INGREDIENTS AND METHOD Chicken strips Panko breadcrumbs 1 egg Onion granules Garlic granules Paprika Tumeric Chicken thighs Mix all the dry ingredients into the Panko breadcrumbs. Flatten the chicken slightly with a meat mallet or whatever comes to hand and then cut into strips. Dip the chicken into the egg, then the breadcrumb mix, spray... Continue Reading →
Shellfish paella
Who doesn't love Paella, it immediately reminds me of sunny Spanish days or indeed rainy days like today in Ireland during the Covid 29 lockdown. We were due to fly to Majorca yesterday but thar wasn't meant to be so instead I decided to bring a little Spain to our dinner table. It's a dish... Continue Reading →
Crispy honey chicken and eggy rice
Are you still searching for the perfect Chinese influenced home cooked meal, I've finally perfected my own version of sticky crispy chicken and think you will enjoy it too. There are lots of different versions out there of how to make this popular dish and this dish goes down as well with the kids as... Continue Reading →
Zesty basil and garlic hake with sundried tomato and corgette tagliatelle
Ingredients Serrano Ham Sundried tomato Corgette basil and garlic Pesto Lemon Zest and Juice of one lemon Garlic granules Chicken stock Pasta of choice Method Heat a fan oven to 180 degrees and place your hake fillets into the oven with some garlic,lemon zest and lemon juice drizzled over them and allow to... Continue Reading →
While the daisies sleep
Like the daisies Ireland must sleep for a little while longer. Tbe morning dew twinkles on the grass blades As we wait for the birds to welcome a new dawn in Sunbeams reach through the leaves on the trees And slowly the buds begin to open Time waits as they begin to spread their petals... Continue Reading →
Delicious seafood chowder with brown soda bread
Is there anything more satisfying than a big steaming hot bowl of Seafood chowder and brown soda bread to dip into it. I've been making variations of chowder as long as I can remember and every household I am sure has their own version of this simple yet utterly delicious ,lick the bowl dish. Visit... Continue Reading →
A new way of life
As the sun sets, Another takes their final breath. The birds always sing but we can hear them clearer now, The busyness of life has ground to a halt. Souls slip away, a Country crys. Its' people open their eyes, some truly for the first time, Realising life for what it truly is. It's the... Continue Reading →
Braised honey & mustard gammon steaks with corgette and rice
Ingredients Gammon steaks Wholegrain mustard Garlic granules Tin of Pineapple (we will use the juice so ensure you retain it) Corgette Chicken stock I served with my egg rice which you can find the recipe for on here - this would be lovely with baby potatoes too! Method On a griddle pan braise your pineapple... Continue Reading →
Asian style pork belly and egg fried rice
IngredientsPork belly or pork belly stripsHoneyGarlic granulesChinese five spiceWholegrain mustard To make it slightly more asian bbq tasting add smoked paprika,Worcestershire sauce and tomato puree to the above .Basmatic rice 1 cup (serves 2 adults 2 kids) 2 EggsChicken stock mixed with 1.5 cups cold waterMethodPreheat fan oven to 180Generously cover your meat with the... Continue Reading →



