In the first programme of this brand new series, Rory’s starter is a Salad of Hard Boiled Eggs with Mayonnaise, Harissa and Chorizo. His main course dishes are Grilled Pork Chops and Pork Burgers with Fennel and Pistachio, a delicious Plum and Apple Sauce and also a Swede Turnip Puree with Parmesan and Olive Oil. Raspberry Fool and Vanilla Biscuits complete the meal.
Rory’s three course meal this week starts with his delicious Green Vegetable Soup. And with just a few days to Easter Sunday, his main course would have to include lamb, so Rory cooks a very tender Roast Leg of Lamb and Mint Relish dish,with Chickpee and Coriander Puree, and Carrots with Lemon. And keeping things simple for afters, Rory prepares a ‘Plain Cake’, served with Strawberries. Creme Anglaise and Cream.
Rory’s starter this week is Pumpkin Broth with Parsley Pesto. He follows this with Boiled Oyster of Bacon, Roast Tomato Oil Parsley, Mustard and Cheddar Cheese Sauce. This delicious main course is accompanied by Mustard and Scallion Champ and Green Cabbage Puree Yoghurt and Star Anise Cream with Compote of Plums with Red Wine and Star Anise
This week’s delicious starter is Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Wild Mushrooms on Grilled Sourdough Bread Rory prepares a tasty main course of Lamb Koftas and Rocket Salad with Buttermilk Dressing, Roast Hazelnuts and Cumin and Chilli Oil. And he finishes with a decadent dessert of Chocolate and Caramel Mousse with Caramel Sauce and Raspberries.
Pan-fried Hake with Herb Relish is Rory’s delicious starter this week. For his main course he cooks Casserole of Roast Chicken with Indian Spices, served with Pilaff Rice with Parsley, and Curly Kale. And for dessert Rory prepares Kiwi Fruit Granita with Passion Fruit and Orange Sauce accompanied by Lacy Nut Biscuits.
Rory O' Connell brings us Christmas flavours with a twist! His dishes include a Red Onion, bacon and Kale broth and a Turkey and Romanesco Pilaf, a Shaved Fennel and Kumquat Salad with Ardsallagh Goats Milk Feta and a mouthwatering Christmas dessert. In this two-part Christmas special, Rory O’Connell uses his unique cooking style and ingenuity to create some interesting Christmas recipes. Christmas can be a challenging time for a cook, but it’s also an opportunity to add a new twist to traditional festive flavours. In both programmes Rory shares new and delicious dishes to add colour and variety to the Christmas table.
Hot Smoked Salmon with Labneh, Watercress Oil and Coriander Flowers; Grilled Plaice with Roast Chicken Sauce, Grapes, Cucumber and Chervil; Ginger, Turmeric and Lemon Cake.
Ireland's most experienced cookery teacher prepares roast aubergines with sorrel and date dressing, and mackerel cakes with spiced tomato oil. His final dish is ricotta with smashed cherries, olive oil, lemon and mint.
Rory prepares courgette soup, followed by salt hake with roast peppers and basil, and saffron mashed potatoes. A delicious dried date, fig, almond, pistachio and chocolate cake completes his menu.
Rory prepares leek mousse with mussels and chervil, followed by grilled chicken with Malaga sauce. His other dishes are courgette carpaccio with rocket, lemon and marjoram, and a delicious pudding of elderflower and lemon syllabub.
Carrot, halloumi and dill cakes with tahini sauce, mint yogurt and pomegranate; grilled pork chops with roast almond and sage leaf salsa; yellow applesauce; chopped cauliflower salad; elderflower and lemon syllabub.
Rory prepares salmon wrapped in nasturtium leaves, followed by lamb shanks with tomatoes and almonds, served with summer herb and leaf couscous. Preserved raspberry, rose and marshmallow cake is Rory's delicious dessert to finish off.
Chanterelle mushroom custard with tarragon toast is on Rory's menu, followed by tender grilled venison with horseradish and walnut sauce. He also prepares a compote of cherries and nougatine biscuits.
Pickled beetroot tacos with smoked eel butter; radishes with smoked eel butter; roast chicken salad with French beans and tarragon; Mexican courgette salad; blackberry and geranium posset.
Rory prepares a creamy cheese starter of stracciatella with blood orange, rocket and roast hazelnuts, followed by a potato, Gruyère, bacon and thyme leaf pie and an apple, raisin and whiskey flan. He showcases Sarah Jenkinson Baskets in Galway.
Rory's starters are spelt, pearl barley and lentil broth, and also a winter salad of organic greens. A hearty grilled T-bone steak is followed by Arborio rice and coconut pudding with sour cherry and orange compôte.
In this first programme Rory starts with Grapefruit, Lovage and Cucumber with Grapefruit Granita, followed by Poached Mackerel with Bretonne Sauce, Tomato and Basil Fondue.
Rory’s menu in episode 2 starts with a warming Potato and Fresh Herb Soup followed by Baked Plaice with Herb Butter and Chanterelle Mushrooms, Buttered Cucumbers with Fennel.
Rory prepares Leek Vinaigrette Mimosa to start, followed by Chicken with Gruyère Cheese and Carrots Vichy. Dessert is Carrigeen Moss Pudding with a Blackberry and Apple Compote.
Rory prepares Chilled Ruby Beetroot Soup as his starter. His main dish is Casserole Roast Guinea Fowl with Marjoram, Green Beans and Squash Puree then Almond Tart with Raspberries.
Rory prepares Hot Buttered Oysters on Toast for this week’s starter, followed by Italian Beef Stew served with Gremolata, and Scallion Champ.
Rory prepares The Madras Club Lamb Curry with side dishes of Cucumber Raita, Tamarind Chutney, Apple and Mint Chutney, and Poppadoms.
In this final programme, Rory prepares a Traditional Salad with Lydia’s Cream Dressing; Roast Rack of Lamb, Sauce Soubise, Redcurrant Sauce, and Gratin of Potatoes and Mushrooms.
In the first of the two episodes, Rory prepares dishes that have a seasonal flavour but which offer some relief to jaded palates: a salad of roasted pumpkin and Brussels sprouts with pumpkin seed praline and pomegranate molasses, and a cauliflower and coriander leaf soup with spiced tomato oil. This is followed by a rustic turkey and Swiss chard tart and then poached pears with chocolate and pistachio. As always with Rory’s recipes, these are straight-forward to prepare, light to eat and full of flavour.