Recipes by Ballymaloe-based Lens & Larder

Imen McDonnell and Cliodhna Prendergast of Lens and Larder retreats, share a recipe for smoked haddock and mussel chowder. "One of the foods for which we receive the most requests from Lens & Larder guests is a steaming bowl of Irish seafood chowder."

Imen McDonnell and Cliodhna Prendergast of Lens and Larder retreats, share a recipe for roast rib of pork and velvety cider gravy. "This autumnal roast has a divine crispy crackling crust. We use locally reared Berkshire pork, honey from Imen’s farm and crab apples, but you can use Bramley apples as an alternative. A robust cider gravy on the side is a great accompaniment."

Imen McDonnell and Cliodhna Prendergast of Lens and Larder retreats, share a recipe for quince and pear tart. "Quince paste really livens up this pear tart and the ice cream with its fresh, bittersweet flavour. You can buy it ready made, but we like to make our own at this time of year."

Imen McDonnell and Cliodhna Prendergast of Lens and Larder retreats, share a recipe for brown Irish soda bread. According to Irish folklore, making a cross indentation in the dough before baking will let the fairies out.