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Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges
How do you get sweet potato fries or wedges crispy? This is a question I get asked a lot, I learnt to do it in work so had no idea so many struggled to make them crispy. The secret is to add the salt and hour before so it helps drain moisture from the sweet […]
Thai Fried Rice
Quick and simple which is what so many of us need on busy days. This doesn’t mean it compromises on flavour as this is a robust dish full of lovely Thai flavours. It’s a great way to get healthy veggies into your families diet. Feel free to change them to one’s they like. Make sure […]
Asparagus with Hollandaise
This is a simply delightful way to eat asparagus on a summers afternoon with a glass of white wine. Try it with some good quality cured ham and some sharp, salty cheese such as Parmesan, pecorino or a mature cheddar. Hollandaise sauce is a great one to master. It will impress everyone when you can […]
Four Cheese Garlic Potatoes
This is a special occasion side dish that will impress the hell our of your friends and family if they are visiting. I wouldn’t recommending eating them every week but every once in a while they really do make a meal that bit extra special and memorable. You don’t have to use all 4 cheese, […]
Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Bacon
Brussel sprouts are one of those things we all associate with Christmas but they are great anytime of the year. Love them or hate them, chances are you will see them on the table over the festive season. The thing is, if you give this little vegetable some love and attention when cooking it, you […]
Honey Roasted Carrots & Parsnip
These are perfect with a roast of any description, especially a Sunday roast. They can be prepared the night before then finished in the oven when your roast is almost done.
Cauliflower Cheese
I love this dish and believe it or not I actually prefer it with frozen cauliflower. Use fresh or frozen and I bet you love it either way. I experiment with different cheese from time to time. A strong Brie is great, blue cheese not good at all and smoked cheese is fantastic in it. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Onion Bhajis (gluten free)
These are so expensive from Indian restaurants and takeaways. I never understood why cause in fairness it’s an onion in a few spices and some gram flour and cost so little to make. You will easily make them at home yourself for less than €1. They are really quick to make too which is great. […]