A perfect match for Irish soups and stews. 20 serves. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C. Lightly grease a large baking sheet. Mix flour, softened butter, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. […]
Rich and creamy, colcannon is the perfect side dish. Serves six. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender. Drain. While potatoes are boiling, simmer or steam cabbage in a separate pot until tender. Drain and chop; set aside and
Eaten all year round, Boxty is a potato pancake which is tender on the inside while crispy on the outside. Serves six. Toss grated potatoes with flour in a large bowl. Stir in mashed potatoes until combined. Whisk egg and milk together in a separate bowl; mix into the potatoes. Season. Heat oil in a
A simple, chunky soup. Pairs well with soda bread or Guinness bread. Serves four. Brown bacon in a large, deep stockpot or saucepan over medium high heat. Drain off any excess fat. Stir in potatoes, tomatoes, and enough chicken stock to cover, and season. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes
Legend has it that this sausage and potato stew was left on the stove to ‘coddle’, while some family members were out sinking pints rather than sitting at the dinner table. Serves four. Cook bacon in a large oven-safe pot with a lid over medium heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned. Add butter, onions, and
This pie combines tender, savory beef, earthy mushrooms, and the rich depth of Guinness, all encased in a buttery, flaky pastry, making it a hearty and flavourful comfort food. Serves six. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the beef and set aside. Fry bacon until it begins to brown. Stir
Traditionally made with lamb, this hearty stew is easy to prepare and is cooked slowly to bring out the flavours. There are many variations on this recipe, which can also include Worcestershire sauce, beef or chicken stock and other fresh herbs such as thyme. Partners well with Guinness. Serves six. Ingredients Heat oil in a
Hospitality trailblazer Justin Hemmes has plunged Merivale into another major project, buying an ageing car park in the Melbourne CBD with plans to create an all-new multi-faceted entertainment precinct. Merivale has secured the purchase of Parkade, at 34-60 Little Collins Street, and announced plans for the adaptive reuse of the 1960s structure, transforming it into a
The historic Barrier Reef Hotel in Cairns has resumed the game, under new owners, returning a near-full-time watering hole to the capital of FNQ. Established back in 1898 as the Empire Hotel, the current two storey hotel was built in 1926. The waterfront property occupies 530sqm on Wharf St, where thousands of passengers disembark from
Newcastle’s Gladstone Hotel aims to re-open in May this year, with a new private owner at the helm. Plans for the heritage-listed Stockton venue include the hotel becoming more family friendly, with the aim of creating a community hub. The Gladstone will focus on the daytime economy. The new owner has ditched the gaming area
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