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A Try at Tapas
Now, I LOOOVVVEEE tapas but cooking lots of dishes is hard work! I remember the first time I tried tapas at our local Gourmet Food Parlour. I loved the food … Continue reading →
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No Longer a French Tart
It is really amazing when some things just come together to point you in the direction of a recipe. My dad recently gave me a jar of onion marmalade and … Continue reading →
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Pizza with Puff!
There’s a lovely smell coming from my kitchen! I’m absolutely starving after pouring over books to decide what’s on my menu for a little supper party I’m having on Friday … Continue reading →
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For the Love of Claire – Chicken with Aubergines, Tomatoes and Garlic
It’s a miserable day here in Dublin and Hubbie has just announced that he’s coming home early from work! Time to get the dinner on but what to cook? Today … Continue reading →
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Lasagne made the Silver Spoon way
I have to say that I’ve a fondness for Italian food. And I love the drama that I’ve experienced at the restaurants I’ve gone to, the larger-than-life characters, the atmosphere, … Continue reading →
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A First in Our House – Venison Steaks!
Tonight I cooked venison for dinner. I’ve never had it before and until recently wouldn’t have even contemplated eating it. But life is short and you have a take a … Continue reading →
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A Warming Pork Soup
Autumn has arrived and the kids are back in school. The central heating was turned on last night for the first time in ages. I love cooking at this time … Continue reading →
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Coddled with Colcannon…
There’s something about this time of the year that brings back lovely memories of childhood. I remember my mother putting herb dumplings onto a casserole in her fancy yellow Belling … Continue reading →
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Minestra Maritata: A Marriage made in Soup
I don’t know what it is but I’ve noticed that recently I’ve been making a lot of stews and soups. I suppose that says something about me and my need … Continue reading →
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Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks
One of life’s little pleasures is having a lie-on in bed on a Saturday morning. If I get to lie-on until 9am, I’m doing very well! Another pleasure is watching … Continue reading →
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Bill Granger’s Honey & Lemon Chicken Wings
Today is World Autism Awareness Day. As only a few of you know, my eldest has Asperger’s Syndrome and I’m very, very proud of him and his achievements. He’s a … Continue reading →
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Fish Goujons
The first of my recipe list is done, yay! Yesterday I made fish fingers for Son No. 1 as Son No. 2 has declared himself a vegetarian. I have to … Continue reading →
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Puglian-Style Beef Casserole
Last week turned out be a bit of a washout. Not in terms of the weather but in terms of my health. Monday evening saw me feeling the chills in … Continue reading →
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Monkfish and Chorizo Skewers
A recent visit to Dublin city brought me the opportunity to visit my favourite bookshop of all time, Hodges Figgis (part of Waterstones). I absolutely adore this store and frequented … Continue reading →
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Recipe Review: Pot Roasted Chicken with Olives and Tomatoes
I love when I get my hands on a new cookbook to see what recipes jump out at me and there were so many in Françoise Bernard’s La Cuisine: Everyday … Continue reading →
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Stuffed Aubergine with Lamb and Pine Nuts
I was quite delighted when I recently received a copy of Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi’s Jerusalem as a present for my birthday as I’m completely taken with it. For … Continue reading →
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Pasta a Picchi Pacchi {or Spaghetti with Almond and Tomato Pesto!}
It’s always the same when the warm weather makes an appearance – my appetite drops to near zero and my love for the kitchen is replaced by my love for … Continue reading →
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Mary Berry’s Chicken with pesto, Taleggio and roasted tomatoes
Chicken can be one of those meats that dries out so fast, you need the power of I don’t know what to chew your way through it. Can there be … Continue reading →
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Review: Rice Flour Pastry and a Tomato and Goats Cheese Tart
I’ve been rather disappointed by the poor and very pricey array of pastries and breads produced for coeliacs. I never knew how bad it was until my dad was diagnosed … Continue reading →
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