Alright so, we’re really close to that time of year. The time of year where your family all get together and argue over a mountain of food. Where you make vats of mashed potatoes, roasted turkeys (because if one is good, then two is better), lakes of gravy and all the veg that you won’t…
Both of these come from the ye olde family recipe book, because we don’t change what works, so a number of our recipes are from gran and her mom and so on and so forth. Brownies are something that are very handy for when you’re having people over because everyone loves brownies, and they’re pretty…
This is the cake that we make for all our family gatherings and parties, because it’s easy and it holds for days. It’s not the chocolatiest cake but it makes up for that by sheer ease of preparation. Also, until you absolutely cover it in frosting, which I highly recommend doing because buttercream is yummy,…
If you’re new to Cork, or just maybe to college, you may be missing those hometown favourites, the local chipper. And while you may cry “it’s not Donkey Fords” at a few of these entries, they may just tide you over till you can get back to those home comforts (and some of them may…
Welcome to the Food section of the Express. For those of you who read it last year I will be endeavouring to take up the mantle of food editor left by last years sassmaster and chef extraordinaire, Zander. (He’s my brother, if I don’t say nice things he’ll rest pints on my head) Many of…
Photo Credit: Vegan Liftz The start of the college year can be a stressful time, for those returning and the poor unfortunate freshers and what’s the best way to deal with stress? Baking, always baking. There’s a reason that “stressed” backwards spelled “desserts” Servings: 16-20 cookies Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 12-15 minutes Ingredients:…
Kebabs: once you master this, you will truly be the Monarch of junk food that’s also kinda healthy so you don’t get scurvy. Not a particularly good monarch, mind you, but like not awful either. An alright one. Not really Louis XVI (The only French monarch to be executed) but you’re no Trajan either (the…
Salads, the last great hill to conquer on being able to eat like an actual person, and not someone who gets their carbs in the form of fermented barley. I haven’t done this before, because mostly everything was out of season and would actually be a bit ‘eh’ but now that we’re hitting spring, and…
Serves; two to three people, or one person if you’re in the doghouse with the missus. What you need; A frying pan, a spatula, a bowl for mixing, whisks or an electric mixer, a sieve. Ingredients; 100g of plain flour, two large eggs, 300ml milk, sunflower or vegetable oil, salt. Extras; Whatever you want to…
Okay, actually only two places but they’re 3000 miles apart. This week, we’re going to do things that are a bit less traditionally irish insofar as they’re from foreign countries, but still full of carbs. It’s a fair warning that vegans and the lactose intolerant should stop here because these dishes are goddamn full of…