Rory O’Connell returns for a brand new fifth run of his popular and inspirational ‘How To Cook Well’ series. As always, each programme in this 8-part series contains recipes which are imaginative and modern, but which are also simple to create. There is nothing one-pot or ‘gimmicky’ in this new series as Rory creates delicious dishes for people who care about fresh ingredients, and the way they are put together to create something greater than the sum of their parts. As well as preparing his recipes, Rory also shares several tips to make every cook’s life easier, including how to make cheese simply by placing yoghurt in muslin and letting the whey drip out – it’s not a quick process but very easy to do. He also shows how a watercress oil needs to be put in the freezer overnight in order to separate the oil from the water. Planning ahead is the key, but the method is simplicity itself. “By taking inspiration from many different cuisines, we can use Ireland’s best ingredients to create modern dishes which combine fabulous flavour with a lightness of touch,” he says.
Programme two: In this second programme of Rory’s brand new series, Ireland’s most experienced cookery teacher prepares Roast Aubergines with Sorrel and Date dressing, and Mackerel Cakes with Spiced Tomato Oil.
Rory also makes a Yellow Tomato and Lime Basil Salad, and Potato Salad.
His final dish this week is Ricotta with Smashed Cherries, Olive Oil, Lemon and Mint. As well as teaching, Rory has worked as a chef in some of the world’s top restaurants including Chez Nico, Chez Panisse and with Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons.Rory’s first book ‘Master It’ won the Andre Simon Food Book Award in 2013.
He says: “I want to give people confidence in the kitchen. When I wrote the book it was about sharing what I do and that’s the idea of the TV programme as well.
How to Cook Well with Rory O’Connell is produced and directed by David Hare of InproductionTV for RTÉ and sponsored by KERRYGOLDPress enquiries:TVPRAnn Coughlan 00 353 87 6778045Pauline Cronin 00 353 87 2629967