Living here in what is often called ‘the sticks’ (or a remote part of the country to the more refined out there!) we don’t often get to see any of the big chef names! So a couple of weeks back when I heard that Kevin Dundon, just like Santa, was coming to town…. I put the date in the diary!
Not to be missed.
Our local SuperValu in Portumna were hosting a Christmas evening and Kevin Dundon was the star.
We both really enjoyed a terrific evening. Hundreds (mainly women – I think possibly 3 or 4 men!) turned up, and Kevin turned on the charm. For 2.5 hours he cooked up a storm.
There was Cauliflower & Parmessan cheese soup – delicious!
There were Prawn Cocktails, Chicken Wings and Soy and Honey glazed Salmon. I did have a giggle when I heard people ask if you can make Prawn Cocktail without prawns! And another comment that the Salmon and Prawns were very ‘fishy’…. not sure what they were supposed to taste like!!!!!
There were Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, turkey and ham pasties, Steak Diane…. and then he moved onto desserts!
There was Baileys Cream Pots, Apple Pie, Cranberry Trifles and Profiteroles….
My favourite dessert!
Now I am not a dessert person…. but mention profiteroles and you’ve won me over…. and these profiteroles were absolutely gorgeous.
I also loved the spun sugar demo…. I am definitely going to try this some day! Apologies for the photo, but I think you get the idea – again it was all made look so so easy!
If you hear that Kevin Dundon is coming to a SuperValu near you…. get there! (I believe he’s travelling around Galway again this week.) He made it all so easy and relaxed. A really enjoyable evening! And all for free in our local shop anyway!
We came home with 3 different recipe leaflets, etc.
And we are such good students, we’ve already made the Apple Pie which was a big hit.
And A cooked the Steak Diane and Swede & Parsnip Gratin at the weekend – which even after cooking it himself, he decided was the best meal he’s ever prepared! And that’s saying something, cos no matter how often he cooks…. he usually doesn’t like it much himself!
If you are near a SuperValu do make sure to go along… or even pop in and pick up the recipe leaflets.
For those who can’t get the recipes… I will share! I promise! 🙂
A Year In Redwood 
Love going to cookery demonstrations, celebratory or not you always seem to come away with fresh ideas & tips – sounds fun!
It was great fun Dee…. and still have even more recipes to try out!
Wow – looks like he is quite the entertainer! I think he is in Tuam tomorrow night be we have a full week of activities with the kids this week so will not make it to see him. I love how humble your husband is. We all know he is king of the the big green egg.
Mona,
He is hugely entertaining! And really seems to enjoy doing the demos! Such a pity you won’t get to see him! Next time!
Well pass on your thoughts to the Big Green Egg King!
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