Why it’s time to try venison

Precooked grains and pulses are a storecupboard lifesaver during the week and are a great way to boost both your fibre and protein intake

Continuing our new series, photographer Andrew Montgomery and Leiths-trained cook Cherie Denham bring us pork recipes inspired by the Emerald Isle

Boiling is where the ingredients are submerged in water and boiled at a fairly rapid heat (nearly 100°C). Due to the high temperature, the liquid is bubbling vigorously, turning to steam and reducing,

By The Happy Pear (thehappypear.ie) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 40 mins 1 medium onion2 carrots3 garlic cloves1 tbsp vegetable oil4 tbsp tomato purée2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce300ml red wine200g oys

■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 325g frozen grilled vegetables1 tsp Mexican-style seasoning1 small avocado, peeled, stonedand chopped1 lime, juiced75g cherry tomatoes, halved2 small flour tor

Cook up a batch of these new, flavourful recipes to fill your freezer and you’ll always have a bowl of comforting food to dig into