Fluffy Spelga Yogurt Scones

Main Ingredients 350g Self-Raising Flour, plus more for dusting 1 level tsp baking powder 100g cold Butter, cut into cubes 4 tablespoons golden Caster Sugar 150g Spelga Natural Full-Fat Yogurt 2 tablespoon Full-fat Dale Farm Milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Extract 1 egg Dale Farm Milk to glaze Main Instructions Put a baking sheet into the…

Leg Of Lamb

Difficulty Medium Preparation Time 20 Mins Cooking Time 90 Mins Servings 2 Main Ingredients 1 bunch mint 1 bulb garlic 2kg leg of lamb Maldon sea salt Black pepper Rapeseed oil Main Instructions There are many interpretations for roast leg of lamb, Heston Blumental does his with anchovies, Jamie prepares his with rosemary and my…

Crispy Pork Belly

This recipe was provided by the Head Chef at The Moody Boar Restaurant in County Armagh. Difficulty Easy Preparation Time 2 Hours Cooking Time 8 Hours Servings 8 Main Ingredients 1/2 Pinkertons pork belly, skin left on 1 large black pudding sausage, thinly sliced 250g breadcrumbs (to pane) 1 onion 2 carrots 2 celery sticks…

Potato Cake

This dish was demonstrated by Paula McIntrye at the Northern Ireland Potato Festival on Saturday 3rd October. Difficulty Medium Preparation Time 10 Minutes Cooking Time 40 Minutes Servings 6 Main Ingredients 200g soft butter 150g castor sugar 4 eggs 350g cold mashed potato 150g self raising flour 50 ground almonds ¼ teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon…

Comber Earlies in Coconut Milk

The delightful Comber Earlies, a prized produce of Northern Ireland, are a new discovery to me.  I thought they would be the same as the Jersey Royals, a 19th century discovery in the island of Jersey, but I found them even better in terms of taste, texture and colour. The delicious earthy flavour is so…

Sugar Baked Armagh Bramley Apple

This is a recipe from Brian Donnelly from the Slieve Donard Estate & Spa showcasing local food on the Taste of Ulster TV Signature Kitchen in the NI Food Pavilion at The Balmoral Show 2015. Difficulty Medium Preparation Time 20 Minutes Cooking Time 30 Minutes Servings 4 Main Ingredients 4 Armagh Bramley Apples with the skin on…

Easy Chunky Chilli

This recipe is from the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) which showcased local food on the Tesco Cookery Theatre in the Food NI Pavilion at the Balmoral Show. Difficulty: Medium Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 Main Ingredients 600g Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured Rump Steak, cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons…

Yummy Lamb Curry

This recipe is from the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) showcasing local food on the Tesco Cookery Theatre  in the Food NI Pavilion at The Balmoral Show 2015. Difficulty Medium Preparation Time 10 Minutes Cooking Time 15 Minutes Servings 4 Main Ingredients 600g Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured lamb leg steaks, thinly sliced ½ large onion, chopped…