The Nation’s Favourite Food
By Neven Maguire
Gill and Macmillan, €22.99
He is a favourite among Irish Country Living readers and we always welcome Neven Maguire’s Christmas books. This year he is bringing us The Nation’s Favourite Food, and, of course, this Cavan chef never disappoints. Save some money and enjoy an even nicer Saturday night in with his chapter on takeaway my way, while his dinner party creations will have all your friends and family smiling. We love his lunchbox section and his kids’ favourites to keep the little ones in your life sampling new taste sensations. Neven is also famed for his Christmas dinner creations, so this is the perfect gift for anybody that is about to prepare their very first festive meal.
Win a copy of Neven’s book
• We have five copies of Neven’s The Nation’s Favourie Food to give away in time for Christmas. To win, simply log onto www.irishfarmersjournal.ie/competitions before 16 December and answer this question: In what town will you find Neven Maguire’s MacNean House and Restaurant?Dream Deli
By Lilly Higgins
Gill and Macmillan, €22.99
Lilly Higgins from Cork has always dreamed of owning a cafe. However, while waiting and planning, she decided to put all the yummy recipes that will be on her menu into a book. So, as you would suspect, it’s real cafe food, with tempting soups and salads, and sensational breakfasts and desserts, all of which sound devilishly tasty. We especially love the sound of her baked eggs with wilted spinach and parma ham, and if looks are anything to go by, Lilly’s New York style cheesecake is sure to impress the taste buds. We’ll be heading right in the direction of her cafe when it opens.
The Irish Beef Book
By Pat Whelan and Katy McGuinness
Gill and Macmillan, €22.99
If your meal simply isn’t complete without a piece of meat, then The Irish Beef Book is for you. Written by butcher Pat Whelan and chef Katy McGuinness, it covers every aspect of buying, preparing and cooking beef. Pat imparts his knowledge as a fifth generation farmer and butcher, providing all the information you need in order to find the best cuts of beef, while Katy McGuinness shows you how to create delicious dishes using every part of the animal. We especially love all the economical cuts of beef that are included in these mouth-watering meals. Fancy some braised beef shin with chorizo, or maybe you would prefer braised featherblade with parsley and horseradish? It also has more traditional dishes such as the ultimate steak sandwich. With beautiful photography taken on the farm and the kitchen, this unique book is one to celebrate.
Eat West 2013
www.eatwest2013.com €10
We love supporting Irish ventures and Eat West 2013 is certainly a book that does just that. It contains many signature recipes from our rugged west coast, all provided by a selection of producers and restaurateurs that span Galway, Mayo and Clare. From Graham Roberts of the Connemara Smokehouse, Sarah Bates of Sheridans Cheesemongers, as well as Martin Kinneavy and Martin Joe Kerrigan of Connemara Hill Lamb, it’s food knowledge at its best. Not only is it a great book for foodies everywhere, it’s also a great gift for those abroad who would like to remember the taste of home this Christmas. You can buy the book on www.eatwest.com, and all proceeds go to the ISPCC.
Rachel’s Everyday Kitchen
By Rachel Allen
Harper Collins, €29.99
The Ballymaloe cookbooks are family treasures in many Irish homes, and this book is another classic to add to the list. Unlike the many other recent cookbooks that are divided into themes, this is a good old-fashioned one where everything is divided under headings such as poultry, ham and pork, beef and lamb, vegetables and sweet things. It has family favourites such as fantastic fishcakes, a quick chicken casserole, cheesy meatballs with spaghetti, and iced strawberry meringue cake. As well as presenting beautiful family menus, Rachel also gives great tips on meal planning, cooking in batches, lunchbox ideas and understanding food symbols.
The Weekend Chef
By Catherine Fulvio
Gill and Macmillan, €22.99
Easy food for lazy days is the theme of Catherine Fulvio’s new cookbook. With everything from food for the match to afternoon tea, the perfect tapas and a dinner party that will wow, it has all the treats that weekends are made of. If you’re a fan of baking, Catherine’s chocolate and cardamom brioche buns are sure to impress all the family, while more savoury fans will enjoy her leek and chicken freeform pies. Add in recipes for the perfect Sunday lunch and brunch, and the only place you’ll be going to for the weekend is your very own kitchen. CL
The Nation’s Favourite Food
By Neven Maguire
Gill and Macmillan, €22.99
He is a favourite among Irish Country Living readers and we always welcome Neven Maguire’s Christmas books. This year he is bringing us The Nation’s Favourite Food, and, of course, this Cavan chef never disappoints. Save some money and enjoy an even nicer Saturday night in with his chapter on takeaway my way, while his dinner party creations will have all your friends and family smiling. We love his lunchbox section and his kids’ favourites to keep the little ones in your life sampling new taste sensations. Neven is also famed for his Christmas dinner creations, so this is the perfect gift for anybody that is about to prepare their very first festive meal.
Win a copy of Neven’s book
• We have five copies of Neven’s The Nation’s Favourie Food to give away in time for Christmas. To win, simply log onto www.irishfarmersjournal.ie/competitions before 16 December and answer this question: In what town will you find Neven Maguire’s MacNean House and Restaurant?Dream Deli
By Lilly Higgins
Gill and Macmillan, €22.99
Lilly Higgins from Cork has always dreamed of owning a cafe. However, while waiting and planning, she decided to put all the yummy recipes that will be on her menu into a book. So, as you would suspect, it’s real cafe food, with tempting soups and salads, and sensational breakfasts and desserts, all of which sound devilishly tasty. We especially love the sound of her baked eggs with wilted spinach and parma ham, and if looks are anything to go by, Lilly’s New York style cheesecake is sure to impress the taste buds. We’ll be heading right in the direction of her cafe when it opens.
The Irish Beef Book
By Pat Whelan and Katy McGuinness
Gill and Macmillan, €22.99
If your meal simply isn’t complete without a piece of meat, then The Irish Beef Book is for you. Written by butcher Pat Whelan and chef Katy McGuinness, it covers every aspect of buying, preparing and cooking beef. Pat imparts his knowledge as a fifth generation farmer and butcher, providing all the information you need in order to find the best cuts of beef, while Katy McGuinness shows you how to create delicious dishes using every part of the animal. We especially love all the economical cuts of beef that are included in these mouth-watering meals. Fancy some braised beef shin with chorizo, or maybe you would prefer braised featherblade with parsley and horseradish? It also has more traditional dishes such as the ultimate steak sandwich. With beautiful photography taken on the farm and the kitchen, this unique book is one to celebrate.
Eat West 2013
www.eatwest2013.com €10
We love supporting Irish ventures and Eat West 2013 is certainly a book that does just that. It contains many signature recipes from our rugged west coast, all provided by a selection of producers and restaurateurs that span Galway, Mayo and Clare. From Graham Roberts of the Connemara Smokehouse, Sarah Bates of Sheridans Cheesemongers, as well as Martin Kinneavy and Martin Joe Kerrigan of Connemara Hill Lamb, it’s food knowledge at its best. Not only is it a great book for foodies everywhere, it’s also a great gift for those abroad who would like to remember the taste of home this Christmas. You can buy the book on www.eatwest.com, and all proceeds go to the ISPCC.
Rachel’s Everyday Kitchen
By Rachel Allen
Harper Collins, €29.99
The Ballymaloe cookbooks are family treasures in many Irish homes, and this book is another classic to add to the list. Unlike the many other recent cookbooks that are divided into themes, this is a good old-fashioned one where everything is divided under headings such as poultry, ham and pork, beef and lamb, vegetables and sweet things. It has family favourites such as fantastic fishcakes, a quick chicken casserole, cheesy meatballs with spaghetti, and iced strawberry meringue cake. As well as presenting beautiful family menus, Rachel also gives great tips on meal planning, cooking in batches, lunchbox ideas and understanding food symbols.
The Weekend Chef
By Catherine Fulvio
Gill and Macmillan, €22.99
Easy food for lazy days is the theme of Catherine Fulvio’s new cookbook. With everything from food for the match to afternoon tea, the perfect tapas and a dinner party that will wow, it has all the treats that weekends are made of. If you’re a fan of baking, Catherine’s chocolate and cardamom brioche buns are sure to impress all the family, while more savoury fans will enjoy her leek and chicken freeform pies. Add in recipes for the perfect Sunday lunch and brunch, and the only place you’ll be going to for the weekend is your very own kitchen. CL
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