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.
Read MoreHuevos rancheros (or rancher's eggs) are a typical breakfast served at Mexican farms. They're the answer any time I'm craving a super hearty, quick meal.
Read MoreWho doesn’t love fish and chips! Growing up in Ireland it was always the treat on a Friday night, served in newspaper, eating it on the pier. I don’t live by the sea now and so it’s become something that I do at home when I miss my other home, Ireland. The batter is light and crisp (make sure theoil is very hot), chips are crunchy and floury on the inside (I like a maris piper) and a homemade tartare sauce that you can make in under 5 minutes. Hello Friday
Read MoreAn ideal recipe to share with friends and family to celebrate the Queen’s jubilee! Quiche Lorraine is always a party favourite.
Read MoreA delicious, sweet infusion of Vodka and rhubarb flavour. Delicate and smooth, it is perfect for a refreshing tasting cocktail.
Read MoreRhubarb & 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!
Read MoreA day spent making Rhubarb Syrups... My idea of the perfect day! I made three different kinds... Simple rhubarb, rhubarb & star anise, and rhubarb & rosewater.
Read MoreCardamom 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.
Read MoreA fabulous quick fix supper, made with shop bought frozen pastry.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreDon’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! –
Read MoreTender, marbled sirloin in a creamy, spicy sauce. This is a classic grilled steak with a peppered sauce and sea salt roasties. Steak can seem simple, but it’s all in the shopping.
Read MoreGambas al ajillo is one of my favourite Spanish tapas dishes. To translate: shrimps in garlic, and it’s one of my easiest recipes
Read MoreColcannon is a traditional Irish recipe made up of creamy, buttery mashed potatoes mixed with kale or shredded cabbage. The ultimate in comfort food and the perfect side to a Sunday roast.
Read MoreIf you're in need of some heat to blow away those winter cobwebs, this is just the thing.
Packed with vegetables and steaming with traditional Thai flavours, i’ve put a twist on classic Thai green curry.
Read MorePad Thai is definitely become a food cult at the street food market scene, and there are so many reasons why. It’s utterly delicious and satisfying in both flavour and comfort hitting. It’s both fresh and vibrant as well as hearty and warming. Which makesit a brilliant mid-week fast track to supper. I am using a vegan option Tofu, which absorbs all the delicious flavours of spices, herbs and tangy soya and fish sauces, but you can use prawns, chicken or beef too.
Read MoreIf you have locally grown organic asparagus and good-quality bread, this is possibly going to be one of the most delicious combinations you have ever experienced. If you are in any way nervous about making hollandaise sauce (like most of us), then you will love my foolproof recipe!
Read MoreEnjoy the most delicious après-ski treat of them all without leaving home - it's the ultimate comfort food cheese fondue!
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