Ingredients; For the sponge: 170g softened butter 170g caster sugar 2 eggs 170g self-raising flour For the icing: Freshly-grated rind of 1 lemon Freshly-squeezed juice of 1-2 lemons (I used the juice of one and a half lemons, so add the juice of one and then taste) 110g caster sugar Preheat your oven to 180 [...]

Ingredients; 5 large eggs 600g fresh ripe strawberries Juice of half a freshly squeezed lemon (about a tablespoon) 100g sugar 200ml milk 200ml double cream The restaurant that inspired me to start making my own pizzas (Da Michele, Stezzano, Italy) also makes their own ice cream and while I’m a sucker for their vanilla (it [...]

Yesterday, I mentioned that Gino made tiramisu as part of his demonstration at Taste of Dublin and thanks to the wonder that is modern camera phone technology today we bring you *ahem* a guest recipe from one of the worlds best known chefs

Ingredients; For the fish cakes: 450g potatoes, cooked and mashed 50g butter 1 large onion, finely diced 225g smoked trout, flaked 225g fresh cod, poached & flaked 225g fresh salmon, poached & flaked 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon chopped dill 1 tablespoon chopped chives 2 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley (divide into 2 equal halves) [...]

Ingredients; 500g lean ground beef 1 large red onion, finely diced 2 slices of bread, made into breadcrumbs Large handful of fresh rosemary, finely chopped Large handful of fresh basil, finely chopped 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds 1 pinch of cumin seeds 2 tablespoons dried oregano Salt Pepper 1 egg 1 teaspoon of smooth French [...]