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

Chocolate Orange Amaretti Cake on a plate.
Chocolate Orange Amaretti Cake

Are you a Chocolate Orange Fan? Even if you’re not, this recipe will convert everyone!!

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Raspberry and White Chocolate Crumble Bars on a table.
Raspberry and White Chocolate Crumble Bars

It’s not quite picnic weather but we’re getting the treats ready just in case!

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Elderflower, Lemon and Courgette Cake slice on a sideplate.
Elderflower, Lemon & Courgette Cake

When our pink elder is in bloom and the courgettes are growing like mad in try greenhouse, this recipe is a delicious way to enjoy an early Summer glut.

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Salted Caramel and Stem Ginger Cake on a plate on a rack.
Salted Caramel & Stem Ginger Cake

I think this cake might even be better than Sticky Toffee Pudding!!

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Rhubarb, Orange and Almond Cake on a wooden plate with glazing and whipped cream in bowls.
Rhubarb, Orange & Almond Cake

If you’re a fan of our Apple Cake, then you’re going to love this cake. Warm almond sponge, spiced up with orange zest then topped with seasonal rhubarb – YUM

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Guinness Chocolate Bundt Cake slice on a sideplate.
Guinness Chocolate Bundt Cake

I’ve been at the cake tin again….the Bundt cake tin! Inspired by a delicious pint of Guinness, I’ve made a Chocolate & Guinness Bundt Cake

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Orange and Cardamon Bundt Cake on a plate.
Orange & Cardamon Bundt Cake

My new Nordicware Bundt tin deserves a very special recipe and this one is a real showstopper. Look at that shape?!

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Lemon Meringue Pie slice on a sideplate.
Lemon Meringue Pie

For all you Lemon Meringue Pie fans, this really is the ultimate recipe! Got the thumbs up from eldest daughter for her 21st 😉

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