Pasta a Picchi Pacchi {or Spaghetti with Almond and Tomato Pesto!}
It’s always the same when the warm weather makes an appearance – my appetite drops to near zero and my love for the kitchen is replaced by my love for … Continue reading
Recipe Review: Pot Roasted Chicken with Olives and Tomatoes
I love when I get my hands on a new cookbook to see what recipes jump out at me and there were so many in Françoise Bernard’s La Cuisine: Everyday … Continue reading
Puglian-Style Beef Casserole
Last week turned out be a bit of a washout. Not in terms of the weather but in terms of my health. Monday evening saw me feeling the chills in … Continue reading
Harry Eastwood’s Persian Salad of Tomato, Pomegranate and Cucumber – Review
Well guys, I’m getting old. In the middle of July I’ll be celebrating my 49th birthday and I’m throwing a party – Wahoo! I’ve decided to go all girly and … Continue reading
Minestra Maritata: A Marriage made in Soup
I don’t know what it is but I’ve noticed that recently I’ve been making a lot of stews and soups. I suppose that says something about me and my need … Continue reading
Lasagne made the Silver Spoon way
I have to say that I’ve a fondness for Italian food. And I love the drama that I’ve experienced at the restaurants I’ve gone to, the larger-than-life characters, the atmosphere, … Continue reading
For the Love of Claire – Chicken with Aubergines, Tomatoes and Garlic
It’s a miserable day here in Dublin and Hubbie has just announced that he’s coming home early from work! Time to get the dinner on but what to cook? Today … Continue reading
Rice Salad with Zing!
The summer holidays are drawing to a close and let’s be honest, weather wise it has been anything but summer! Still, we’ve had lovely warm weather the last couple of … Continue reading
Pizza with Puff!
There’s a lovely smell coming from my kitchen! I’m absolutely starving after pouring over books to decide what’s on my menu for a little supper party I’m having on Friday … Continue reading
A Robust Red Pepper Soup
I remember fondly first having this soup on a lovely summer’s day as we bade bon voyage to one of my cousins as she embarked on a two year trip … Continue reading
Salt, Pepper and a Dollop of Cream 