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KCLR's The Spice of Life

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The Spice of Life is a 10-part series produced by KCLR under the Sound & Vision scheme, with the support of Coimisiún na Meán and the television licence fee. Each episode sees KCLR's Aisling McDonald joined by three guests around the table in restaurants and cafés around Kilkenny and Carlow to discuss dishes from their homeland, ingredients and origins, while turning to talk about inclusion, culture, traditions and family. Aisling's also joined by The Home Run's Vinny Bradley as he spends some time in the kitchen with one of our guest chefs to learn how their chosen dishes for each episode are...

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KCLR

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Arts

Podcast website

kclr96fm.com

Latest episode

Jul 24, 2025

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Episodes

The Spice of Life E10: Chinese Cuisine 24.07.2025

Join KCLR and the Spice of Life for our episode about Chinese cuisine. Here's the recipe for one of the delicious dishes prepared for the show: Egg Fried Rice Cook your rice  Fry off eggs, peas and onions in a hot wok  Once cooked, add your rice to the wok  Add any meat or fish of your choice to the rice dish  Serve in a bowl and enjoy

The Spice of Life E09: Indian Cuisine 16.07.2025

Join KCLR and the Spice of Life for our episode about Indian cuisine. Here's the recipe for one of the delicious dishes prepared for the show: Onion Bhaji Slice onions thinly Mix with rice flour, spices and salt, leave for 60 minutes  Squeeze your onions  Add chunks to hot frying oil  Fry until golden brown  Serve with mango chutney and enjoy 

The Spice of Life E08: Italian Cuisine 10.07.2025

Join KCLR and the Spice of Life for our episode about Italian cuisine. Here's the recipe for one of the delicious dishes prepared for the show: Roasted Vegetables And Porchetta Served In An Italian Bread Roll Slow cook porchetta  Roast peppers with herbs of your choice  Open your fresh Italian bread  Add your peppers and porchetta  Serve and enjoy 

The Spice of Life E07: French Cuisine 03.07.2025

Join KCLR and the Spice of Life for our episode about French cuisine. Here's the recipe for one of the delicious dishes prepared for the show: Quiche Lorraine And Salad Mix green beans and lettuce on a plate serve with the quiche Roll out your pastry in a pastry dish  Mix eggs, bacon, cheese, cream, cheese and mixed herbs in a bowl  Add the mixture on top of your pastry  Place in the oven  Bake an...

The Spice of Life E06: Croatian Cuisine 25.06.2025

Join KCLR and the Spice of Life for our episode about Croatian cuisine. Here's the recipe for one of the delicious dishes prepared for the show: Stuffed Red Peppers Cut the top of your red pepper Roast your peppers  Cook off pork / beef mince on a pan with veg and spices of your choice  Cook rice  Mix your cooked mince and rice together  Stuff the peppers with the mixture  Serve with a tomato sauc...

The Spice of Life E05: Bangladeshi Cuisine 20.06.2025

Join KCLR and the Spice of Life for our episode about Bangladeshi cuisine. Here's the recipe for one of the delicious dishes prepared for the show: Phuchka Mix semolina, flour, baking powder and water Roll in to round balls  Deep fry them until crispy Cut the top off  Add your fillings  Cool boiled eggs, Coriander salad  Serve and enjoy

The Spice of Life E04: Nigerian Cuisine 12.06.2025

Join KCLR and the Spice of Life for our episode about Nigerian cuisine. Here's the recipe for one of the delicious dishes prepared for the show: Jollof Rice Cook your rice Simmer tomatoes, onions, garlic, curry powder and dried thyme  Mix with your rice and cover and leave on a low heat Serve in a bowl and enjoy  

The Spice of Life E03: Romanian, cuisine at the House of Pretzel 04.06.2025

Join KCLR and the Spice of Life for our episode in the House of Pretzel as we chat about Romanian cuisine. Here's the recipe for one of the delicious dishes prepared for the show: Saokuska Auberine, red peppers, mushrooms  Roast on bbq  Peel the skin from them  Let them cool  Mix them with tomato passata and puree  Serve in a bowl as a topping for bread 

The Spice of Life E02: South American, cuisine at Pink Box 03.06.2025

Join KCLR and the Spice of Life for our episode in the Pink Box as we chat about South American cuisine. Here's the recipe for one of the delicious dishes prepared on the show: Arepa Stir water and salt together in a bowl; gradually stir in cornmeal with your fingers Form the dough in to small – medium sized balls  Flatten the dough balls  Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; fry arepas i...

The Spice Of Life E01: Malaysian, cuisine at Aroi 22.05.2025

Join KCLR and the Spice of Life for our episode in Aroi as we chat about Asian Fusion cuisine with a hint of South African spice. Here's the recipe for one of the delicious dishes prepared for the show: Chicken And Cashew Nut Stir Fry Heat your wok pan  Add oil of your choice  Fry your vegetables; mushrooms, baby corn, green beans, onions, peppers and chilli.  Add your cooked chicken to the wok  F...

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