The weather is mad here again – temperatures are pretty cool, there is monsoon rain forecast but that makes it perfect weather for a hot steamy laksa. These are great for getting your daily quotient of veggies into you and the possibilities for variety are endless if you have beans, peas, leaves, beansprouts. Leave out the meat if you fancy a meat free day or … Continue reading Chicken and Lemongrass Laksa
This is not a hugely well known vegetable, when I bought it the girl in the shop had to examine it as she had never seen it before in her life! Her words! Coming into the end of their season but should be around for another few weeks to try this recipe. The sweet earthy flavour of the artichoke pairs beautifully with the smoked fish … Continue reading Smoked Fish and Artichoke Gratin
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I have reposted this in honour of earth day 2012.. Every little helps so here is how to make your kitchen a little greener.. At this time of year my world is starting to revolve around my garden, getting it ready for summer and planning my herbs and veggies for the coming months. The Irish weather can always be a challenge… Continue reading Grow your own …
This double dip recipe is for Thai Meatballs with two sauces – great versatile sauces that can be used as sides on lots of recipes. The meatballs are great based on beef lamb or pork, I have to admit I’m only mad on pork mince when I know its provenance. This is quick too – I had the 2 sauces cooking and the meatballs in … Continue reading Thai meatballs with 2 sauces
Sweet Potatoes and Paprika, the sweet kind, delicious sweet smokey condiment to spice up this already delicious vegetable. Simplicity itself to prepare and difficult to stop eating once done. This isn’t even worth calling a recipe but definitely worth posting. I always cut them skinny and leave some skin on, after a good scrub. I just add a teaspoon or 2 of sweet paprika with … Continue reading Sweet Sweet Potatoes
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