Category Archives: Recipes

Jamie Greek Salad in Dunnes Platter

Jamie Oliver’s Modern Greek Salad

I love having little ‘aha’ moments and I had one of those while making this salad.  Jamie said to ‘Scratch a fork down the length of the cucumber all the way round……’ before slicing and lo and behold this produces

Jamie Greek Salad in Dunnes Platter

Jamie Oliver’s Modern Greek Salad

I love having little ‘aha’ moments and I had one of those while making this salad.  Jamie said to ‘Scratch a fork down the length of the cucumber all the way round……’ before slicing and lo and behold this produces

Jamie Oliver Blackened Chicken

Jamie Oliver’s San Fran Quinoa Salad

Taken from the ‘Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals’ cookbook this salad is accompanied in the book by ‘Blackened Chicken.’  This was a recipe that suited my tastebuds perfectly but my kids thought it too ‘adulty’ so it might be one to

Jamie Oliver Blackened Chicken

Jamie Oliver’s San Fran Quinoa Salad

Taken from the ‘Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals’ cookbook this salad is accompanied in the book by ‘Blackened Chicken.’  This was a recipe that suited my tastebuds perfectly but my kids thought it too ‘adulty’ so it might be one to

Harissa Hummus on board

Harissa Hummus with Paprika Pita Chips

For many of us summertime means that after a long day’s work there are still daylight hours in which you can hopefully sit outside and enjoy lingering sunlight.  What better way to do this than with a glass of wine

Harissa Hummus on board

Harissa Hummus with Paprika Pita Chips

For many of us summertime means that after a long day’s work there are still daylight hours in which you can hopefully sit outside and enjoy lingering sunlight.  What better way to do this than with a glass of wine

Wilkies Trio Selection

Chocolate Fruit & Nut Clusters (made with Wilkie’s Organic Chocolate)

What to do with a delicious bar of chocolate?  Firstly of course you will hide it.  Actually, before that, if it’s a bar of Wilkie’s Chocolate you will take some time to marvel at the packaging and then hide it. 

Wilkies Trio Selection

Chocolate Fruit & Nut Clusters (made with Wilkie’s Organic Chocolate)

What to do with a delicious bar of chocolate?  Firstly of course you will hide it.  Actually, before that, if it’s a bar of Wilkie’s Chocolate you will take some time to marvel at the packaging and then hide it. 

Caramelised Red Onion Soda Bread

Caramelised Red Onion Soda Bread

This is an adaptation of my Granny’s ‘White Soda Bread’ recipe staying true to the original version it remains simple, simple, simple.  I love lazy baking and with this soda bread there is no resting or kneading so it is

Caramelised Red Onion Soda Bread

Caramelised Red Onion Soda Bread

This is an adaptation of my Granny’s ‘White Soda Bread’ recipe staying true to the original version it remains simple, simple, simple.  I love lazy baking and with this soda bread there is no resting or kneading so it is

Bulgar Wheat Salad

Pea & Mint Bulgur Wheat Salad

I came up with this recipe for a recent edition of Cork Independent .  It’s a simple and tasty side dish that works well with quickly fried lamb chops or simply serve it on its own for a super healthy

Bulgar Wheat Salad

Pea & Mint Bulgur Wheat Salad

I came up with this recipe for a recent edition of Cork Independent .  It’s a simple and tasty side dish that works well with quickly fried lamb chops or simply serve it on its own for a super healthy

Roast Aubergine Dip

Roast Aubergine Dip & Pita Chips

Roast Aubergine Dip with Paprika Pita Chips Simple, simple, simple.   Plus healthy and tasty.  This dip is made with only two ingredients and great served with any dipping chips you can get your hands on or even some good crusty

Roast Aubergine Dip

Roast Aubergine Dip & Pita Chips

Roast Aubergine Dip with Paprika Pita Chips Simple, simple, simple.   Plus healthy and tasty.  This dip is made with only two ingredients and great served with any dipping chips you can get your hands on or even some good crusty

Cannellini Bean & Pesto Salad

Cannellini beans in classic basil pesto with roast cherry tomatoes & griddled courgette ribbons.

Cannellini beans in classic basil pesto with roast cherry tomatoes & griddled courgette ribbons. This is what I’m all about, tasty food that’s easy to make and with ingredients that are easily obtainable from your supermarket because, let’s face it,

Cannellini Bean & Pesto Salad

Cannellini beans in classic basil pesto with roast cherry tomatoes & griddled courgette ribbons.

Cannellini beans in classic basil pesto with roast cherry tomatoes & griddled courgette ribbons. This is what I’m all about, tasty food that’s easy to make and with ingredients that are easily obtainable from your supermarket because, let’s face it,

Roast Pesto Cauliflower

Roast cauliflower with basil pesto, parmesan & pinenuts

Roast cauliflower with basil pesto, parmesan & pine nuts. After a lovely get together with some fellow Irish food bloggers and the lovely ladies of Sacla UK I came away with my newly packaged squeezy bottles of basil & tomato

Roast Pesto Cauliflower

Roast cauliflower with basil pesto, parmesan & pinenuts

Roast cauliflower with basil pesto, parmesan & pine nuts. After a lovely get together with some fellow Irish food bloggers and the lovely ladies of Sacla UK I came away with my newly packaged squeezy bottles of basil & tomato

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Cranberry, Macadamia & Chocolate Chip Flapjacks

These are a 5 minute effort that yield great rewards in the form of a delectably chewily satisfying treat. While strictly speaking chocolatey, sugary treats shouldn’t feature in a ‘healthy’ lunchbox I’ve been shoving these in and justifying their inclusion

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Cranberry, Macadamia & Chocolate Chip Flapjacks

These are a 5 minute effort that yield great rewards in the form of a delectably chewily satisfying treat. While strictly speaking chocolatey, sugary treats shouldn’t feature in a ‘healthy’ lunchbox I’ve been shoving these in and justifying their inclusion

Fruit Pavlova

Fruit Filled Pavlova

A fruit and cream filled pavlova is a simple stunning dessert which always make an impressive looking centrepiece.   I love the strength of the reds in the strawberries, and raspberries but I could imagine this looking equally tempting with

Fruit Pavlova

Fruit Filled Pavlova

A fruit and cream filled pavlova is a simple stunning dessert which always make an impressive looking centrepiece.   I love the strength of the reds in the strawberries, and raspberries but I could imagine this looking equally tempting with

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Perfect Porridge

Porridge enthusiasts will swear that their way is the best and as this is my way this is of course ‘THE’ best way!  I usually slide into porridge making somewhere around October / November and it will continue to comfort

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Perfect Porridge

Porridge enthusiasts will swear that their way is the best and as this is my way this is of course ‘THE’ best way!  I usually slide into porridge making somewhere around October / November and it will continue to comfort