I suppose we could say this has become my signature dessert after all these years making & eating it and it’s definitely one of my favourite. Rich, buttery, bourbonny & nutty goodness. This is the ultimate indulgence and is totally worth it. Serve it with a nice ice-cream or custard to get the balance right on the palate. INGREDIENTS…
Baked Walnut & Truffle Stuffed Brie
This is the perfect starter for all the cheese lovers out there. the combination of truffle oil (or truffles depending on where you live in the world ;)), walnuts & brie just work really well together. What’s great about this starter too is that there are a lot of variations with the stuffing & type…
Dingle Gin & Beetroot Cured Salmon
This Scandinavian starter is another favourite of mine. It is very easy to make at home not just in a restaurant. It is light, fresh, colourful, with a delicate texture. The ideal plate to serve on a warm summer day, or for a classy dinner party. INGREDIENTS: 1 side of salmon 1 shot of Dingle Gin…
Black Sole, sautéed prawns, peas & baby onions
For this recipe, make sure you have a pan big enough to cook your sole. As an alternative, you can also use the flat side of your barbecue. Get some nice large black soles of your fishmonger & fresh Dublin Bay prawns, the quality of your fish is extremely important. This dish is always a crowd…
Potato Rosti
A classic accompaniment to any meat. I personally serve it with roasted chicken breast but I find it also great to have for breakfast along smoked salmon & avocado. Crunchy, buttery, tasty goodness in a plate, very different to the classic roasted potatoes. For this recipe, you will need a box grater. INGREDIENTS: 5 large roosters potatoes…
Braised Beef & Ricotta Ravioli
This starter is pretty easy to make, and will not disappoint! Braising the beef shin will require a couple of hours, therefore I would advise you to start the preparations early enough in the day if you are planning to serve it to a dinner party. Now the great thing is that once your pasta is…
Look Inside The Pigeon Coop
Blogging…to be honest with you, this is not something I would have ever contemplated doing. I mean, I am a chef who works in average 12 hours a day, not a writer! But here is the thing, as my customers very often ask me for recipes or advise, my fiancée and I thought it might be a…
Rosemary & Apple Tarte Tatin
This has to be one of my all time favourite dessert. I mean, not only it is super easy to make, but in my opinion, it is also the best dessert to serve at a dinner party as it does suit most palates and is not too heavy…my customers would certainly approve as this cracking tarte…
Country Style Pork Terrine
Here is a small taste of French country side! Tasty, simple & I promise, easy to make too. Serve it with a slice of fresh pain de campagne from your local bakery, and a couple of gherkins, and enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 500 g of pork fat 325 g of pancetta 30 streaky bacon rashers 1.5 kg of pork…
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