A great way to use left over duck…. (does anyone even ever have left over duck? peel me a grape why don’t you) If you are lucky to live in Ireland then seek out the confit duck legs from Irish producer Silverhills farms…delicious and great value. On the rare occasion I have any left over then I make this risotto. Really easy, winter warming and … Continue reading Duck Confit Risotto
It’s becoming harder to get a post up with a decent photograph given how early it gets dark and with the poor weather how it always seems that the clouds are just above my head. Being back to work doesn’t help either as having to do an honest days work just gets in the way of cooking :-). It can be hard too to get … Continue reading Baked Eggs with Chickpeas
I think I like Christmas Eve more than Christmas Day, still preparing, meeting friends for lunch and finishing the very last of the shopping then getting out to Mass or to catch up with family before settling down in front of the fire. I usually have something prepared which can be bunged into the oven in case of last minute guests and this was a … Continue reading Christmas Eve Fish Gratin
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
This dish was actually an accident, I was going to make something else with spinach, discovered that it had gone completely green and watery in the fridge so I had a look around to see what else I had and came up with this. Its really easy, just like a classic gratin but with the addition of the toasted cumin seed, makes a delicious warming, … Continue reading Autumn Eats….Indian Spiced Sweet Potato Gratin
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