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Food and Drink

Sparkling Afternoon Tea


6 Sparkling Afternoon Teas around the Island of Ireland

Recipes

5 Sumptuous Spring Lamb Recipes from Ireland's Blue Book


Three delicious spring lamb recipes for Easter from the chefs of Ireland's Blue Book

Food and Drink

Ireland is your Oyster


The first of the native Irish oysters are appearing on menus around the country, and are being served in the Blue Book Houses

Recipes

Traditional Irish Stew from Butler House


Traditional Irish Stew Recipe from Chef Gerard Dunne, Butler House

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

Food and Drink

Rise and Shine - The Best of Blue Book Breakfasts


Who doesn't love a hotel or country house breakfast - here, we've put together 8 of the best

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

Recipes

Love Potions...


8 Cocktails to 'wow' your loved one this Valentines

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

Kevin Dundon's Wild Forest Mushroom Chowder


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

Food and Drink

Christmas Presents for Food Lovers


When it comes to Christmas presents for food lovers, there are so many options, from artisan smoked Irish salmon to Michelin starred meals and cookery courses.

Recipes

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


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

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

Wild Garlic Pesto from Currarevagh House


Recipe for Wild Garlic Pesto from Currarevagh 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

Recipes

Chocolate & Frangelico Tart


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

Recipes

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


Scallops with Cauliflower and Hazelnut Pureé, topped with Caviar

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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

Spiced Bramley Apple Chutney from Newforge House


Spiced Bramley Apple Chutney Recipe from Newforge House

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

Ballymaloe's Sticky Toffee Pudding


A delicious Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe from Ballymaloe House

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