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Popcorn Chicken with Lime and Mint Mayo
Here is a brilliant gluten free snack or lunch that’s great to share and the kids will love it. The main batter ingredient is polenta, which is sometimes known as cornmeal. It’s used a great deal in the Mediterranean, and in the states where it’s known as grits. I have found it in larger supermarkets […]
Mongolian Beef – Slow or Pressure Cooker
This is one of those dishes someone made up for western tastes as there is no such dish in Mongolia nor is there one in China. It isn’t one often seen in Ireland either and when you do see it, it isn’t anything like the original version. It is big in American – Chinese restaurants […]
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 […]
Simple Lamb Shanks (Slow Cooker)
This is a wonderful dish that can be made by anyone, it takes very little work as the oven does most of that, so you can concentrate on other things. I will upload more recipes for Lamb Shanks over time, most more complicated that this simple one.
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 […]
Fillet of Chicken, Ricotta & Bacon
If you want to impress then why not try this little bit of luxury for those of us on a budget. It is dead simple to make and well tasty. Give it a go and I promise you wont be disappointed, I am always here to help if you need to ask a question or […]
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 […]
Low Fat Mustard Chicken
This amazing dish was seriously tasty, the flavours were out of this world. It is a low fat dish as it uses creme fraiche rather than cream. Try use chicken breasts on the bone as they really do give the dish a far better flavour. If you can’t get them or they are too pricey […]
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 […]
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Bake
Roast chicken and Broccoli in a rich cheese sauce with your favourite pasta, this is sure to appeal to the majority of families, especially children. It’s fairly easy to make though does have a few elements that will take time. Believe me, its well worth the effort. If roasting a chicken for this dish then […]
Breaded Chicken with Ham & Cheese
This Chicken Dish is great for all the family and especially loved by kids. Double coating the chicken in breadcrumbs ensures the cheese doesn’t drip out when cooking.
Crispy Fried Thai Chicken
I had such a mad craving for some fried chicken the other day, so much so I had to make one of my favourites which is this Thai version I created a few years ago for a menu I wrote for a friends restaurant in London. I met my friend Sam, the restaurant owner, for […]
Chinese Satay Chicken
Satay chicken is one of those dishes that you can have anytime, even if not having a chinese meal. They go great on the bbq, as a starter, main course or as a handy snack. I use chunky peanut butter however you can use smooth if you prefer. I made skewers this time, if you […]
Honey Roasted Duck
Succulent Duck with a crispy honey glazed skin cooked to perfection is great in so many recipes. My personal favourite are the many Asian dishes that can easily be made once you have the Duck roasted. After I post this I will make two dishes out of one Duck, both really simple and extremely tasty. […]
Spicy Turkey & Vegetable stew
Turkey mince is something that’s easy to find in supermarkets and it’s pretty cheap to buy. It’s also a really lean meat so it’s great for anyone who, like me, tries to eat healthily most of the time. This dish is jam packed with vegetables and proteins from the chickpeas and beans. I have this […]
Lamb Jalfrezi
Another Indian curry that is cheap and easy to make yet tastes fantastic. It takes longer to cook than my Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe but only because the lamb takes longer to cook. Preparing the dish takes very little effort or time so this is great for busy families. I used the lamb from Supervalu but […]
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 […]
Crispy Sweet & Sour Chicken
I asked if people on our Facebook page wanted this recipe. The answer was a definate yes from a lot of people. The one thing I did take note of was how a few mentioned they found many, especially packet sweet and sour sauces, contain an awful lot of sugar. This made me think about […]
Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Pasta
This is a really simply, quick and tasty dish to make and it’s one that our whole family loves. It’s made with low fat creme fraiche too, so it’s not as calorific as it would be if you used cream. If you’re not concerned with things like carb intake, serve it with home made garlic […]
Liam’s Thai Chicken or Fish Curry
I love to make and eat Thai food. It is so fresh and filled with wonderful flavours like ginger, garlic, coriander, lemongrass and loads more. I have covered most of the Thai recipes we all know from a Thai red curry to a Massaman curry and even Tom Yum Soup which is a personal favourite. […]
Red Braised Pork Belly
I learnt this dish while working in Shanghai and ended up eating it almost everyday for weeks. I couldn’t get some of the ingredients here so I adapted it to suit the ingredients I could get. The flavour and colour are slightly different but not dramatically so. If you can get your hands on dark […]
Chinese Yuk Sung Recipe
If you are on a health kick or a diet then Yuk Sung is the dish for you, it is extremely quick to make and very healthy. Of course it also tastes great. I choose to make it with turkey mince as it was on offer but you can choose minced chicken, prawns or pork […]
Deep Filled Beef & Ale Pie
I must admit, I love a good pie especially a deep filled pie with a shortcrust pastry bottom and a puff pastry top. Many of you don’t have the time to make pastry for a pie so this recipe uses shop bought pastry to make it really easy and less time consuming to make. I […]
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 […]
Garlic & Herb Chicken Goujons
If you fancy a quick dinner, salad, sandwich or wrap then this Garlic & Herb Chicken Goujons the recipe for you. Forget paying a fortune for processed chicken goujons in the shops as they have all sorts of rubbish added to them, most are made with reformed chicken, which is all the leftover bits formed […]
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 […]
Braised Steak in Mushroom Sauce
Comfort food at it’s best. Braised steak is amazing when cooked properly. The meat melts in your mouth and is full of flavour from the mushroom sauce it is braised in. You can make this in your slow cooker or the oven. I made it in the oven but only because I moved and don’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
White Pudding and Apple Stuffing
This simple stuffing is ideal with pork or chicken. You can serve it with pork chops, a chicken fillet or a full on Roast Pork or Roast Chicken. Click the blue links for recipes for each. I prefer the cheaper stuffing, you know the one with no grainy bits through it. I used a pudding […]
Steak & Cheese Sub
I must admit I am a sucker for a good steak and cheese sub or steak and cheese anything if I am honest. I use Gruyere cheese which, in my opinion takes it to a whole new level. Feel free to change the recipe around to suit your own tastes.
Chicken Korma
I am a big fan of a good Indian curry esp a nice korma. I simplified this recipe so that you can easily make it at home with ingredients you can find in most supermarkets. I live in the sticks so if I can get them then anyone can. Like most of my curry dishes […]
Lamb Rogan Josh
This curry is really simple to make so please don’t feel daunted by all the ingredients. Make sure you marinade the lamb the night before to get the best flavor. It really does make a big difference Take your time and follow the simple method to make it for your friends and family, I guarantee, […]
Crispy Peking Duck with Pancakes and Hoi Sin
I, like so many others, love this dish, the only problem is its so expensive from chinese restaurants and take aways and the supermarket versions I have tried are terrible. Most Chinese take aways buy theirs from the Asian stores which is ok but nothing as nice as making your own. If you don’t want […]
Ramen with Chicken and Pak Choi
Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup with meat and veggies of various kinds added. It is a great dish as it is healthy and really refreshing. It takes a little more time to make than most other recipes I post but is seriously worth it. Once the chicken stock is made the actual dish doesn’t […]
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 […]
Zesty Thai Beef Curry (Gluten Free)
This isn’t made to any original Thai recipe, it is one I made up myself so I hope you enjoy it as much as myself and my dinner guests did. It’s a really fragrant and zesty curry due to the addition of the lime in the paste. I used lean stir fry beef strips though […]
Tagliatelle, Smoked Bacon, Kale and Mushroom
If you are looking for a fast healthy dinner or lunch them this is the recipe for you. It uses no cream or butter at all instead I used Rapeseed Oil. Aldi and Lidl do smoked pancetta pieces or SuperValu do bacon Lardons, they are all the same price. I prefered SuperValu’s.
Beef Curry (slow cooker)
This curry has chunks of melt in the mouth beef in a rich homemade curry sauce that’s bursting with flavour. It can be put together in a few minutes then left to simmer away in the slow cooker or a pot on the stove. I tried to make this using as few ingredients as possible […]
Crispy & Sticky Sesame Chilli Chicken
It’s as if you have a high class chinese restaurant in your home! All I can say, is you have to make this now, it is an amazing dish and like all my recipes it is dead easy to make.I am thoroughly enjoying the one I made that you see in the pictures as I […]
Thai Beef with Broccoli in Oyster Sauce
So many people have asked me to cook this dish. It is one of the easiest stir fries you will ever cook. The end result is a fantastic meal that will cost you so little to make compared with what you would pay in a take away. I used Aldi’s Minute steak strips to make […]
Crispy Hoisin Pork Belly
This really simple dish is well worth making, I love the crispiness of the pork belly combined with the hoisin sauce and ginger. Lidl do pork belly strips which is what I used here. They are less than €3 a pack which is great value, they don’t go far when left in strips so cut […]
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 […]
Mussel, Smoked Bacon and Potato Chowder
Mussels are one of my favourite things to cook. As far as seafood goes, they’re so reasonably priced and they’re ready in literally minutes. Irish mussels are juicy and plump and are so fresh and delicious you can simply steam them and let the favour speak for itself. Or if you’re looking to create a truly impressive, restaurant […]
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 […]
Simple Chilli Con Carne
This is another quick and simple dish to make, perfect for busy mums and dads, as with most of my recipes, it doesn’t cost an awful lot to make either. Pop a bowl of cheesy nachos down on the table with a big bowl of this to share with your family or friends. Serve it […]
Crispy Shredded Chicken with Chilli & Honey Sauce
The chicken in this crispy shredded chicken recipe can be used as a base for many different dishes. One of the best known is Salt and Chilli Chicken which you will find the recipe for here. The chilli and honey sauce coats the chicken rather than being a wet sauce that flows around your plate. Given […]
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 […]
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 Turkey & Vegetable stew
Turkey mince is something that’s easy to find in supermarkets and it’s pretty cheap to buy. It’s also a really lean meat so it’s great for anyone who, like me, tries to eat healthily most of the time. This dish is jam packed with vegetables and proteins from the chickpeas and beans. I have this […]
Tandoori Chicken Salad
I don’t post many salad recipes as I live alone and I’m not a big fan of salads so most would go to waste if I were to make them. This one is different, it is so so tasty and healthy which is great. I made a lovely mint and Greek yoghurt dressing to go […]
