Ingredients Lean beef piecesRed onionGarlic clovesButton mushroomsPaprikaTumericGarlic granulesWorcestershire sauceBeef stockBasmati riceGreen vegetables MethodBrown off the meat in pan for few minutes with a little shake of garlic and paprika as it browns on a medium heat.Remove beef and add chopped onions, garlic and mushrooms with a little water and rub the beef juices off the... Continue Reading →
Chocolate lava cakes with candied pecans, strawberry sorbet and syrup.
This dish is my absolute favourite dessert of all time. It is simple to make but always goes down well with most not able to resist a gooey chocolate centre. I love the fact you can make this mix in advance and only have to pop it in the oven for a short time before... Continue Reading →
Monday’s meals #17 Savoury lemon duck with courgette and eggy rice
Ingredients Duck breasts (4) Basmati rice one courgette one onion Chicken stock two eggs Rapeseed oil or oil of choice Chinese five spice Garlic granules One lemon Soy sauce Worcestershire sauce White rice vinegar Honey Oyster sauce Method Duck: Heat your oven to 180/200(fan oven) 200 standard. Score your duck breasts by... Continue Reading →
Monday’s meals #16. Lemon pepper Prawn ,crab and courgette pasta
It's been awhile since I shared some meal inspiration and with the beautiful weather we are having I was craving fresh fish and wanted to put a twist on another recipe of mine, lemon pasta,after picking up a lemon pepper herb mix in Tiger. So based around it I made a gorgeous, quick and really... Continue Reading →
Monday’s meals #14. Asian Lettuce cups
I wanted to make my own version of meat sung but only had beef mince in the fridge,however I love being in the kitchen and discovering something new from playing around with ingredients and have to say with this I have found a new recipe which will be added to the family favourites. It got... Continue Reading →
Mondays meals #13. Chicken, mushroom and bacon vol au vent.
If there is any meal guaranteed to require you to clean the remaining sauce with your fingers it's a good creamy vol au vent dinner. Vol au vents do not belong back in the seventies and remain one of the most popular starters at weddings here in Limerick and are a firm favourite in this... Continue Reading →
Mondays meals #12 .Braised balsamic beef stew.
Today is my Monday as I was on a days holidays yesterday ,hence the delay in posting my Mondays meals. I am still dipping my toe in and out of social media and adjusting to a life without my Mam. It is three months now since she passed away and as Christmas approaches I am finding it... Continue Reading →
Monday’s meals #9 My special spaghetti bolognese
Life being generally very busy at the moment and the fact that we are eating out and about or having quick dinners has meant I haven't been online much as of late. Tonight's meal is probably already a household staple in your own home but those who I have shared my own take of Spaghetti... Continue Reading →
Mondays meals #4. Spanish chicken,prawn and bean casserole.
This is a batch cook dinner favourite of mine and outside of the prawns you can freeze everything and just stiryfry up the prawns fresh to add in for the next mealtime. This does take a little longer to cook, but because its a batch recipie I think it's worth the time.  I like to poach... Continue Reading →



