It’s the bread that’s always on my kitchen table at home — I make it every Saturday morning. It’s similar to the traditional Irish soda bread, but made with yoghurt and rosemary. Thyme makes a lovely substitute, or herbs can be left out altogether.
Read MorePreserve Autumn with my Spicy Apple Chutney... I started making this chutney 15 years ago for the Farmers Markets & it's on all my menus!
Read MoreI love the feeling that I get from eating this salad –it makes me feel hydrated, cared for, energetic, happy and also gives me a feeling of inner glow that feeds my outer glow! I sometimes swap out the red cabbage for grated carrots, or the kale for spinach, or the broccoli for French beans
Read MoreThis is the easiest dessert to make during summer and the most refreshing, but it is also the perfect palate-cleanser to serve after a fish main course. I sometimes use fresh basil instead of the mint, which adds a delicious sweetness.
Read MoreAdd a bit of sunshine to a chilly, wintery week. It’s also deliciously moist with wonderful hints of cinnamon and nutmeg spices, and a dreamy creamy orange blossom frosting — utter heaven.
Read MoreOne of my favourite suppers to prepare with fresh crab is these cakes. I like to use about a quarter of dark meat in my crab cakes as it adds sweetness. I use fresh breadcrumbs (not dried!) to bind my crab cakes together. Even though I am from potato land (Ireland) I don’t like potato in my crab cake as the flavour of crab is so delicate that it tends to get lost under the potato. The aioli is gorgeous, as it adds a kick of heat and texture to the overall bite. I serve the whole thing up with a big leafy salad.
Read MoreThis Lemony Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is one of my favorites. You can make this creamy pasta quickly and easily from store cupboard staples, and the flavour is so bright and cheerful!
Read MoreIf you haven’t made a pho before you are going to love this! It’s so easy to make, fast, delicious and it’s like a hug in a bowl. The warming broth, silky noodles, juicy steak, fiery chilli and aromatic spices and herbs are absolutely delicious. You can swap out the beef for chicken or prawns and add spinach, purple sprouting broccoli or frozen peas in there too if you wish.
Read MoreI love that an Italian named this dish after a, how to I put this so that I don’t offend anyone –a lady of the night, love for money? You get the idea! The pasta is hot and fiery, and so addictive, I guess that’s how it got the name.
Read MoreThe classic chicken parmigiana always makes a gorgeous midweek supper. Chicken and parmesan given a crispy coating, then smothered in a rich homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese — sounds good, right?
Read MoreI love the concept of a galette, its basically a fool-proof way to make a misshapen pie. This recipe is so simple but serves up something that is oozing deliciousness, with the sharpness of the rhubarb.
Read Moreit takes just 20 mins to make this creamy Parmesan, mushroom & spinach coating golden chicken Plus it’s a one pot!
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