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…