I’m not one for dry January or any of that clean eating craic, but even I crave a lighter dinner once in a while. One of my favourite salads to make midweek is my Warm Chicken and Bacon Salad. Let’s face it though, there is nothing light about it.
My first post of 2017! I hope you all had a lovely time over the Christmas holidays. I know I did. Plenty of time to unwind, switch off and eat and drink far too much. I was a little unwell for a few days – nothing to do with overindulgence – and that’s where this […]
This post for Roast Aubergine with Tahini may sound dull but there is also harissa, red pepper, feta cheese and pomegranate piled on there. It is one that I have had in my drafts folder for quite some time. A discussion with my friend Fionnula recently about vegetarian meals prompted me to make it again […]
As I didn’t get around to posting last week, this week you are getting two posts. You lucky things! Regular readers of this blog know how much I love a special weekend breakfast. I recently had brunch with a friend and decided to go for a change from the usual avocado on toast. So I […]
There is a famous recipe for Broccoli and Feta Salad in the Avoca Cafe Cookbook by Hugo Arnold. I have made it several times and it is really good, but as per usual I cannot leave well enough alone and have to add other bits and bobs to it.
These Easy Mexican Chicken Wraps should really be described as Tex-Mex at best. They are based on wraps that I used to buy years ago in a local butcher shop but I can’t get them anymore. I have started making them myself and they have quickly become a favourite in our house.
Couscous is a wonderfully convenient store cupboard ingredient. In a matter of minutes you can have a delicious accompaniment for a tasty tagine or other meat dish.
I’m all about fast meals these days that can be made in no time but still have a big punch of flavour from them. A stir-fry is perfect for this type of meal. It can be on the table in under 20 minutes.