"Donegal Table - Delicious Everyday Cooking", written by Chef Brian McDermott and published by O'Brien Press, brings together a collection of real Irish family recipes that is sure to inspire a whole new generation of modern home cooks.
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| "Donegal Table - Delicious Everyday Cooking" by Chef Brian McDermott |
Brian McDermott, from Moville in County Donegal, is one of the most sought-after Irish chefs on the national food festival circuit in Ireland, as the guiding hand that acts as Master of Ceremonies at the biggest Food Festivals in the country, including Taste of Dublin, Taste of Cavan, Taste of Donegal. He is the National Dairy Council's official chef demonstrator at events such as Bloom in the Park, the National Ploughing Championships and many more.
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| Chef Brian McDermott launches his new Cook Book on Wednesday 7th March |
After working as a chef for over twenty five years in the hospitality industry, Brian decided to make a career change and is now recognised in foodie circles here as "the most versatile chef in Ireland". Brian is a regular guest chef on RTE and BBC television and radio. He also runs a very successful cookery school in Moville and works as a food consultant with some of the biggest food companies on the island of Ireland!
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| Donegal Lamb and Barley Hotpot from Donegal Table |
Brian believes that tasty, healthy food based around local produce is something every family should be able to make and enjoy. In this new cook book "Donegal Table", Brian shares his own passion for real food made by real people and includes classic recipes along with modern versions of old favourites. The book is a collection of achievable, affordable and accessible recipes. There’s something for everyone to try.
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| Pan fried Hake with buttered Leeks and Poached Egg |
Brian's home county of Donegal is renowned for the quality of its amazing seafood and local produce. Those superb local ingredients are what inspire Brian every day and are perfectly showcased in the recipes in "Donegal Table". There are seperate sections in the book on Cooking Seafood, One Pot Wonders, Baking and Breads, traditional Potato dishes, Desserts and a special one on Kids Meals.
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| Brian's Pear and Almond Tart from his new Cookbook |
Brian tells the story behind every dish, takes you through his basic Store Cupboard requirements and explains how to capitalise on wonderful produce available from your own local butcher. There is even a section in the book entitled Cooking & Craic, were Chef Brian shows the reader how to create some of the most amazing sharing and party food like Whiskey-Glazed Chicken Wings, Porky Pies and Racks of Ribs to Die for!
With a wonderful and personal Foreword by Chef Neven Maguire from McNean House & Restaurant and superb food photography from Zita & Rob at A Fox in the Kitchen, this new Irish Cook Book really is a must for anyone who loves real Irish food!
Brian McDermott is a true gentleman, a great chef, a real professional and he's good craic too! I look forward to joining him and his family and friends to celebrate the launch of his new cook book, Donegal Table, this Wednesday 7th March, at the Redcastle Hotel, in Inishowen, County Donegal.
To help celebrate the launch, we have a competition to win a signed copy of Chef Brian McDermott's new cookbook, "Donegal Table - Delicious Everyday Cooking", right here on the Irish Food Guide blog!
To Enter simply Like Brian McDermott's Facebook Page and leave him a quick message
(www.facebook.com/chebrianmcdermott)
or Follow Brian McDermott on Twitter and send him a quick tweet!
You can even do both to double your chances of winning Brian's new cookbook!
The Winner will be announced next Friday 9th March on our social media so follow the Irish Food Guide too to keep up to date with even more Irish Food News.
Brian's new Cookbook is also available to buy, priced €19.99 + delivery,
at www.obrien.ie/brian-mcdermotts-donegal-table
So get your copy of Donegal Table and Get Cooking!
Zack
