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It's not all politics and the arts here at TMO - none of which can be fully appreciated on an empty stomach. Our food and drink section brings together writing on food, recipes, and gastronomic reflections.

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Great Drinkers?

Great Drinkers? In search of the perfect beer in Dublin. Mark Harkin searches for a quality beer in Dublin.

Ireland prides itself on its drink culture, believing the Irish pub to be the envy of the known world, but in reality the choice of drink available is limited, particularly in relation to beer. Mark Harkin goes above and beyond the call of duty, to find a decent beer in Dublin.

By Mark Harkin

Earlier this year, smoking was outlawed in all Irish workplaces, including pubs and restaurants. The Irish Vintners Association contested this move all the way up until the ban, fearing that it would destroy many of the businesses of its members. Now that the ban is in place, however, publicans appear to be making the best of it. A recent advertising campaign has depicted people drinking in smoke-free pubs. Beneath people’s laughing, happy faces, is the slogan: ‘The atmosphere’s just got even better. Dublin pubs: the best pu...

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A semi-serious treatise on cappuccino

Preparing a cappuccino is a serious business argues the fastidious Bebo Grassi, involving cream-cohesion analysis, ritual, and just a little bit of coffee. Bebo outlines, in his own inimitable style, what is required of the perfect cappuccino.

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Cappelletti & Co.: A Christmas in Romagna

At the Three Monkeys Christmas Party, the Irish are singing, the Spanish dancing, while the Italians, under the stewardship of Franita, are in the kitchen preparing a wonderful Christmas feast of Cappelleti in Brodo.

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The Empanada Trail – a trip around the globe after the world’s best snack ever

Franita in the Kitchen embarks on a Globe-crossing journey in search of the best snack in the world - The Empanada!

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Primal needs and pleasures - What’s prohibited to you could be a delicacy for me

Whether it be through religious interdiction, cultural acceptability or economic necessity, certain foods to certain people have always remained taboo, while to others they may well rank as a delicacy. Francesca Cellauro delves into the world of culinary prohibition.

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Panir (or Paneer) – Home made Indian cheese

A simple and versatile Asian cheese, that you can make at home! Simple, as it is really easy to make and is based on just two ingredients, milk and lemon juice. Versatile, as you can mix it with virtually anything, sweet or sour, or you may dice, coat with breadcrumbs or batter and fry, or you can have it on its own.

Panzanella à la Umbria

Panzanella can be served as a starter, or a tasty but simple side dish.

Chocolate Pots - A recipe

A simple desert to follow Mr Clarke's Linguine with Sardines, Toasted Breadcrumbs and Blood Oranges..

Linguine with sardines, toasted breadcrumbs and blood orange - A Recipe

A straightforward meal with Mediterranean influences that will leave your fish eating, chocolate loving, guests fit to burst with pleasure (especially if you pour some good wines with their meal).

Yorkshire Pudding - A Recipe

My Irish ‘Mum’ does this beautifully and with a subtle grace she managed for years to keep her recipe from me, with the excuse that she does not use a scale when cooking. I managed however to drag up the secret recipe she has been using all along, and, my beloved readers, here it is for your delight!

Raviolacci alla Pancetta

Easy and tasty, though perhaps not so healthy as the vegetarian version with rocket and yoghurt, but - hey - you can’t alw...

Pork in Coconut Sauce

A dish scented with spices and sweetened by the coconut milk. It’s delicious accompanied by boiled basmati rice and sweetâ...

Empanada Pie

Jane Cranthorne brings Three Monkeys Online an Empanada recipe with a twist - it's a pie!...

Smoked Salmon Risotto - a recipe

Combining the tastes of Ireland and Italy, with a subtle twist of Brandy or Vodka, this Risotto is both delicate and mouth waterin...

Recipe for Hummus (chickpeas dip)

The perfect appetiser, dip, or light snack. Hummus is not difficult to make, and tastes great eaten with Pitabread or any f...

Mixed Fried Fish

Forget about heavily battered fish and chips, and instead thinking of lightly fried Sole, Squid, Mullet, or prawns, served with fr...

Sweet 'n' Sour Baby Onions

The humble onion is perhaps the most maligned of vegetables. Forget the raw, breath killing, eye streaming variant - these delicio...

Spaghetti alle vongole (Spaghetti with clams)

A dish that will impress any dinner guest, being slightly off the beaten track, outside Italy at least. The true beauty of it thou...

Potato puree - Three Monkeys' style

A simple recipe doesn't have to lack imagination and style, as this recipe for potato puree shows. ...

Aromatic pork chops

Quick, cheap, and easy, a perfect recipe for Pork. Serve with potato puree and green vegetables. What more could you ask for?...

Filled peppers (peperoni ripieni)

I took this recipe from Signora Tavani’s entertaining Casalinghe … si diventa! (that loosely translates into Ã...

Strawberry and pear dessert

Another sumptuous dessert to finish off a dinner party. And it’s relatively easy to make. ...

Chicken and Bacon Bites

Easy, quick, tasty, healthy (perhaps) and tempting, they’re delicious served with fluffy roasted potatoes. ...

Pasta with wild asparagus and shrimps

April and May are perfect months for wild asparagus [Asparagus acutifolius], the uncultivated type that is hand picked in c...

Strawberry and banana smoothie

Until the contrary is proven and publicised, they tell us to eat 5-6 fruit and veg portion a day. When you get sick of lettuce, ap...

Stir Fry Chicken

This is my version, though there are millions out there, and most of them are excellent! Please don’t let the long list of...

Sunday night quick roast

A quick way to cook pork, or veal or turkey. The result should be a tender piece of meat to slice and serve with its delicate grav...

Spicy Lamb Meatballs

Go all eastern with this easy recipe, served with basmati rice or pita bread. If Lamb isn't your thing, you can easily replace wit...

Light Chocolate Truffles

This is the ‘dietetic’ version of Irish handmade chocolate truffles, where the butter is replaced by fresh ricotta...

Tortelli alla Rucola

If you've ever wondered what possible use you could put rocket (Rucola) to, outside of a salad, here's a perfect, healthy, ...

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