Myrtle Allen’s Scones
Ballmyaloe is one of the most magical places you could ever visit. Whenever I am nostalgic for the peace and beauty I found there, I make these scones. Here's more about Ballymaloe and my time…
Ballmyaloe is one of the most magical places you could ever visit. Whenever I am nostalgic for the peace and beauty I found there, I make these scones. Here's more about Ballymaloe and my time…
Sandwiched between the first two Building Feasts Supper Clubs is possibly my most exciting class to date! With BBQ season upon us, come learn to marinade, grill and dress the ...
Flavoured butters are a fridge essential. They are fantastic melted on steamed or roasted vegetables, smeared onto fish fillets before baking, on steak or chicken or stirred into warm rice or grains before serving. I…
IThese days I like to keep home cooking as simple as possible. When the opportunity arises I make double of anything I can to keep or freeze giving me a secret stash of soup, grains…
Known by many as Chraymeh Fish (not such an appealing recipe title), this dish is essentially the shakshuka of the North African fish world. A delicious and colourful antidote to all the heavy meals of…
This recipe is dedicated to my sister. For years she has asked me to make a chocolate honey cake instead of the regular version for our annual Rosh Hashanah feast, because ultimately everyone loves a…
Along with confit garlic these are a staple in my fridge. I use them in dressings, mixed into cooked grains or lentils, or tossed with steamed or roasted vegetables, and as a flavour base for…
Another one of my faves in the fridge basics range, this is delicious smothered on cornbread or for frying your eggs as well as melted onto a steak or a simple piece of cod. Make…
As apples come into season, this is a wonderful way to extend the summer and also use up the glut from the tree. The fresher the apples, the more pure the taste of the sorbet,…
Homecoming is easier when there’s a little comfort on the horizon. Last week I returned from a short stint in LA. But leaving behind those blue skies and that golden light requires some serious protective…
Party rice is your VIP guest list in a bowl. My go to party dish for any celebration, this jewelled bowl of delight brightens up any table elevating the regular grain of rice from ordinary…
The nuttiness of freekeh marries perfectly with the sweetness of the roasted beets and salty freshness of the feta, making it a perfect side for roast chicken and fish or ideal on its own for…
Everyone needs a basic repertoire of dishes that they are comfortable making, regularly. Ideally, we should all be able to assemble a simple plate of food that can be effortlessly executed under duress. These dishes…
The contrast of the caramelised orange flesh of squash wedges and the bright green glossy leaves of the sprout tops are the perfect invitation to indulge in the flavours, colours and textures of this dish. …
There is a constant battle in my kitchen between my predisposition to over-purchase irresistible looking produce (AKA greediness ) and my desire to waste nothing. Thankfully, my love for anything sitting in vinegar and fermented,…
There are people in this world who make lists, plan meticulously, have a tidy desk, and write menus for the week ahead. Sadly, I am not that person. I mean, ...