's even better with blue cheese, especially with really mature Stilton that has turned very blue and very creamy.

Recipes • 19 Nov 15

Goat cheese and onion filo tarlets

Boilie goat's cheese and caramelised onion filo tarlets with Ballymaloe Relish

Recipes • 19 Nov 15

Sausage and red onion soda farls

Very simple, very tasty and very moreish. I like to use sausages from a good quality butcher as the flavour will always be so much better.

Recipes • 19 Nov 15

Sesame and Mint Chickpea Pancakes

The pancakes contrast perfectly with the moist and crunchy salad, while the mint brings a real freshness.

Food • 13 Feb 18

Pancakes with Chilli, Chocolate and Strawberries

A delicious and decadent pancake recipe from Garth McColgan.

Food • 13 Feb 18

Smoked salmon rolls

This makes a delicious and quirky starter for a dinner party, but is also suitable for children's school lunchboxes or picnics. Although the recipe suggests pancakes, you could do something like this using tortilla wraps instead. They are also a fantastic canapé to serve with drinks.

Recipes • 19 Nov 15

Vegan & Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pancakes

Numerous health benefits are buckwheat's prime claim to fame. Firstly, it does not contain gluten, so it makes an excellent substitute for other grains in the diet. These pancakes are much sweeter and wholesome than regular pancakes. They are a family favorite.

Pancake • 07 Feb 17