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 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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With weather this beautiful we all want to cook outside.Grilling this delicious chicken on the BBQ will have a great charred texture and flavour especially if you are using charcoal.
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A delicious, sweet infusion of Vodka and rhubarb flavour. Delicate and smooth, it is perfect for a refreshing tasting cocktail.
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Rhubarb & Ginger Jam is made with crystallised stem ginger which adds a delicious mellowing warmth to the sharpness of the rhubarb. This is a jam you’ll be begged to make again & again!
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A day spent making Rhubarb Syrups... My idea of the perfect day! I made three different kinds... Simple rhubarb, rhubarb & star anise, and rhubarb & rosewater.
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This is the ultimate fast, no-fuss, but incredibly good supper. The tuna just takes 2 minutes to cook, so make sure you do that at the last minute. The rest is really a case of popping the potatoes in a saucepan and leaving them to cook. The dressing with the added squeeze of wasabi brings it to life! If you want something else alongside, I suggest cooked purple sprouting broccoli or green beans or raw fresh radishes or very thinly sliced fennel
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A simple pearl barley risotto packed with Spring’s freshest baby vegetables and herbs. It is quick to make and doesn’t require all the endless stirring of a regular risotto!
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You can also use chicken, beef, prawns or hearty vegetables such as aubergines, courgettes or tofu. It freezes well, so I double the recipe and freeze half for when I want a day off cooking.
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Cardamom panna cotta with rhubarb is an elegant, yet simple, dessert that makes use of seasonal rhubarb or even strawberries. A creamy base is infused with cardamom, making it as irresistible as it is easy.
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I love making this dish during the spring because it’s so light and fragrant. During the remainder of the year, I simply replace the wild garlic with other fresh herbs that are in season, such as basil, mint, or oregano. I sometimes add grilled fish, shrimp, or chicken to this dish for a weekday one-course suppe
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A fabulous quick fix supper, made with shop bought frozen pastry.
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You can't beat a cheesy pasta bake for a fuss free family meal, with peas, fresh herbs and mozzarella mixed with macaroni for a mouthwatering family feast.
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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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Don’t they make you a squidge more happy just looking at them! They are so fun to serve up for a relaxed supper. Grill them up on the bbq if it’s sunny outside. It’s definitely worth going to the extra mile and buying brioche buns (they freeze really well do) for the soft buttery bun. The Oh Yeah Yum Slaw is fantastic with tonnes of things too! –
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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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This asparagus and Gruyère tartlet is a delicious spring supper. Make sure your shortcrust pastry is butter-based and serve with a chilled glass of Chablis and a green leaf salad.
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This is my favourite dessert to make for serving on a Sunday after a big feast of roast lamb! Don’t be nervous about making pastry, just chuck the ingredients in a food processor, pulse and roll.
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