Roasted Rhubarb
Spring came a little late this year so the rhubarb is still very much in action. I always usedContinue Reading
Spring came a little late this year so the rhubarb is still very much in action. I always usedContinue Reading
April is the month of the artichoke in Italy, with the young, tender globes heralding the start of the long,Continue Reading
Easter is and has always been all about lemons for me, as their light, sunny flavours and cheerfulContinue Reading
Chances are you’ve probably seen or tasted a version of Jim Lahey’s glorious ‘No-Knead’ bread over the last little while. Although it’s baked in a casserole pot, it turns out a crisp, crackled exterior with a stunningly fluffy crumb every single time. It’s also very straightforward to make once you know the steps, meaning it’s an ideal option for even complete bread-making novices.
A fresh and rather charming idea to earn you some brownie points next Sunday – orange segments dipped in darkContinue Reading
A gorgeous seasonal burst of colour, flavour and vitamins, blood oranges are great as the basis of springtime cocktails and sorbets, as they’re asContinue Reading
Everything turns red and pink at this time of year, and I always quite like it. I’d neverContinue Reading
Harissa, Greek yoghurt and eggs were meant to be together, and the juxtaposition of the tangy, creamy and spicy flavours in these yummy baked Turkish eggs makes for a delicious and oddly calming breakfast dish.
January is neither spring nor winter but its own distinct mix of both. Most of it is moreContinue Reading
Here’s a recipe for a January mushroom soup that’s bolstering and delicious, but is admittedly no great beauty [‘it wouldContinue Reading
With its gorgeous flavour and rich, spreadable texture, this artichoke & green olive tapenade will go down a treat with some breadsticks as part of an antipasti platter.
Although it may be changing now, I’ve often thought that Ireland’s food trends are about a month behind the UK’s,Continue Reading
2014 brought lots of great moments, many of which were, I realise now as I look at myContinue Reading
With its rich, creamy texture and fantastic citrus flavour, this ricotta & clementine ice cream would make for a deliciously grown-up, stylish and elegant dessert for a cosy winter dinner with friends.
I like winter, and especially when it’s as beautiful as it was yesterday morning, when everything was crisp and calmContinue Reading



