Once upon a time I thought I did not like lamb, for a start I thought that anything that played chasing and jumped off rocks (true story, I saw it with my own eyes)was too cute to eat. A personal investment in a full time cooking course with no option but to cook it soon changed my mind and now it is one of my … Continue reading Butterflied Leg of Lamb
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
Summer arrived this weekend and we spent a long afternoon in the garden soaking up the available rays while sheltering from the still slightly chilly wind. Memories of lying behind a windbreaker on a Wexford beach and running to dive into freezing seas convincing yourself it was summer, and sure it was summer, Just Irish Style. This salad is an amazing crunchy crispy tangy dish … Continue reading Fattoush with Crispy Croutons & Sumac Dressing
I love being able to produce a dessert that my other half will enjoy – when I met him first all food I produced was usually met with suspicion, at first because he did not know whether I was a decent cook or not and latterly, because he could not believe that you could produce a dessert without shed loads of sugar and bad fats. … Continue reading Raspberry Cheescake – Sugar Free
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