This weekend Dianne Curtin shares a recipe for an easy back-to-school supper, with a taste of autumn for dessert. 

With many of the schools starting back in the next few days, Dianne Curtin has a special recipe for the last barbecue of the summer. 

Dianne Curtin shares her recipe for an adaptable veggie korma for mains with chocolate and cherry sundaes for dessert. 

In this week's Weekend Foodie, Di Curtin has a recipe for vegetable risotto with asparagus for mains, and elderflower and lime marinated strawberries for dessert. 

This weekend Dianne Curtin shares her recipe for fettuccini with avocado pesto and smoked salmon salad. For dessert, Di's recommending a classic- Peach Melba. 

My Greek salad makes a great meal for the picnic box - even if you have to eat it in the car while watching the rain pour down, writes DIANNE CURTIN. 

This weekend, Dianne Curtin has a recipe for a spicy, yet creamy coconut curry. For dessert? A refreshing fruit salad. 

Dianne Curtin shares her recipe for baked lime and chilli chicken for mains, with berry pavlova for dessert. 

Dianne Curtin's recipe this weekend is ideal for those nights when you want to make dinner quickly. Dessert is filled with lots of local berries- ideal for a summer evening. 

Di Curtin shares her recipes for chilli roast chicken with sweet potato wedges for mains, with zesty baked peaches for dessert. 

This weekend, Di Curtin has a simple and nutritious summer supper dish with marinated strawberries for dessert.

These stuffed peppers are from my summer archives, but I defo think they deserve an outing this weekend because they are the epitome of sunshine eating, writes DIANNE CURTIN. 

This month brings forth the best wild flowers and some parts of the countryside are lined with a carpet of wild garlic, a free food there for the foraging, writes DIANNE CURTIN. 

This weekend Di Curtin shares her recipe for spaghetti with smoked salmon and cream for supper, with fruity berry fools for dessert. 

Dianne Curtin shares her recipe for asparagus and Feta quiche for a tasty lunch over the long weekend. And for something sweet? It's Hot Cross Buns. 

This weekend Di Curtin brings us a taste of summer with pesto-filled gnocchi with peppers and chicken, and a strawberry pudding. 

Dianne Curtin shares her recipe for a flavourful lamb stew with pear upside-down pudding for dessert this weekend. 

Dianne Curtin's Mother’s Day menu for this weekend involves an easy to prepare main course, followed by some elegant home baking in the form of old-fashioned queen cakes.

This weekend, I’m digging out what I call my 'Frugal Lenten Bowlful' -a mix of goodness from chickpeas, baby potatoes, vegetables and eggs, writes DIANNE CURTIN. 

Why wait for Pancake Tuesday to indulge. Dianne Curtin shares her recipes for a delicious buttermilk pancake batter as well as sweet and savoury fillings. 

In this week's Weekend Foodie, Dianne Curtin shares her recipe for a flavourful seafood dish and a bread and butter pudding with a tropical twist. 

Looking for a comforting dish for a time-poor evening? Di Curtin uses ready-made, fresh convenience food to form the base of a hearty supper that will feed the family quickly.

This week, Di Curtin shares her recipes for her spicy scrambled egg and toasted brioche with maple syrup, nuts and blueberries. 

This weekend, Di Curtin shares her recipes for two different bakes- a main course and a dessert- ideal for these cooler evenings

This week, Di Curtin shares her recipes for delicious nibbles to enjoy with the girls. 

DI CURTIN shares her recipes for two meals made up from leftovers including a delicious chocolate tarte au chocolat. 

DI CURTIN shares her daughter's recipe for festive sausage rolls and also has details on how to make a delicious pavlova festive fruit wreath. 

DI CURTIN, who writes The Weekend Foodie column in The Echo every Saturday, shares tips for Christmas spirits

In the run-up to Christmas, or the days between Christmas and new year, it’s nice to have a few ideas up your sleeve for what you might serve if a crowd arrives, writes DI CURTAIN, 

This week's column from Di Curtin is a nod to St Brigid

Got lot of turkey left over? Di Curtin has the perfect recipe for the days ahead

DI CURTIN shares some advice on what to purchase for your drinks cabinet this Christmas, and shares some cocktail recipes, perfect for the festive season

Di Curtin shares her recipe for Mackerel with Chilli Garlic and Lemon Soy Sauce

The theme of domestic violence runs through the artwork of Di Curtin, based in Union Hall. COLETTE SHERIDAN catches up with The Echo food columnist to find out more

Di Curtin has the perfect pizza dough recipe for Saturday nights

Di Curtin has raided her recipe bank for a dish from the archives which fits the bill for frugal food this time of year. 

Weekend Foodie: This week, a freshly-made, home-made pizza - and for dessert, an apple treat

Here are some cocktails by Di Curtin to go with your favourite dessert on Christmas day

Di Curtin turns to lamb's live this week to provide much needed nutrition this winter

Looking for a tasty recipe to whip up this weekend? Try out Di Curtin's Butternut and Smoked Bacon Pasta

Di Curtin shares the perfect steak recipe if you are having a BBQ this weekend

Di Curtin goes foraging for this latest dish

Di Curtin shares a recipe for Spring Chicken with Mushrooms and Spinach

Meatballs can be a versatile meal, says Di Curtin, who shares her recipe for Meatballs and Spuds

Di Curtin shares a quick pasta dish, with fresh peeled prawns

Ahead of Pancake Tuesday, on February 16, Di Curtin shares with us two very different recipes

This recipe pays tribute to our corner shops - it's a dish of few ingredients, all available in your local stores, writes Di Curtin

These gluten-free brownies are delicious with cream or ice cream.

WHEN a close member of the family discovers they are seriously gluten intolerant, it’s time to change the cooking habits in the kitchen. I’ve never had to think about food allergies and intolerances before.

Di Curtin shares her recipe for Coconut Salmon and Mussels