Ok, its Friday night and you are craving a treat to officially kickstart the weekend after a long and painful week at work. What better way to herald the start of weekend antics then cooking up an authentic eggplant and chickpea curry!
Set the Juice Loose!
May 29, 2013 4 Comments
We got a juicer. Yes we did, and I love everything about it. So far, we have had the juicer for about a week and everyday we have juiced a bunch of fruit and vegetables to make really delicious juice drinks and keep our “five a day” bang on target.
Vegetarian Chilli
May 20, 2013 4 Comments
A loooong while ago I posted a recipe for Cowboy Chilli, I have to say that it has been some time since we have made it, but, seeing as I now am beating the drum and trying to promote healthy eating through Vegan or Vegetarian choices without sacrificing taste we thought we would give this […]
A lazy weekend & A vegan pie
May 7, 2013 11 Comments
This May bank holiday weekend was spent relaxing and enjoying the great weather. Dave was not off shooting a wedding at the weekend so we got to spend it together (yay) we used it to full advantage and ate out at my particular favourite bistro in Kilkenny Foodworks, we visited friends, I painted my garden […]
Pork n’ Apples
May 2, 2013 3 Comments
Pork chops? I know what you are thinking… (meh!?) but Pork chops with apples and cider will totally change your mind forever!
Protein Rich Veggie Frittata
April 5, 2013 2 Comments
So last week I got an email from Easy Food Magazine asking if I could road test a recipe and write about my experiences, I love getting new recipes so I said why not?! and what better way to write about it then right here on my blog! The Italian word frittata derives from fritta, […]
Mighty Mackerel
March 2, 2013 4 Comments
Ok, so I am aware that the last post I did was a fish dish, but fish is having a sort of renaissance in my household and I just simply cannot get enough. This next dishes uses Mackerel, a firm-fleshed, oil-rich fish with a torpedo-like shape and iridescent silver and blue striped skin.
Moroccan Fish
February 26, 2013 3 Comments
Fish. It fills some folk with horror, others with utter delight. I fall into the latter category. I love fish, especially when I find recipes that are fresh and simple and bring out new ways of cooking it. I am always bursting to give it a go. This next recipe takes us on a […]
Pancake Tuesday
February 12, 2013 3 Comments
So the challenge lay ahead of me this morning when I got up and faced the day. Its the same dilemma that faces me every year, the big question that had to be asked to go “Savoury or Sweet?” this pancake Tuesday? This year I went with a savoury pancake. A zingy, zesty, spicy pancake. […]
Lamb Lollipops
November 22, 2012 7 Comments
Lamb lollipops, yes, you did read that right! This is a no frills Friday food indulgence dinner, the end of the work week all you want is a little treat, this dish is made for mucky eaters, its all slop and mess and is a brilliant equaliser, breaking down polite conversation and forcing everyone […]
