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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 […]
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 […]
Chicken, Smoked Bacon & Mushroom Lasagna
Most of us know traditional lasagna made with minced beef or a vegetarian version. Chicken lasagna is a new one to me as I am sure it is to many of you. I had to cook for a friend who doesn’t eat red meat so I got creative and came up with this new recipe. […]
Wild Mushroom Risotto
A student of mine made this in a cookery lesson recently. It is a difficult thing to get just right but with my recipe, a little patience and some good ingredients you will end up with a restaurant quality risotto in minutes and for only a few euro. Feel free to change it by adding […]
Sweet Vegetable Soup
As always, I generally don’t bother making soup unless I think there’s a chance the kids will eat it. That, unfortunately, means nothing like lentils or barley and not a lump or bump in sight. So I always try to come up with a combo of flavours they’ll enjoy while at the same time […]
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 […]
Winter Vegetable Soup
This is a really child friendly recipe – my three kids always love when I make it. It’s cheap, quick and easy – the only equipment you need is a stick blender or jug blender to make it nice and smooth. I make a few different combinations of vegetable soup but this is one I […]
Chickpea & Veggie Burgers
So, many of you have asked me to share this recipe with you. First off, I’d like to clarify that I’m not a chef by any stretch of the imagination, but I do love cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. I love trying new things and creating healthy meals (and not so healthy ones!) for […]
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, […]
Mushroom and Onion Puff Pastry Slice
This is a really simple, delicious vegetarian dish that delivers on flavour. The mushrooms, onions and Marsala wine pack a real hearty punch and I guarantee both vegetarians and non-vegetarians will enjoy it. Serve with some steamed spuds or mash and briefly blanched kale. If you want something a bit quicker, I highly recommend the […]