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Join us for a home style, hands-on cookery experience
Virginia, Co. Cavan, Ireland
We are delighted to say that we are hosting small group classes (six people).
E-mail me when you have a group and we will set up a class for you
Apple and Cinnamon Muffins, a breakfast treat for any day_
Lemon Meringue Pie.
A 'retro' pie for any occasion.
Step by step instructions.
Coconut Buns. Green White and Gold.
Tasty treats are always a favourite, whether they are called buns or cupcakes. Happy St Patrick's day everyone .
All you need is a wooden spoon to mix these Old Style Pancakes
Create a tasty treat and dip your pancakes in Mary Ellen's Meadow Elderflower Cordial. https://maryellensmeadow.ie/
Beef Stroganoff
A lighter Beef Stroganoff with cauliflower.
Fruit Scones
Perfect for 11.00 o'clock tea break or afternoon tea!
Wholemeal Scones
Traditional mixture of wholemeal buttermilk and soda; perfect for freezing.
Hummus
Quick, simple to make and very tasty!
Sunflowers are a delight
Grown at Virginia-Cookery vegetable plot
Vegan gluten free nut roast loaf
Step by step for this healthy meat alternative
Chillli for the freezer
One chilli plant, one season growth .... lots of chilli saved for home cooking.
Fish Cakes
Crispy cornflake coating adds crunch to these tasty fish cakes.
Created in Cavan Hamper
Christmas Mincemeat and Apple Tat.mp4r
Chicken Curry, from Irish Heart Foundation recipe.
Perfect curry. Sweet and not too spicy.
Rich Tea Brack_
Rich Tea Brack.
Try it toasted with butter!
Try it toasted with butter!
Granola
Perfect topping for desserts and breakfast cereals. Toasted oats, seeds, nuts and dried fruit sweetned with honey.
Lasagne
Lighter than traditional lasagne, less cheese and more carrots.
Pizza and a Movie
Home made with Irish Macroom Buffalo cheese and Irish Moran's pesto.
St Patrick's Day Cake
A colourful, easy to make cake for St Patrick's Day
St Patrick's Day food. Bacon and Curly Kale
Happy St Patrick's Day from Ireland, wherever you are.
Wholemeal Fennel crackers.
St Patrick's Day Food . Home made Wholemeal and Fennel crackers, Irish cheese , Moran's Beetroot Relish and spring greens . All served rustic style on a Woodpeckers board .
Chef Shane Smith 's Ginger and Treacle cake
Made in a 2lb cake tin , this is a lovely old time cake .
Baked chicken thighs with a crispy coating
Buttermilk marinade tenderises the chicken. Oven baked with very little oil for a super healthy dish.
Baking and decorating a Sponge Cake
This fat freee cake with a cream filling (perfect balance !)
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