Brenda Costigan
Brenda Costigan is one of Ireland's most renowned cookery writers. As weekly cookery writer for Ireland's leading newspaper the Sunday Independent - Life Magazine Brenda has also written three best selling cookery books. In addition Brenda frequently cooks on TV3 for Goodall's where she creates 12 great recipes each year. Brenda has a wealth of TV experience and was the resident cook on Live at Three with Derek Davis, Thelma Mansfield, Mary Kennedy and Marty Whelan. Brenda is a frequent radio guest on the Gerry Ryan Show, Joe Duffy's Liveline and Marianne Finnucan. She is a member of the Irish Food Writers Guild and is a qualified Home Economics graduate. Brenda is constantly aware of healthy eating guidelines, and this is reflected in her recipes which are easy to follow and they also allow for the occasional self indulgence!
Brenda Costigan's Recipes
Salads & light snacks
- Spiced Pear, Walnut and Cheddar Salad
- Thai Hot Beef Salad
- Two Salmon Starter on Crostini
- Mixed Vegetable Soup
- Greek Style Salad
- Marinade with Lemon and Thyme
Main meals
- Traditional Roast Turkey
- Spicy Mexican Chicken
- Moroccan Lamb & couscous with vegetables
- Chilli Con Carne
- Chicken Paprika
- Christmas Lasagne
- Turkish Lamb
- Chicken Tikka
- Meatloaf
Desserts & cakes
- Christmas Cake
- Icing The Cake
- Christmas Gingerbread Stars
- Luxury Christmas Mincemeat Pudding & Fluffy Orange Sauce
- Grilled Spiced Grapefruit
- Carrot Muffins
- Berry Fruits with Vanilla Cream
- Savoury Spiced Rice With Fruit
- Crunch Crumble With Apple
- Chocolate Cake Summer Fruit Basket
- Cinnamon Chocolate Meringues
- Panforte