Michelin-star chef JP McMahon: We’re looking at Irish food in a new way and we’re very much part of the Nordic food movement
JP McMahon is a Michelin-starred chef, restaurateur and author. He lives and works in Galway
Galway races 2024: A local’s guide to where to eat and drink
Michelin-starred chef JP McMahon selects his favourite bars, restaurants and beaches ahead of the Galway Races
A great alternative to roast potatoes
JP McMahon: Eight years ago this column started with Jerusalem artichokes, this week it ends with them
How to cook the perfect pan-fried scallops
JP McMahon: Scallops pair so well with the feast of flavours that accompany autumn
Artichokes are tricky to prepare. So here’s a cheat’s way of serving them with razor clams
JP McMahon: My father, who grew up in Dublin, told me the only place you could buy olive oil then was at the pharmacy
A cool courgette and mint vichyssoise that’s perfect for the season
Here’s a twist on the classic cold soup that is named after the French town of Vichy but came from New York
Beetroot on the barbecue: a great alternative to meat
JP McMahon: As a country, we’ve moved firmly beyond those jars of pickled sliced beetroots
For my money, an Irish sour cherry beats yuzu any day. You should try it with salmon
JP McMahon: Fruit and fish isn’t an obvious combination, but it’s well worth exploring
A delicious salad to try with barbecued fish or meat
JP McMahon: Noma made this vegetable cool, but Florence Irwin’s beetroot salad is kohlrabi with an Irish twist
Say goodbye to banana bread and try buns instead
JP McMahon: This simple recipe is a great way to introduce children to baking
France is not the only country with a ratatouille
JP McMahon: The sometimes disappointing aubergine has come a long way
Treat these tomatoes like the precious gems they are
JP McMahon: How to make tomato salad with Toonsbridge burrata
A simple gooseberry and custard tart made in minutes
JP McMahon: These fruits aren’t as popular as they should be but this recipe may convert you
A summery fish dish with a Japanese twist
Kelp cured mackerel is perfect paired with an Irish summer salad