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Spaghetti and Meatballs The Spaghetti and meatball dish is a family favourite for most! And what better way to celebrate National Meatball day than enjoying this classic. You can make your own homemade meatballs from Irish minced beef or buy them in your local butcher shop. We recommend at least 2 meatballs per person. Ingredients […]

Slow-cooked leg of lamb Slow-cooked, tender Irish Leg of Lamb. This delicious recipe takes 7 hours cook time but takes less than 15 minutes to prepare. Perfect for a Sunday family meal. Ingredients 1 large leg of lamb 8 garlic cloves, peeled & quartered 4 onions Irish Rapeseed oil 4 carrots,   quarter lengthways 300ml white […]

Irish lamb shanks Irish lamb is one of the best in the world, having a great upbringing, natural food and suitable climate. This braised Irish lamb shank recipe is perfect, you can braise the shanks up to two days ahead. The recipe can also be stored in the fridge for up to two days. Ingredients […]

Meet the Butcher I’m William Maguire, store manager here in Ashbourne, Co, Meath. I started Butchery in 1991 working as a butcher’s apprentice under my brother Hugh, on Trimgate Street, Navan. I have been a butcher for almost 30 years, lucky for me, I love what we do. Growing up on a farm definitely shaped […]

Smoked Black Pudding and Scallion Champ Another brilliant Smoked Black Pudding recipe created by Darina Allen, as seen in the Irish Examiner. We love these simple recipes using natural & traditional Irish ingredients. Ingredients 1.5kg unpeeled “old” potatoes. eg Golden Wonders / Kerrs Pinks. 110g chopped scallions or spring onions or 45g chopped chives. 110g […]

Smoked Black Pudding with charred onions & Jerusalem artichoke by Darina Allen We love this Recipe by Darina Allen which was published in the Irish Examiner. A beautiful combination of our Smoked Black Pudding, charred onions and Jerusalem artichokes – making for a delicious meal which serves up to 8 people. 4 medium onions, peeled […]