Feck Sausages with Colcannon and Guinness Gravy Everyone is Irish on St Pat’s Day and tomorrow we turn our food (and drink) green! We have some old classics to share like our Mock ‘Corned Beef’ Hash recipe; suggestion for Boiled Ham with Cabbage, Champ (basically mash with spring onions) and Parsley Sauce; and[Read More]
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Lovely Light Leftovers
Probably like you I am staring at a fridge-full of edible leftovers from yesterday’s feast. I have plans to make my Christmas Newsletter recipe of Cranberry Turkey Burgers (see here) but beyond that will ‘wing it’ with what our agenda dictates. Some will doubtless have to be portable; some spruced up to take as[Read More]
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling On St Patrick’s Day
I know a good many of you will be celebrating St Patrick’s Day on Monday and, if you’re lucky, taking some time away from work to meet and eat with family and friends in the true Irish way. It can sometimes be a bit tricky to tolerate some of the more traditional St Patrick’s[Read More]
When Cold Winds Do Blow ….
Cold winds and searingly freezing temperatures are hitting both sides of the pond at the moment and many of us need to fashion a warm meal or two from our storecupboard standbys. This is something I often do at this time of the year – making meals out of the remnants of a New[Read More]
Bariatric-friendly Ham and Borlotti Bean Soup
The weather seems to be turning chilly again and I am hankering after soup..but a hearty one! This recipe, using cooked ham, canned beans and shredded cabbage fits the bill perfectly. You can use other canned beans and pulses like butterbeans, chickpeas or kidney beans. A little grated Parmesan over the top and crusty Ciabatta[Read More]