One of my first kitchen-related presents was a waffle maker from my aunt. It meant that my family and friends were subjected to sweet waffles every time there was a family gathering and dessert time rolled around. I’m glad to say I’ve passed on my love for waffle making to my son Noah, where it is a staple breakfast in our house every Saturday. These Belgian Waffles make a treat of a breakfast and can also be served as a dessert.

One of the most popular recipes on my youtube channel is Spaghetti Aglio E Olio. A slick of oily sautéed garlic forms the sauce and like many of the classic pasta recipes, it is its simplicity that makes it so attractive and rewarding to make. Here it’s made all the more crave worthy with the addition of plump prawns and a gun shot of spice in the form of chilli flakes. If you have fresh chilli, finely slice and add as optional extra heat. 

Food has always been the way to the heart in our family and with Father’s day upon us I have three great dad friendly recipes to help you celebrate the day. Most of our family celebrations start with breakfast in bed and hole in the bread eggs are always a winner. Egg in a hole, eggs in a basket, whatever you call it, the simple method of adding an egg to a piece of fried bread in the pan is a sure fire hit with kids and a family favourite in our house. It was my dad’s speciality on a…

Summer is one the best times of the year to cook. Whether you’re battling the BBQ under an umbrella or basking in the glorious Irish sunshine, outdoor eating is a welcome break from the humdrum of the everyday dinner routine. Beyond the barbeques, any alfresco feast needs a show stopper dessert. There’s a bounty of ingredients to enjoy at the moment and in particular Summer fruits are one of the best ways to celebrate the season. This week I’m sharing three wonderful ways with fruits that deserve a starring role on your menu this Summer. While it’s still early days…

Living in Los Angeles the past five years we ate A LOT of food. I have the expanding  waistline to prove it. I’d love to blame it on the addition of two children and sleepless nights, perhaps that played a part, but in reality we went all out and every week were laser focused on eating our way through the city’s expansive food scene. Getting home to Dublin has been a welcome respite from the almost addictive eating that was going on! Sure, we cooked at home lots but I was constantly itching to try the next new spot, whether…