We always reccommend organic ingredients, but in this case they are more important than ever for taste reasons. Organic carrots are a superior product by far than conventionally grown carrots - sometimes in our shop we have 'dirty' carrots which are covered in sand and which in the winter keep their flavour very well. Ingredients 6 large Carrots, peeled (the...

5 Ripe tomatoes 1 Cucumber, diced 250g Feta cheese, crumbled a handfull of black olives, kalamata if possible 125ml olive oil 4 tbsp lemon juice freshly black pepper small bunck of Oregano, finely chopped Chop up the tomatoes and put into a large salad bowl, and add the cucumber, feta cheese and olives. Pour over the olive oil and lemon...

This recipe was given to me by a great friend and fellow cook, it has been enjoyed by all our customers and remains a firm favoriate in the cafe. At the moment the beetroot that is available is amazingly sweet yet still earthy and the simply ingredients in the following recipe complement it perfectly. Continue reading →

Organic food has traditionally had a reputation for being “good for you” but a bit boring! Organico Café (Bantry, West Cork, Ireland) turns this on its head offering food that is both exciting and delicious. Rachel Dare, who trained with Darina Allen at Ballymaloe, supplies the inspiration behind the menu in Organico Café. Rachel has a distinctive style, fusing a...

1 cup quinoa grain 2 cups water 100 g parsley and mint 100g cherry tomatoes dressing 100 mls olive oil 300 mls water 50 mls balsamic vinegar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 dessertspoon apple concentrate Rinse the Quinoa grain well under running water (this is beacuse there is a bitter coating on the grains) Bring to the boil...

1kg dried chickpeas 400 mls olive oil 2 lemons 5 cloves of garlic minced 1 inch piece of ginger minced 200 mls red wine vinegar 2 lrg red onions 3 teaspoon salt 2 tsp pepper Soak dried chickpeas over night then cook for about 1 to 2 hours(you know when its done as you will be able to crush one...

MIXED BEAN SALAD 500 g kindey beans 500 g cannolinni beans ½ cucumber 1 pkt parsley 1 pkt coriander 300 g red onion dressing 125 mls sweet chili sauce 100 mls vinegar 200 mls olive oil 1 lemon zest and juice 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper Soak the kidney and cannolinni beans for over night or at least 12...

If you use a good quality olive oil and organic red cabbage, carrots and seeds, this salad is very nutritious and high in fiber as well as healthy fats. Eat with some fresh poached or oven roasted fish or tofu and a small amount of Quinoa or brown rice for a light lunch or evening meal. 500 g red cabbage...

750 g white cabbage 500 g carrot 250 g apple 200 g onion make dressing in measuring jug 200 g mayonaise 250 g yoghurt 50 g olive oil 50 g white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Thinly slice white cabbage cutting out any tough stalks out first, peel or scrape carrots (if using non organic or making...