12 - 15 JUNE 2025, MERRION SQUARE

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Crispy Canarian Pork Spring Rolls with Mojo Yogurt & Lettuce by Tasting Spain

METHOD Pork filling:   Sauté the chopped onions in olive oil until very soft and lightly golden.   Add the garlic and grated carrot; cook for 2–3 more minutes.   Stir in the shredded pork and vinegar macho. Cook briefly to combine flavours. Season and let cool.   Assembling the rolls:   Place a sheet of filo pastry on your work […]

Lentil Stew with Pork Ribs, Goat Cheese & Gofio Crisp by Tasting Spain

METHOD Sauté base:  Cook onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent  Add smoked paprika and immediately pour in water or broth Cook ribs:  Add pork ribs and simmer for 1 hour 25 minutes  Remove ribs, shred meat, and set aside  Add Vegetables & Lentils Incorporate lentils, pumpkin, sweet potato, and carrots  Simmer for 20 […]

Lanzarote Tomato & Cheese with “Lágrima de Malvasía” Oil & Vinegar by Tasting Spain

METHOD Toast the bread until golden and crisp.  Prepare the tomato mix:  Slice fresh tomatoes  Combine with tomato purée, sugar, basil, oregano, and a drizzle of “Lágrima” oil and vinegar  Reserve the cheese and Janubio salt for final assembly Assemble  Layer the tomato mixture over the toasted bread  Add thin slices of semi-cured cheese  Finish with […]

Sweet Potato “Ensaladilla” with Pickles and Tuna by Tasting Spain

METHOD Cook the sweet potato: Steam or roast the sweet potato with its skin on for approximately 45 minutes until tender.  Prep the pickles and herbs: Finely chop all pickled ingredients (capers, pickles, olives, red onion). Boil and chop the eggs. Mince the chives and dill, and zest half a lemon.  Make the dressing: Mix mayonnaise with mustard, lemon juice, […]

Aragón Lamb Croquettes with Smoked Mayonnaise 

METHOD Prepare the Lamb Grill chops over vine shoots (for woody aroma) until lightly charred but rare inside.  Vacuum-seal with milk; cook sous vide at 80°C for 12 hours.  Strain and reserve milk; shred lamb meat finely.  Make the béchamel In a pot, make a roux with olive oil and flour.  Add shredded lamb, pepper, and tarragon; cook 2 mins.  […]

Trout Tartare in Chickpea Tartlet with Borage Aioli by Tasting Spain

METHOD Chickpea tartlets: Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.  Gradually whisk in ice water until combined.  Add egg yolk; mix until smooth. Rest dough 30 mins chilled.  Heat a metal tartlet mold in oil at 200°C (15 mins). Reduce to 168–172°C.  Dip mold into batter, then submerge in oil to fry until crisp. Drain on […]

Glendalough Wild Rose Martini

RECIPE INFORMATION A martini featuring Glendalough Distillery Wild Rose Irish Gin. INGREDIENTS 60ml / 1.5oz of Glendalough Wild Rose Gin​10ml /0.5oz of Dry Vermouth​10ml / 0.5oz of St Germaine Liqueur TO SERVE A Nick & Nora cocktail glass. METHOD Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass over ice and stir well. Strain into a chilled martini glass Garnish […]

The Fercullen Fáilte

RECIPE INFORMATION A fruity and sweet whiskey tipple – perfect for summer mixing   INGREDIENTS 6 – 8 Fresh Raspberries   50 ml Fercullen Falls Irish Whiskey  20 ml Lime Juice   Dash Soda Water   20 ml Raspberry Liqueur  2 x Dashes Angostura Bitters   Ice cubes   TO SERVE 1 x Rocks Glass   1 x Muddler   1 x Cocktail […]

Matcha by London Essence

METHOD Build over block ice​ Garnish with Chocolate Matcha Truffle​ Perfect to pair with Chocolate Tart​ RECIPE INFORMATION Taste: Refreshing & Zesty  INGREDIENTS 20 ml White Vermouth​ 5 ml Green Chartreuse​ 5 ml Premium Gin​ 5 ml Lime juice​ Top up with London Essence Spiced Ginger Beer   MORE RECIPES Select…APERITIVOBAKINGDESSERTDINNER PARTYNIGHT INSNACK

No Loma by London Essence

METHOD Shake and pour over ice​ Garnish with Pink Grapefruit Zest​ RECIPE INFORMATION Taste: Sweet & Refreshing INGREDIENTS 50ml Pink Grapefruit juice​ 15ml Agave​ 15ml lime juice​ ​Top with London Essence Pink Grapefruit Soda   MORE RECIPES Select…APERITIVOBAKINGDESSERTDINNER PARTYNIGHT INSNACK