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The Darina Allen Column - National Irish Steak Challenge 2025


National Irish Steak Challenge 2025
Author: Darina Allen
If you’ve ever wondered why the quality of Irish meat is renowned, Darina has the answers below - and a lot of it is down to the skill of our master butchers, who are very talented and dedicated craftsmen and women who give the work of equally outstanding farmers the respect they deserve and produce top quality meats for us all to enjoy. Interestingly, two exceptional butchers also feature this month, among the winners of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild Food Awards and it is inspiring to see the pride that these special people take in their craft...
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The Darina Allen Column - The New and the Trusty - Celebrating Good Things


Chunky Winter Vegetable and Bean Soup with Spicy Sausage
Author: Darina Allen
Darina Allen always keeps a close eye on food trends and new restaurants here and abroad, many of which involve her own past students. A recent visit to London was no exception - and, back down to basics at home, she’s sharing some of her favourite soup recipes too, to keep us all cheerful through cold late winter and early spring weather.
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The Darina Allen Column - Food Trends 2025


Darina Allen
Author: Darina Allen
For those of us in the food and hospitality industry, it's a crucially important to keep an eye on the food and drink trends. My late mother-in-law, Myrtle Allen used to say 'be aware of trends but don't follow them slavishly' – good advice as ever...
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The Darina Allen Column - Celebrating the Ards Peninsula and North Down


Irish Food Writers Guild
Author: Darina Allen
Who better than Darina Allen to sing the praises of new-found gems that are closer to home than you might think - and to share some of their super recipes.
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The Darina Allen Column - Irish Food Writers’ Guild Summer Trip to Derry


Creamed Horns
Author: Darina Allen
A first-time visitor to Derry this summer, Darina is now keen to spread the word about the city’s cool culinary delights – and has plenty of reasons to go back
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Wedge Salad
Author: Darina Allen
Nothing says summer like a salad, so why not celebrate the long days with one of Darina’s super Wedge Salads
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DARINA ALLEN'S BBQ SPECIAL


Darina Allen BBQ
Author: Darina Allen
With summer now making a cautious appearance from time to time, Darina gives in to the inner 'caveman' that awakens her primeval instincts – and shares her Top Tips for tasty grilled food…
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THE DARINA ALLEN COLUMN - National Egg Month


Maheshwar Scrambled Eggs
Author: Darina Allen
May is National Egg Month - a time to celebrate one of the most versatile and nutritious ingredients in our kitchens, says Darina Allen, who also urges everyone to consider keeping a few hens in the garden for a supply of beautiful fresh eggs. Eggs are not only a breakfast staple but also an essential ingredient in a wide range of dishes - salads, sandwiches and wraps, salads, sauces, baking, cakes, desserts - so let's champion the humble egg for the month of May and beyond.
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THE DARINA ALLEN COLUMN - Celebrating Cabbage


Spring Chicken in a Pot
Author: Darina Allen
Ever the champion of good, simple food, who better than Darina Allen to raise a cheer for the current elevation of the humble cabbage? Here she explains why she’s loving the renaissance of this plentiful, cheap and nutrient-loaded (“Cabbage is super cool; wouldn't that just amuse our Grannies!”) and shares some super recipes that demonstrate its delicious versatility.
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THE DARINA ALLEN COLUMN - System Reboot!


Jerusalem Artichokes
Author: Darina Allen
As we come out of the long winter months, many of us have had conditions that needed antibiotic treatment - but how many of us think afterwards about repairing the collateral damage that antibiotics cause? What’s needed is a system reboot to get the good microbes working again says Darina, who has long been a champion of boosting the gut biome with natural foods. Here she explains why microbes matter to our health and wellbeing - and shares some simple recipes that our guts will love.
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