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A journal about life at Dunowen House, West Cork. Exploring, entertaining, cooking, eating, making the most of this idyllic life.

Food & Recipes

Chocolate dessert with white chocolate hearts on a table.
Valentines Menu

We have to admit, it’s pretty gloomy these days… Hoping a Valentines weekend treat of a delicious Beef Wellington and a decadent dessert will cheer us up a little.

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Baked Raspberry Bread in a baking dash on a kitchen countertop.
Raspberry Bread & Butter Pudding

There’s an east wind today that would cut you in two, so it’s comfort food all the way this Cake Monday!

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Mince Aubergine Rolls presented on a plate.
Weekend Recipes: Kebabs & Curry

Whether they’re pescatarian, vegan, vegetarian or meat eaters, here’s a few ideas to keep everyone happy!

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Berry Crunch Cake on a rack on a kitchen countertop.
Berry Crunch Cake & Savoury Muffins

Happy 1st February & St. Brigids Day everyone! I’m sure like me you’re glad to see the back of such a long January. To celebrate, I’m sharing two recipes today – one sweet & one savoury. Enjoy x

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Curry with greens in a pan half empty on a kitchen countertop.
Weekend Recipes: Curry Night

If like us you are missing the joy of eating delicious meals cooked by someone else, you might be interested in spicing up your own home cooking with some new recipe ideas.

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Lemon Drizzle cake with blueberries and whipped cream on the side.
Lemon Drizzle Cake

This is probably the most often baked cake here, so can’t believe it’s taken nearly a year to share it! Worth the wait, I hope.

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Chocolate coca cola cake slice on a sideplate.
Chocolate Coca Cola Cake

It seems a weird combination but Coca Cola and buttermilk combine beautifully in this light chocolate cake!

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Puffed protein energy bars on a wooden plate.
Puffed Protein Energy Bars

If like us you’re trying to stay healthy and strong, these delicious healthy energy snacks are a guilt free treat. They are also Vegan in case you’ve signed up to #Veganuary

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