Tuesday, 14 June 2016 Sea and Love: More than a Wedding Event Last Sunday, we had here at the Redcastle Hotel, our already traditional wedding event Sea and Love…. An opportunity for those newly engaged couples to have a look around one of the most... Read More
Wednesday, 01 June 2016 A chat with Gordon Smyth: 'Nowadays chefs need to be more... From his grandfather’s butcher shop in Eglinton, Head Chef Gordon Smyth has had quite a journey. His experience both in these islands and across the world has included the opportunity to... Read More
Wednesday, 11 May 2016 Three reasons that make the Redcastle Hotel the perfect... Where do we start… Looking for a wedding venue can be a very daunting task... LocationWe honestly do believe that we have the most romantic & picturesque hotel wedding venue in... Read More
Wednesday, 16 March 2016 Redcastle Hotels Day Porter to hold the prestigious Golden... Gerry McKeever is the only concierge in the Northwest of Ireland awarded with ‘Les Clef d’Or’ from the international association which recognises the best concierges in the worldRedcastle Hotel’s... Read More
Wednesday, 23 July 2014 Lemon Buttercream cupcakes These taste like summer!Ingredients3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup cake flour1 tsp baking powder1/8 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar1 Tbsp lemon zest (zest of 2... Read More
Tuesday, 15 July 2014 Blueberry Cream Cheese Cupcakes The perfect treat for some Afternoon Tea1/4 cup (1/2 stick or 57 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup (169 grams) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/3 cup (76 grams) sour... Read More
Friday, 04 July 2014 Red, White, Blue Parfaits Celebrate the 4th July with this delicious dessert.... INGREDIENTS4 1/2 pounds fresh red currants, stemmed3 cups sugar3 envelopes unflavored gelatin (about 6 3/4 teaspoons)2 envelopes... Read More
Tuesday, 17 June 2014 Honey Lime Chicken Skewers A quick and easy summer snackIngredients3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon vegetable oiljuice of one lime2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon of salt1/4 teaspoon of pepper1/2... Read More
Wednesday, 23 April 2014 Goats Cheese Red Onion Tart A delicious and simple starter idea!Ingredients:For the Pastry: Small sprig thyme, 100g plain flour, 25g butter, 25g lard.For the Red Onion Jam: 25g butter, 25g soft brown sugar, 1 tbsp... Read More
Thursday, 10 April 2014 Crab and Salmon Fishcakes Make the best Salmon and Crab Cakes with this easy recipeIngredientsFor the potatoes 250g/9oz small potatoes, preferably red-skinned potatoes such as... Read More
Wednesday, 02 April 2014 Chorizo Mussels Ingredients1 medium onion, chopped3 tablespoons butter3 cloves garlic, minced8 ounces fresh chorizo, removed from casing1 tablespoon harissa1 teaspoon red pepper flakes3/4 cup white wine1 1/2... Read More