Spinach Dumplings with tomato salsa

I got an SOS call recently from someone who was entertaining and needed a nice vegetarian recipe for one of her guests. She is a good cook herself but was stuck for something nice to make which did not feature meat. This got me thinking about how it can be easy when you are a meat eater to fall into the trap of thinking that … Continue reading Spinach Dumplings with tomato salsa

Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs and Paprika – Perfect Weekend breakfast or Speedy Supper

This dish is perfect for brunch or a quick supper and is real comfort food- perfect to help unwind after a hectic day. Even if you don’t have any cooked sweet potatoes, it only takes about 12 minutes to peel, cube and boil some for this dish. serves 2 hungry people 2big or 5 small cooked sweet potatoes, cubed 1 onion peeled and chopped 1 … Continue reading Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs and Paprika – Perfect Weekend breakfast or Speedy Supper

Something for the weekend….Crispy Calamari with Avocado and Tomato

The best things about a long weekend usually involve lots of family time, time outside and maybe even a trip to the beach. Who says it needs to be sunny to enjoy these things? …. This recipe is usually associated with great holidays, somewhere near a beach, usually involving sunshine,(not usually Ireland!). Sadly, mention the word Calamari and you often hear a lot of people … Continue reading Something for the weekend….Crispy Calamari with Avocado and Tomato