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Roast Rack of Pork
This dish is absolutely delicious with the White Pudding and Apple stuffing from page. Make the stuffing as per the instructions and place underneath the pork for the last hour of cooking. This means the meat juices will be absorbed by the stuffing which will give the stuffing a wonderful flavour. Just like my Roast […]
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 […]
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 […]
Italian Meatballs
A real family favourite and inexpensive to make, great for making in bulk and freezing esp when one of the stores has a good quality mince on offer. You can change the meat to minced pork or lamb. Half pork and half beef mince is also great. You can really make the mince go further […]
Butter Chicken (murgh makhani)
Simple to make yet one of the nicest curries you will ever eat, butter chicken is one all the family can enjoy due to its mild creamy sauce. You can up the heat by adding a little extra chilli powder or more cayenne pepper. I served mine with homemade naan bread which is so much […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Homemade Smoked Bacon & Cheese Burgers
This is one of the first recipes I posted and the one dish that is responsible for me posting my recipes online in the first place. Use the cheaper mince with the higher fat content to make them as it make a far nicer burger than the steak mince with little fat. The fat falls […]
Southern Fried Chicken
Fried chicken has always been a real family favourite esp with the kids. I love to make a big plate of it then simply stick in in the centre of the table with some big bowls of coleslaw and salad so everyone can dig in and help themselves. I highly recommend getting a food temperature […]
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 […]
Pot Roast
A pot roast is one of those things many have heard of but never tried. It is such a shame that it isn’t more popular as it really is amazing and a great way to cook roast cuts that wouldn’t be as tender as the more expensive cuts like Rib or Sirloin. Round roast is […]
Thai Red Chicken Curry
I love Thai food. It is so wonderfully fragrant and really healthy. This is an authentic recipe (as authentic as it can be as some ingredients are impossible to get here in Ireland) made using a homemade paste. It is time consuming but really is worth the effort. I am also including the method for […]
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 […]
Thai Crispy Minced Beef Parcels
This is super easy to make and super quick, the best bit is it is one of the tastiest dishes I have posted to date. The combination of flavours and textures are amazing. It is important that you cook the mince first and keep cooking it until it starts to turn crispy, so until it […]
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 […]
Savoury Mince Stew
Savoury Mince Stew has always been my favourite dinner of all time, esp on a cold day though I would even eat it on the hottest day. My mum made it better than I ever could, she was an amazing cook. I introduced it onto a bar menu in Hong Kong a few years back […]
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 […]
Thai Pork Meatballs in a Rich Curry Sauce
Someone sent me a message last week asking what she could do with pork mince. It was then that I came up with this dish. While living in China I seen this weird dish, it looked like a watery soup with loads of spices and fishballs floating in it. It turned out this is one […]
Tomato Keema Curry – Minced Beef Curry
It isn’t very often you see a curry made with minced beef. Most use lamb, chicken or some sort of seafood and the few that use beef tend to use stewing beef or steak strips. The fact that this Pakistani curry is made with minced beef means that it can be made very quickly and […]
Crispy Shredded Chicken with Chilli & Honey Sauce
BiaMaith is very expensive to run, esp now with the Covid crisis. If you can, please consider using the donate button below to donate any amount you can via PayPal or credit card. There is no obligation to donate esp for those who can’t afford it. Thank you, Liam The chicken in this crispy […]
Basic Chicken Curry (Chinese style)
If you are a chinese curry fan then this one is for you. The one you get in most chinese take aways is from a packet with artificial flavouring so its not exactly the same but very close and in my opinion far better. It’s also way cheaper, so instead of paying €4 for a […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Chicken ala King (Gluten Free)
This is as tasty as it is quick to make. It is perfect for busy mums and dads who don’t have a lot of time to cook in the evenings. My mum used make it all the time after my brother, who was also a chef, thought it to her. I think it was her […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pad Thai Gluten Free
Pad Thai is probably one of the best known Thai dishes after green and red curries. It is really quick to make and really healthy. It is easy to mess it up so the timing is really important. You should get all the ingredients ready before you start cooking or you will end up with […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala is easily the best known of curries and a firm favourite for most. This is an authentic recipe that uses herbs and spices rather than a shop bought paste. It takes time to make and also time to master. It is up to you if you want to take the time to […]
Simple Cajun Chicken (Gluten Free) with Video
This one is for those who don’t have a lot of time to cook yet want something really tasty. Forget calling a take away and get stuck into this recipe, it takes about 10 minutes to make, 15 when you include getting ready. It also used very few ingredients that can easily be found in […]
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.
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.
Minced Beef and Onion Pie, Cashel Blue Infused Pastry
The Cashel Blue Cheese pastry in this pie takes it to a whole new level, it is hard to roll without it breaking but it is forgiving and can easily be patched together if needed. Everyone loves a nice pie, esp me as it brings back some great memories of when I was a kid […]
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. […]
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
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 […]
Bacon Steaks, Mustard Cream & Sauté Cabbage
An upmarket Bacon and Cabbage with a delicious mustard cream that is sure to keep the family happy or the guests impressed. Serve it anytime though best as a Sunday lunch or similar.
Chicken & Black Bean Sauce
So here it is by very popular demand. it seems to be a massive favourite of a lot of people so it was a big challenge to create an easy to follow recipe that you can make at home. Of course getting it to taste great and authentic would be impossible without fermented black beans. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chicken Curry (chip shop style)
So many of you asked me for a simple and quick chicken curry, this is one of two I made. This one is for those who love to cook but want something quick. This one uses almost the same base as the Basic Chicken Curry Recipe, the addition of a few extra herbs and spices […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chinese BBQ Pork Belly Ribs
These are the most popular dish I have ever served on any menu. They take some time to make, but this is what slow cookers are for. When done right they will be crispy and melt in the mouth delicious on the inside. I served mine with fried rice. To make this simple cook the […]
Chinese Beef or Chicken in Black Pepper Sauce
One of my favourite Chinese dishes this is made similar to how you will get it in Hong Kong rather that the msg filled version most people are used to here in Ireland. The addition of the honey means the sauce coats the beef with a lovely stick sauce that will make your mouth water. […]
Chinese Salad & BBQ Pork Belly
Out of all the salads I made for this website over the past couple of weeks this was everyone’s favourite. In fact, some said it was the best dish I have ever made for them. I tend to agree, it’s delicious. It takes a bit of effort and time but it’s well worth it. Change […]
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. […]
Chicken ala King (Gluten Free)
This is as tasty as it is quick to make. It is perfect for busy mums and dads who don’t have a lot of time to cook in the evenings. My mum used make it all the time after my brother, who was also a chef, thought it to her. I think it was her […]