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Irish Coffee Brownies
The addition of Irish whiskey and coffee is a beautiful way to bring a taste of Ireland to the beloved chocolate brownie. Don't be spooked by the wobble when the brownies come out of the oven — this is how it should be.
Irish Fish and Chips
Rating: (1) Chef notes The classic fish and chips, brought to the next level. It is a dish to spend an afternoon with. This is all about the details — crispy batter, fresh fish, perfectly seasoned potato chips and a zingy tartar sauce. Swap option: If you can't find Maris Piper potatoes, the next best option is russet potatoes. Just a moment. We are getting your experience ready.
Irish Coffee Brownies
Rating: (0) Chef notes The addition of Irish whiskey and coffee is a beautiful way to bring a taste of Ireland to the beloved chocolate brownie. Don't be spooked by the wobble when the brownies come out of the oven — this is how it should be. Create Profile Create your to access TODAY. Already have a Profile? By checking this box and tapping Create, I agree to NBCUniversal’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. will provide access to content from multiple NBCUniversal brands.
Irish Fish and Chips
Oct. 16, 2026, 7:44 AM EST Rating: (0) Chef notes The classic fish and chips, brought to the next level. It is a dish to spend an afternoon with. This is all about the details — crispy batter, fresh fish, perfectly seasoned potato chips and a zingy tartar sauce. Swap option: If you can't find Maris Piper potatoes, the next best option is russet potatoes. Create Profile Create your to access TODAY. Already have a Profile?
Salmon 'en papillote' with leeks, fennel and butter sauce
Updated / Monday, 22 Jun 2026 20:00 Watch the series back on RTÉ Player now. Watch the series back on RTÉ Player now.
Sourdough crusted salmon with chopped egg and potato salad
Updated / Monday, 22 Jun 2026 20:00 Catch up on RTÉ Player now. Catch up on RTÉ Player now. 2 eggs 300g baby potatoes 2 pieces of skinless salmon, approx. 130g each 2 tbsp mayonnaise 2 shallots, diced 1 tbsp finely chopped chives 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley 100g leftover sourdough Handful parsley 30g grated parmesan Zest of 1 lemon Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Place a small pot of boiling water on the heat and carefully lower the eggs in with a spoon.
Roasted salmon with prawn and chickpeas 'pil pil'
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Cook Like a Chef: Chargrilled lamb chops with mint and yoghurt
Updated / Monday, 15 Jun 2026 20:00 Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm.
Mark's shepherd's pie with pecorino mash topping
Updated / Monday, 15 Jun 2026 20:00 Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm.
Mark Moriarty's lamb shank birria tacos
Updated / Monday, 15 Jun 2026 19:30 Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm.
Cook Like a Chef: Fillet Steak 'au poivre' with shoestring fries
Updated / Monday, 8 Jun 2026 20:00 Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. Sea salt 2 large rooster potatoes 500ml vegetable oil 2 x 250g fillet steaks Sea salt 100ml cognac 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper – Sarawak if available 200ml beef stock 200ml cream Lemon juice, to season Start by preparing your shoestring fries.
Cook Like a Chef: Ossobuco Milanese
Updated / Monday, 8 Jun 2026 20:00 Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm.
Cook Like a Chef: Rich bolognese with rigatoni
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Cook Like a Chef: striploin steak with stuffed mushroom, nduja and blue cheese
Updated / Monday, 1 Jun 2026 20:00 Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm.
Cook Like a Chef: mushrooms on toast with poached egg and tarragon (mushroom seasoning trick)
Updated / Monday, 1 Jun 2026 20:00 Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. 2 slices sourdough toast 200g wild mushroom selection 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp butter 2 large eggs 50g dried cepes 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder Handful tarragon, finely diced 60g softened butter Start by making your seasoning. Preheat your oven to 150c.
Cook Like a Chef: Mushroom Lasagne
Updated / Monday, 1 Jun 2026 20:00 Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm.
Cook Like a Chef: roasted cod with warm bois boudran sauce
Updated / Monday, 25 May 2026 20:00 Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm.
Cook Like a Chef: slow roast tomato galette with burrata and basil
Updated / Monday, 25 May 2026 20:00 Slow Roasted Tomato Galette with Buratta and Basil Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm.
Cook Like a Chef: Panzanella salad with slow roast tomatoes and pickled red onion
Updated / Monday, 25 May 2026 20:00 Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. For the pickled red onion: 2 small red onions, peeled 150ml red wine vinegar 50g caster sugar Pinch sea salt 500g mixed tomatoes 2 tbsp olive oil Sea salt and pepper 150g leftover sourdough 2 tbsp olive oil ½ cucumber 50g green olives, chopped in half 5 anchovies, chopped Basil leaves, for garnish Start by making the pickled red onions.
Cook Like a Chef: baked potato bread with sour cream and chive
Updated / Monday, 18 May 2026 20:00 Baked potato bread with sour cream and chive Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. 5 tbsp rock salt 3 large Rooster potatoes 320g strong flour 14g fast - action dried yeast (2 x 7g sachets) 12g salt 15g caster sugar 50 ml milk 50g crème fraîche 2 whole eggs 125g soft butter, plus extra for brushing 100g crème fraiche seasoned with lemon juice for stuffing 1 handful of chives, chopped Preheat your oven to 200°C.
Pomme Fondant, Pomme Puree, Pomme Anna
Updated / Monday, 18 May 2026 20:00 Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm 5 medium sized rooster potatoes rock salt 75ml milk 100g salted butter sea salt, to taste 3 large rooster potatoes Vegetable oil, for frying 50g butter 100ml rich beef stock a few garlic cloves a few sprigs of thyme sea salt 6 - 7 medium sized rooster potatoes 300g butter, melted a few thyme leaves sea salt Preheat your oven to 200°C.
Cook like a Chef: braised chilli beef & roasted potatoes with taco sauce
Updated / Monday, 18 May 2026 19:30 Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm. Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday at 8pm.
Cook Like a Chef: Chicken & mushroom pan pie
Updated / Tuesday, 12 May 2026 11:21 Cook Like a Chef: Chicken & mushroom pan pie 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, sliced 200g mixed mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed down 3 cloves garlic, sliced 30g butter 3 tbsp plain four 400ml chicken stock 100ml cream 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 30g grated parmesan 80g cavolo nero/kale leaves, cut into bite-size pieces 1 tbsp fresh tarragon leaves 500g chicken - leftovers 1 sheet pre-rolled puff pastry 1 egg, for eggwash 1 tbsp sesame seeds Sea salt and freshly...
Cook Like a Chef: Classic Chicken Chausseur
Updated / Tuesday, 12 May 2026 11:13 Cook Like a Chef: Classic Chicken Chausseur Watch Cook Like a Chef back on RTÉ Player now.
Cook Like a Chef: Chicken Schnitzel with fried egg and Caesar salad
Updated / Tuesday, 12 May 2026 11:07 Cook Like a Chef: Chicken Schnitzel with fried egg and Caesar salad Watch Cook Like a Chef on RTÉ One every Monday, catch up on RTÉ Player now.
Will Ireland be a top global destination for restaurants by 2028?
Analysis: We're steadily heading in the right direction with an internationally aware and critically reflective generation of culinary talent The food scene in Ireland has dramatically transformed in the last thirty years. Ireland experienced a new sense of confidence as the Celtic Tiger years and the peace process led to prosperity. Returning emigrants, increased international travel and cultural exchange all established increased demand for fine dining.
Molten raspberry and white chocolate cookie dough with ice-cream
serves 6 prep 10 minutes cook 20 minutes difficulty Easy Mark Moriarty: Cook Like a Chef Ingredients 180 g soft unsalted butter (plus extra for brushing) 180 g caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract 1 large egg 230 g plain flour ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 150 g white chocolate, chopped 150 g frozen raspberries Vanilla ice-cream, to serve Instructions Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly brush 2 small overproof pans or round dishes (about 15 cm / 6 inches in diameter) with butter.
marmalade pudding
Watch Christmas with Mark Moriarty on Monday, 22 December at 6:30pm on RTÉ One. Watch Christmas with Mark Moriarty on Monday, 22 December at 6:30pm on RTÉ One.
striploin of beef
Watch Christmas with Mark Moriarty on Monday, 22 December at 6:30pm on RTÉ One. Watch Christmas with Mark Moriarty on Monday, 22 December at 6:30pm on RTÉ One.
cauliflower gratin
Watch Christmas with Mark Moriarty on Monday, 22 December at 6:30pm on RTÉ One. Watch Christmas with Mark Moriarty on Monday, 22 December at 6:30pm on RTÉ One. Serves 4 1 head of cauliflower, cut into thumb-sized florets 40g butter 40g plain flour 500ml milk 150g grated comte cheese, grated (and a handful more for garnish) 1 tbsp dijon mustard Squeeze of lemon juice 30g breadcrumbs Preheat your oven to 200c. Start with your cheese sauce.
Christmas with Mark Moriarty: roast potatoes
Watch Christmas with Mark Moriarty on Monday, 22 December at 6:30pm on RTÉ One. Watch Christmas with Mark Moriarty on Monday, 22 December at 6:30pm on RTÉ One. Serves 6 12 Irish Rooster potatoes. Peeled and halved Sea salt 100g beef dripping 1. Preheat your oven to 200c. Place a heavy-based roasting tray inside with the wagyu beef dripping. 2. Place the halved potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Season heavily with salt and bring to the boil.
scallops 'Pil Pil'
Watch Christmas with Mark Moriarty on Monday, 22 December at 6:30pm on RTÉ One. Watch Christmas with Mark Moriarty on Monday, 22 December at 6:30pm on RTÉ One. Serves 2 2 slices of sourdough bread 6 tbsp olive oil 10 extra large scallops, roe removed and cleaned 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 1 chilli, finely sliced 2 lemon wedges 1 handful of parsley, finely chopped Sea salt 1. Start by getting your sourdough toasting. Take the scallops out of the fridge 10 minutes before cooking. 2.
Croissant pudding with Bailey's custard
serves 6 prep 5 minutes cook 50 minutes difficulty Easy Mark Moriarty: Off Duty Chef Christmas Special Ingredients 20 g soft butter, for lining the dish 8 croissants, cut in half lengthways (see Note) 100 g softened butter 50 g dark chocolate chunks 50 g pistachio nuts, crushed 2 whole eggs 60 g icing sugar 1½ tbsp vanilla extract 200 ml Baileys Irish Cream 400 ml single cream ¼ cup (3 tbsp) light brown sugar Custard 300 ml Baileys Irish Cream 200 ml single cream 6 egg yolks 100 g icing sugar...
Glazed roast ham, roast whole swede and festive sides
serves 6 prep 30 minutes cook 4:10 hours difficulty Mid Mark Moriarty: Off Duty Chef Christmas Special Ingredients Ham 3-3.5 kg bone-in, skin-on ham 100 g brown sugar 100 g honey 20 ml soy sauce 1 tbsp cornflour, mixed in an equal quantity of cold water 1½ tbsp glacé cherries, chopped Zest of 1 large orange 3 tsp fresh thyme leaves ½ whole nutmeg, grated Braised red cabbage 3 heads red cabbage, quartered with the core removed 2 red onions, peeled and finely sliced 4 green apples, peeled,...
Smash burger & homemade pickles
Cook Like a Chef: Smash burger with homemade pickles and burger buns Updated / Wednesday, 25 Jun 2025 20:00 Mark Moriarty: Cook Like a Chef airs Wednesdays at 8pm on RTÉ One. Mark Moriarty: Cook Like a Chef airs Wednesdays at 8pm on RTÉ One.
Southern fried chicken
Cook Like a Chef: Southern fried chicken with coleslaw Updated / Wednesday, 25 Jun 2025 20:00 Cook Like a Chef: Southern fried chicken with coleslaw Mark Moriarty: Cook Like a Chef airs Wednesdays at 8pm on RTÉ One.
Cook Like a Chef: chicken tikka masala
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Burnt Basque cheesecake with dressed berries
Mark Moriarty: Cook Like a Chef airs Wednesdays at 8pm on RTÉ One. Serves 8 For the cheesecake: 700g cream cheese 230g whole eggs 210g icing sugar 320g double cream 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste 40g plain flour For garnish: 400g raspberries 1 tbsp honey Handful fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced Begin by preparing your tin. Line a 10-inch loose bottomed cake tin with baking parchment. Wrap the cake tin in a dampened kitchen towel making sure it hugs the outside of the tin.
Barbecued striploin steak and classic Caesar salad
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White chocolate cookie dough
Molten raspberry and white chocolate cookie dough with ice cream Updated / Thursday, 12 Jun 2025 07:52 Molten raspberry and white chocolate cookie dough with ice cream Mark Moriarty: Cook Like a Chef airs Wednesdays at 8pm on RTÉ One.
Roasted carrot flatbreads
Roasted carrot flatbreads with spiced butter, hot honey and feta Updated / Thursday, 12 Jun 2025 07:47 Catch up on RTÉ Player. Mark Moriarty: Cook Like a Chef airs Wednesdays at 8pm on RTÉ One.
Cook Like a Chef: Vietnamese mushroom Pho
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Cook Like a Chef: Kung Pao Chicken
Cook Like a Chef: Kung Pao Chicken Updated / Wednesday, 4 Jun 2025 20:00 Cook Like a Chef: Kung Pao Chicken Mark Moriarty: Cook Like a Chef airs Wednesdays at 8pm on RTÉ One.
Piri-piri chicken with charred lemon and chicory
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Cook Like a Chef: Tiramisu brownies
Cook Like a Chef: Tiramisu brownies Updated / Wednesday, 4 Jun 2025 20:00 Cook Like a Chef: Tiramisu brownies Mark Moriarty: Cook Like a Chef airs Wednesdays at 8pm on RTÉ One.
Slow-roast pork belly
Mark Moriarty: Cook Like a Chef airs Wednesdays at 8pm on RTÉ One. Serves 6 1-1.2kg pork belly, de-boned with skin left on 100g sliced salami Handful chopped parsley 3 tbsp Dijon mustard Ground black pepper Zest of half a lemon 1 tin anchovies 8 rooster potatoes 50ml vegetable oil 3 tbsp polenta Salt 1 fennel bulb 1 orange 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp cider vinegar 1 tsp honey 50g toasted almond flakes To begin, preheat the oven to 130c.
Cook Like a Chef: Ribollita soup
Mark Moriarty: Cook Like a Chef airs Wednesdays at 8pm on RTÉ One.
Amalfi lemon cake with yoghurt
Mark Moriarty: Cook Like a Chef airs Wednesdays at 8pm on RTÉ One. Serves 6 For the cake: 120g caster sugar 120g light brown sugar 210ml olive oil Zest of 2 lemons 270g ground almonds 65g polenta 85g plain flour 100g pistachio nuts, chopped finely 1 tsp baking powder 4 large eggs For the syrup: 100g caster sugar 100ml water 100ml lemon juice Zest of 2 lemons For the topping: 300g plain yoghurt 100g icing sugar For garnish: Lemon zest Pistachio nuts Soft green herbs Preheat the oven to 160 C.
Cook Like a Chef: Cullen skink
Mark Moriarty: Cook Like a Chef airs Wednesdays at 8pm on RTÉ One. Serves 4 500g cleaned cod fillet, diced into chunks 500g cleaned mussels 1 litre milk 70g butter 70g flour 300ml white wine 1 onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, sliced 4 rooster potatoes ½ chicken stock cube Zest and juice of half a lemon 1 tsp Dijon mustard Chopped green herbs, to garnish Olive oil, to garnish Salt Drizzle of pesto Begin by poaching your potatoes and fish.
cod tray bake & air-fryer wedges
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