Dunowen House News

A journal about life at Dunowen House, West Cork. Exploring, entertaining, cooking, eating, making the most of this idyllic life.

Archive of: Food & Recipes

Nostalgic Cookies, Modern Twist

Posted on Monday 8th March 2021 by Kela Hodgins

This week I make traditional biscuits with a modern twist, featuring nostalgic ingredients.

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, My Way

Posted on Monday 1st March 2021 by Kela Hodgins

Happy 1st March! To celebrate early shoots of fresh mint in the garden, this recipe is like a cocktail in a cake

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Best Coffee Cake Ever

Posted on Monday 22nd February 2021 by Kela Hodgins

This recipe from our good friends in Ballymaloe is still hard to beat!

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Flippin' great pancakes!

Posted on Monday 15th February 2021 by Kela Hodgins

Pancake Tuesday & time to share our two favourite recipes!

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Valentines Menu

Posted on Thursday 11th February 2021 by Kela Hodgins

We have to admit, it’s pretty gloomy these days… Hoping a Valentines weekend treat of a delicious Beef Wellington and a decadent dessert will cheer us up a little.

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Raspberry Bread & Butter Pudding

Posted on Monday 8th February 2021 by Kela Hodgins

There’s an east wind today that would cut you in two, so it’s comfort food all the way this Cake Monday!

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Weekend Recipes: Kebabs & Curry

Posted on Thursday 4th February 2021 by Kela Hodgins

Whether they’re pescatarian, vegan, vegetarian or meat eaters, here’s a few ideas to keep everyone happy!

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Berry Crunch Cake & Savoury Muffins

Posted on Monday 1st February 2021 by Kela Hodgins

Happy 1st February & St. Brigids Day everyone! I’m sure like me you’re glad to see the back of such a long January. To celebrate, I’m sharing two recipes today - one sweet & one savoury. Enjoy x

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Weekend Recipes: Curry Night

Posted on Thursday 28th January 2021 by Kela Hodgins

If like us you are missing the joy of eating delicious meals cooked by someone else, you might be interested in spicing up your own home cooking with some new recipe ideas.

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Lemon Drizzle Cake

Posted on Monday 25th January 2021 by Kela Hodgins

This is probably the most often baked cake here, so can’t believe it’s taken nearly a year to share it! Worth the wait, I hope.

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