The evenings are drawing in, there’s a chill in the air and the sound of leaves crunching underfoot is becoming a familiar one! Autumn is here and we’re embracing all things autumn at M&B. From décor to dinner, autumn can be such an inspiring time of year. This weekend we are getting into the kitchen…
Food
Recipe: Hummus with a twist!
A healthy and delicious food, hummus is one of our favourites! Perfect as a snack or in lunches, it is a great way to get back into healthy eating habits after summer. Opting to make homemade hummus is a wonderful choice as you can mix up the ingredients to suit your tastes and add some…
Easter Tabletop Styling Tips
One of the best things about the Easter weekend is making time to catch up with friends and family over a delicious Sunday dinner. At M&B we love to add some extra touches for special occasion dining like Easter Sunday but it doesn’t have to be hard work. With a few very simple touches you…
Pancake Tuesday – 5th of March
Pancake Tuesday is a wonderful excuse to introduce kids to the kitchen. Super easy and delicious pancakes are the ideal starter dish for little ones as they can feel like a proper chef, cracking eggs and measuring the flour. Plus the best bit is that they don’t have to wait around long as they can taste their…
Valentine’s Day Dinner
It’s February, we all need a little pick me up after January, and what better way than a nice romantic meal to celebrate the season of love! And because we love our readers so much we have a little surprise competition at the end of this blog… so keep on reading! One thing I love…
Turkey Toolbox – the ultimate gadget list
Nothing seems more daunting than the task of cooking Christmas Dinner, but with our Turkey Toolbox you’ll be all set. This is the ultimate list of tools and gadgets that you need to make sure that bird comes out juicy and tender and on time! Oven Prep One of the most important things when it…
Winter Warmers at Meadows and Byrne
The seasons have officially turned we are now in winter mode, it is time to think about changing what we are serving for dinner. This time of year is all about winter warmers. Think full-bodied stews, casseroles and soups that are full of seasonal veg. Most of these types of dishes are even better the…
Simple Sauteed Cabbage
Cabbage is a very traditional Irish vegetable that gets a very bad rep! Soggy, boiled to within an inch of it’s life and served in a pool of salty water… hardly something to shout home about. However, it doesn’t have to be like this, cabbage is a wonderful vegetable that can be exciting again if…
Julie’s Winter Vegetable Curry
If you are searching for a curry that is easy to make, cheap to whip up and a surefire crowd-pleaser then look no further. This Winter Vegetable Curry makes the best use of seasonal vegetable and store cupboard ingredients to create a tasty all in one meal. Simply serve with some rice and you have…
Chicken with Caramelized Apples
Looking for a chicken dinner with a difference? Well, look no further… This unusual casserole is a one pot dinner, ready for the oven in 15 minutes. All you have to do then is let the oven do the work. With gorgeous caramelized apples and warming hints of cinnamon and ginger, this is a perfect…