Rté - Marty Whelan At Midday Podcast

I always make my own pesto, which literally takes minutes, with basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan and olive oil, or buy a good-quality one. These ultra trendy potato slices not only go well with these pesto-stuffed chicken breasts.

Chicken and Chickpea Tagine with Honey and Ginger and Speedy Coq au Vin

The legendary h Mark Knopfler talks music with Marty.

The wonderful Flo Sweeney came in to chat about her upcoming concert with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra on Sunday April 28th at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre.

Some delicious vegetarian options from Neven!

Marty is joined by legendary flamenco guitarist Paco Peña, ahead of his Irish tour.

Guy Garvey in studio, celebrating the fantastic new album ''Audio Vertigo' from Elbow.

Beautiful live music from Neil Martin, Limerick’s Lamentation, which he’ll play at the upcoming Music Network gala concert!

These filled croissants are always a winner at breakfast and are an excellent way of using up day-old croissants. However, they also freeze very well and I often keep some tucked away for those unplanned mornings when we’ve been out late and something substantial is in order…

Beautiful live music from Niall McCabe this morning. A song for his mam, and her meeting him for the first time on Valentines Day.

Music Network CEO Sharon Rollston, chatting about the great work they do and an upcoming Gala Concert with Neil Martin

Something delicious for the festive weekend!

With Shaun Davey and Peadar Connolly-Davey today. There’s a few tickets left for Shaun’s wonderful concert with the NSO at the NCH on March 17th.

Ahead of his Irish concerts Andre Rieu chats to Marty from his home in Maastricht

Including Chicken and Leek Sourdough Gratin.

Dr. Fergus Sheil in studio today talking all things Salome and Irish National Opera 'The Richard Strauss opera' runs next week atthe Bord Gais Energy theatre!.

Pianist Alim Beisembayev joins Marty to chat about his concert tomorrow night with ?the RTE Concert Orchestra, including  - Romantic Classics with Rachmaninov, Rossini and Elgar. Tickets still available.

Coming Home author and singer/songwriter Cara Dillon is in studio this morning. ?

On baking, this clever pudding separates to form a light, golden sponge over a layer of thick lemon custard. You could omit the blackberries, but I think they are a lovely ingredient with which to surprise your guests.

Jamie Duffy called by on Thursday  morning. One to watch with two sold out concerts in the NCH_ next month.