Recipe: Fragrant Buttered Chicken Masala

When I hear the word “spicy”, I instantly know that it’s something I’m going to avoid, but when it comes to using more fragrant and flavoursome spices, it’s a big thumbs up from me. This buttery chicken masala is one of those recipes where I get to throw in a dash of this and sprinkling…

Ballymaloe Day 13: It’s oh so quiet…

My mind wandered back into its awake state and I gave a little stretch. Both eyes flew open and I was marvelling at the lie-in I thought I had just had. Looking at my watch, it turned out that I actually hadn’t slept-in at all. Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, at 7.40am I hopped out of bed…

Recipe: crusty and cheesy, broccoli, pasta and bacon bake

Whenever I’m on the hunt for a quick bite to eat, I look for a meal that can be easily prepared and served up onto the plate under an hour. Presenting: the broccoli pasta and bacon bake that’s a whizz to put together and tastes pretty good too! It’s definitely one of those dishes that…

Recipe: Gnocchi, bacon and tomato bake

Gnocchi is such a wonderful little alternative to the traditional spud and combining it with a bit of butter and garlic can be a simple treat. Over the past while I’ve been experimenting with gnocchi recipes and have come up with a bake that doesn’t take a a lot of time and uses ingredients you…

Recipe: glazed loin of bacon with pea and potato mash

Looking to feed a family or just want to try out a new recipe? Easy peasy with this rather simple meal that caters for about five people. This recipe for a glazed loin of bacon and pea and potato mash only takes about an hour to put together and once you follow the steps it’s…