A native of Dublin, Rachel lives in Cork with her husband and two children. Here she teaches at Darina Allen's world-renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School.

Rachel has appeared in three television series: Rachel's Favourite Food, Rachel's Favourite Food For Friends and Rachel's Favourite Food At Home. She has also published a book for each of her TV series, carrying the same name.

The Irish cook's style of cooking is above all practical - ideal for the home cook. Her influences are both regional and global, providing family and food for friends with flare.

Rachel Allen photo gallery

Website
www.rachelsfavouritefood.com

Books
Rachel's Favourite Food, Gill & Macmillan, 2004
Rachel's Favourite Food for Friends, Gill & Macmillan, 2005
Rachel's Favourite Food at Home, HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 2006