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Book SynopsisBrian McDermott has built a national reputation as a chef on one simple belief – that tasty, healthy food based around traditional recipes and local produce is something every family can make and enjoy. As one of twelve children growing up in Burt in County Donegal, the focal point of the family was always his mother’s kitchen table, and that childhood memory of the family coming together and connecting over her home cooking continues to inspire Brian as he shares his own passion for food with others. Whether it’s cooking freshly-caught mussels for the fishermen at Greencastle pier or sharing his skills with others at his cookery school, Brian loves to celebrate the best of his home county’s warmth and traditions.
Trade ReviewBrian McDermott's Donegal Table is a cookbook featuring healthy, delicious meals for the whole family, grounded in local produce. Award-winning chef Brian McDermott showcases recipes based on tradition, such as Sunday's Finest Roast Lemon and Thyme Chicken, Wild Atlantic Way Fish Pie, My Garden Rhubarb Crumble, Black Pudding Dipping Fritters and much more. Beautiful, full-color photography and an index for ease of use round out this user-friendly cookbook. Highly recommended!
-- MidWest Book Review (USA)
the most ordinary – and most useful - book I’ve seen in a long time … little additions that give everything a boost … it’s a joy
-- Belfast Telegraph
heavenly
-- Hotel and Catering Review
fuses the beauty of his beloved home county and the quality of its local produce to create mouth-watering healthy recipes that can be indulged under the summer sun
-- Irish Country Magazine
an absolute winner - packed with lots of easy to follow recipes
-- ilovecooking.ie
it’s just the book you need if you’re looking for practical, delicious family friendly recipes
-- Rachel Allen * Sunday Independent *
It's one of those books you'll find yourself using again and again
-- Neven Maguire
a beautiful book
-- Sally McKenna (Bridgestone Guides)
a wonderful book … a great ambassador for Donegal and for Irish food
-- Bobby’s Late Breakfast, Newstalk
we’re avid supporters of Irish food, and we fell in love with this cookbook immediately … every single recipe looks delectable
-- Easy Food Magazine
Donegal Table is a celebration of a life where food is the fulcrum, and the centre, of the culture
-- John & Sally McKenna
a real celebration of local Irish food, delicious recipes throughout and stunning images!
-- Like Mam Used to Bake
Table of ContentsForeword PAGE 12
Introduction 15
My Store Cupboard 17
My Kitchen Garden 18
Getting to Know Donegal 21
Crispy Summer Mackerel on Toast 22
Surf ’n’ Turf Sliders 25
Bacon on Eggy Bread with Field Mushrooms 26
My Ultimate Open Farm Sandwich 28
BBQ Prawns on the Beach 29
Grown Here, Not Flown Here 33
Big, Hearty Veggie Broth 34
Cabbage and Bacon with Parsley Sauce 36
Carrots Three Ways 37
Roasted Honey and Herb Vegetables 38
Turnip, Leek and Potato Soup 41
The Local Butcher 43
Steak with Béarnaise Sauce 44
Mammy’s Irish Stew 47
Pork Chops with Toffee Apple 48
Sunday’s Finest Roast Lemon and Thyme Chicken 50
The Homes of Donegal Cottage Pie 51
Marinated Lamb with Slaw 53
Stuffed Beef Olives 54
Sausage and Pasta Bake 56
Fried Liver and Bacon on Sourdough in Minutes 57
Honey-Glazed Donegal Gammon 59
In Donegal Waters 63
Middle-of-the-Table Mussels with Dry-Cured Bacon 64
Greencastle Fish Stew 66
Grilled John Dory with Savoury Butter 67
Pan-Fried Hake with Rosemary, Leeks and a Runny Poached Egg 69
Wild Atlantic Way Fish Pie 70
Fried Cod with Greens and Beans 72
Crispy Prawn Dippers 73
Chargrilled Vegetable and Monkfish Kebabs with Couscous 75
Donegal Catch 76
Potted Smoked Haddock Mornay 79
One-Pot Wonders 83
Lamb and Barley Hot Pot 84
Beef and Ale Casserole 86
Pork, Apple and Cider Medley 87
Braised Burt Steak with Caramelised Onions and Gravy 89
Chicken Thighs with Chorizo and Tomato 90
Moville Regatta Gathering Pot 91
Lightly Spiced Chicken and Savoury Rice 92
Chicken and Ham Pie 95
My Best Ever Veggie Dinner: Early Summer Tart 96
Fifteen-Minute Orzo Pasta with Bacon and Cabbage 99
Poundies, Spuds, Potatoes 103
Perfect Mash 104
Poundies v. Champ 106
Savoury Bacon and Leek Potatoes 107
Coddle 109
Dauphinoise 110
Colcannon 112
Baked and Wedged 113
Boxty 115
Potato Farls 116
Scalloped 117
Bread in Donegal 121
Scones Three Ways 122
Barmbrack 125
Bacon and Cheese Soda Bread 126
Thick Batch Loaf 128
Traditional Hot Cross Buns 129
My Home Bakery 133
Harvest Celebration Carrot Cake 134
After-School Jam Sponge 137
Celtic Shortbread Biscuits with Strawberries and Cream 138
My Garden Rhubarb Crumble 141
Lemon Drizzle Cake with Summer Berries 142
Rustic Irish Apple Pie 144
Easy Chocolate and Raspberry Beetroot Cake with Crème Fraiche 145
Five-Minute Ice-Creams 147
Toffee, Hazelnut and Meringue Roulade 148
Apple and Blackberry Pudding 149
Pear and Almond Tart 151
What’s for Dinner, Daddy? 155
Make Us a Burger, Daddy 156
Aoife’s Breaded Chicken Goujons 159
Granny’s Homemade Chips 160
Mammy’s Leftover Dinner 161
Niamh’s Favourite Lasagne 162
Lazy Saturday Omelette 165
Hearty Chicken Dinner 166
Chicken Fried Rice – With No Peas, Daddy! 167
Easy Meatballs 168
Lamb Steak Sandwich with Mint Yoghurt 171
Cooking and Craic 175
Herby Roast Leg of Donegal Lamb 176
Inishowen Whiskey-Glazed Chicken Wings 179
Porky Pies All Round 180
Braised Beef Cheeks 181
Rack of Ribs to Die For 182
Black Pudding Dipping Fritters 185
Hand-Held Baby Quiche 186
Goat’s Cheese Tartlets 188
