ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH A LIME & MINT YOGURT DRESSING

This recipe is the result of me wanting to eat more cauliflower and also wanting to use up some natural yogurt that was in the fridge....

HALLOUMI, BLACK BEAN & AVOCADO SALAD

Last week I made my Grilled Halloumi and Lentil Salad at a demo here in Kilkenny and since then I've had more than a few messages from...

NEW POTATO, GREEN BEAN & EGG SALAD WITH BASIL PESTO

It’s that time of year in Ireland, when new potatoes and strawberries are on sale on the side of roads up and down the country and we’re...

COURGETTE & YELLOW PEPPER RISOTTO

Finally getting round to blogging my current favourite dinner. And yes it's homemade risotto. I love risotto, especially when it's not...

SEVEN RECIPES THAT WILL HAVE YOU EATING WELL ALL SUMMER LONG

It's another scorching day here in Kilkenny. What a great way to start our four day work week. I've set up a mini office outside: close...

FIVE WAYS TO REINVENT YOUR SALAD

It feels like we've been collectively willing it warm and I think it's finally working. The weather forecasters have promised warmer...

VEGETABLE NOODLE MISO BROTH

It turns out my weekend was all about soup in the kitchen and I have not one, but two recipes to add to my blog this week. The first is...

EASY MAKE BUCKWHEAT CRACKERS

I am really enjoying re-visiting older recipes from the blog. I'm returning to some of my favourite recipes; the ones I make time after...

GOAT CHEESE, SQUASH & POMEGRANATE SALAD

The very first thing I must say is that this blog post is not one of those guilt-inducing salad posts that began to appear online around...

POACHED PEAR WITH BLUE CHEESE & CHICORY

Let the Christmas dinner menu planning begin. Poached Pear and Blue Cheese was our starter last year and we'll be kicking off Christmas...

AN EFFORTLESS CHEESE BOARD

Happy December. I’m not too keen on much of the fuss that comes with this time of year, but what I am keen on is any excuse to eat lots...

BLACKBERRIES WITH MAPLE CREAM CHEESE & A PECAN OAT CRUMB

My day started with take out coffee and a long dog walk. After that I found myself at home with little to do and no real desire to leave...

A HOMEMADE SPICED TEA FOR CRISP AUTUMN DAYS

It has been a busy but good September so far. I’ve been up and down to Dublin more times than I can keep track off, for work commitments,...

FIVE REASONS TO CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF SALAD SEASON

What better way to savour the taste of summer than by dining on freshly made salads al fresco. I'm a fan of salads all year round but I...

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, GINGER & LEMON TONIC

It's freezing cold and the holidays are officially over. It's high time I revisited this old recipe from the Honest Project. Lemon and...

Recipe: Wholemeal Vegan Pancakes with Berries and Coconut Yoghurt

Pancake Tuesday is next Tuesday so for anyone wanting a wholemeal and vegan pancake option, I have just the recipe for you. I haven't...

Recipe: No Dairy 'Cheesy' Cauliflower Gratin

Today's recipe is creamy, cheesy and gooey. Pluse it is a yummy way of eating lots of wonderfully nutritious cauliflower. I made this...

Recipe: Aubergine Melanzane with a Basil Cashew Cheese

I made this for lunch today and the dish was completely wiped clean in minutes. This is an updated version of a similar recipe I posted...

Recipe: Chocolate Chip Oat Flapjacks

The lovely folk at Flahavan's oats kindly sent me a hamper of goodies earlier this week. I love oats and porridge is one of my go to...

Recipe: Mexican Salad with a Vegan Chilli & Lime Cream Dressing

This salad is another prime candidate for storing in a mason jar to keep it fresher for longer. In case you haven't read my previous...