The wind raged and howled around the house but we did not get it as bad as our southern cousins. Eva had to join us in the bed she was scared by the noise of the wind which ‘Sounds really cross’. Cross indeed it was – this soup helped forget about it: comforting, hot, spicy, sour and sweet. Left over chicken works perfectly if you … Continue reading Hot and Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup
Quick and easy, full of flavour and the goodness of fresh veg and herbs, this dish is delicious cold in summer but works equally well in winter straight from the oven. Chicken breasts with courgette and herb stuffing Serves 6 8oz courgettes coarsely grated sea salt and ground black pepper 1 oz butter 1 small onion finely chopped 2 oz cream cheese or ricotta 2 … Continue reading Chicken Breast with Courgette Stuffing
The Irish weather is amazing right now so it’s time to move the kitchen out into the garden and clean the barbq if you haven’t done it already. We spend yesterday in the garden till almost dark and it really is such a joy to be outside with the heat of the day on your bones. This is a really simple dipping and marinade for … Continue reading Chicken with Cashew Nut Sauce
Add a little middle eastern magic with a couscous laced with Sumac complimented by chicken baked with a garlic and lemon marinade, accompanied by celeriac chips- perfect for an easy weekend supper. Marinade the chicken in the morning to save time and add flavour. If you only have boneless chicken then make up skewers and throw them on the barbie or griddle pan instead. Perfect … Continue reading Roast Chicken with Baked Celeriac Chips and Sumac Couscous
Spatchcock Chicken with Tricolour Slaw and the most amazing delicious warm brownie pudding Sunday was another lazy day and this was perfect food, chicken is just so easy and tasty when cooked right and chocolate for dessert – I’m not sure there is anything better!… This recipe of a simple spatchcock chicken covered in a delicious mix of garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, lemon zest and … Continue reading Spatchcock Chicken with Tricolour Slaw and Warm brownie pudding with Baileys
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