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Individual potato gratins

Individual potato gratins

Makes 8

Ingredients

1kg floury potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

600ml milk

600ml double cream

Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg

2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

4 garlic cloves, crushed

Salt and black pepper

150g Wexford Rich …

Spicy Queso Dip

Spicy Queso Dip

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

350g of Wexford Mild & Creamy Cheddar, grated

20g butter

1 shallot, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

3 jalapeños, finely chopped

350ml cream

1 tbsp cornflour

120g softened cream cheese, cubed

2 …

Roasted garlic mac ‘n’ cheese

Roasted garlic mac ‘n’ cheese

Serves: 8-10

For the topping

40g butter

150g breadcrumbs

For the mac ‘n’ cheese

1 head of garlic

Olive oil

Salt and black pepper

450g spirali pasta

150g streaky bacon rashers, chopped

120g …

Cheeseburger quesadillas with quick-fix wedge salad

Cheeseburger quesadillas with quick-fix wedge salad

Serves: 4

For the pickle mayo dressing

80g mayonnaise

4 pickled gherkins, chopped, plus 2 tbsp pickle juice

Salt and black pepper

For the quesadillas

1 tbsp olive oil

500g beef mince…

Bacon & Mushroom Quiche

Bacon & Mushroom Quiche

Pastry Ingredients

6oz Plain flour
3oz Butter or margarine
Pinch of salt
Cold water

Preparation method

Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and add the butter. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into …