Donnybrook Fair Spring / Summer Magazine

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spring & summer

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welcome

to the first edition of our magazine

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Meet our Team of Experts Find out the unique story behind Donnybrook Fair.

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discover Irish Food Discover the best of Irish produce in our stores.

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From our management and staff, I would like to thank all our customers who have supported us through the years, and welcome you to the first edition of our magazine.

With better weather on its way, this issue is full of ideas to make the most of outdoors with delectable food and wine. Our expert chefs, butchers and fishmongers have been busy preparing new creations and our old classics, perfect for the barbecue and feasts to share this summer.

Find out how to make the most of this season’s local ingredients with Dublin bay prawns and new season lamb. With upcoming events such as Vegetarian Week and Coeliac Awareness Week we have also featured some vegetarian and gluten free options available in our stores. We hope you enjoy the read!

Joe Doyle Managing Director

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Donnybrook 89 Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 01 668 3556 ext 205

Baggot Street 13 Upper Baggot St, Dublin 4 01 668 3556 ext 228

Greystones Grattan Court, Greystones, Co. Wicklow 01 287 6346 ext 250

Malahide New Street, Malahide, Dublin 17 01 685 4656

Stillorgan Stillorgan Shopping Centre, Co. Dublin 01 209 1004 ext 260

Grand Canal Square Gallery Quay, Dublin 2 01 668 3556 ext 280

European Food Discovery Find the best that the continent has to offer!

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The Cookery School Learn more about The Cookery School at Donnybrook Fair.

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Vegetarian Cooking Get more inventive with vegetarian cooking.

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The Off Licence Summertime in the Off Licence.

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Meet the Makers Meet one of our local Irish Gluten Free suppliers.

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Competition Be in with the chance to win a barbecue feast!

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Food to be Shared See all of our delicious creations, perfect for barbecue season.

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Catering Bring fine cuisine to your party, large or small. See what our catering team can do for you!

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Vegetarian Week Donnybrook Fair’s vegetarian dishes that don’t compromise on flavour.

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our kitchen It’s behind the scenes in our kitchen, located in West Dublin, where the magic truly begins.

Our team of in-house chefs rise early each morning to create delicious dishes using the finest fresh produce we can find!

Our team has a reputation for creativity and a passion for what is fresh, local and seasonal. The finest ingredients are sourced from the best local suppliers and prepared daily to deliver our extensive range of fresh homemade products to our stores.

Naomi, Head Chef

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From snacks and sandwiches to handmade soups and affordable gourmet dinners, our diverse selection of dishes are ideal for those who are very busy but still want to enjoy a delicious, wholesome meal at home that has been made with no additives or preservatives, and lots of love and care.

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DELICATESSEN

Everything that you will find on our deli counter is created fresh every day by our team of 75 skilled chefs and prepared by hand using only fresh ingredients, ensuring unmistakable flavour and quality.

Our New Product Development Chef, ensures that our delicatessen offers a wide range of fresh and seasonal dishes: salads, quiches, savoury foods and speciality meats including a mouthwatering olive bar.

We make a selection of our own pestos and also sell aged Parmesan cheese, continental meats, freshly cut and available pre-packed, ideal for creating the perfect charcuterie.

Our cheese counter boasts a large selection of quality cheese with a strong emphasis on Irish artisan cheese, as well as a selection of carefully selected continental options from all over Europe.

Jean Yves, New Product Development Chef

“Everything that you will FInd on our deli counter is created daily in our kitchen, by hand”

bakery Our 8 qualified bakers and pastry chefs, led by our French Head Patisserie Chef, are constantly testing the limits with their creative flare. Our artisan bakery operates around the clock to ensure the freshest produce in our stores.

The team’s creativity is only tempered by their profound discipline for patience and attention to detail extending from bread making to the craft and design of our exquisite desserts.

We have over 190 different pâtisserie and bakery products from meringues to muffins and pies to gâteaux - all prepared with passion.

Raymond, Head Patisserie Chef

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“We have over 190 different pastry & bakery products”

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Fishmongers At Donnybrook Fair, we have fresh seafood delivered to all our stores twice daily, in the morning and in the afternoon. This ensures that only the finest, freshest fish will be displayed for sale to our customers.

All our fish is responsibly sourced and where possible, locally obtained in Irish waters. We are a proud member of the Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) seafood circle which recognises and awards retailers that deliver the highest standards of quality and service to their customers.

Eimantas and the team work daily with all our seafood suppliers to guarantee that we are always placed as a priority buyer, giving us first choice on everything available in the market. When it comes to range and quality, we always get the pick of the bunch! Our stores boast the widest choice of seafood available, stocking over 50 different varieties. From sardines to salmon, oysters to octopus, we’ve got it all! Our fishmongers will be happy to give you any advice to make seafood the star of the show!

“Our stores boast the widest choice of seafood available in Ireland, stocking over 50 different varieties”

Eimantas, Head Fishmonger

CRAFT BUTCHERS Owen and our team of fully trained butchers will guide you through our exceptional range of products and will help you to select the perfect cut of meat for any occasion. Not only will our staff prepare the product in the way that best fits your needs but they will also be delighted to offer cooking tips and the necessary ingredients for your dish as well as some helpful hints on carving, serving and presentation.

“Our award winning beef is pasture reared and matured for a minimum of 28 days.”

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All our beef and lamb is 100% Irish, and hand-selected by our meat specialist James Tormey, whose family have been in the farming and butchery business for over 75 years. Our award winning beef is pasture reared and matured for a minimum of 28 days. Every step of the process and selection is supervised by James, ensuring that each cut is fully traceable from farm to fork.

All our meats chosen by him carry a stamp of approval.

Owen, Butcher

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fruit & vegetables As your local greengrocers, the freshness and quality of our fruit and vegetables is our number one priority.

Our Head of Fruit & Vegetables, Ray, visits local farms and European markets to ensure that we have the best produce available.

Our daily deliveries ensure that you are eating seasonally and organically, providing fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables that are both gastronomical and economical. Our fruit and vegetable specialist Ray has over thirty years’ experience in retailing and buying.

Ray and his team are committed to providing customers with a unique fresh food experience in all our stores.

Ray, Head of Fruit & Vegetables

“We source from local growers around Ireland, as well as european markets, to ensure we have the widest selection”

off licence

We carefully source all of our wines, which means that each one delivers quality and value for money. As we have grown, we have developed new relationships with wineries across the world, from wellestablished vineyards to the some modest boutique estates – each with a story to tell.

The result being that many of the wines on our shelves are exclusive to us and of the highest quality!

When it comes to our beers, ciders and spirits, our relationship with Irish craft producers means that we can stock beers that reflect the most up to date trends in the craft beer market, the brilliant boutique cider industry and all that is wonderful about Irish whiskies!

“Many of the wines on our shelves are unique to us, and of the highest quality” 7

Our off licence boasts a friendly, skilled and committed team, led by Chris, Head of Wines, trained by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), who conduct regular in-store tastings events for wines, beers and spirits. Keep an eye out!

Chris, Head of Wines

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discover irish food 100% irish

We are proud to support local and Irish food and drink producers.

We believe that our small wonderful country has a lot to offer the food industry and we are delighted to see all the delicious food and drink products that are continually emerging. Join us: travel the provinces and discover Irish food!

new season Lamb New season lamb is when lamb is at its most tender, succulent and sweetest. Every cut, from the lap to the shank, to favourites such as the rack and leg, can only be described as absolutely delicious.

When preparing new season spring lamb, keep it simple; forget about sauces and marinades that may over-power the flavour, and let the meat speak for itself. A perfect centrepiece for a Sunday roast.

Butchers Tip When cooking cutlets, chops or even a rack of lamb, sprinkle with a little table salt, place the fat side on the hot pan for 2-3 minutes to render the fat, before roasting in the oven. This will cause the skin to be wonderfully crispy while keeping the meat pink and tender. donnybrook fair’s

dry aged beef Did you know...

Our Malahide store has its own dry aged fridge. Dry aging is the traditional technique used to produce tender meat and an intense refined flavour, ensuring that the beef is at its highest possible quality.

The beef is exposed to a steady humidity and optimal air quality for 32 days.

The secret ingredient is oxygen, which teases the natural enzymes of the meat over time. The longer the meat spends in the dry ager maturing, the more its flavour intensifies. Unlike many other steaks a dry aged steak requires no further preparation.

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leinster meet some of our fruit & Veg suppliers

Martin Flynn, bealinstown, Co. Dublin

Pat Clarke, Stamullen, Co. Meath

Tom O’Hanlon, Glenealy, co. Wicklow

Range of Irish tomatoes: Cherry Vine, Piccolo, Heirloom, and Coeur de Boeuf.

The Flynn family has been growing tomatoes on the outskirts of Dublin for more than 60 years, and we are proud to stock their range.

Irish strawberries & raspberries This family-run business grows 50 acres of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries. They have been growing quality fresh fruit over the past 50 years.

Potted basil, mint, thyme, rosemary O’Hanlon’s aim to get their produce dispatched as quickly as they can, in order to provide their customers with the freshest produce possible.

fishmongers

hope brewery

We supply a wide range of locally sourced fish, plus a full range of seafood from Irish coasts and all over the world.

All our fish is sustainably caught, 100% traceable and of excellent quality.

This local brewery has created beers with a renowned recipe designer and Dutch Master Brewer. Each beer, brewed in Howth, has its own story and taste.

Best in Season: Lemon Sole, Monkfish, Organic Salmon, Dublin Bay Prawns are among the seafood highlight this spring/summer.

Pair them with seasonal vegetables like asparagus, aubergine, broccoli & green beans to make a deliciously healthy and light meal.

Try Hope’s ‘Grunt’ Saison beer. This is a revelation; fresh, citrus and aromatic, it almost sounds like a wine, but has a lovely bitter-sweet crispness across the back of the tongue and cries out for food.

Serve it with fresh simply pan-fried fish, a warm or green salad. A welcome addition to Dublin’s craft scene.

Grunt €2.69 | Passifyoucan €2.69 | Handsome Jack €2.99

Fresh Tomato & Prawn Pasta An easy and delicious summer dinner Ingredients •

445g cooked Dublin Bay prawns - peeled and de-veined

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230g dry penne pasta

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8 baby tomatoes, chopped

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1/2 sweet onion, cut into wedges

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3 cloves garlic

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225g spinach leaves

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225g diced mozzarella cheese

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3 tbsp. fresh oregano leaves

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4 tbsp. olive oil

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3 tbsp. chopped fresh basil

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salt and pepper, to taste

Method 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for 8 minutes until tender, and then drain.

2. In a food processor, blend the garlic, onion and oregano.

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion mixture; cook and stir until almost golden. Add the tomatoes, basil,

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salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes while the pasta is cooking, stirring occasionally.

3. Mix in spinach until it wilts, then just before the pasta is done, stir in the prawns. Cook until heated through. Toss with pasta in a large serving bowl, and mix in mozzarella cheese.

Dublin Bay

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smoked salmon atlantic ocean, Co. galway Our smoked Irish organic salmon is sourced off the West coast of Ireland. Hand-cured using natural salt, smoked over oak chippings, expertly trimmed and sliced, leaving only the succulent prime salmon to enjoy.

Donnybrook Fair Irish Organic Salmon 500g €22.00 750g €29.95

galway bay brewery co. galway city, Co. galway To achieve the full flavour of their range, they handcraft their beers in small batches using carefully selected hops to make a punchy, tasty brew. from €3.10 – €5.69

munster coolea cheese

Mellas fudge

Co. cork

clonakilty, Co. cork

This award-winning cheese is hand-made on the mountain farm of the Willems family in Coolea, Co. Cork.

Mella and her team make oldfashioned, crumbly, buttery fudge.

They have 4 flavours for you to spoil yourself with: vanilla, rum & raisin, walnut and chocolate.

Coolea Cheese is made from a very old Dutch Gouda recipe, using only 100% fresh full cream cows milk.

Nothing is taken out and nothing is added, creating a mild and creamy cheese with a distinct flavour, suitable for every occasion.

Using the best of ingredients, proper vanilla extract, high quality walnuts, minimum 70% cocoa Belgian chocolate and of course, the key ingredient throughout, locally produced Irish butter from the lush pastures of West Cork.

goes perfectly with Meyer Fonné, Pinot Gris, Alsace, France €23.99

ulster

48g €1.79 | 175g €5.95

donegal rapeseed oil Ardara, Co. donegal Donegal Rapeseed Oil has become a firm favourite with many celebrity Chefs, who appreciate its unique light and delicate taste.

Their farmers are selected for their dedication to growing the highest quality rapeseed crop. They choose the most appropriate seed, location and time to plant, ensuring the highest quality harvest, which goes into the production of their oil.

500ml €6.99

gallagher’s bakery Ardara, Co. donegal

kinnegar brewing

The Gallagher family has been baking in the seaside village of Ardara, Co Donegal since 1968. They use quality fresh ingredients such as fresh buttermilk and local mountain spring water and take pride in baking delicious breads and cakes that are second to none. They use traditional baking principles maintained by their experienced bakers who have enhanced their skills over the years.

Rathmullan, Co. donegal

Gallagher’s Low GI / Spelt Bread 450g €2.99 Gluten Free Lemon Cake / Ginger Cake 320g €5.99

€3.49 each

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Kinnegar Brewing combine brewing tradition with a contemporary sense of adventure to produce clean, crisp, full-flavoured farmhouse beers.

Fondly known as “Yellowcap”, Scraggy Bay is a balanced golden ale with a snappy little bite of hops.

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our irish dishes

Made in our kitchens by our team of chefs beef stew

Our classic beef stew is wholesome and meltingly tender.

300g €7. 39

beef & guinness stew Slow cooked with a rich, deep flavoured sauce.

300g €7. 39

wexford lamb pie

Wexford lamb with root vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

300g €7. 39

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european food discovery Come and explore the abundance of fresh food and wines from Europe. From our fine wines and cheese to our speciality breads and meats, our shelves are filled with the best the continent has to offer.

Brie de meaux

France

Brie De Meaux is one of France’s oldest cheese, and its production is protected by Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status. It is a hand-made soft ripened cheese with white mould, a buttery colour and a strong taste with a hint of almonds. goes perfectly with Crisp and refreshingly balanced wines, like a Simone Joseph Chardonnay €12.99

Roquefort

France

The Gabriel Coulet family has been producing and maturing Roquefort since 1872. They mature their cheese for a minimum of 4 months in order to get the creamiest texture, and they needle each cheese to ensure that blue mould develops all over the surface. Gabriel Coulet Roquefort offers a very creamy texture and is very nicely veined.

Served at room temperature for a wonderful way to end a meal. goes perfectly with Close des Moiselles, Bordeaux €19.99

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Montagnolo

Germany

For over 100 years, this cheese has been selected and processed using the best local raw materials.

Using milk from specially chosen farmers, purposely foregoing additives such as spices and flavouring, and adhering to traditional cheese making methods gives this cheese time to mature naturally. Serve with a full flavoured wine or dessert wine. goes perfectly with Oliver Zeter Pinot Noir €21.99

Roussas’ Greek Feta

Greece

Roussas Dairy was founded in 1952 by the Roussas Family and has remained solely dedicated to the feta cheese production ever since. They believe that quality products begin with quality ingredients and purity is an intrinsic part of our cheese-making process. Ideal for salads or served with lamb. goes perfectly with Jean Colin Sauvignon Blanc €13.99

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Coeliac disease is a condition which causes a sensitivity to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye and barley, and the disease is extremely common in Ireland. At Donnybrook Fair we have a great range of coeliacfriendly and gluten free foods, and we are continuously adding more products to this range. Meet one of our local Irish Gluten Free suppliers.

foods of athenry speciality bakers This bakery, ran by the enthusiastic Lawless family, was established in 2004 in the rolling Fields of Athenry in the West of Ireland.

Believing that good food promotes good health, the Lawless family turned their picturesque dairy farm into a bakery. They have a dedicated gluten free kitchen where they produce coeliac friendly treats and have won 38 awards for their produce over the last six years.

They use quality fresh ingredients to produce clean label products for a healthier lifestyle. And from cakes, biscuits, crackers, grab ‘n go bars & cookies, and breakfast cereals to Christmas specialities – they have something special to suit your dietary needs whether that be Gluten Free, Dairy Free or Vegan.

• Strawberry & Vanilla Granola 450g € 5.95 • Nutty Crunch Granola 300g €5.95 • Sunshine Porridge 450g €4.95 • Gourmet Soda Bread Toasts 110g €5.95 • Cookie Shots ‘Brownies’ 120g €3.49 • Cookie Shots ‘Blondies’ 120g €3.49 • Flapjacks Mini Bites ‘Just Oats’ 150g €3.95

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coeliac awareness week 9 - 15 may

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summer foods to share

new!

fruit pots Our little pots of fruit are ideal for lunch boxes and for a healthy snack at your desk or on the go!

Mint, Chilli & Pineapple 185g €2.89 Canteloupe, Galia, Pineapple & Grapes 250g €3.99 Melon, Grape, Kiwi & Strawberry 280g €3.99 (more options available in store)

new!

Physalis Berries Eat raw or cooked, in salads, salsa or in jam or chutney.

Pomegranate Seeds Delicious with leftover lamb, natural yoghurt and mint in a salad or flat bread.

Piel da Sapa Melon Naturally green, but deliciously sweet and ready to eat. Spain’s favourite melon!

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food to be shared healthy options

burgers

• Our Turkey Burgers are delicious with our Kale & Pomegranate Salad. 4 for €6.99

• Café Style Beef Burger 170g €2.49 each

• Chunky Cod Kebabs in a Lemon & Coriander Marinade €2.99 each • Tender, Irish Sirloin Steak €22/kg

100% irish beef & lamb

• Created for customer demand, our Sirloin Steak Burger has a hint of piri piri through it, to give it a savoury and juicy flavour. €2.49 each • Sirloin & Jalapeño Burgers - for those who like it hot! 150g €2.49 each

• Swordfish Steak in Lemon & Coriander €27.99/kg • Tuna Steak in Soy & Sesame Seed €32.99/kg • Pork Tenderloin in Honey & Mustard Marinade €13.49/kg

• Wild Irish Venison Burger 150g €2.49 each

Chunky Cod Kebabs €2.99 each

Baby Back Pork Ribs in our oriental marinade €9.99/kg

Club Steak

Turkey Burgers

€24.99/kg

4 for €6.99

old classics & new favourites • Our Baby Back Pork Ribs marinated in our homemade Oriental style sauce are a big hit with all the family. Serve with barbecued corn on the cob. €9.99/kg NEW! • Butterfly Leg of Lamb in D|F Marinade €25 - €30 each • Our Beef Short Ribs are available in two different marinades created by own team of butchers: Brown Sugar, Honey & Soy or Red Wine and Passata. Cooking tip: Roast in oven on a low heat for 3 hours and finish on the barbecue to crisp and enhance the flavour. Serve with a chunky salad. €11.99/kg NEW! • Chunky Chicken Kebabs with Sweet Peppers €2.99 each 4 for €10 • Sirloin Steak with Red Onions & Peppers €2.99 each 4 for €10 • Boerewors Sausage €14.95/kg NEW! • Club Steak €24.99/kg

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4 for €18 • Beef Burgers x 4 €6 • Marinated Pork Chops x 4 €5.49 • Marinated Prawn Kebabs x 3 €6.59

mix & match

• Marinated Chicken Kebabs x 3 €5.99 • Jumbo Sausages (various flavours) 500g €5.49 • Mexican Pork Ribs 500g €5.49 • Marinated Chicken Fillets x 3 €5.99 • Lamb Minute Steak 300g €6.50 • Maple Glazed Baby Back Pork Ribs 500g €5.49

Please see in store for more of our butcher deals

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foods to be shared

marinated prawn kebabs 3 for €6.59

Marinated Pork Chops

Spatchcock chicken

€5.49

€6.99

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hot chilli / garlic & herb / southern style

2 for

€ 12

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vegetarian week Our chefs have created a range of vegetarian meals proving that you don’t have to compromise on flavour to incorporate more vegetarian dishes into your diet.

National vegetarian week 16 - 22 may

Lentil Dahl Chana & mong dahl slow cooked with green lentils, tomatoes, garam masala & coconut milk. A burst of Indian flavours in your mouth.

400g €5.25

Butternut Squash Crumble This savoury crumble contains tender chunks of butternut squash in a sweet tomato sauce 600g €7.49

Arancini Delicious risotto balls in a crispy breadcrumb coating with a piquant tomato sauce.

500g €7.50

Roast Vegetable Lasagne Fresh vegetables layered to give optimum balance. Would turn even the biggest meateaters vegetarian!

700g €8.99

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ratatouille This hearty French dish is a mix of seasonal vegetables, garlic, and olive oil.

300g €4.39

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the cookery school

ranked

top 30 cookery schools

niall murphy

irish independant 2016

head chef, the cookery school Resident Chef and Cookery School Manager Niall Murphy brings his love of food and travel to every class. He keeps things simple and fun - all the while imparting a vast knowledge to his students.

We offer a range of classes, from basic cooking techniques to advanced culinary skills. Our classes include pasta workshops, baking courses, ethnic cuisine and vegetarian cooking, plus we have guest tutors who teach bespoke classes such as sushi making or gluten free cooking.

Students can choose from evening courses or full day weekend workshops, and class sizes are kept small so that the experience is intimate and relaxed.

teen summer camp Mon 21st – Fri 28th May Mon 13th – Fri 17th June Mon 4th – Fri 8th July €250.00 | 10am – 2pm During this 5 day course students will learn an exciting range of recipes from different countries and traditions. Recipe booklet, lunch and food costs are all included. Suitable for ages 14 upwards.

reviews “I really enjoyed the class on Saturday, thanks to your enthusiasm for baking and your presentation skills. The day passed in a flash.”

– Don Thornhill, The Art of Bread Making “Just a quick note to thank you Niall for a fantastic, entertaining and educational class.

I even surprise myself at the food that I can now create. Many thanks.”

– Damien McNally, Cooking for Men

KIDS SUMMER CAMP Mon 6th – Fri 10th June | Mon 20th – Fri 24th June Mon 11th – Fri 15th July | €250.00 | 10am – 2pm This is the perfect way to keep small hands busy this summer.

During this 5 days course the kids will learn an exciting range of recipes from different countries and traditions. As well as practical hands-on cooking, other areas explored throughout the week include: choosing seasonable produce, menu planning, sustainability, nutrition and health for life, team building and problem solving. Students sit down together at lunch every day to feast on the fruits of their labour.

A new set of recipes is introduced every day. Recipe booklet, lunch and food costs are all included. Age 9-13.

“Thank you Niall for an amazing summer cooking camp. Serena had a fantastic time and has recreated many of the recipes from the week. They are fast becoming family favourites!”

– Orla Murphy, D|F Kids Cookery Club

Enquiries & Bookings: Niall Murphy, Head Chef & Manager, The Cookery School 01 6683556 ext 203 cookeryschool@donnybrookfair.ie www.donnybrookfair.ie/cookeryschool

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our summer salads We have a range of salads handmade by our chefs at Donnybrook Fair, perfect for summertime dining. From our classic signature salads to our new recipes, our flavoursome salads are ideal for sharing or for a light lunch on the go.

broccoli & feta salad Broccoli, cherry tomatoes and feta salad with toasted hazelnuts and French dressing.

170g €3.85

tabbouleh salad Our Middle Eastern inspired dish with tomatoes, finely chopped parsley, mint, bulgur and scallions, seasoned with cumin, olive oil and lemon juice.

200g €3.15 | 300g €4.20

carrot salad Carrots with sultanas, toasted pumpkin seeds and poppy’s seeds in a light honey mustard dressing.

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120g €2.15

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vegetarian cooking I am trying to eat more healthily, how can I get the best of fresh fruit and vegetables?

For optimum nutrition from your ingredients, get to know seasonal produce and include these in your diet, as this is when it’s at its very best.

vegetarian cooking Q&A with Niall Murphy at the Cookery School

Any advice on herbs and spices?

It is important to have a good selection of spices in your cupboard and learn how to combine them to ingredients. For example carrots and cumin are a Moroccan match made in heaven, Spanish smoked paprika can enhance an otherwise bland veggie rice and chopped fresh herbs or spring onion bring an aromatic, spicy or tangy taste to a meal.

What is the best way to cook vegetables?

Roasting food removes the amount of water that food contains, making it a great way to intensify the flavour and change the texture of vegetables. Roasting seeds also brings out their flavour and greatly adds to a dish as they give nuttiness and texture and they are packed with omega 3 and 6.

I miss the texture of meat. How can I add texture to vegetarian meals?

Add texture to vegetarian dishes by experimenting with a variety of ‘meaty’ vegetables. There are lots of veggies that can take the place of meat, such as Portobello mushrooms, jackfruit, lentils, beans, legumes, cauliflower, potatoes, beetroot and nuts.

I’m worried if I follow a vegetarian diet, that I won’t have enough protein in my diet?

Nuts, seeds, grains, soy products, cereal, eggs and dairy are all a great source of protein. These groups of food each contain different amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) and varying amounts of protein.

When your diet includes a variety of each of these types of foods, you should be consuming all the amino acids you need for muscle growth and cell repair.

niall’s Warm Roasted cauliflower Salad Serves 6 people ingredients •

1 large cauliflower prepared into florets

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1 tbsp. vegetable oil

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3 garlic cloves finely grated

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3 tsp. of ground cumin

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1 ½ tsp. ground coriander

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2 tsp. chilli flakes

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1 tsp. turmeric

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1 packet of mixed baby leaf salad

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a handful of coriander, leaves only, chopped

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1 lime

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2. Place the oil and spices in a bowl and mix well. Add the cauliflower florets and mix to coat.

the oven for another 15 minutes.

Roast until nicely coloured, soft but still with a little bite. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

3. Place the mix on a baking tray 5. Assemble the dish on a and season with salt and pepper. presentational platter and squeeze a little lime juice over the 4. Roast for 15 minutes then stir salad. Garnish with the chopped the cauliflower before returning to coriander.

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the off licence Chris Gifford, Our Head of Wines, has handpicked his favourites available this summer from the off licence at Donnybrook Fair.

“The first signs of summer are here and we have months of long evenings, warmer days and summer parties ahead of us. I have chosen great craft beers, on special offer and ideal for

the barbecue season, and highlighted some of our best-loved wines that are exclusive to Donnybrook Fair. Come in and see what we have for you to make your summer easier!”

cocktails We love cocktails! Here are some of our recommendations for the summer.

Rosemary Paloma

Strawberry Collins

Ingredients

Ingredients

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55ml tequila

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squeeze of lime

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30ml rosemary simple syrup (see recipe below)

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rosemary for garnish

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grapefruit for garnish

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salt

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sparkling grapefruit soda

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Method 1. Rosemary Simple Syrup: Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup sugar to a pot. Add 2 sprigs of rosemary.

Bring to a simmer and cook until all sugar is dissolved. About 5 minutes. Let cool completely

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285g strawberries, hulled & quartered

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85ml gin

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1 tbsp agave nectar

15ml fresh lime juice

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ice cubes

club soda

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lime wedges, for garnish

Method 2. Salt the rim of a glass by rubbing a slice of lime along the rim and dipping into salt. Fill the glass with ice.

3. Add all ingredients and stir.

Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a slice of grapefruit.

1. Place the strawberries and agave nectar in a blender, and puree until smooth.

3. Divide the gin, lime juice and strawberry puree between the two glasses. Stir with a long spoon.

2. Using two glasses, place a few ice cubes in each glass.

4. Fill the glasses to the top with club soda. Stir again and garnish with lime wedges. Serve.

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THE OFF LICENCE

Exclusive wines for the summer

Jean Colin Pinot Noir, Loire valley This is a lovely, light, bright Pinot Noir that has lots of bright red fruit and blackberry flavours.

Soft in texture, it is perfect for lighter foods and is a pleasure to drink on its own.

€13.99

Le T de Tamary Rosé, Provence

Oliver Zeter Riesling, Pfalz

Provence is one of the few constant references for Rosé wines - this is a great example of why.

This is one of our best wines from the last year.

Fresh red fruit flavours and citrus notes make it taste like a lovely soft red wine but feel like a crisp white. Perfect with seafood and salads, it is the essence of summer!

A brilliant, dry and refreshing wine, it is full of white fruit flavours and balanced by a dry and crisp acidity, which makes for a long and delicious finish.

€16.99

€14.99

summer beer offers

Here are some of our beer offers for the summer.

4 for €10

• Siren Brewing Undercurrent 330ml €2.99

• Hope Brewing, Grunt Saison 330ml €2.69

• Dungarven Helvick Gold Blonde Ale 500ml €3.29

• O’Hara’s Irish Red Ale 500ml €3.09

• 8 Degrees Bohemian Pilsner 330ml €2.69

• Brewdog Dead Pony Club 330ml €2.69

• Clever Man Attractor Kolsch Style Beer 500ml €3.59

• Donegal Blonde 500ml €3.39

For more beers in this offer, please check in store

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4 for €12

For more beers in this offer, please check in store

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competition Win a Barbecue pack worth â‚Ź75 full of Barbecue meats and Donnybrook fair barbecue products

To enter:

Tweet @Donnybrookfair with the hashtag #DFBBQComp, or mail us info@donnybrookfair.ie with the subject line DF BBQ Competition, and in the email state your name, address and contact number.

Valid from 9/05/16 - 6/6/16. Subject to availability, while stocks last.

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your letters

The section where we compile the best messages from our customers.

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email February 2016 As a regular shopper in your Stillorgan store I just felt I had to write, as I sit here having your mushroom soup. I make mushroom soup, in fact I am well known for my mushroom soup, and am very disappointed to discover that Donnybrook Fair make as good, if not a better one! Last week I tried your minestrone and it was so good I went back last night to buy more!

Keep up the good work!

Regards, Ann

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Discover Irish Food

Corporate & Event

Catering

Our catering team will work with our expert butchers to help you select the perfect cut of meat in addition to sides, salads & summer desserts to accompany your barbecue.

We cater for all types of events, large or small, from summer barbeques to garden parties & corporate functions. We’ll work with you closely to create the perfect menu, select exceptional wines, arrange equipment hire & provide serving staff. Leave the organising to us so that you can enjoy the occasion as much as your guests.

Private dining room available for hire. Contact us for further details.

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corporate & event catering

let us cater for your garden party Our catering team can help with your summer parties and BBQ’s. We have a range of dishes that are ideal for the summer season. Our team of staff are more than happy to help you serve at your party, so that you can enjoy the time with your guests. We have selected some of our favourites that would be ideal for a summertime party.

Anti Pasti Board

Selection of parma ham, milano, salami & manchego cheese, beautifully garnished with pepperdew peppers, olives and dips

€30

Cheese Board

A selection of Irish farmhouse cheese accompanied by relish and crackers. Ideal for 5 - 6 people

€30

Mini Dessert Platter

Selection of homemade, Miniature, Sweet Tartlets. Serves 5 people

€15

Individual Savoury Tartlets

Our homemade savoury tartlets baked to perfection in a crispy pastry base. Choice of meat or vegetarian fillings

€2.50 each

Canapé Platters

A large selection of cold or warm canapés available. Serves 10

from €6

Find our full catering menu in store, or visit our website (details below).

Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:30pm Telephone: 1890 711 117 Email: order@donnybrookfair.ie 48 hours notice required

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Online Ordering: www.donnybrookfair.ie/catering

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devoted to food

Visit our new store in Malahide New Street, Malahide, Co Dublin Monday – Sunday 8:00am – 9:00pm Telephone: 01 685 4656 Email: order@donnybrookfair.ie

(01) 668 3556 Donnybrook

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