All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • March 18, 2015
    • RTÉ One

    In the first programme of this brand new series, Rory’s starter is a Salad of Hard Boiled Eggs with Mayonnaise, Harissa and Chorizo. His main course dishes are Grilled Pork Chops and Pork Burgers with Fennel and Pistachio, a delicious Plum and Apple Sauce and also a Swede Turnip Puree with Parmesan and Olive Oil. Raspberry Fool and Vanilla Biscuits complete the meal.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • March 25, 2015
    • RTÉ One

    Rory’s starter this week is a Beetroot Salad with St. Tola Goats’ Cheese, Honey and Pomegranate. He follows this with Grilled T-Bone Steak with Horseradish Cream and Salsa Verde, with Oven Roasted Chips and a Salad of Organic Greens. Almond and Cinnamon Thins with Pears complete this week’s menu.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • April 1, 2015
    • RTÉ One

    Rory’s three course meal this week starts with his delicious Green Vegetable Soup. And with just a few days to Easter Sunday, his main course would have to include lamb, so Rory cooks a very tender Roast Leg of Lamb and Mint Relish dish,with Chickpee and Coriander Puree, and Carrots with Lemon. And keeping things simple for afters, Rory prepares a ‘Plain Cake’, served with Strawberries. Creme Anglaise and Cream.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • April 8, 2015
    • RTÉ One

    Rory’s starter this week is Pumpkin Broth with Parsley Pesto. He follows this with Boiled Oyster of Bacon, Roast Tomato Oil Parsley, Mustard and Cheddar Cheese Sauce. This delicious main course is accompanied by Mustard and Scallion Champ and Green Cabbage Puree Yoghurt and Star Anise Cream with Compote of Plums with Red Wine and Star Anise

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • April 15, 2015
    • RTÉ One

    This week’s delicious starter is Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Wild Mushrooms on Grilled Sourdough Bread Rory prepares a tasty main course of Lamb Koftas and Rocket Salad with Buttermilk Dressing, Roast Hazelnuts and Cumin and Chilli Oil. And he finishes with a decadent dessert of Chocolate and Caramel Mousse with Caramel Sauce and Raspberries.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • April 22, 2015
    • RTÉ One

    Pan-fried Hake with Herb Relish is Rory’s delicious starter this week. For his main course he cooks Casserole of Roast Chicken with Indian Spices, served with Pilaff Rice with Parsley, and Curly Kale. And for dessert Rory prepares Kiwi Fruit Granita with Passion Fruit and Orange Sauce accompanied by Lacy Nut Biscuits.

  • S01E07 Episode 7

    • April 29, 2015
    • RTÉ One

    Rory prepares Baked Dover Sole on the Bone with Bretonne Sauce, Roast Sirloin of Beef with red wine, tomato and gherkin followed by Orange and Mint Jelly.

  • S01E08 Episode 8

    • May 6, 2015
    • RTÉ One

    In tonight’s final programme Rory prepares Moroccan Harrira Soup, Roast Haddock with Roast Pepper, Olive and Basil Salsa Mashed Potatoes with Courgette, Olive Oil and Marjoram Romanesco followed by Chocolate, Prune and Armagnac Puddings with Chocolate Sauce.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • April 20, 2016
    • RTÉ One

    New series. The chef returns for a second series of the cookery show, this time preparing kale broth with lemon and Parmesan, grilled chicken with marjoram and lemon and roasted almond sauce, and a dessert of yoghurt and star anise cream.

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • May 4, 2016
    • RTÉ One

    Rory prepares a Soft Goats Cheese and Thyme Leaf Tart, Black-eye Beans with Oyster Mushrooms and Caramelised Onions and Buttermilk and Lemon Puddings with Caramel and Pineapple.

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • May 11, 2016
    • RTÉ One

    The chef prepares a Mimosa salad starter, followed by roast loin of pork with fennel seeds, chilli and garlic, then oeufs a la neige with creme anglaise.

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • May 18, 2016
    • RTÉ One

    Rory prepares Risotto Alla Parmagiana followed by a Warm Salad of Quail with Grapes, Honey and Bacon and for pudding, Candied Citrus Zests.

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • May 25, 2016
    • RTÉ One

    The chef prepares a starter of potato soup with black pudding, followed by roast fillet of beef as the main course, with a compote of rhubarb with clementine juice for dessert.

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • June 1, 2016
    • RTÉ One

    The chef demonstrates how to make a starter of Macroom Mozzarella salad followed by roast chicken with bread and thyme leaf sauce, and redcurrant sauce.

  • S02E07 Episode 7

    • June 8, 2016
    • RTÉ One

    The chef prepares red onion, roast pepper, rosemary and anchovy pissaladiere, grilled hake with roast cumin, tomato and coriander, and praline ice cream.

  • S02E08 Episode 8

    • June 15, 2016
    • RTÉ One

    The chef makes carrot, coconut and lemongrass soup, shoulder of lamb with aoili and salsa verde, and rhubarb and strawberry trifle with almonds and pistachios.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Episode 1

    • April 18, 2017
    • RTÉ One

    Rory prepares a starter of beetroot and raspberry salad with labneh.

  • S03E02 Episode 2

    • April 25, 2017
    • RTÉ One

    Rory prepares lentil and curly kale soup Italian style, grilled duck with watercress, radicchio and orange salad.

  • S03E03 Episode 3

    • May 2, 2017
    • RTÉ One

    Rory's starter is celeriac fritters, then casserole roast pheasant with Indian spices and Jerusalem artichokes.

  • S03E04 Episode 4

    • May 9, 2017
    • RTÉ One

    The cookery series with chef and teacher Rory O'Connell returns. Rory prepares a starter of grilled scallions with mushroom, anchovy and a hard boiled egg.

  • S03E05 Episode 5

    • May 16, 2017
    • RTÉ One

    The cookery series with chef and teacher Rory O'Connell continues with salad of figs, goats cheese, grilled squid, cherry tomatoes, marjoram and spaghetti with herbs.

  • S03E06 Episode 6

    • May 23, 2017
    • RTÉ One

    Rory O'Connell continues with butternut squash soup and spiced and braised lamb with saffron potatoes. Dessert is lime Oreos with yoghurt, and banana and lime ice.

  • S03E07 Episode 7

    • May 30, 2017
    • RTÉ One

    The cookery series with chef and teacher Rory O'Connell continues with roast cauliflower with red onion, cumin seed and muhammara, grilled chicken paillard with roast grapes.

  • S03E08 Episode 8

    • October 11, 2017
    • RTÉ One

    The chef prepares a salad of coolea cheese with apple syrup and roast hazelnuts, and braised beef with oysters and oyster mushrooms.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Episode 1

    • April 24, 2018
    • RTÉ One

    Rory prepares a mussel and wild garlic omelette starter, followed by a main course of chermoula meatballs with roasted red onions, and caramel meringue for dessert.

  • S04E02 Episode 2

    • May 1, 2018
    • RTÉ One

    The chef cooks chilled cucumber and grape soup with elderflower, pomegranate and mint, then fried spiced chicken with tomato aioli and salsa crudam, followed by strawberry popsicles and almond tuiles.

  • S04E03 Episode 3

    • May 8, 2018
    • RTÉ One

    The chef prepares tuna sashimi with crisped radishes and spring onion, followed by tart of macroom buffalo ricotta with roasted red onions, mushrooms, thyme leaves and marjoram.

  • S04E04 Episode 4

    • May 15, 2018
    • RTÉ One

    The chef prepares roasted almond hummus with roasted carrots, beetroot, hazelnuts and pumpkin seeds, followed by a main of ham hocks with mustard and chive cream.

  • S04E05 Episode 5

    • May 22, 2018
    • RTÉ One

    The chef prepares a smoked mackerel tonnato with heritage tomatoes, basil, and a hen's egg, while the main course is roast leg of spring lamb with mint hollandaise.

  • S04E06 Episode 6

    • May 29, 2018
    • RTÉ One

    Featured dishes include a salad of beets, roast wild salmon with lettuce, pea tendrils and flowers accompanied by a preserved lemon dressing.

  • S04E07 Episode 7

    • June 5, 2018
    • RTÉ One

    The chef prepares a starter of Macroom buffalo mozzarella, followed by roast sirloin of beef with creamed corn and pickled red onions, and orange and passion fruit granita.

  • S04E08 Episode 8

    • June 12, 2018
    • RTÉ One

    The chef prepares potato aioli with quail eggs, radishes, avocado, coriander and cumin. Plus, roasted aubergine with ricotta, honey, mint, fennel and chilli.

  • SPECIAL 0x10 How to Cook Well at Christmas with Rory O'Connell (2019)

    • December 19, 2019

    Rory O' Connell brings us Christmas flavours with a twist! His dishes include a Red Onion, bacon and Kale broth and a Turkey and Romanesco Pilaf, a Shaved Fennel and Kumquat Salad with Ardsallagh Goats Milk Feta and a mouthwatering Christmas dessert. In this two-part Christmas special, Rory O’Connell uses his unique cooking style and ingenuity to create some interesting Christmas recipes. Christmas can be a challenging time for a cook, but it’s also an opportunity to add a new twist to traditional festive flavours. In both programmes Rory shares new and delicious dishes to add colour and variety to the Christmas table.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Episode 1

    Hot Smoked Salmon with Labneh, Watercress Oil and Coriander Flowers; Grilled Plaice with Roast Chicken Sauce, Grapes, Cucumber and Chervil; Ginger, Turmeric and Lemon Cake.

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Pilot

    • February 12, 2014
    • RTÉ One

    Unaired 2014 Pilot for "How to Cook Well with Rory O'Connell". Rory cooks a roast chicken casserole with Indian spices, pilaf rice with coriander and pomegranate, and pan fried cod.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 A Simply Delicious Christmas (2014)

    • December 3, 2014
    • RTÉ One

    A platter of Irish oysters; Jerusalem artichoke soup; Ballymaloe spiced beef with horseradish cream; chocolate Christmas biscuits; and meringue Christmas tree

  • SPECIAL 0x3 A Simply Delicious Christmas (2015), Part 1

    • December 16, 2015
    • RTÉ One

    Ruby grapefruit, Pomegranate and Shredded Mint Cocktail; Kale, Fennel, Radish and Parmesan Salad; Onion Marmalade; Turkey liver pâté with Sourdough Toasts and Red Onion Marmalade; and Chocolate Yule Log.

  • SPECIAL 0x4 A Simply Delicious Christmas (2015), Part 2

    • December 24, 2015
    • RTÉ One

    Ballycotton prawns served in their shells with watercress and home-made mayonnaise; prawn or lobster bisque; roast duck with orange; brussels sprouts with toasted hazelnuts and candied bacon; and traditional Irish sherry trifle.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 Christmas Baking (2016)

    • December 1, 2016
    • RTÉ One

    Rugelach; White Christmas Cake; Galette de rois; and Plum Pudding and Mrs Hanrahan's sauce.

  • SPECIAL 0x6 Christmas Entertaining (2016)

    • December 14, 2016
    • RTÉ One

    Whiskey punch and Christmas Fruit Punch; Spicy Indian meatballs with pomegranate and cucumber raita; Salsify in Filo; Beetroot purée with Toasted Cumin Seeds on Poppadoms; Medjool Dates w crozier blue; Quail Eggs with Roasted Cumin; and Cheese and Sesame Sablées.

  • SPECIAL 0x7 Edible Presents (2016)

    • December 23, 2016
    • RTÉ One

    Mincemeat Filos and Ballymaloe; Nougat; Blackcurrant pastilles; Pickled pears and Kumquat Compote; Chocolate Christmas Tree.

  • SPECIAL 0x8 A Simply Delicious Christmas (2018), Part 1

    • December 13, 2018
    • RTÉ One

    In the first of the two episodes, Rory prepares dishes that have a seasonal flavour but which offer some relief to jaded palates: a salad of roasted pumpkin and Brussels sprouts with pumpkin seed praline and pomegranate molasses, and a cauliflower and coriander leaf soup with spiced tomato oil. This is followed by a rustic turkey and Swiss chard tart and then poached pears with chocolate and pistachio. As always with Rory’s recipes, these are straight-forward to prepare, light to eat and full of flavour.

  • SPECIAL 0x9 A Simply Delicious Christmas (2018), Part 2

    • December 13, 2018
    • RTÉ One

    Darina Allen joins Rory for the second installment of his 2018 Christmas season specials. In this episode, they prepare smoked eel canapes with festive quesadillas, anchovy and sesame seed straws, ragged filo tartlets, and lastly chocolate prunes, marzipan dates, and Christmas chocolate pops.