Great chocolate treats on offer in Ireland for Easter
Easter egg survey 110414 Chocolate available in Ireland seems to get better and better as consumers increasingly appreciate the best. My survey in today’s Irish Examiner is just a small sample of … Continue reading
Soup survey 2013
This article first appeared in the Irish Examiner on 11 January 2013 and I have just realised it has been in the draft box of this blog since then. The soups … Continue reading
Quick Blender Scones
These are easy and good to make in a machine which will keep it lighter than when kneaded by hand. 100g of the white flour can be replaced by … Continue reading
Marmalades surveyed
marmalade A selection of marmalades here judged by me and a panel of toast and marmalade lovers. Here are our findings.
Curry sauces surveyed
curry sauce survey 030114 What curry sauce came out on top this time? I curried a lot of food to give sauces the best chance for my survey in the … Continue reading
Valentine’s night easy food
This article appeared on the Irish Examiner on 13th February and has recipes I have created and tested extensively. They cannot fail. A little more information: I often slice the … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day foodie treats
Need help in find treats for the foodie in your life? Go no further and find something here to suit all tastes. This article appeared in the Irish Examiner … Continue reading
Mrs Barron’s Marmalade Tart
This delicious tart comes from Our Daily Bread – A History of Barron’s bakery, a book I wrote a few years ago which has plenty of good uses for leftover bread. This … Continue reading
Turkey leftovers and other ideas
If tired of turkey heat pesto sauce thinned with a little pasta cooking water. Top thickly with grated Parmesan. Serve with salad of grated carrot + spinach Chop the last … Continue reading
More seasonal recipe ideas
Serve sliced smoked mackerel for easy starter with mixed salad dressed with mix of olive oil, lemon juice + horseradish sauce Easy gravy: Drain most of juices from roasting tin … Continue reading
Easy Christmas food
Liquidize cooked peas with crème fraiche + parmesan 4 easy dip. Add chilli sauce for extra zing. Serve with celery, carrots, red peppers, bread strips For best flavour, instead … Continue reading
Easy recipe ideas from starters to desserts
Chop 500g celeriac + simmer in skim water with 5 cloves garlic until soft. Mash with splash cream + grated parmesan. Good with pork chops, turkey, beef Add raw fillets … Continue reading
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