It doesn’t get easier than cooking things on a skewer. I have teamed up with Clonakilty black pudding (which makes me very happy as I love the stuff!) so mixing it up with some delicious lamb mince, pairing it with a simple parsley salad and it’s job done!! Keep scrolling to read my ramblings and…
Recipes
Crispy Fish Sandwich
Fried fish is one of those things I can’t live without. I feel healthy eating fish and then I feel like an adult / not being healthy by battering it and putting it inside bread! My crispy fish sandwich is quite simply a winner. Whip up some aioli using my pickled jalapenos and this guy…
Mushroom & smoked pumpkin appetizer
Like most families (I guess!), we tend to eat a lot of 1 course dinners. Then we hit the couch and have a cup of tea and TONS of chocolate there!! With that being said I don’t often get the opportunity to play around with starters as the “boss” would much prefer dessert. Although, I…
Homemade Breadcrumbs
An essential (in my opinion) recipe for any household to have. I’d be lying and so would many if you if you said you don’t throw out bread at some point in the week. Why not take a few mins to turn them into homemade breadcrumbs? Simple to make, saves on the shopping bill and…
Easy Pickled Jalapenos
So my love of all things pickled continues this week with the addition of this easy pickled jalapenos. These babies are being turned into some aioli later in the week along with some wombok & coriander slaw it’s gonna make a pretty wicked fish sandwich. Plus many more uses of them coming up over the…
Simple Crab Linguine
This simple crab pasta recipe certainly isn’t new and nor is it one I can say that I invented either. What I can attest to (in my humble opinion) that my version KICKS ASS!! Tons of finely chopped chili, plenty of spicy ginger & garlic, fragrant coriander leaf, quality olive oil and a good splash…
Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Caesar salad is my all time favourite salad! Anyone who reads my blog has probably recognized I am a fan of anything between 2 slices of bread too. It was only natural that putting a caesar salad inside of a burger bun was simply the right thing to do. I give you my delicious chicken…
Coconut Corn Soup
The other day I posted my watermelon & togaroshi recipe and I talked about clinging on to summer here in QLD and how summer is coming elsewhere in the world. Well, now at the request of my wife (who is always cold) I am back making soup! This coconut corn soup has been a family…
Watermelon, togaroshi, feta & mint
Summer has drawn to an end here in Australia and on it’s way elsewhere in the world. Luckily for me I live in QLD aka “the sunshine state” where it’s warm all year round. Which means I get to enjoy this spicy watermelon snack all the time! Truthfully though I’m just trying to cling on…
Smoked Pumpkin Hummus
This smoked pumpkin hummus recipe is a combination of the things I love the most. In no particular order – cooking on my weber bbq, my wife and my baby girl. My wife is a CRAZY hummus fan – the toddler too. But as always with the toddler it’s a struggle to get her to…
Beef burger, brie, slow roasted tomatoes & onion marmalade
I am always on the hunt for new recipes and in particular beef burger ideas. I posted a few recipes lately that we all really enjoyed slow roasted tomatoes and onion marmalade. Seeing as I had them in the fridge and knowing they would taste great with some brie cheese – well, I decided to…
My Irish Breakfast (with a twist)
For those of you who saw my stuffed capsicums recipe and my beet hummus you are in for a treat with this one! Combining my love of Clonakilty pudding with my simple and delicious beet hummus recipe I created my ultimate Irish breakfast that is (I’m gonna go out on a limb here) probably the…
Roasted Mushrooms
I am personally a HUGE fan of mushrooms and love them in any shape or form. I think it was when I worked for a good friend in helping him open his restaurant Treyvaud’s in Killarney, Ireland. Hi Paul! His brother Mark was the chef and he made the most amazing mushroom soup. Since then…
Tandoori Lamb Cutlets
Truthfully I don’t eat a TON of Indian food. However, I do like a good korma,. This is probably mainly to do with my lack of adventure when living in Ireland as the offerings were never that great – sorry! I always found that I missed the vegetable element when I order a takeaway and…
Roasted Garlic
Luckily for me my wife enjoys garlic as much as I do. Man that would be tough if she didn’t. Truthfully, we probably wouldn’t still be together. I always have some roasted garlic in the fridge ready to go. It’s one of those simple things to make and tastes GREAT too. Why roast it whole?…
Pickled Onions
Pickled onions – these, in my opinion are something every household should have in the fridge. SO simple to make, unbelievably tasty, cost effective and they last ages. What’s not to love about pickled onions? You may remember seeing my post on pickled cucumbers and how I mentioned it is such an easy thing to…
Stuffed Capsicums
These black pudding stuffed capsicums are simply delish. At first I was a little apprehensive of this recipe as I always thought stuffed capsicums were a little old skool. Not gonna lie though I had fun re-making an old classic. Using some great homegrown (Irish) products in Clonakilty black pudding and some butternut squash and…
Slow Roasted Tomatoes
We are HUGE fans of tomatoes in or house. Love them in any shape or form. This slow roasted tomatoes recipe is one we demolish about once a week as its is SO damn simple and tasty. I typically put them on around 4.30ish when I am starting to prepare the toddlers dinner. By 7(ish)…
Smashed Avo & Eggs
It wouldn’t be an Aussie brekkie with out some form of avocado on the menu!! My take on the smashed avo is with beautifully soft poached eggs, bacon, grilled baby broccoli and some homemade pistachio dukkah. Hungry? Well read on my friend! I have never eaten so much avocado since I moved to Brisbane! Don’t…
Pistachio Dukkah
Making things at home when cooking is, in my opinion the best way. Don’t get me wrong, like most people I don’t have the time to make everything myself at home. So what I do is weigh up the cost/time/taste factor. This pistachio dukkah is one that 100% doesn’t need to be weighed up. It’s…
Cured Salmon
This beetroot & gin cured salmon went down an absolute treat in AnotherFoodBloggers house. It takes a little to cure but surprisingly simple to make. I would thoroughly recommend anyone who likes cured fish or fish in general to give it a go. The colours alone will impress all your dinner guests! Cured Salmon Inspiration…
Onion Marmalade
Onion Marmalade – I freakin love it! Every now and again I make up a big ol’ batch of onion marmalade to add to my various jars of pickles and sauces in the fridge. Currently I have szechuan chili oil, pickled red onions, tomato/chili jam, pickled chilis, bbq sauce, homemade tandoori paste and some tomato…
Bacon Jalapeno Mac n Cheese
It doesn’t come any more comforting than Mac n Cheese! A load of pasta, a simple yet uber delicious cheese sauce and with the addition of some crispy bacon, jalapeno slices it really doesn’t get any better! I often get asked about the food we eat at home. How come I ain’t the size of…
Smashed “crispy” Potatoes
If crispy potatoes are your thing then this recipe is the one for you. If they aren’t then a) what’s wrong with you and b) read on so they become your thing ASAP! These crispy potatoes are so easy and work out perfectly everytime. A little history for ya! Being from Ireland naturally potatoes are…
Spicy Beetroot Hummus
Having a good dip up your sleeve is a necessity for dinner parties and gatherings. It allows guests to relax while you run around and get the last minute things sorted! More importantly if there is a delay in food everyone isn’t too drunk on an empty stomach. This delicious beetroot hummus aside from being…
Panzanella Salad
Panzanella is one of our favourite salads to have in AnotherFoodBloggers house. The delicious crusty bread, fresh herbs and juicy tomatoes – it’s perfect on it’s own or with some grilled meat. The first time I made panzanella salad was a few years ago. Our daughter was a couple months old and we were visiting…
Roasted squash with herb oil
Roasted squash is the perfect side dish to any dinner with family & friends. Roasting it whole just makes things a lot easier. Just add some grilled meat and a salad and you will be eating a whole load of happiness – trust me! Cooking a vegetable whole – that’s the latest “cool” thing isn’t…
Dulche de Leche Ice Cream
Quick post this week! I have been making a load of homemade ice-cream lately and I am loving this dulche de leche flavour although my waistline is giving me a bit of tude at the moment… Buying an ice-cream machine was, I have to say a stroke of genius!! You really can’t beat homemade ice-cream. …
BBQ Asian Asparagus
I have been grilling asparagus a lot lately and this Asian asparagus recipe is definitely one of my favs. So crank up that weber, marinade your asparagus and GET ON IT!! This bbq Asian asparagus recipe is one that I adapted from one I found online so I can’t take all the credit – as…
Wild mushroom risotto
Risotto is something that doesn’t need to be as hard to make as everyone seems to think it is. Follow these simple steps and you will have a DELISH wild mushroom risotto on the table in no time. It may well be 30+ degrees here in Bris-Vegas as we come into Christmas – WTF!!! It’s…
Pineapple/chili glazed chicken wings
Dinner doesn’t always need to be super fancy and sometimes you just can’t beat a big ol’ bowl of chicken wings. At the same time it would be rude not to do those wings justice. So with this homemade pineapple, chili & ginger glaze you will certainly be doing your wings proud. Oh and no…
BBQ Easy Carve Lamb Leg
Lamb is tasting great right now and even better when cooked using this recipe (if I do say so myself!!). This easy carve lamb leg gives you the best of both worlds with a quicker cooking time and the added flavour coming from the bone. Oh, and did I mention it’s easy to carve too…..
Roasted tomato chutney
This slow roasted tomato chutney/ketchup is so simple to make it will make you question why you used shop bought chutney/ketchup in the first place! Recently I teamed up with the great guys from Squeaky Gate olive oil. This is one of the first of many creations I am making with their great oil. We…
Citrus rubbed veal rump
You just can’t beat a good roast dinner. Growing up in Ireland with the colder weather and the large extended families it was all about the big Sunday roast! You couldn’t beat the smell wafting through the house of the herbed potatoes, many different types of veg and obviously the meat itself. Oh, the memories!!!…
Asian glazed pork belly, eggs & slaw
Sticky, packed with flavour and cooks within minutes. This Asian glazed pork belly works perfectly along side some scrambled eggs for a brekkie/brunch winner OR inside a brioche bun for the perfect dinner! Summer is just around the corner here in Bris-Vegas and the bbq is getting used pretty much everyday right now. I’m a…
Carrot Cake Cupcakes!!
Carrot cake – by far my preferred cake of choice. C’mon think about it, you get to have something sweet AND one of your 5 a day veggies. WIN WIN!!! And, lets not forget about cream cheese frosting………………. My wife and mine dessert choices differ greatly. She is all about the chocolate, the salted…
Grilled asparagus, lemon & dukkah
Is that time of year when the cost of asparagus is low and it’s in it’s prime here in Australia. So expect to see a few recipes including it coming your way! Cooking asparagus on the bbq is my favourite way to cook it and this grilled asparagus with pistachio dukkah is a real winner!…
Crispy pork belly, sweet potato & cider
Pork belly is one of those things that people either love or hate. I am on the LOVE side of it, that is as long as it’s done nice. This crispy skin pork belly is definitely one to impress. To cook the belly properly firstly you need a piece of meat that is balanced with…
Lamb burger, harissa & onions
It’s burgertime again in AnotherFoodBloggers home. This juicy lamb burger is definitely one of our favs! Combining that kick ass red pepper sriracha harissa recipe of mine, some top quality meat, crisp lettuce & sweet grilled onions this burger is a complete winner. There has to be something said for bbqing. It really does make…
Steak Tacos – carne asada
TACOS!!! Who doesn’t love em’? Well actually I think it’s more if you don’t love them then what the hell is wrong with you. Growing up in Ireland there wasn’t much Mexican cuisine readily available. Unless you can class some mince meat (usually beef) with a jar of tomato sauce, a packet of “mexican” seasoning,…
Smashed Cucumber Salad
For those of you who follow me on Instagram you have probably noticed the disproportionate amount of meat consumed in our home! That’s not to say we don’t eat plenty of veg or fish too. For whatever reason I end up photographing more of the meat based dishes! So on that note, something a little…
Homemade Fries!
Sometimes the simplest things are the best and believe me that’s doesn’t just apply to cooking. Overthinking tends to be a common problem in many walks of life and that’s why this week’s post is a simple one that truly brings, well, a plate load of pleasure to the table! A big ol’ bowl of…
Ossobucco, porcini & marsala
Ossobucco. This isn’t something that I cook too often but when I do, my go to recipe involves this INSANE sauce. There is so much depth of flavour that it will make you want to just drink it straight from a cup! If ossobucco isn’t your thing then the sauce is also KILLER with some…
Beef cheeks, polenta, kale pesto
Wow! It’s been a hectic past few weeks here in Brisbane. AnotherFoodBlogger now has a new kitchen in which to create some kick ass food and recipes for you guys. In case you didn’t get it we have moved house. Still living in New Farm in Brisbane but just a new address. Beef Cheeks are…
Lamb Curry
Lamb Curry! You just gotta love it. It’s winter here in Brisbane and even though it’s only getting down to lows of 7 / 8 degrees celsius at night it still feels bloody cold. Strange considering we just moved from NYC where we had winters of -26c for a few years. You’d think we would…
It’s Parm Time!
It’s sandwich time at AnotherFoodBlogger’s house!! The flavour in this veal parm sandwich was so unreal we all struggled to put it down for fear of the other person snatching it. Garlic, spicy tomatoes, grilled bread, crispy veal and peppery rocket. Well, it’s like there was a party in my mouth and everyone was invited….
Chimichurri sauce
CHIMICHURRI!!! This has to be one of my all time favourite sauces! I also discovered the other day that my now 22 month old loves it too. This was evident to me when I kept getting “more, more”. AND then the next day she was walking around the house saying “churri, churri”. So 3 people…
Pork tenderloin, shiitake, honey mustard
Pork is one of my favourite sources of protein. Pork tenderloin is probably my favourite cut of pork. It’s inexpensive and so versatile. From some good old fashioned fried bacon for brekkie, to sliced ham in a lunchtime sandwich with AnotherFoodBlogger’s twist of course (check out my harissa recipe here) or to a whole piece…
Cinnamon Rolls #perfection
Cinnamon Rolls. Sticky, gooey, full of sugar and SO DAMN DELICIOUS. What’s not to love? Missing NYC There are some things I miss a lot about living in America. Amazon delivery (scratch that, Amazon PRIME delivery!!!). The 100’s of restaurants on my doorstep in NYC, bars/restaurants that people are actually still in and, in fact,…
Pulled Pork Hash
Pulled pork hash is one of my favourite brekkie dishes. With Christmas around the corner and it being hot hot hot here in Australia this is the perfect Christmas morning or Boxing Day brekkie/lunch for all the family! Leftover pulled pork Have you ever made pulled pork, eaten some great sandwiches and thought what am…
Creme brulee, rhubarb compote
For me creme brulee is my ultimate favourite dessert. Many people (including my wife) are on the fence about whether dessert should be all about choc or well, more decadent like a brulee. For me – I say, give me brulee all day, everyday! I would be lying if I said that the base of…
Scottish Lamb Stew
This is a recipe that I remember my now 97 year old granny making me quite frequently when I would visit Scotland growing up. I had some lamb that was perfect for stewing and the first thing that popped into my mind was cooking this lamb stew. Damn, I loved eating this so much. As…
Quick Pickled Cucumbers
Condiments, condiments, condiments. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I can’t get enough of them. These simple quick pickled cucumbers are definitely one you want to remember. From pickled goods like red onions, chilis & lebanese cucumbers to harissa, tomato & chili jam and homemade bbq sauce, the top shelf on my…
Pulled Pork Sandwich
For those of you who have been following my last few blog/insta posts here is the finished product of them combined. The perfect marriage! This whopper of a pulled pork sandwich punches you in the face with it’s great flavour, from both the pork itself and the spicy BBQ sauce that’s so damn simple &…
Pulled Pork
Looking for a piece of meat that’s full of flavour and that you can turn into mutliple different dishes and that’s CHEAP, then look no further than pulled pork and my recipe below. I am not going to sit here and lie and tell you that I am a BBQ expert. Truthfully I only really…
Homemade BBQ sauce
Once you’ve read this you’ll never buy BBQ sauce again ( I hope )! It’s so damn simple to make it and the fact it will last about 2 – 3 months in the fridge makes it so much better! Having the weather we have in Brisbane I make a batch of this BBQ sauce…
Anchovy compound butter
Wanna add an extra kick to your steak? Then look no further than this compound butter. What’s compound butter? Read on my friend. Usually when I cook steak at home I like to just salt and pepper it and throw it on a hot pan/grill and serve it with mustard or lather that baby in…
Beef & Guinness Stew
I don’t cook many Irish dishes. Well that’s a bit of a lie, I cook potatoes quite often / every night but aside from that I don’t have a ton of recipes from my home country. This is one I found a while ago and edited a bit to put AnotherFoodBlogger’s twist on it. I…
Fried Chicken Sliders
Sometimes, just sometimes, the diet has to be thrown out the window and these fried chicken sliders are the perfect way to say ‘F you diet, something better has cropped up…!’ Deep Fried Mars Bar – is that a thing? I was never really into fried chicken until I moved to NYC. I guess the…
Tomato Chili Jam
This has to be one of the best ALL-PURPOSE condiments to have in the back of the fridge! I make this tomato chili jam on a bi-weekly basis and good news – it’s simple as to prepare! When I started this blog, other than to make me feel good about myself by having so called…
Apple Rhubarb Crumble
It’s apple season here in Australia and rhubarb is just making it’s way in too. There is no better way to celebrate both than with a classic belly-warming crumble. Loving Crumble & Wills Request! You just can’t beat that mouth-watering smell as the fruit stews, the waft of spices throughout the house. Lets not forget…
Creme Anglaise
A quick prequel to my next post – an autumn crumble!! You can’t have a good crumble without a good creme anglaise. Here is my go to recipe which once you make it will agree is DELISH and easy to make too! I’ll save you my TMI musings this time and just cut straight to…
Simple Chicken Mushroom Pie
I created this chicken mushroom pie for my toddler. I have, like every parent a never-ending quest to get her to enjoy food and mealtimes as much as my wife and I do. She can be the pickiest of eaters, whose toddler isn’t?. She LOVES mushrooms and peas so I adapted a couple of “grown…
Homemade Harissa
This homemade sriracha harissa is such a great little sauce to be able to whip out of the fridge. It really helps to elevate even the simplest of everyday meals! Cooking for my wife When I started dating my wife, I cooked for her about 4 times a week and for nearly 6 months I…
Beef Cheek Ragu
This beef cheek ragu recipe is a real winner with everyone, well except vegetarians – sorry! The time and love that needs to be put into this dish might seem a little intimidating at first but the final outcome is TOTALLY worth it. Truthfully though, once the prep is done the beef cheeks just need…
Fried Rice! #comfortfood
Fried rice is our go to comfort food. Quick, packed with flavour and a good way to use up veg from the freezer! Read on to see how we like to eat it! With a little prep work, this fried rice dish is super quick to make and packed with so much flavour that it…
Pan Con Tomate
Pan Con Tomate!! This Spanish classic is the perfect snack amongst family & friends or as a simple starter for any dinner party. Add a meat/cheese board and you have a very tasty “I don’t wanna cook tonight” dinner. Spain Tapas just don’t come more simple and tasty than this pan con tomate dish! Who…
Cauliflower Broccoli Muffins
These vegetable muffins are a tasty, quick and easy to make snack that my toddler consistently and enthusiastically (key requirements those of you with toddlers will appreciate!!) demolishes. The wife sneaks a few too when I’m not looking! Since it’s not everyday you can say your toddler demolishes cauliflower & broccoli, these are definitely worth…
Brown butter sweet potatoes
Brown butter sweet potatoes are a #winner. From start to finish in about 40 mins these sweet & spicy potato wedges are a great snack or side dish for any bbq or dinner party. SWEET POTATOES v YAMS Who doesn’t love yummy sweet potatoes?! Or, are those actually yams? While living in NYC I was…
Homemade Aioli
This homemade aioli post is a prelude to my next dish. This may seem to be quite a simple post but sometimes we homecooks get blinded by the bright lights of new & exciting techniques, and we forget the basics. You may have heard me mention that the thing I love most about cooking is…
Grilled lamb, hummus & carrots
This grilled lamb dish will certainly wow your family over Easter & at any other time of the year that you decide to cook it. Serving it family style means less messing around in the kitchen trying to sexy up multiple plates and more time to chat with your in-laws. Hmmmm hold on a sec,…
Hot cross bun olive oil ice cream
This simple no churn ice cream is well, simple and delicious. It’s been sexied up with the addition of bruleed bananas and salted caramel sauce. It’s defo fit for a king OR queen! Easter I wanted to create something a little different this Easter and I wanted to showcase the versatility of olive oil alongside…
Homemade hummus, pistachios, creme fraiche
This beautiful homemade hummus is a snack that my wife and toddler demolish on a daily basis! So simple to make too, it will make you question why you ever ate shop bought hummus. A little history! Hummus is a dish that stems back thousands of years and was first believed to have been eaten…
Moreish chocolate brownies
Milk & white chocolate brownies that believe me wont last long in your fridge! From start to finish in about 45mins these guys are sure to delight everyone in your family…. In fact, these guys are both my daughter (2 years old) and my wifes (X number of years old) favourite thing that I cook. …
