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Thai Red Curry Noodles | DonalSkehan.com
Summer
Scandi Salmon and Cracked Potato Salad | DonalSkehan.com
Autumn
Spiced Beef & Pickled Cucumber Mint Salad with Beetroot Hummus | DonalSkehan.com, This middle eastern inspired dish can also be served as a starter.
Winter
Garlic & Coriander Naan | DonalSkehan.com, Better than anything from a packet or takeaway!
Breakfast
Passion fruit, Mango and Raspberry Yoghurt Layers | DonalSkehan.com, A great make ahead option if you have guests coming for breakfast.
Light Meals & Salads
Roast Chicken Sandwich | DonalSkehan.com
Healthy
Spiced lamb chops with Tzatziki & Greek Salad | DonalSkehan.com, Quick and tasty summer dinner.
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Spaghetti Bolognese | DonalSkehan.com, An Italian classic and a family favourite!
Vegetarian
Green Miso Spaghetti | DonalSkehan.com
Family
Honey Mustard Chicken | DonalSkehan.com
Desserts & Baking
Swedish Apple and Almond Cake | DonalSkehan.com, The perfect cake to celebrate autumn.
Drinks
Thyme Lemonade | DonalSkehan.com, Great on its own, even better with a splash of booze added!
Snacks
Bang Bang Numbing Chicken Wings | DonalSkehan.com, Spice up your life with these lip-smacking chicken wings.
Traditional Irish
Irish Blue Cheese Burgers with Soda Bread Baps | DonalSkehan.com, A classic cheese burger with an Irish twist.
Christmas
Whiskey Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles | DonalSkehan.com, The perfect homemade gift or scoff them all by yourself!
Halloween
Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Spiced Caramel | DonalSkehan.com

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Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Dump Bag | If Nara Smith made a slow cooker beef ragu - the ultimate comfort food. You’ve got tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef simmered in a rich, savory sauce, and served over perfectly cooked pappardelle. Just dump everything into the slow cooker, and let the magic happen while you go about your day, with the best of ingredients as always from your local dunnesstoresad Serves: 8 Time: 6-10 hours, depending on slow cooker setting 4 tbsp olive oil 1.5kg diced Irish stewing beef (beef shin or cheek is especially delicious), cut into large pieces 2 tbsp plain flour 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 3 thyme sprigs 2 bay leaves 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 250ml white wine 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes Squidge of tomato purée 500g dried pappardelle Extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt and black pepper To serve Parmesan or pecorino shavings Fresh basil leaves Place the flour, beef, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, tinned tomatoes, white wine and tomato purée into a freezer bag. Seal, label, and freeze until you’re ready to cook. The night before, defrost the contents in the fridge. When you’re ready to cook, transfer the contents of the bag to the slow cooker and season generously. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8–10 hours. If the mixture looks too dry, add a splash of water or chicken stock. The beef is ready when it’s tender and shreds easily with a spoon. About 10 minutes before the ragu is done, cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 8–10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Shred the beef into the sauce, then serve the ragu over the pasta, topped with plenty of grated Parmesan or Pecorino. Enjoy!
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