Mark Moriarty’s Christmas menu plan: two simple dessert classics with wow factor
Delivering a festive wow factor doesn’t have to involve loads of fiddly effort
Mark Moriarty
Recipes, food tips and features from chef and food writer Mark Moriarty
Mark Moriarty’s Christmas recipe for chocolate, hazelnut and peanut butter crepe cake with candied hazelnuts
Ideally, the cake element here will be made ahead and left overnight in the fridge
Mark Moriarty’s Christmas recipe for mini individual trifles
A key appeal of this glamorous dessert is that it can be made ahead, at least in part
Scéal bakery returns to Dublin with Wilton Park opening
Artisan bakery’s expansion helps to create cluster of food offerings at Dublin 2 development
Mark Moriarty’s turkey-free Christmas dinner: Special beef and bacon dishes to serve on the big day
These two slightly alternative main course recipes are simple yet stunning
Mark Moriarty’s Christmas recipe for charred côte de boeuf with home-made peppercorn and brandy sauce
Key to the success of this dish is a proper meat thermometer
Mark Moriarty’s Christmas recipe for honey-glazed loin of bacon with parsley and caper sauce
This simple main course can be served in its own roasting tin
Mark Moriarty’s Christmas menu plan: two simple starters to prepare ahead
It’s too easy to get stuck in the kitchen at Christmas – these dishes should help to avoid that
Mark Moriarty’s Christmas starter recipes: the classic prawn cocktail
It’s a dish that is often prepared poorly but this recipe will make it perfectly
Mark Moriarty’s Christmas starter recipes: vol au vents with crab and garlic butter
Few fancy starter recipes are as simple as this one
Mark Moriarty’s 15-minute desserts: few ingredients, impressive results
The further I get into my career, the more I realise that the best dishes often contain the fewest ingredients
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for red wine prunes with mascarpone ‘a la Etto’
Prunes with warm syrup – what could be more comforting on a chilly day?
Mark Moriarty’s 15-minute recipe for chocolate soufflé
Remember to make sure you don’t knock out too much air at the end stages
Mark Moriarty: If you’re seeking light, fragrant recipes, look away now
My focus today is on the beloved Irish staple of meat and potatoes, with restaurant tricks you can easily use at home
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for roasted lamb rack with herb crumb and dauphinoise potato
Remember to allow the lamb to come to room temperature before you begin
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for perfect bangers and mash with onion and mustard gravy
Remember the mash can be reheated gently in the saucepan before serving
Two warming and affordable soups that make simple ingredients sing
Both flavour-filled soups are perfect for facing into the winter chill
Butternut squash soup with crispy sage and brown butter
Browning the butter will enrich the whole dish
Why are so many chefs ‘popping up’ for collaborations in other restaurants?
Working in a strange kitchen, learning from colleagues and creating new menus is enriching, these chefs say
Mark Moriarty’s quick and tasty recipes for everyday minced beef dinners
Mongolian beef and yuk sung offer a fresh alternative to weekly spaghetti Bolognese and chilli con carne
Yuk sung with chilli, roast garlic and lettuce: How to make one of Mark Moriarty’s most-viewed recipes
This has been one of the most viewed recipes on my Instagram over the past five years
Mongolian stir-fried beef with sesame and noodles recipe
This recipe uses up lots of leftovers from the fridge
What’s it really like to work in a Michelin kitchen? Six far-flung Irish chefs tell their stories
These six young chefs have already marked themselves out as ones to watch as they make their way through starred restaurants
Two spicy Mark Moriarty recipes to warm the heart as the chill approaches
Whatever about the health benefits in upping your chilli and spice intake, you’ll definitely reap taste rewards
Roasted prawns with jalapeño and lime dressing
You’ll need just five minutes of preparation time for this really easy dish
Simple slow cooker recipe for pork vindaloo with steamed rice
This recipe will start in the pan and end with three hours in the slow cooker
Two Halloween treat recipes perfect for baking with the kids
Food has been blended with Halloween since its origins in Celtic Ireland
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for Halloween orange cupcakes
When the kids hear there are Oreo biscuit crumbs involved, they’ll instantly become master bakers
Mark Moriarty’s Halloween recipe for spooky spiced shortbread
Remember to leave the dough to rest in the fridge for an hour
Stale bread? Two gorgeous recipes to give it a stylish second life
We have one Italian staple and one seasoning-packed salmon dish
Panzanella salad with slow roast tomatoes and pickled red onion
This is the ultimate simple recipe for using up that old bread left staring at you on the kitchen counter
Two top recipes for squeezing the most out of apple season
Apple crumble overnight oats will make a perfect midweek breakfast while this tarte Tatin is the best autumnal dessert
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