Recipes

Batch Cooking with Sarah - Jane O’Brian

A practical, real-world cooking workshop focused on making home cooking quicker, easier, and more affordable. Participants will learn simple batch cooking techniques to prepare versatile meals such as baked potatoes, taco mince, mac and cheese, lasagna, and dirty rice, along with easy sides like salads, guacamole, and couscous. The session highlights time-saving hacks; smart planning, portioning, storage tips, and ways to reduce food waste — helping attendees build a week of meals with minimal effort.

Empty Your Fridge and prepare a Coddle with Angela The Hub Coffee Dock

A relaxed, practical cooking workshop centred around making a comforting Irish classic — coddle — using whatever ingredients you already have at home. Participants will learn how to build flavour from simple basics like sausages, bacon, potatoes, onions, and leftover vegetables, while picking up tips on reducing food waste and making the most of fridge and cupboard staples. The session is all about budget-friendly cooking, flexibility, and turning what is left over in your fridge into a hearty, satisfying meal.

Fakeaways with Bernie McArd

A fun and practical cooking workshop focused on creating a healthier homemade “fakeaway” version of a takeaway favourite — chicken satay. Participants will learn how to make a flavour-packed satay sauce, prepare tender marinated chicken, and build a balanced meal with simple sides such as rice, noodles, or fresh veg. The session highlights easy techniques, budget-friendly ingredients, and ways to recreate big takeaway flavour at home with less cost and more control over what goes into it.