Stuffed Pasta Shells

A few days ago, I attended the AGM of CAIS (I am a proud member) which took place at the Macroom Buffalo Farm. I am a huge fan of the mozzarella they are producing and was delighted, when a few years ago, they decided to create more cheeses from their high quality buffalo milk. So,…

The German Files: Potato Salad

The German Files: Potato Salad

The German Files: Potato Salad Wow – Potato Salad! Who hasn’t eaten this type of salad before? So why add it to the German Files?? Because in Germany they do it slightly differently – that’s why. Potato Salad in Germany appears at every party, gathering, picnics or BBQ and in Berlin, the traditional Christmas Eve…

Linguine with Chive Blossoms

Pasta with Chive Blossoms

Pasta with Chive Blossoms Have you ever noticed how beautiful chive blossoms are? A soft lilac colour, delicate petals and just the slightest aroma of chives – I am using these little beauties for years to spruce up my salads. But with all beautiful things, the season is short for the chive blossoms and I…

Mini Cheese Tacos

Mini Cheese Tacos

Mini Cheese Tacos These Mini Cheese Tacos are a result of my friend Carol coming over the other night. I always prepare some finger food and she has acted as my guinea pig for the last 19 years. Our get-togethers are a very relaxed atmosphere – wine, food and chat. So, the food needs to…

The German Files: Potato Cakes

The German Files: Potato Cakes

The German Files: Potato Cakes Continuing my journey with The German Files, today’s recipe is a very simple dish of potatoes. If you think only Irish people love potatoes, think again. The Germans can take a simple potato and turn it into something delicious. The German potato cakes are different from the Irish Boxty as…

The German Files: Onion Tart

The German Files: Onion Tart

The German Files: Onion Tart Continuing my journey back to my childhood in Germany, I am sharing today a recipe that my mum never cooked but that I loved since I entered a wine bar for the first time. You will find onion tarts especially in wine regions in Germany and France – with good…