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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

  • Chocolate Coca Cola Cake

    Chocolate Coca Cola Cake

    It seems a weird combination but Coca Cola and buttermilk combine beautifully in this light chocolate cake!

  • Puffed Protein Energy Bars

    Puffed Protein Energy Bars

    If like us you’re trying to stay healthy and strong, these delicious healthy energy snacks are a guilt free treat. They are also Vegan in case you’ve signed up to #Veganuary

  • Mulled Fruit Pavlova

    Mulled Fruit Pavlova

    It’s the last Cake Monday for 2020, the shortest day and the longest year! These Mulled Fruit Pavlova are cheering me up and I think will feature on our Christmas Day dessert menu. Happy Christmas

  • Smoked Salmon, Blinis & Horseradish Mayonnaise

    Blinis, Mayonnaise & Prawn Cocktail

    Now that we’re officially within the 12 Days of Christmas, I thought I’d share my recipe for homemade buckwheat blinis - perfect canapes or starters

  • Christmas Crunch Cookies

    Christmas Crunch Cookies

    Cinnamon, ginger, crunchy and delicious…these little Christmas cookies would be perfect for Santa (or his helpers)!

  • Christmas Mince Pies

    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!

  • Red Velvet Cupcakes

    Red Velvet Cupcakes

    Rich yet light, velvety and smooth. Get the red velvet look without using any food colouring!

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Food & Recipes

Malteser Hazelnut Frozen Parfait
Malteser Hazelnut Frozen...

One of our favourite Christmas Day desserts!