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Honey Roast Duck Sweet Soy & Chilli Dressing
THIS is one of my signature dishes. I have included an easy option if you don’t want to make your own sauce like I did. You can make it a whole lot easier on yourself if just you use sweet chilli from a bottle but it isn’t half as nice. If you decide to go this […]
Chicken Jalfrezi
I really love a good curry esp a healthy one like this. Like all of my recipes you will find the ingredients in most supermarkets or stores. This is probably one of the easiest Indian curries you will ever make. To ensure it is gluten free make sure to check the stock cube and spices […]
7 Days Slow Cooker Dishes Prepared in 1 Hour
Please Note: I haven’t included vegetable side dishes in this. I would recommend making a salad or your favourite vegetables dishes to go with each to ensure you get your 5 a day or even 10 day as they now claim you should get. SHOPPING LIST Feeds 2 adults and 2 children MEAT 2 x […]
Chicken Fajita Sandwich Filler
So many people have gotten in touch asking for lunch recipes, many saying they are tired of the same old things week after week. If you are feeding a family or just yourself it really is worth the effort to make a good lunch. Eating a good lunch to suit your lifestyle will help you […]
Cajun Chicken Burger
This is a quick and easy dinner that can be, mostly, prepared in advance then cooked when dinner times arrives. Simply marinade the chicken that morning or the night before the grill or pan fry when ready. These Cajun chicken burgers go so well with my Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges
Thai Massaman Chicken Curry (gluten free)
I love this curry, it is dead easy to make and it tastes great. The potatoes really make the dish because they absorb so much flavour I used a shop bought paste in this curry to accommodate those who don’t want to go to the trouble of making their own. CHECK THE LABEL TO […]
Chicken Meatballs in a Spicy Peanut sauce with Egg Noodles
This is officially the best dish on biamaith.ie as far as I am concerned, it is amazing, one of my best yet. It is really filling so a little goes a long way and each spoonful is part of your five a day so it not only tastes fantastic it is good for you. I […]
Beef Cannelloni
THIS is a pretty simple dish to make and one I am sure you and your family will love. You can finely chop a carrot or two and hide them in the meat sauce or do as I did and use a pepper. The tubes are pretty easy to fill if you allow the meat sauce […]
Simple Slow Cooker Beef Goulash
It doesn’t come much easier than this Slow Cooker Beef Goulash. It’s a family dinner without having to stand over the stove for ages so you can go about your busy day. Simply put all the ingredients into the slow cooker and walk away for the day. Beef Goulash is very similar to a stew […]
Chicken Kiev
Someone cooked me Chicken Kiev once, she went to a lot of trouble so when she served me up one of those store bought ones, you know the processed ones I mean, I had no choice but to eat it. Let me tell you it was hard work, those things are vile and taste nothing […]
Sage & Onion Stuffing
WE all love a good stuffing, be in in a sandwich or with the Sunday roast. This one is very easy to make and can be made in a matter of a few minutes. I strongly advise making your breadcrumbs if you have a blender or food processor as they are a fraction of the price. […]
Chicken, Cheddar & Spring Onion Sandwich Spread
As many of you know I’m a big cheese fan so you won’t be surprised to know this is one of my favourites. I prefer it with mayonnaise but made this one with creme fraishe. You can use either, I’ll include each in the recipe. This goes great with in wrap, sandwich or on an […]
Kung Pao Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken hails from the Szechuan region of china and is a slightly sweet and sour dish with loads of spice. Though you can make it as mild or hot as you like, it really is at it’s best when nice and spicy. Ideally it uses Szechuan or rose peppers rather than black pepper […]
The Perfect Roast Beef & Roast Gravy
Sunday Roast is one of my favourite meals to cook and nothing says Sunday Roast better than a good joint of Roast Beef I used Rib Roast which is my favourite. I wanted to cook it on the bone but couldn’t get it. If you want a rib roast on the bone speak with your […]
Mauritian Teeka Tropical Chicken Curry
I made this using a spice blend made by a friend of mine who started a little company making a lovely little range of spice blends. He lists a wide range of ingredients on the packet, few of which I had, so I made my own version from what I had in the house. I […]
Beef Koftas
Perfect for a cold winters day or to cook on the bbq on a hot summer’s day, these Beef Koftas are sensational. They are very simple if a little time consuming but can be prepared in advance and cooked when needed. The Salad is made with rocket leaves, toasted pine nuts, sunflower seeds, roasted red […]
Spicy, Sticky & Crispy Chicken Wings
Everyone loves chicken wings, the only problem is the cost so much from supermarkets and even more from a restaurant or take away. Follow my recipe and make your own at home and not only will you save a fortune they are far better than you will get anywhere. I boil then bake them which […]
Baked Coconut Chilli Chicken
I usually make this in a deep fat fryer but am trying to be a bit healthier these days so I baked the chicken instead. I prefer it fried but it was still tasty cooked in the oven. I served mine with Asian veggies which were lovely and have always been a personal favourite. Feel […]
Chicken Balti
This is a really simple curry to make though may look a little daunting due to the amount of ingredients. The flavours are fantastic and it is fairly quick to make. You may have to spend a bit on ingredients at first but it is worth it as you will make a mountain of curries […]
Smoky Beef & Chorizo Stew
Is there anything better than a bowl of steaming hot stew on a cold and wet day? This is a twist on a classic beef stew. The smoky flavour from the smoked paprika and spicy chorizo brings the dish to a whole new level, creating a dept of flavour that will leave you wanting seconds […]
Marinaded Pork Chops
I choose to serve these with one of my favourite Salads, esp when cooked on the BBQ on a nice summers day. For those days when it’s not so sunny and you crave comfort food then go with Creamy Mash, some nice veg and a bit of Bisto Gravy or a nice Mushroom Sauce goes great […]
Chicken Egg Foo Young
Egg Foo Young is an amazing dish but unfortunately every time I have had it in a Chinese here it has been terrible and more like a bad omelette than a delicious Egg Foo Young should be. I am not a fan of the taste of eggs, I will only eat the yolk usually. This […]
Slow Cooker Lamb Casserole
This casserole is extremely easy to make and only uses 6 easy to find ingredients and some water. You can choose to use chicken, if you do cook the sauce, without the chicken, then add the chicken breasts, 1 per person, for the last 1.5 hours on high or 3 on low.
Crispy Honey Chicken
I will be making this dish live on our Facebook page at 4pm Thursday 24th (Tomorrow). You will be able to see the video in the videos folder on our page at anytime after I have finished. www.facebook.com/biamaith This chinese dish is fairy easy to throw together. The main thing to remember when making it […]
Bord Bia – Roast Lamb with Tapenade & Spring Onions
Sunday lunch in my mums was always such a treat, she loved lamb and so each sunday she used cook a leg of lamb for the family. She always did it the same way, not that we complained as she was a master at bringing out the best flavours in any dish esp a lamb […]
Chicken & Smoked Bacon Slice
Comfort food doesn’t get much better than this, it is rich and creamy and tastes amazing. I made this today for a photoshoot. Mick, the photographer is known as a very picky eater who wouldn’t touch a pepper. He watched me make this while also taking photos of each step. When it was ready, he […]
Ham & Cheese Potato Cakes
My mum used make the most amazing potato cakes for tea whenever she had some potatoes left over. We all loved them. She used to make them into triangles and pan fry them in butter. I used eat them with nothing but a bit of ketchup and I loved every bite. She inspired me to […]
Cheese Stuffed Tex-Mex Chicken Meatballs -Slow Cooker
This is a real child friendly dish so much so I bet this very quickly becomes a firm family favorite for many households around Ireland. You can choose to leave the chills out if you prefer. This dish can be done in the oven or your slow cooker, I include methods for both in the […]
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (Oven method included)
You have asked me for many recipes since I started my website and Facebook Page, this is the one you have requested more than any other so here it finally is. I have fine tuned my recipe so it is very easy for you to make at home using your slow cooker or oven. If […]
Roast Goose
Geese are free range, spending most of their lives grazing on grass in the open fields. They are a hardy bird with a rich flavour and they’re easier to cook than turkeys. We ate geese here in Ireland for centuries, long before we had ever heard of a turkey. In the earlier half of the […]
Whole Roast Thai Chicken
Most of us are familiar with the traditional roast chicken in some form or other. This is a simple twist on this. It makes a great family meal or is even better portioned before cooking then cooking on the BBQ. The longer you can leave it marinade the better so try to give it 2 […]
Tasty Turkey Bites
This is one Aine made for her family. I was lucky enough to be there the day she made them as they really are seriously good. They are a healthy family dinner and are fairly inexpensive and easy to make. You can even prepare them the night before then cook them when the next day […]
Slow Cooker Piri Piri Chicken
This is so handy for busy families who don’t have the time to stand over the cooker to make dinner. All you have to do is season the chicken, cut up a few veg then pop it all into the slow cooker or oven and forget about it till you are ready to eat. The […]
Tagliatelle Carbonara
CARBONARA is easily the most popular pasta dish in the world. I have seen it served from Ireland, to Germany, Australia and even in Hong Kong. Unfortunately most restaurants and chefs haven’t got a clue how to make a proper one. Being a big bacon and cheese lover I really love a good carbonara when made […]
Beef & Ricotta Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
I never was a fan of meatballs, I found them to be mostly bland and dry when I tried them. I spent a lot of my earlier career working in Italian restaurants and found they were the same even then. So I came up with this recipe while working as head chef in a little restaurant […]
Beef Lasagna
A good, homemade lasagne is such a warm, hearty dinner. Egg lasagne sheets are a little bit more expensive but taste better and I think they’re worth it. This dish is brilliant for freezing, so you could also double the portions and freeze some for another day.
Beef Kebabs in Pitta Bread
Most of us love a take away yet they cost a fortune, esp if you have to buy for the whole family. I often make these for friends after we come back from a night on the beer. They are fairly easy to make esp as most of the work is done in advance so […]
Fillet of Beef in Hot Garlic
This is one of my personal favourites. It is something I tend to order if ordering a take away. I stopped ordering the fillet of beef version as most times it wasn’t fillet steak as stated on the menu, so I ended up getting big slices of chewy beef instead of the melt in the […]
Pork Fillet Medallions
You really can make one pork fillet go a long way with this method. It is very easy to do, You can choose to add stock or half cream and half stock or just cream. When serving in restaurants,I made it with cream and a drop of stock. The coating is so good with pork fillet […]
Singapore Noodles
I made this dish for some staff at work once and my sous (second) chef hounded me for the recipe ever since. We met a while back, not long after we published my first book, the first thing he asked me was if the recipe for my Singapore noodles was in the book. He was disappointed to […]
Coconut, Ginger & Chilli Soup with Grilled Chicken & Prawn
It is hard to believe that a soup like the one here can be made in a matter of minutes with zero cooking skills or experience required. This is definately the case here. All you need is a food processor or if you want to you can even use a store bought curry paste like […]
Baked Glazed Ham
I like to cook my ham on the bone at Christmas. It has a much nicer flavour but you need a fairly large pot to do it. If you do have one large enough, make sure to soak the ham in cold water for 4 hours before cooking. Cook the ham in boiling water for […]
Mughlai Karahi Gosht – North Indian Lamb Curry
I am sure you are all too familiar with days of being rushed off your feet, barely a minute to spare, being pulled from one drama to the next, the never ending cries of MAMMY or DADDY that on most days melt your heart but on this day melts your brain instead. It’s days like […]
Thai Chicken Croquettes
These little croquettes are such a simple treat to make. They work as a dinner, with your favourite curry sauce, with a salad or even as a snack with a dip. They are a little time consuming to make but this doesn’t mean they are difficult to make at all, the total opposite in fact. […]
Chicken Biryani
This is a really simple dish that’s packed with flavour. You can use chicken, prawns, lamb or veggies or just use mushroom and peas to make an awesome Pilau to go with any of my curries. You can make this with any rice but basmati is best. I use a rice cooker and highly recommend […]
Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom Pie – gluten free
This is one of those oh so easy dishes to make and another than can be made in bulk and frozen for when needed. The sauce in this is the same sauce as I made for my Chicken Lasagna, in fact I made this at the same time as I made the lasagna which meant […]
Quick & Easy Pork Noodles
This is one for a day you don’t really want to cook or have very little time to do so. You can easily change the pork to chicken or steak strips or even leave the meat out altogether and add more veggies or tofu to make it a vegetarian dish. I made this for the […]
Poached Chicken Fillet
If you want something that is easy to make, healthy and very very tasty then this is the dish for you. I love it with a drizzle of hand pressed olive oil given to me by an Italian friend. I infused the oil with smoked garlic cloves, dried chili and wild rosemary from my own […]
The Perfect Roast Chicken
Roast Chicken is one of those dishes that almost everyone loves. You can easily pick a chicken up for under €5 in any supermarket or butcher these days. This is great for a Sunday roast though just as good as a midweek meal. It is also great for sandwiches or remove the meat and add […]
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is for those days you really don’t want to cook especially the wet ones where all you want to do is sit in front of the fire in your jammies and fill up on an awesome comfort dish like this. Beef Stroganoff is originally a Russian dish but is now a staple around […]
Chicken & Chorizo Casserole – Slow Cooker or Oven
Sometimes the best meals are the cheapest to make, especially when it comes to using cheaper cuts of meat like chicken drumsticks and thighs. Any meat cooked on the bone will always have a far better flavour due to the flavour the bones give to the dish when cooking. This is a great one for […]
Slow Cooked Thai Coconut Chicken Curry (gf)
This is one of my favourite curries of all time. This is made with chicken drumsticks and thighs rather than breast meat. They give a far better flavour esp when slow cooked. This is made using a shop bought paste as it makes it easier for the majority of people who don’t have the time […]
