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Cooking with Paula McIntyre

by BBC Radio Ulster

Resident chef Paula McIntyre brings you a weekly recipe in a handy digestible ten minute download. From BBC Radio Ulster.

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  1. Pork 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, quartered cored and sliced 2 medium onions, peeled and sliced 12 sage leaves 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 75ml olive oil or good local rapeseed oil...

  2. Plum 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 jammy. Cool. Frangipane 60g soft butter 60g castor sugar 1 egg 50g ground almonds 15g plain flour Beat the butter and sugar until pale and...

  3. Roast 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 25g chopped root ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 litre vegetable or chicken stock 1 red chilli, finely sliced 4 small shallots, peeled…

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  4. Pear 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 until soft. Add the blueberries. Cool. Cake batter 60g soft butter 150g castor sugar 1 egg 125ml buttermilk 250g plain flour 1 teaspoon...

  5. Breton 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 200ml dry local cider 1 bay leaf 200ml chicken stock 75ml double cream 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Handful chopped parsley Heat the oil in…

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  6. Shin 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 tablespoon tomato puree 750ml beef stock 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic 350g pasta - I used pacheri 75g grated…

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  7. Chocolate peppermint traybake

    Paula shows John how to make chocolate peppermint traybakes.

  8. Coconut 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 sugar Take 125g of the cream and add the vanilla and sugar. Bring to a simmer until sugar has dissolve and add the coconut. Turn off the heat...

  9. Chocolate 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 tablespoon Demerara sugar 1 tablespoon maple syrup 175g cherries, stone removed Place the pastry on a lightly greased baking tray. Beat the...

  10. Spiced 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 1 teaspoon garam masala ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ½ teaspoon nigella seeds Oil for shallow frying Mix the courgettes with the salt and leave...

  11. Braised 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, shredded 1 tablespoon tomato puree 250g mixed beans ( runner beans and green beans) topped tail and cut into 2cm pieces 250g local…

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  12. Blackcurrant 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 fruit ( apricot, cranberry, raisins etc) Set oven to 180oc and line 2 trays with parchment paper. Melt the butter, sugar and syrup in a pan....

  13. Scones 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 flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add the butter and rub until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. ( For best results chill at this…

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  14. Southern 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 a teaspoon mustard powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder Half a teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon sweet smoked...

  15. Grilled 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 you’re worried the pan might stick, line the bottom with parchment paper). Brush the skin with oil and season with salt. Place skin side…

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  16. Grilled 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 juice 75ml olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Blend together 500g lamb leg steaks Oil for rubbing Seasalt 500g baby potatoes, boiled,...

  17. Grilled 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 juice 75ml olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Blend together 500g lamb leg steaks Oil for rubbing Seasalt 500g baby potatoes, boiled,...

  18. Mille 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, sugar, cornflour and flour and then pour over milk. Whisk well and return to pan over low heat. Stir constantly until custard is thick.…

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  19. Peanut 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 tin with parchment paper and set oven to 180oc. Mix the butter, peanut butter and sugar with an electric whisk until pale and fluffy. Add...

  20. Grilled 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 sherry vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Heat the sobrasada in a pan until it melts and add the butter and onions. Cook until the onions are…

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  21. Jerk 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 spice 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 bay leaf shredded 2 teaspoons thyme leaves…

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  22. Strawberry 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 paper. Whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl to stiff peaks. Slowly add the sugar, whisking all the time. Whisk in the vinegar and…

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  23. Breton 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 fluffy. Whisk the egg yolks and remaining sugar for a minute. Mix the egg yolk mixture, flour and baking powder into the butter mixture to a...

  24. Grilled 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 seasalt. If cooking in a pan – place steaks fat side up over medium heat and cook until fat is rendered and golden. Flip and cook to your...

  25. Tostada 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 sprouting broccoli 2 green chillis, deseeded and chopped 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds Zest and juice 1 lime 50ml olive oil Shred the broccoli...

  26. Tea 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 brown sugar 1 tablespoon cider vinegar Simmer the water with the mustard, garlic, herb, salt, sugar and vinegar until the sugar has...

  27. Lemon 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 tablespoons lemon curd Beat the sugar and butter until pale and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, flour, baking powder, almonds and lemon zest ( keep...

  28. Grilled 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 teaspoon seasalt 1 tablespoon oil Grind the fennel seeds as finely as possible and mix in with the oregano, sugar and oil. Rub all over…

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  29. Chocolate 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 dates 50ml PX sherry Mix, cover and leave overnight. 150g chopped dark chocolate 150g chopped milk chocolate 150ml double cream 25ml…

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  30. Coconut 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 rice pudding for a minute in a sieve under cold running water. Place the pudding rice in a pan with the coconut milk, cream, honey, sugar…

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  31. Lemon 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 in a bag and bash with a rolling pin. Melt the butter and mix with the crumbs. Line a 20cm springform cake tin or 6 individual tins, with...

  32. Shepherd 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 2 cloves garlic 1 stick celery, finely chopped 1 small tin chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato puree 250ml beef stock 1 tablespoon...

  33. Chicken 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 egg to dough, wrap in cling and chill. Filling 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs Oil for brushing 25g butter 1 large leek, split…

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  34. Buttermilk 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 yolk for brushing Stir yeast and 35ml of lukewarm water in a large bowl and leave for 10 minutes. Warm the buttermilk to blood temperature...

  35. Caramel 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 pecans Oil for cooking Whisk the eggs, syrup and buttermilk in a bowl. Sift in the flour and baking soda. Whisk to a thick batter. Allow to…

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  36. Rhubarb 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 juice until the sugar has dissolved over medium heat. Add the rhubarb, cover with parchment and simmer gently until just cooked – really...

  37. Grilled 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 allow to sit at room temperature for 2 days before using 4 x 175g boneless shoulder chops 1 tablespoon oil ½ teaspoon smoked seasalt ( or...

  38. Cranachan 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 butter in a pan and then mix in the oats. Press into the tin and bake for 25 minutes. Cool for a couple of minutes and cut into squares. Cool…

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  39. Beef 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 – you can buy ready made stock or use 2 cubes 2 tablespoons soy sauce 4 scallions 1 red chilli 2 tablespoons crispy onions ( available in...

  40. Grilled 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 500g red cabbage, roots removed and finely shredded 1 large beetroot, peeled and coarsely grated 2 eating apples, coarsely grated 1 red...

  41. Festive 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 Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the butter and sugar in a large pan and cook until the butter has melted. Add the dates and...

  42. Sausage 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 egg 175ml buttermilk ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 tablespoon oil plus more for cooking pancakes…

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  43. Festive 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 and mix in the salt. Coarsely grate the butter into the flour then rub until the mixture is fine and sandy. Add cold water to bind to a...

  44. Ginger 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 cake tin. Chill. Filling 250g mascarpone cheese 400g full fat cream cheese 75g icing sugar 250ml double cream 1 teaspoon vanilla paste 35g...

  45. Roast 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 seasalt 15g brown sugar 50g dried fruit – cranberry, cherry and golden raisin mix 1 finely chopped shallot 125ml dry cider 200ml chicken stock…

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  46. Apple, 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 brown sugar 2 eggs 75ml buttermilk 140g plain flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon mixed spice 30g wholemeal flour 75g chopped walnuts...

  47. Parsnip 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 tablespoon plain flour 750g parsnips, peeled and cut into 2cm dice 1 litre chicken stock 50ml double cream Handful chopped parsley Cook the...

  48. Mussels 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 250ml chicken stock Handful chopped parsley Heat a large saucepan with a lid until smoking hot. Add half the cider and then the mussels.…

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  49. Chicken 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 tablespoons oil 100ml white wine or dry cider 350ml chicken stock 75ml double cream 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 stalks soup celery shredded...

  50. Broccoli 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 stock 1 head broccoli Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the onion, celery and garlic. Add a lid and cook on gentle heat for 15 minutes...

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