Author: Cathal

‘Nduja Mac and Cheese

‘Nduja Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is a bonafide classic, a symbol of comfort where the real appeal comes from the simplicity in the ingredients and preparing it. Despite all the variations out there, tinkering with a dish like this can be a…

Hospitality, humility and the “streak”

Hospitality, humility and the “streak”

“There’s a streak of a faggot in you”, she jeered. In fairness, as time went by, the “streak” crossed all boundaries to include “psycho” and “fool” so who knows what shoe I fit into. Perhaps all three? The three shoed psychotic…

Turkey, Pork Sausage & ‘Nduja Meatballs

Turkey, Pork Sausage & ‘Nduja Meatballs

Meatballs such as these are the essence of speedy but substantial midweek cooking and are surprisingly simple and easy to put together. Turkey is a high protein and lean meat with good flavour but because of the lack of fat…

Indian Spiced Roast Chicken

Indian Spiced Roast Chicken

It’s always easy to continue down the route of familiarity when cooking at home, working with recipes that we know, that deliver on flavour and are received with gratitude, clean plates and full stomachs. While I would not go so…

Christmas Hamper Ideas

Christmas Hamper Ideas

In the most obvious statement I’m ever most likely to make, here it is, brace yourselves folks; Christmas can be overwhelming. Now that you have had time for that ground-breaking news to settle within you let me continue. I had…

Ham Hock Croquetas

Ham Hock Croquetas

A quintessential element of the tapas party, the jamon croquette is a delicately textured but powerfully flavoured nugget of pure delight and surprisingly very accessible and easy to recreate at home. Traditionally using Spanish ham of course though feel free…

Nutty Granola

Nutty Granola

Breakfast can be a difficult time. The pressure of it being the “most important meal of the day” reverberating in your mind, determining your place on the table of good food choices with everything from devil on the shoulder pastries…

Bacon & Mushroom Quiche

Bacon & Mushroom Quiche

Quiches are a delicious savoury tart with incredible versatility that holds up with almost anything your fridge or larder has to offer. Think of it along the lines of a frittata with pastry and you’ll begin to understand the length…

Orange & Sour Cream Cake

Orange & Sour Cream Cake

A loaf cake is a simple yet delicious teatime treat, perfect with a coffee for a little pick-me-up. It’s also a pretty accessible foray into the world of baking; the ingredients are simple store cupboard and fridge items and it…

Tips For Home Cooking and Kitchen Organisation

Tips For Home Cooking and Kitchen Organisation

In these unusual times many of us are being reacquainted with our kitchen, and indeed there are probably many that are experiencing cooking regularly for themselves or others for the first time. With all this extra time and planning required…