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At the Japanese Garden you can breathe in an array of exotic fragrances from sweet magnolia flowers, perfumed azaleas and cherry and apple blossom trees @powerscourt_estate

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  • Easter and Spring are the the perfect time to discover Powerscourt when the Estate and gardens are starting to bloom. Don’t miss the opportunity to see 30,000 tulips and Spring bulbs in bloom at this year’s Annual Tulip Festival. At the Japanese Garden you can breathe in an array of exotic fragrances from sweet magnolia flowers, perfumed azaleas and cherry and apple blossom trees, bearing cascades of pink and white flowers. The Camellias in the Memorial Garden and the thousands of daffodils throughout the gardens and Estate bring Spring cheer after the long winter months.

    We hope to see you up on the Estate this Easter enjoying the Spring blooms in the gardens.
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Rhubarb & Custard Swiss Roll by Rachel Allen @Ballymaloe

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By Rachel Allen Celebrity Chef

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A delicious classic recipe for a very classy cake.

Ingredients

  • butter (melted, for greasing)
  • 4 eggs
  • 125 g (41/2 oz) caster sugar (plus 3 tbsp for sprinkling)
  • 2 tblsp warm water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 125 g (41/2 oz) plain flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • for the filling
  • 200 g (7oz) rhubarb (about 2 stalks, trimmed), cut into 5mm (1/4 in) slices
  • 125 g (41/2 oz) caster sugar
  • 200 ml (7fl oz) milk
  • 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways, or 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 15 g (1/2 oz) cornflour
  • 100 ml (31/2 fl oz) whipped double or regular cream (measured when whipped)

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F/Gas 5). Line the base of the Swiss roll tin (25 x 38cm/ 10 x 15′) with baking parchment, brush the base and sides of the tin with melted butter and dust with flour.
  2. Using a hand-held electric beater or an electric food mixer, whisk together the eggs, caster sugar, water and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  3. Sift in the flour, about one-third at a time, and fold it into the mixture. Carefully pour the mixture into the prepared Swiss roll tin and bake in the oven for 12–15 minutes or until the centre of the sponge is slightly springy to the touch and the edges have shrunk a little from the sides of the tin.
  4. Take a piece of baking parchment slightly larger in size than the tin and spread out on a work surface.
  5. Sprinkle the paper evenly with caster sugar (this is to stop the cake sticking to the paper). Quickly flip the Swiss roll tin over onto the sugared paper, then carefully remove the tin and baking parchment from the bottom of the cake.
  6. Place a clean, slightly damp tea towel over the cake while it cools – this will prevent it drying out and cracking when you roll it.
  7. Meanwhile, make the filling. Place the rhubarb in a saucepan with 75g (3oz) of the caster sugar and 25ml (1fl oz) of water and place on a medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring to the boil and allow to boil, uncovered and stirring regularly, for 10–15 minutes or until the rhubarb is completely soft and the mixture is quite thick.
  8. Tip out onto a plate and allow to cool.
  9. Next make the custard. Place the milk and the split vanilla pod (if using) in another pan and bring to the boil.
  10. Whisk the egg yolks (and vanilla extract, if using) with the remaining sugar (I like to use a hand-held electric beater for this) for a few minutes or until pale and light. Then briefly whisk in the cornflour.
  11. Pour the hot milk and vanilla pod (if using) onto the egg mixture, whisking as you pour, then tip it all back into the saucepan and cook, stirring all the time, over a low heat for a few minutes or until it forms a thick custard.
  12. Pour it into a bowl and allow to cool, then fold in the cooled rhubarb and the whipped cream – you can leave it slightly marbled (not fully mixed) if you prefer.
  13. When the sponge is completely cold, spread over the rhubarb and custard mixture, then, with one of the short sides facing you, roll up the Swiss roll away from you and carefully transfer to a serving plate.
  14. Sprinkle with a little extra caster sugar to finish, then cut into slices about 2cm (3/4in) thick to serve.
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Cod Croquettes with a Roasted Red Pepper Sauce @nevenmaguire

Cod Croquettes with a Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

For the Croquettes

  • 225g cod, pin boned & skin removed
  • 250g milk
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 black pepper corns
  • 600g mashed potatoes
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • 2 tbsp sun dried tomato pesto
  • 1 roasted red pepper, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 6-8 cooked peeled prawns, roughly chopped
  • 120g plain flour
  • 100g panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds
  • 2 eggs, beaten with 1 tbsp milk
  • rapeseed oil, for frying
  • Mixed salad leaves, to serve

For the Red Pepper Sauce

  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, roughly chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, crushed
  • 3 roasted red peppers, cleaned and roughly chopped
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh basil leaves

Method

For the Red Pepper Sauce

  1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
  2. Fry the garlic and shallot for 2 minutes, until softened but not coloured.
  3. Add the chopped peppers and continue to cook, stirring to combine everything.
  4. Add in the lemon juice and zest and finish with fresh basil

For the Croquettes

  1. Add the milk, thyme, bay leaf in a pot. Add in the hake.
  2. Pour in enough water to cover the fish by 2 inches.
  3. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, until the fish flakes with a fork.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fish to a plate and let cool.
  5. Gently flake the fish and set aside
  6. Place the mashed potatoes in a large glass bowl
  7. Add in the lemon zest, sun dried tomato pesto, roasted red pepper and flat leaf parsley
  8. Add in the cod and chopped prawns
  9. Mix well until the fish is combined
  10. Divide the mixtures into 12-16 evenly size rounds
  11. Place the flour, egg and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls or plates
  12. Add the sesame seeds to the flour and season with salt
  13. Add any remaining lemon zest to the breadcrumbs and mix
  14. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  15. Dip the potato rounds into the flour, then the beaten eggs and coat with the breadcrumbs.
  16. Arrange the croquettes on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until chilled, about 10 minutes
  17. Deep fry at 180C for 2 minutes until golden
  18. Drain on paper towels.
  19. To serve, place a spoon of the prepare red pepper sauce on a serving plate and place the golden cooked croquettes on top
  20. Serve with some mixed salad leaves
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Avocado Halves with Cheesy Scrambled Egg and Smoked Salmon.@kerrygoldusa


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Take your fondness of avocados to new, delicious places with these Avocado Halves with Cheesy Scrambled Egg and Smoked Salmon.

Ingredients

2 large avocados, split in half and pits removed

2 teaspoons Kerrygold®Unsalted Butter

4 large eggs, beaten

¼ cup Kerrygold®Savory Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Salt & pepper

2 ounces smoked salmon, divided

Fresh basil leaves AND/OR fresh dill sprigs

Instructions:

  1. Melt butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in eggs and let stand for a minute or two. Use a spatula to stir the eggs as curds start to form. When eggs look about 75 percent cooked, stir in cheese and remove from heat (the eggs will finish cooking from the pan’s residual heat). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Divide eggs among prepared avocado halves. Top with smoked salmon. Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
https://www.kerrygoldusa.com/recipes/avocado-halves-with-cheesy-scrambled-eggs-smoked-salmon/
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Rachel Allen’s Raw Beetroot Soup with Dill, Honey and Yoghurt –

A gorgeous, healthy and flavoursome soup. Serves four as a starter.

Ingredients

  • 200 g (7oz) natural yoghurt
  • 160 g (5½oz) peeled, cored and chopped apple
  • 160 g (5½oz) peeled raw beetroot, chopped (young tender beetroot is best)
  • 0.5 clove of garlic
  • 1 tsp toasted and ground cumin seeds
  • good pinch of salt
  • good twist of black pepper
  • 1 tblsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • walnut oil or extra virgin olive oil, to serve
  • for the dill and honey yoghurt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 3 tsp chopped dill
  • 50 g (2oz) natural yoghurt

Method

  1. Mix all the ingredients for the dill and honey yoghurt together and chill until needed.
  2. Put the yoghurt and apple into a blender with 100ml (3½fl oz) water. First give it a quick blitz, then add all the remaining ingredients except the oil and whiz for a good length of time until as smooth as possible. Pour through a sieve, then chill before serving.
  3. To serve, pour the soup into bowls. Blob on some of the dill and honey yoghurt, then drizzle with walnut or extra virgin olive oil.