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
A Beginner’s Guide to Sherry
A terrific tasting of Spanish wines was held in Cork recently. Visiting winemakers and Spaniards resident in Ireland sold their products very well – not too difficult considering the quality … 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
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
New year easy food ideas
In today’s Irish Examiner are some of my ideas to make the evening flow with ease, as well as a recipe for savoury cupcakes. Happy new year!
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
Recipe idea winter salad
Add sprouted mung beans to grated carrot + celery or celeriac with dash sweet chilli sauce + olive oil 4 easy winter salad
Quick idea for carrot salad
I had a strip of leftover membrillo quince paste and added it to grated carrot, with a clove of garlic grated on the mircroplane, a dollop of mayo. A delicious … Continue reading
Toasted brack and caramelized apple. Nothing simpler for quick pudding
Cut a cooking (or sweet) apple into cubes. Place in a saucepan with knob of butter and a dessertspoon sugar. Heat until the sugar has melted, then turn up the heat and … Continue reading
Salad dressings good for hot veg too
Dressingssurvey 090813 This article first appeared in the Irish Examiner 9/8/13. Try these dressings on hot vegetables. Delicious.
Easy and economical food for students that tastes great
Student meals Sept 2013 Anthony O’Riordan was my guinea pig to follow and test recipes that make the best out of inexpensive ingredients for this Examiner feature. He did well!
Roz Crowley 