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A filling and tasty recipe from Bord Bia of a healthy,vegetarian chickpea and potato masala that is a real crowd pleaser.

Siúcra and Catherine Fulvio’s recipe for lemon coconut strawberry squares are bursting with flavour including subtle hints of lemon and fresh strawberries. Drizzled with a lemon glaze and topped with shredded coconut, these squares are the perfect treat for every summer afternoon tea.

This recipe combines potato cakes with poached eggs, grilled bacon and a tasty Mojo sauce to make a really good supper dish.

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in Canada and the United States. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.

As the Christmas holiday season approaches, we often have guests calling to visit and it can be hard to think of healthy recipe alternatives to offer. Mince pies are always a crowd pleaser but the store-bought options generally come loaded with butter, sugar, and fat. Preparing your own healthier alternative is easier to do than you may think. These gluten free mince pies store well in an air tight container too, meaning you will always be ready for unexpected guests to arrive.

National Potato Day took place last Friday, October 6, with the aim of encouraging Irish people to celebrate potatoes and to experiment in the kitchen, with a range of tasty recipes available from www.potato.ie.

Can you believe that autumn is here already? There is a chill in the air and stoves and fires are being lit most nights in the homes of Mayo. On the bright side, this time of the year yields lovely fresh fruit and vegetables, so I have decided to share some local seasonal recipes that are simple to make and that should warm your bones this autumn.

We are all so busy nowadays that planning evening meals that are enjoyable and interesting can easily drop down the priority list. However we need to eat, and we all benefit from good nutrition, both in terms of how we look and how we feel, and most importantly to maintain optimum physical and mental wellness. Longevity is the key, staying well because we live well, not just when we are inspired to engage in a health kick. Often food tastes better when the flavours of the ingredients have time to infuse, so the slow cooking method can produce a delightfully tasty meal with only 10 to 15 minutes prep that morning or the evening before. There is often resistance from people to engage in a weight loss programme because they have the belief that there is too much effort required in cooking, and they will not be able to commit to it. This belief is unfounded says Motivation Weight Management.

Use up any left-over turkey by tossing together Siúcra’s warm turkey salad with pickled cranberries. This delicious festive salad combines all of the flavours and colours of Christmas with sweet cranberries, pickled with Siúcra Caster Sugar, and sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and pecans, caramelised using Siúcra Rich Dark Brown Sugar. It is the perfect light meal to serve on St Stephen’s Day after the indulgence of the day before.

Galway’s Indian community will celebrate the 69th Indian Independence Day on Saturday.