Veggie Rice Paper Rolls

If anyone saw my last Instagram post of a cream-heavy meal then you understand why I was in desperate need of a light fresh meal. Enter these Veggie Rice Paper Rolls. This is exactly the type of food I love to eat, particularly in the Summer months. They are full of flavour while being a […]

Cherry and Peach Galette

Cherry and Peach Galette Do you like the idea of baking your own tart but worry that it is too fiddly and you’ll never manage one of those beautiful lattice tops? Enter the galette. The word galette refers to a variety of flat cakes. It is used mostly to describe this type of freeform tart, […]

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas I have a confession to make: this recipe has been languishing in my drafts folder for nearly four years. It is something I cook all the time but usually after work when I just want something quick and can’t be bothered trying to make it look pretty. So I made it this weekend […]

Strawberry Goats’ Cheese and Pancetta Salad

I know what you’re thinking, more strawberries! I just can’t resist them, there is always a punnet of them in my fridge when they are at their peak. The thing is, I have no problem using them in breakfasts or sweet desserts but struggled for a long time with using them in savoury food.

Easy Strawberry and Chocolate Tart

Nothing says Summer to me more than the arrival of Irish Strawberries in the shops. Or even better, the “Wexford Strawberries & New Potatoes for sale” signs on the roadside. I know we can get imported strawberries all year round now but they just don’t have the same flavour.

Cookbook Giveaway!

*************UPDATE – GIVEAWAY CLOSED************* My glamourous assistant (work colleague) drew a name at random out of the hat (empty Quality Street box) and so the winner is Sally Hill! I’ll send you an email Sally to confirm details to get a copy of Jerusalem to you. ******************************************************     A Cookbook Collection is 4 today! […]

Melon Tomato and Feta Salad

I’ve been waiting a long time to post this recipe for Melon Tomato and Feta Salad. I had a similar salad last year in London and have had it in my drafts ever since. It’s not something you post in December so now that there’s a hint of Summer in the air I’m going with […]

Soy and Honey Glazed Salmon

Chrissy Teigen has a chapter in her excellent cookbook Cravings called “Things that Intimidate People but Shouldn’t”. Isn’t that the best title you’ve ever seen in a book? This chapter includes recipes for gnocchi, risotto, scallops and other seafood. One of the standout recipes is for Sweet Chilli and Mustard Glazed Salmon Fillets and that […]