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Crossword 1

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Across

1. Help. (3)
3. One’s spouse’s male parent. (6-2-3)
8. Unoccupied. (6)
9. Laid back, rested. (8)
10. Unlikable. (5)
11. Euphoric. (5)
13. Sandy coastal hills. (5)
15. Sprinting. (7)
16. Mends, fixes. (7)
20. Not the same. (5)
21. Get to one’s feet. (5)
23. Indicate with the finger. (5)
24. Accidental outpouring of liquid. (8)
25. Painter. (6)
26. The World. (6,5)
27. Style of Japanese theatre. (3)

Down

1. She has escapades. (11)
2. The judgment of a court or referee. (8)
3. Humorous. (5)
4. Pleasing simultaneous combination of melodies. (7)
5. The religion of Mohommad. (5)
6. The silver part of clouds? (6)
7. Piece of padding. (3)
12. Type of needlework. (5-6)
13. Australian wild dog. (5)
14. Jibe. (5)
17. The act of setting alight. (8)
18. Highly contagious disease. (7)
19. Spittle. (6)
22. Dig. (5)
23. Veranda. (5)
24. The juice of a plant. (3)

Crossword 2

€200 to be win!

Across

1. Time-wasting ‘customer’ in the motor trade. (4-6)
6. Crust that forms over a cut. (4)
10. With perfect timing. (2,3)
11. Proviso. (9)
12. Ambiguous. (7)
15. Deposit money. (5)
17. Eponymous heroine of a Jane Austen novel. (4)
18. Set down; produced an egg. (4)
19. Matures. (5)
21. Dawn. (7)
23. Inexpensive. (5)
24. Scrutinise. (4)
25. Greek god of love. (4)
26. Pick-me-up. (5)
28. Guided. (7)
33. Sport played in a swimming pool. (5-4)
34. Deadly Islamic decree. (5)
35. Traditional Irish dance. (4)
36. The largest lake in Ireland. (5,5)

Down

1. Implement. (4)
2. Restore friendship. (9)
3. Get on one’s knees. (5)
4. Bedtime drink. (5)
5. Ages. (4)
7. Sobbed. (5) 8 and 32 down. Sausages and spud. (7,3,4)
9. Plunder. (7)
13. In the Bible, Jacob’s brother. (4)
14. Compensation. (7)
16. Structure supporting a public timepiece. (5,5)
20. Large group of classical musicians. (9)
21. Ghost. (7)
22. Out of danger. (4)
27. Saltpetre. (5)
29. Leather strap. (5)
30. Pixie-like. (5)
31. Company symbol. (4)
32. See 8 down.

VALENTINE'S DESSERTS

Sweetheart Biscuits
Makes 10

125g butter, softened
60g caster sugar
½ tsp vanilla essence
1 egg yolk
125g plain flour, sifted
5 tbsp raspberry jam

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Grease two baking trays and line with parchment paper.

2 Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.

3 Add the egg yolk and beat to combine.

4 Stir in the flour.

5 Roll two tablespoons of the mixture into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture to make 10 balls. Place the balls 10cm apart on the prepared baking trays.

6 Using the palm of your hand, flatten each ball to form a 7cm round, shaping the edges to remove any cracks.

7 Gently press a 5cm heart-shaped cutter into the centre of each round, being careful not to cut the whole way through. Using the tip of a small knife, scoop out the dough to make a heart-shaped indentation. Gently smooth the indentation. Fill each heart with two teaspoons of jam.

8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until light golden. Cool on the trays and then serve.

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Mint and Cumin Lamb Chops

Serves 4

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, crushed
Salt and black pepper
4 lamb chops
For the mint and cumin butter:
1 tbsp ground cumin
A large handful of fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
½ tsp cayenne pepper
175g butter, at room temperature

To serve:
Green beans

1. Combine the oil, lemon juice and zest and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Add the lamb chops to the bowl and toss to coat well. Cover with clingfilm and chill in the fridge until needed.

3. To make the butter, combine the cumin, mint leaves, cayenne pepper and butter in a bowl.

4. Spread a piece of clingfilm onto a work surface and spoon the butter in a line into the middle. Fold over the clingfilm and roll up the butter to make a log shape. Twist at both ends to tighten the shape. Place in the fridge until required.

5. Heat a griddle pan over a medium-high heat. Remove the lamb from the fridge and add to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium, or cook to your liking. Set aside for 2-3 minutes to rest.

6. Cut the butter log into slices and serve a slice on top of each lamb chop with green beans.

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A) 4
B)8
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What year of the Championship does this book document?

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B) 2011
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HOW TO ENTER COMPETITIONS IN EM

The closing date for all competitions is March 15th. Competitions, except where specified, are open to all readers. There are two ways to enter competitions in EM.

1 SMS from your mobile phone

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To enter the competition simply text the relevant number, followed by your answer, and your name to 087 923 9210.

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Please note that received texts will not have an auto response but you will be included in the draw. Numbers for each competition:

EMCOMP 1
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Book

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Last issues competition winners

EM COMPETITION 1 (The successful winner who named the new Coffee Bar in the Head Office Restaurant – Barista Coffee Bar) Geraldine Brundell (Geraldine was one of four who came up with the same suggestion so she was the lucky name out of the hat!) EM COMPETITION 2 Ruth Radburn (Winner gets to enjoy a 2-night B&B for two at the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel with dinner on any one evening) EM COMPETITION 3 Georgina Orr (Winner receives a copy of Emma Hannigan's Driving Home for Christmas) CROSSWORDS €200 SHOPPING VOUCHER Liz Cusack, Brian Hickey, J. Quinn CROSSWORDS €100 SHOPPING VOUCHER Jim O'Brien, S. Nolan, Louise Browne

Last issues Crossword solutions

EM Crossword 1: Across 1. Fit 3. Vaccination 8. Ermine 9. Night-cap 10. Tales 11. Samba 13. Sinus 16. Selects 20. Niche 21. Tyrol 23. Tiger 24. Lightest 25. Cinema 26. The height of fashion 27. Sit Down 1.Fleet of foot 2. Timeless 3. Venus 4. Confine 5. Aches 6. Income 7. Nap 12. All-star cast 13. Spoon 14. Sieve 17. Congress 18. Scratch 19. Brogue 22. Lathe 23. Thief 24. Lot.
EM Crossword 2: Across 1. Cuttlefish 6. Epic 10. Merit 11. Truncheon 12. Out-half 15. Paste 17. East 18. Raid 19. Rinse 21. Precise 23. Veers 24. Torc 25. Akin 26. Towel 28. Griddle 33. Expresses 34. Bugle 35. Eddy 36. Grand total
Down 1. Came 2. Turquoise 3. Latch 4. Fatal 5. Spun 7. Press conference 9. Sceptre 13. Ajar 14. Fencing 16. Private Eye 20. Neon light 21. Psalter 22. Sari 27. Wiped 29. Resin 30. Debit 31. User 32. Hell