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Cooking with Paula McIntyre
Resident chef Paula McIntyre brings you a weekly recipe in a handy digestible ten minute download. From BBC Radio Ulster.
Episodes
Cooking with Paula McIntyrePumpkin Chowder With Pumpkin Soda Farls
Pumpkin chowder with pumpkin soda farls Pumpkin Chowder with butterbeans 400g culinary pumpkin ( Crown Prince or onion squash work well) peeled, seeds removed…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreBarmbrack With Stewed Apples And Spiced Whiskey Cream
375g dried fruit ( I use a mixture of raisins, sultanas, figs, and cranberries) 50g soft brown sugar 150ml hot strong tea 1 large egg 225g self raising flour…
Cooking with Paula McIntyrePork Tomahawk With Hot Cabbage, Apples and Sage, Mustard Dressing
Pork tomahawk with hot cabbage, apples and sage, mustard dressing 2 pork tomahawk steaks, about 250g in weight 1 sweetheart cabbage 1 red eating apple…
Cooking with Paula McIntyrePlum Barmbrack Bostock
Recipe Plum compote 4 plums, halved, stoned and chopped 25g castor sugar 1 tablespoon honey Place the plums, sugar and honey in a pan and cook until thick and…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreRoast Carrot Soup With Crispy Pumpkin Seeds, Chilli And Shallot
Recipe 500g carrots, scrubbed well and cut in half lengthwise, ends trimmed 4 tablespoons good local rapeseed oil or cooking oil 2 medium onions, finely sliced…
Cooking with Paula McIntyrePear and Blueberry Buckle Cake
Pear and blueberry buckle 2 pears 50g castor sugar 1 tablespoon honey 150g frozen blueberries Peel, core and dice the pears and cook with the sugar and honey…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreBreton Chicken
Breton Chicken 8 chicken thighs, skin on bones removed ( see below for chicken stock recipe) 1 tablespoon oil 25g butter 1large leek, split, washed and chopped…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreShin of Beef Pasta with Carrot Sauce
500g shin of beef 2 tablespoons oil 2 large carrots peeled and roughly chopped 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 sticks celery chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreChocolate peppermint traybake
Paula shows John how to make chocolate peppermint traybakes.
Cooking with Paula McIntyreCoconut cheesecake cream with poached rhubarb and orange crumble
Coconut cheesecake cream 250g cream cheese 250g mascarpone 50g castor sugar 250ml double cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 50g desiccated coconut 25g icing…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreChocolate Cherry Frangipane Tart
1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry 60g soft butter 60g castor sugar 1 egg 50g ground almonds 15g plain flour 15g cocoa powder 1 egg yolk 10g melted butter 1…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreSpiced Courgette fritters with yoghurt dressing
Spiced Courgette fritters with yoghurt dressing 125g mashed potatoes 250g coarsely grated courgettes ½ teaspoon salt 4 scallions, finely chopped 45g rice flour…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreBraised local beans with parma ham and spaghetti
Braised local beans with parma ham and spaghetti 1 stick celery, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 25g butter 4 slices parma ham…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreBlackcurrant Ice Cream Sandwiches With Florentines
Recipe Florentines 50g butter 50g soft brown sugar 50g golden syrup 50g plain flour 100g chopped mixed nuts ( pistachio, hazelnuts, almonds) 75g mixed dried…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreScones with Strawberry and Elderflower Jam, Clotted Cream
Recipe Scones 225g soda bread flour ½ teaspoon baking powder 50g butter 35g castor sugar 1 egg 125ml buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg yolk Sift the…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreSouthern Fried Chicken and Waldorf Salad
Recipe Southern Fried Chicken 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs 150ml buttermilk 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme 1 clove garlic, crushed 150g plain flour Half…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreGrilled Mackerel, Elderflower Yoghurt, Beetroot Salad
Recipe 4 mackerel filleted, pin bones removed and trimmed ( ask your fishmonger) Oil for brushing Seasalt for seasoning Heat your barbecue or a hot pan ( if…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreGrilled Lamb With Potatoes, Scallions, Salsa Verde And Feta
Recipe Salsa verde Handful basil Handful parsley Handful mint leaves 2 cornichon chopped 4 capers 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon white balsamic or lemon…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreGrilled Lamb with Potatoes, Scallions, Salsa Verde and Feta
Recipe Salsa verde: Handful basil Handful parsley Handful mint leaves 2 cornichon chopped 4 capers 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon white balsamic or…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreMille Feuille With Rhubarb And Custard Cream
Recipe Custard Cream 225 ml milk 2 egg yolks 75 g caster sugar 10 g plain flour, sieved 10g cornflour 250ml double cream Simmer the milk. Whisk the egg yolks…
Cooking with Paula McIntyrePeanut Butter Slice With Vanilla Cream And Flamed Strawberries
Recipe Peanut butter cake 100g soft butter 50g smooth peanut butter 100g soft brown sugar 2 eggs 75ml natural yoghurt 100g self raising flour Line a 25 x 20 cm…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreGrilled Monkfish, Sobrasada Buttered Tomatoes And Grilled Corn
Recipe Sobrasada buttered tomatoes 75g sobrassada 25g butter 1 red onion finely chopped 200g halved cherry tomatoes Handful parsley chopped 2 tablespoons…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreJerk Spiced Pork With Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Jerk spiced pork with grilled pineapple salsa 750g pork belly slices 2 cloves garlic 1 onion, chopped 25g root ginger, chopped 1 green chilli 1 teaspoon all…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreStrawberry Meringue Parfait
Recipe Meringues 3 egg whites 175g castor sugar 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon cornflour Set the oven to 120oc and line a baking tray with parchment…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreBreton Shortcake With Honey Cream And Rhubarb
Recipe: 3 egg yolks 160g castor sugar 190g soft butter 250g plain flour 1 heaped teaspoon baking powder Beat the butter with half the sugar until pale and…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreGrilled Picanha Steak, Hash Browns, Café De Paris Butter
Grilled picanha steak, hash browns, café de Paris butter 4 x 175g picanha steaks Salt Remove steaks from fridge half an hour before cooking and season with…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreTostada With Grilled Asparagus, Wild Garlic Mole and Feta
Wild garlic mole 1 tablespoon oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Handful wild garlic leaves, shredded Handful coriander chopped 75g purple…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreTea smoked brined chicken thighs with Peri Peri and cucumber salad
Teasmoked brined chicken 8 boneless chicken thighs 500ml water 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 cloves garlic, smashed Few sprigs rosemary or thyme 20g seasalt 50g…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreLemon shortcake with lemon syllabub
Recipe Lemon shortcake 200g soft butter 150g castor sugar 2 egg yolks 150g plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 50g ground almonds Zest of 2 lemons 4…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreGrilled Leg Of Lamb With Wild Garlic And Almond Pesto With Carrot Skordalia
Recipe Grilled leg of lamb with wild garlic and almond pesto 4 x 175g lamb leg steaks 1teaspoon fennel seeds ¼ teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon castor sugar 1…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreChocolate and Pedro Ximenez Soaked Date Tart
Recipe Biscuit base 200g chocolate oaty biscuits, crushed 65g melted butter Mix together and press into a pie tin up the sides a bit and chill. 100g chopped…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreCoconut rice pudding, poached and caramelized pineapple and candied puffed rice
Recipe Coconut Rice Pudding 100g pudding rice 450ml coconut milk – 1 tin 150ml whipping cream 25g honey 25g castor sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Rinse the…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreLemon Crunch Pie with blueberries
Recipe Lemon Crunch Pie with blueberries Base 200g oaty or digestive biscuits 75g butter Crush the biscuits to a fine crumb either in a food processor or place…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreShepherd Pie Jackets with fennel and feta salad
Shepherd Pie Jackets with fennel and feta salad Shepherd Pie Jackets 4 large baker potatoes, scrubbed 250g lamb mince 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion, finely chopped…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreChicken and leek pie, broccoli with pickled shallot
Pastry 225g plain flour 100g chopped cold butter Pinch salt 1 egg Rub the flour and butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Mix in the salt. Mix in the…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreButtermilk breadrolls with steak, raclette, gherkin and mustard mayonnaise
Buttermilk breadrolls 450g bread flour 7g dried yeast 190ml buttermilk 60ml local rapeseed oil 1 heaped tablespoon castor sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Egg…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreCaramel pecan pancakes with rum candied bananas
Caramel pecan pancakes 3 large eggs 1 dessertspoon golden syrup 200ml buttermilk 300g plain flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 50ml bannoffee toffee 75g chopped…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreRhubarb And Jam Tarts With Coconut Custard Cream
Rhubarb compote 100g castor sugar 250g rhubarb, chopped into 1cm pieces Zest and juice of 1 orange Splash of gin ( optional) Cook the sugar and orange zest and…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreGrilled Pork Shoulder Chop With Pickled Mustard Seeds And Cider Cabbage
Recipe Pickled mustard seeds 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Place the seeds in a small bowl and cover with vinegar. Cover and…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreCranachan Flapjacks with raspberries, whiskey, and honeycomb cream
Recipe Flapjacks 175g golden syrup 135g butter 175g porridge oats Line an 8inch square tin with parchment paper and set oven to 180oc. Melt the syrup and…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreBeef Shin Soup With Ginger, Rice, Scallions and Chilli
Recipe 500g shin of beef, bone in 1 tablespoon oil 35g root ginger sliced finely 2 onions, peeled and chopped roughly 3 cloves garlic, peeled 500ml beef stock…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreGrilled Bacon Chop On Toast with Fermented Red Cabbage, Beetroot And Apple, Mustard and Dill, Gherkin Sourcream
Grilled bacon chop on toast with fermented red cabbage, beetroot and apple, mustard and dill, gherkin sourcream Fermented red cabbage with beetroot and apple…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreFestive Date and Irish Coffee Crispies
Festive date and Irish coffee crispies 125g butter 100g soft brown sugar 225g finely chopped dates 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon mixed spice 100g puffed rice…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreSausage pancakes with cranberry sauce, chipotle cream and chestnut crumb
Sausage pancakes with cranberry sauce, chipotle cream and chestnut crumb Sausage Pancakes 150g plain flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 1…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreFestive Celeriac And Mushroom Duxelle En Croute With Peppercorn Gravy
Recipe Pastry: 150g butter 225g plain flour Pinch salt Cold water to bind Wrap the butter in parchment and freeze for 45 minutes. Place the flour into a bowl…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreGinger cheesecake with Pedro Ximenez candied pears
Recipe Biscuit base 250g gingersnap biscuits, crushed 150g melted butter Grease an 8 inch cake tin. Mix the biscuits with the melted butter and press into the…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreRoast Duck Breast With Cider Dried Fruit And Hot Red Cabbage Slaw
Recipe 4 duck breasts, trimmed 350ml water 2 crushed juniper berries 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper corns 1 teaspoon mustard seeds Few sprigs thyme 10g…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreApple, Fig and Walnut Cake
Apple, Fig and Walnut Cake 1 large Bramley apple, peeled, cored and chopped 100ml vegetable oil 1 teaspoon baking powder 100g chopped dried figs 150g soft…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreParsnip Chowder With Rosemary, Cheese And Onion Griddle Scones
Recipe Parsnip Chowder 100g diced streaky bacon or pancetta 25g butter 1 stick celery diced 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 heaped…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreMussels With Pancetta, Cider And Orzo Pasta
Recipe 1kg mussels, scrubbed 250ml dry cider 100g pancetta or streaky bacon, chopped 1 tablespoon oil 25g butter 1 leek, split, washed and chopped 150g orzo…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreChicken Fricassee
Recipe 6 chicken thighs, skin and bone removed 1 tablespoon oil 175g chopped leeks 2 carrots, peeled and finely sliced 1 onion finely chopped 25g butter 2…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreBroccoli Soup With Soda Bread Croutons
Recipe 1 onion, finely chopped 1 stick celery, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 50g butter 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1 litre chicken or vegetable…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreApple Sponge Puddings With Clotted Cream
Recipe Apple sponge puddings with clotted cream 125g soft butter + extra for greasing 50g castor sugar 1 large egg 125g self raising flour 100ml apple juice 2…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreChocolate cracknell with whiskey custard cream
Recipe Chocolate cracknell 150g golden syrup 75g butter chopped 30g cocoa powder 100g chopped dark chocolate 150g cornflakes Line a cake tin with parchment…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreDamson Cheesecake Cream with Blackberry Thumbprint Biscuits
Damson Cheesecake Cream Damson Puree 500g damsons 200g granulated sugar Place the damsons and sugar in a pan and allow to gently simmer until the fruit is…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreRoast Apricots With Coffee Cream And Nut Crunchie Biscuits
Roast Apricots 8 apricots 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon light brown sugar Cut the apricots in half and place cut side up in a baking dish. Mix the honey with…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreFlatbreads with chorizo, onions, smoked scarmorza and smoked paprika dressing
Flatbread dough 200g plain flour 200g spelt flour or medium wholemeal 7g instant dried yeast ½ teaspoon salt 25ml good local rapeseed oil or olive oil 75ml…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreOaty Apple Creams
Oat shells 75g rolled oats 50g plain flour 75g soft brown sugar 50g cold butter diced 1 teaspoon honey 1 egg yolk Rub the oats, flour and butter together until…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreCourgette Fritters with Tomato Salad
275g coarsely grated courgette 1 onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg 75g plain flour 75g chickpea flour 1 teaspoon chipotle chilli paste ½…
Cooking with Paula McIntyreSavoury French Toast With Crab Salad, Pickled Radish, Dill Mayonnaise
Recipe Homemade mayonnaise 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon white wine or cider vinegar 200ml light vegetable oil or good local rapeseed oil…