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…
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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…
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…
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…
Roasted tomato chutney
eThis 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…
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!…
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…
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…