Cashel Blue cheese, sour cream and chive dip works with everything from chicken wings to carrot batons and baked potato

Europe’s biggest live fire cooking event returns to Herbert Park this summer to celebrate its 10th anniversary

The tub isn’t huge but the flavour is concentrated so you can add a bit of wine or water to make it go further

Aishling Moore of Goldie wins best chef while Dede at the Customs House is named restaurant of the year

A teacher, a food writer and a parent give their first impressions of the scheme

Jane Russell’s Handmade Sausages are made in Kilcullen, Co Kildare, and widely stocked in independent food shops and delis across Ireland

The bases are hand stretched and stone-baked, and the tomato sauce is made with San Marzano tomatoes

Happy Pear pesto and tapenade range has been given a packaging facelift

Ready, Steady, Cook ... with what you’ve already got in your fridge and food cupboard, rather than go shopping

Sourdough coating is not too thick and goes nicely crunchy on both sides

Spread it on sourdough, paste it on pizza, this ‘Nduja is a northern Irish twist on a southern Italian speciality

From Michelin-starred saviours to midlands hidden gems, there is something for all occasions and budgets here

Look for the eggs in branches of Tesco, selected Supervalu and Centra stores, Brown Thomas, Fallon & Byrne and other independent retailers

An old-fashioned product that brings incredible complexity to everyday snacks

The city’s newest dining hotspot, a rooftop restaurant with two terraces, offers a menu using local produce, with French and Asian accents