Ireland's Blue Book Blog

Plan Your Trip

11 Great Places to Dine Al Fresco in Ireland


The best part about the sunny weather is the opportunity for outdoor dining.

Food and Drink

8 Things to do on the coast of Northern Ireland


Things to do on Northern Ireland's coast

Recipes

8 Delicious Cocktails for Your Next Date Night


8 Delicious Cocktails for Your Next Date Night

Food and Drink

Staff Spotlight: Gary Butterfield, Sommelier & Restaurant Supervisor at No. 1 Pery Square


Staff Spotlight: Gary Butterfield, Sommelier & Restaurant Supervisor at No. 1 Pery Square

Recipes

Kevin Dundon's Wild Forest Mushroom Chowder


A Wonderful Winter Warmer from Kevin Dundon of Dunbrody House - Wild Forest Mushroom Chowder

Recipes

3 Marvellous Mushroom Recipes from the chefs of Ireland’s Blue Book


Delicious autumn mushrooms from the chefs at Ireland's Blue Book

Recipes

Longueville House Mushroom Chocolate Truffles


Mushroom Chocolate Truffles recipe from Longueville House

Recipes

Wild Garlic Pesto from Currarevagh House


Recipe for Wild Garlic Pesto from Currarevagh House

Food and Drink

Sparkling Afternoon Tea


6 Sparkling Afternoon Teas around the Island of Ireland

Recipes

Traditional Irish Stew from Butler House


Traditional Irish Stew Recipe from Chef Gerard Dunne, Butler House

Recipes

Lemon Posset, Poached Newforge Rhubarb and Pistachio & Orange Biscuits (Gluten Free) from Newforge House


A Gluten Free recipe for Lemon Posset, Poached Newforge Rhubarb and Pistachio & Orange Biscuits, from Newforge House

Recipes

The Tannery's Lamb Ragu with Rosemary Gnocchi


The Tannery's delicious recipe for Ragu of Lamb and Sticky Onions with Rosemary Gnocchi

Food and Drink

Fresh Air, Facials and Cookery Classes at Dunbrody Country House Hotel


Escape to Dunbrody Country House Hotel in County Wexford for a Wellness Weekend

Recipes

Chocolate & Frangelico Tart


This delectable recipe comes from Chef & Owner Chris 'Woody' Woodward of Blairscove House, Co Cork.

Recipes

Dark Chocolate Pots with Berry and Nut Crumble from Dunbrody House


Dark Chocolate Pots with Berry and Nut Crumble from Dunbrody House

Recipes

Hot Chocolate Pudding


A sumptuous Hot Chocolate Dessert recipe from Aherne's Townhouse in Youghal

Recipes

Scallops with Cauliflower and Hazelnut Pureé, topped with Caviar from Dunbrody House


Scallops with Cauliflower and Hazelnut Pureé, topped with Caviar

Recipes

Hayfield Manor’s Dark Chocolate Brownie


Ingredients 675g Castor Sugar 9 Eggs 400g Unsalted Butter (soft but not melted) 170g Cocoa Powder 225g Cream Flour 500g Melted Dark Chocolate 75g Skinless Hazelnuts 75g White Chocolate Drops

Recipes

Longueville’s Award-Winning Cider and Walnut Brown Bread


A recipe for Longueville House's award winning Cider and Walnut Bread - winner of Best Bread at the 2019 Georgina Campbell Irish Breakfast Awards

Recipes

Spiced Bramley Apple Chutney from Newforge House


Spiced Bramley Apple Chutney Recipe from Newforge House

Recipes

Viewmount House - Winning Egg Recipe


Viewmount House were Leinster winners in the Bord Bia "Eggs for Any Time" Chef Competition with their Six-Minute Egg and Jerusalem Artichoke Recipe

Recipes

Venison Medallions with a Creamy Juniper Sauce from Coopershill House


Venison Medallions with a Creamy Juniper Sauce from Coopershill House

Recipes

Ballymaloe House Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe


The perfect zingy lemon meringue pie recipe fro

Recipes

Beetroot, Blue Cheese, Garden Leaves, Toasted Pistachios and Honey Dressing


Garden Beetroot, Young Buck Blue Cheese, Walled Garden Leaves, Toasted pistachio nuts and Ballymaloe Honey Dressing from Ballymaloe House

Recipes

Ballymaloe's Sticky Toffee Pudding


A delicious Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe from Ballymaloe House

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