So I know one swallow doesn’t make a summer but in honor of the more spring like weather, this is a delicious easy salad to rustle up, full of goodness from all the vegetables and a great hit of flavour and heat from the dressing. I’m just back from a weekend in Ballymaloe at the food and literary festival, it was a food and drink … Continue reading Chicken Salad with Fiery Mango dressing, Broccoli and Cashews
It might be May but there is still a nip in the air which leads me to think of soup when I get in from work. A hectic few weeks lately means I have only really been able to cook and experiment at the weekend, but this is a pefect work night evening filler. Made with onions which have a unique combination of flavonoids and … Continue reading Roast Onion Soup with Thai Spices
The new season Rhubarb is out and I have come round to the taste of this little vegetable having once been so bold as to call it poor people’s dessert. In my defense this was the 1970’s and desserts from a packet represented the height of sophistication while anything from the garden did not quite seem so cool. A clip on the ear brought me … Continue reading Spring Rhubarb Bake
Turn away if you are mouse squeamish but I just have to share my Horrific weekend experience. I have been intending for months to get out into the garden to get it summer ready (eternal optimist) and finally got out there this weekend. Feverishly working away pulling over-grown weeds and raking dead leaves out of flower beds, finally making my way to my little raised … Continue reading Marinated Beef with Satay Sauce, Cucumber Relish……and a little mouse
Sometimes there is just no point in looking for attention (or conversation!) Last weekend was one of those – Golf and Rugby, forget about any decent chat apart from the odd grunt so I just got cooking. The sweet potatoes crisped with the spices are a really nice alternative to the usual steamed version and the green bean and lardons are delicious just warm as … Continue reading Monkfish, Crispy Sweet Potatoes & Warm Green Bean Salad
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