The Pizza Project
We found the best pizza dough recipe – read all about The Pizza Project
Valentine’s Dinner for 2
Is there anything more romantic than a man cooking a dinner for 2? Not in my eyes. There is still time to get your apron on to impress the wonderful lady in your life with these easy recipes.
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,…
Weekly Cookie: White Chocolate Chip
Week 4 of the Weekly Cookie Challenge and these white chocolate chip cookies are utterly tasty
Savoury Afternoon Tea
Savoury Afternoon Tea I love the idea of Afternoon Tea but I don’t really have a sweet tooth – so the idea of the Savoury Afternoon Tea was born. Now, making afternoon savoury might sound easy but when you are trying to achieve the same look as the sweet counterpart, things get a bit more…
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…
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 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 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 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…