<p>Raised in the Fermanagh village of Bellanaleck amid story-tellers, yarns and football, Brian D’Arcy never dreamed he would become a priest until a meeting with a Passionist at The Graan Monastery set him on the road to priesthood against his parent’s wishes.
Now, as he celebrates 50 years as a priest, Father Brian reflects on a long career of faith, fame ... Show More
Aug 15
Courgette Fritters with Tomato Salad
275g coarsely grated courgette 1 onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg 75g plain flour 75g chickpea flour 1 teaspoon chipotle chilli paste ½ teaspoon seasalt Oil for cooking Mix the courgette, onion and garlic with salt. Add the egg, flours and chilli and mix to a ba ... Show More
8m 13s
Jul 12
Fregola With Grilled Courgettes, Tomatoes And Fennel Butter
Fennel butter 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 200ml dry white wine 250g soft butter Large handful fennel herb chopped ( substitute any soft herb like basil, chives, parsley etc)Cook the shallot and garlic in the oil until golden. Add the w ... Show More
9m 14s
Apr 2025
Grilled Souvlaki Haloumi Sandwiches with Tzatziki
400g haloumi, cut into 12 slices ½ small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped ½ teaspoon smoked paprika Zest and juice 1 lemon
1 teaspoon fresh oregano or ¼ teaspoon dried 25ml olive oil
Blend the onion,garlic, paprika, lemon, oregano and oil to a smooth paste. Rub all over the ... Show More
8m 20s
Aug 2024
Pasta with Ham Broth, Leek, Late Summer Courgettes and Tomato Toasts
250g bite size pasta like macaroni, orzo
1 ham hock or 250g ham trimmings ( ask your butcher)
2 onions, coarsely chopped 1 stick celery, chopped 2 tablespoons oil
1 medium, leek, split washed and chopped 1 large courgette
Bunch basil
Bunch parsley 50g finely grated parmesanPour b ... Show More
7m 51s
Nov 2024
Crostini with Triple Crème Cheese, Roasted Grapes and Walnut & Crostini with Prawn, Roast Tomato, Chilli and Horseradish
Crostini with triple crème cheese, roasted grapes and walnut 1 ciabatta loaf 200g red seedless grapes, removed from stem
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon seasalt 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
2 rounds triple crème cheese 4 walnut halves Slice the bread as thinly as you can with a ... Show More
9m 18s
Feb 2025
Aloo Paratha Bread with Coriander Chutney
150g wholemeal flour 100g plain flour Pinch salt 50ml vegetable oil
150ml waterMix the flours, salt and oil in a bowl and add a little water a time to combine to a soft dough. Knead and then place in a bowl for 20 minutes to rest.
200g potatoes, peeled and diced 1 onion, finely c ... Show More
8m 33s
Feb 2025
Bacon, Aubergine and Noodle Hot Pot
200g fine noodles 25g grated root ginger 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 scallions finely chopped 1 aubergine cut into 2cm dice 100g of either cooked bacon or ham chopped 1 tablespoon tomato puree 1 teaspoon gochujang or chilli paste 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 ta ... Show More
7m 41s
Aug 2024
Grilled Chicken, Harissa and Carrot Quinoa Salad
Harissa 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 shallots, chopped 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Zest and juice 1 orange 50ml sherry vinegar Pinch cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 50ml good olive oil or goo ... Show More
10m 58s
Nov 2024
Christmas Vegetables
Braised carrots with leeks and sprouts 500g carrots, peeled and sliced thinly 2 onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground
25g butter 500ml vegetable stock
375g leeks, split, washed and chopped 500g sprouts, trimmed and cut in half through the ... Show More
10m 10s