Whip up some tasty weekend fare

This week, Marcin Szczodrowski, head chef at Eala Bhán in Sligo town (ealabhan.ie), has two comforting and classic recipes to suit a weekend gathering

Rack of lamb with creamy mash
Marcin Szczodrowski, head chef at Eala Bhán in Sligo town

Rack of lamb with creamy mash

Ingredients, serves two

One rack of lamb, well-trimmed; I get mine from Sherlock’s of Tubbercurry

Salt and pepper

4 tbsp chopped parsley

1 tbsp chopped thyme

1 tbsp rosemary

70g breadcrumbs

30g melted butter

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp wholegrain mustard

For the mash

200g peeled white potatoes

5g melted butter

20ml pouring cream

Method

1. Pre-heat the ...