Stuffed Aubergine Rolls

I love Italian food. That may be pretty obvious to anyone who reads this blog regularly. I got it into my head to make some Aubergine Parmigiana – eggplant for anyone on the other side of the world!

Chicken Kiev

It’s all a bit retro-tastic here these days! I hadn’t had chicken kiev for years as the ready made frozen meal experiences I had in the past were not the most pleasant. Then I spotted that it features in Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes and Jamie Oliver’s Comfort. I believe there’s also a version in […]

Romesco Sauce

… served with asparagus and spring onions. My Instagram feed has been flooded with Romesco Sauce for the last month or so with a lot of people gushing about the amazing flavour from it. Honestly, I have never tasted it so I had to do my research to see what is involved.

Warm Chicken and Bacon Salad with Honey and Mustard Dressing

  We are officially in Summer mode so salad it is!

Butternut Squash, Coconut and Chilli Soup

I would never have thought that I’d be posting a recipe for soup in June, but here we are. As there is still a real chill in the air I’m not quite ready to commit to salads at all times just yet. 

Gnocchi with Blue Cheese, Spinach and Pancetta

  This dish is another recipe inspired by lunch at Zamora in Cork. They really do indulge my love of blue cheese!

Mushroom Soup

This is my 100th blog post! I know what you’re thinking, “She’s taking her time!” I’m still more or less meeting my goal of one post a week so I’m happy with that. My first post was for Mushroom Risotto  so it seems fitting to have Mushroom Soup for this one.

Rustic Chicken, Mushroom and Leek Pie

  I’ve called this pie rustic because, well, look at it! It’s not going to win a beauty contest any time soon now is it?! But it tastes fab. I used to make chicken and leek pie regularly with a double cream filling. I had not made it in a long time but then I […]