Life at Dunowen, Recipes and Offers
A journal about life at Dunowen House, West Cork. Cooking, gardening, exploring and welcoming you to our corner of West Cork
Food & Recipes
Lemon Curd Naked Sponge Cake
Looking for fresh cake inspiration? I’ve used our “never fails” Victoria Sponge recipe as the base for this Mediterranean themed naked cake.
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White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake
By special request, I made this cheesecake recently for our daughter’s birthday. It’s the one dessert she always orders off the menu and this one got a definite thumbs up!
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Dunowen Apple Cake
If time is against you, then this super quick apple cake is perfect. Light & fluffy with a crunchy almond topping and soft sharp apples inside…..
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Favourite Pumpkin & Squash Recipes
Each year we grow a big patch of pumpkins and Crown Prince are always my favourite. Here are some ideas, to use with pumpkins or butternut squash.
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Christmas Crunch Cookies
Cinnamon, ginger, crunchy and delicious…these little Christmas cookies would be perfect for Santa (or his helpers)!
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Dunowen Christmas Cakes
My two favourite Christmas cake recipes, one that’s ideal for any last minute bakers out there!
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Cranberry & White Chocolate Muffins
Not everyone loves the tradition of Christmas Mince Pies so if you’re looking for something a little festive but different, then this recipe is an ideal treat.
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Mince Pies – Shortcrust & Puff Pastry
It’s the last day of November and things are starting to feel Christmassy! This week’s Cake Monday features Mince Pies, one with shortcrust and the other with puff pastry. Quite different, equally delicious!
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