Anyone lucky enough to spend time in New York might have had a visit to Union Square Cafe. I’ve been lucky enough to be there a few times including an enforced 2 weeks stay during the Volcano episode two years ago. I was quite upset at being stuck there for so long but I hear that my friends and family were finding it hard to … Continue reading Union Square Cafe Spicy Nuts
Pomegranate molasses is one of my favourite things at the moment and works especially well in this recipe and complements the buffalo mozzarella perfectly. Nectarines work just as well and I think that plums would be good too when they arrive in the shops. i use mozzarella in this and deligted that it is available locally.. .those near Macroom in Cork might have spotted the … Continue reading Roasted Peaches with Walnut Salad & Pomegranate Molasses
Aubergine is one of those vegetables I have a funny relationship with. Some days when I taste a well made Parmigiana, I think it is one of the nicest vegetables ever and then some days when it ends up tasting a bit like a wet sponge then I’m a bit more ho hum about it… actually a bit Oh Yuck sometimes. I think it responds … Continue reading Spiced Aubergine Salad with Cuimin and Lime
Lucuma is a flavored tropical fruit native to Peru. I’ve not seen the fruit much here in Ireland but have been reading up on its use as a replacement sweetener for baking, Having ordered it some time ago from i-herb, I have been busy trying out some recipes – as a sugar replacement, it is considered superior to sugar, being an excellent source of fibre, … Continue reading Raw Chocolate Bars
A good spice mix in your cupboard is very handy for jazzing up a casserole or stew, for adding to a bean dip or hummous to add interest and also great for adding to meatballs or burgers. Much better than a shop bought mix as you can make your own based on your favourite spice flavours – tailor made for you – like Coutour only … Continue reading Design your own spice mix
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