This wild garlic soup, takes me right back to the forest where I picked the herb. I have added a topping of roasted almonds and sheep’s cheese for added texture and contrast. Hazelnuts, brazil nuts or pine nuts work too.
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This zingy asparagus dish is the roast of the town! I tend to find that asparagus works best when the dishes are straightforward and uncomplicated.
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It only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. It’s one of my favourite quick-fix, weeknight suppers and there are so many variations. It’s a good base to work from as you can use bits and pieces that otherwise may go to waste.
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This hearty and nourishing soup makes a nice starter for a dinner party or is delicious after a winter's day walk.
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Bringing a taste of Italy to your kitchen using seasonal fruit and veg to make a delicious summer bruschetta two ways: sweet tomato and peaches with ricotta.
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This soup is a ray of gorgeous sunshine during these greyer months: adding ginger to carrots gives them zest and zinginess, a trick which works just as well with butternut squash.
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I remember the first time that I ever had prawns pil pil, it was in the market in Barcelona. I sat at the counter of one of the tapas bars, and watched how they fired up the plump fresh prawns with fiery chilies, aromatic garlic and smokey paprika. They were out of this world… They served them with very thinly sliced sourdough toasts that were brushed with olive oil – so I could scoop the prawns pil pil onto the toasts to create the perfect bite, heaven! It is one of the easiest and fastest suppers that I know.
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These sweet, creamy and crispy blossoms are one of my all time favourite suppers, and are at their best with wild honey — do use the wild stuff, it makes a world of a difference to the flavour of the dish.
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Sweet, juicy prawns bathed in a piquant sauce and served on a bed of crisp lettuce – you have to admit, this does sound like heaven! Prawn cocktail is one of those retro dishes that got a bad rap in the eighties (like chicken kiev), because of the many poor restaurant variations, but it is so good if you use the right ingredients.
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A recipe to impress, it looks delicious with it’s vibrant colours and tastes incredible!
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Love this anytime of the day or night :) Good quality chicken livers whizzed up with Irish butter, fresh thyme, garlic and brandy.
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These crispy sweetcorn fritters pack a fiery punch and take seconds to make and are loved by kids and grown-ups.
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These two dips are so easy to whip up and both only take about 10 minutes to prepare. Serve them as I have here on a platter with lots of delicious seasonal vegetables.
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This zingy asparagus dish is the roast of the town! I tend to find that asparagus works best when the dishes are straightforward and uncomplicated. Here, I simply bake it, then give it a little something extra with a dressing of lemon, shallots and Dijon mustard.
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Start this one day ahead to save time. A show-stopping starter with layers of Irish smoked salmon with a cream cheese and lemon filling, flavoured with dill and capers.
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The delicate peppery taste of the pea shoots alongside the crispy smoky pancetta, sweet peas and creamy goat’s cheese is divine – or try using watercress instead. The dressing lightly scented with orange is my favourite with this salad, but if you are fonder of a lemon dressing, then simply replace the orange with a lemon. I recommend doubling up the dressing recipe, as it will last for up to two weeks in the fridge.
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Gambas al ajillo is one of my favourite Spanish tapas dishes. To translate: shrimps in garlic, and it’s one of my easiest recipes
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