Ingredients FOR THE CAKE 300g good quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), broken into pieces 300g butter, cubed 210g self-raising flour 150g plain flour 3 tsp baking powder 300g light muscovado sugar 300g caster sugar 40g cocoa powder 6 large free-range eggs, separated ½ tbsp vanilla extract 100ml buttermilk 1 tbsp instant coffee granules 125ml […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Bag of spinach 1 pomegranate 1 avocado 1 lime 1 ramekin pumpkin seeds, untoasted 1 sweet potato 1/3 block feta FOR SWEET POTATOES Olive oil Paprika Cumin Whatever you’re having yourself We all have our go-to health recipe for days when we feel we need a bit of a boost – and this is […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 Clove Garlic 1 Tin Plum Tomatoes 3 Sausages Couple of turns of Chilli flakes or fresh chilli 1 Bag Rocket Or Spinach Grated Parmesan Half A Bag Fresh Pasta Whip up this amazing dish in no time this evening when you get home from work. It’s really tasty, and the chilli packs a […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 1 tub plain natural Yoghurt Small bit of plain flour Fresh breadcrumbs Some chilli powder or cajun seasoning (optional) 1 cucumber 1 egg 1 lemon I don’t know what that shite they serve you in fast-food chains called ‘chicken’ is, but it sure tastes weird. A while back I had chicken […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 Packet parma ham or prosciutto 1 Packet Buffalo mozzarella 1 Bag Spinach Couple of very ripe peaches Balsamic vinegar Good olive Oil 1 packet cherry tomatoes Have you noticed that in a bit of sun your appetite completely changes? It’s the reason those Mediterranean folks look way better than us, are healthier and […]

9 years ago

Ingredients FOR THE BLUE CHEESE SAUCE: 450g blue cheese 200ml mayonnaise 1 garlic clove, crushed Juice of ½ lemon 250ml sour cream 50ml milk, if required FOR THE CHICKEN: 1 roast chicken, cooled and with all the meat removed from the bone, skin discarded 450g cream cheese 2 tsp celery salt or toasted celery seeds […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Smoked Bacon Avocado Pasta Kale Vine Tomatoes Balsamic deduction Buffalo mozzarella When it comes to this time of year, there’s nothing better than a good salad – but the big issue I always have is that I am fucking starving five minutes after eating one. I wanted to come up with another recipe that […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 Packet of mixed veg 2 Pieces of fish (I used seabass but cod, hake, salmon, trout or any others will work too) 1 Lemon Soy Sauce Parsley Spinach A few new potatoes People are terrified of cooking fish. They think it’s some big impossible riddle, and can only be cooked by chefs with […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 Packet of lambs lettuce (Rocket would also do) 3 Ripe figs Small mini mozzarella Sliced prosciutto (thin as possible) Balsamic Vinegar Nice crusty brown baguette Few Basil leaves I often get home from work late and by the time I have showered and done all my chores, the last thing I can be […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Minced meat Pasta (any type but I like that Parpadelle as it holds the sauce nicely) 2 Cloves Garlic 1 Tin of plum tomatoes 1 Onion 1 Chili (optional) Parmesan cheese 1 Chicken Stock Cube The meatballs above look like something you’d get in a restaurant and pay a good €12-15 for, right? Well […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 Bunch of asparagus 2 Chicken breasts Chili Flakes 1 Bag of fresh mozzarella 1 Packet of cherry or medium tomatoes 1 Red onion 2 Cloves of garlic You’d think a chef would have their shit together when putting recipes together. I normally do for these recipes, but this started out as a shambles. […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 100g chorizo, chopped 2 free-range chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 2cm pieces 1 small onion, sliced 1 garlic clove, sliced 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 celery stalk, peeled and chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 80ml red wine 5 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped, or 1 x 400g […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Minced beef (20% fat) Soft bun Ketchup Mayo Cos lettuce Lemon Good Irish bacon Cheddar cheese The world is going absolutely burger mad at the moment. You can’t turn a street corner without spotting a queue of hipsters outside some trendy new spot. While we love eating a burger when out and about, nothing […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Cooked crab claws Lime New Potatoes Dried Chilli Basil Red Onion Green Beans Garlic Crab claws are one of those things you probably only eat when you’re out in some fancy restaurant. In reality, they are way easier than people think as you can buy them pre-cooked these days, making it a whole lot […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Eggs Smoked Salmon Feta Avocado Sugar snap peas Lemon Red Onions We live in a world where everybody is obsessed with eating protein after workouts to help rebuild muscle and aid the recovery process. Eggs are one great way of getting that protein into the body but they can get really fucking boring after […]

9 years ago

Ingredients FOR THE PASTA 600 Grams ’00’ Flour 14 Egg Yolks FOR THE FILLING 400 Grams Fresh Spinach 100 Grams Each Of Feta Cheese & Parmesan I’ll be up front with you: there are quite a few steps to this one, but there are very few ingredients, and more importantly you’ll be impressing the shite […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 butternut squash, about 1.5kg 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tbsp olive oil 50g butter 2 onions, diced Salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 tsp curry power 1 tsp Thai curry paste (optional) 1.5 litres vegetable stock 100ml cream for the spice mix ½ tsp whole cumin seeds ½ tsp whole coriander seeds […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Mince beef Tomato puree Whole tinned tomatoes Fresh thyme Carrots Garlic Onions Parmesan cheese Tagliatelle pasta I’ve had too many bad spaghetti bolognese over the years. We all have. Every cafe, shitty touristy Italian restaurant and bar seems to have it on the menu – and given it’s the first thing you put on […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Monkfish Red chilli Red onion Tin of mixed beans Coriander Limes Garlic Avocado Mexican food is all the rage these days especially when eating out, but when it comes to cooking at home most people don’t know where to start. Forget about getting one of those “kits” in the shop, grab these simple ingredients […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 2 Chicken breasts (Skin on) 2 Heads of Cos Salad (Not the chopped up shit in a bag) 1 Clove of garlic 1 Lemon Good big squeeze of Mayo Half a Baguette (Or any other bread you can find that is crusty) Grated Parmesan cheese I don’t know about you but I absolutely despise […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 70g butter 750g onions (about 3 medium onions), sliced 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 litre rich beef stock (made with 1 litre water and 4 beef stock cubes) 200ml white wine 1 tbsp sugar Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to serve Baguette, sliced and toasted Gruyère cheese, grated […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Coriander Chicken breasts Red Chilli Chicken stock cubes Spring Onions Bean Sprouts Ramen Noodles (or any other type really) Mange Tout Cooking can be a bit of a pain in the arse when you get home during the week after work. Cooking healthy food is even harder, and making something that is both cheap […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Turkey Breast Meat 1 Red Pepper Baby Broccoli (Or any other green veg) 1 Mango Handful of cashew nuts Soy sauce 1 Red Onion Making a healthy meal that tastes amazing can be tricky, so I’ve come up with this tasty little treat that is packed full of goodness, but will fill you right […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Monkfish fillets Spaghetti Lemon Parsley Garlic Chili Flakes Baby Broccoli The body needs fuel before a big workout or playing any sports. Unfortunately people always think that cooking fish can be tricky, not knowing where to start. Don’t worry though, because we have a savage recipe that is healthy, quick and absolutely delicious. Check […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 2 packets (about 400g) best quality feta cheese 2 tbsp dried oregano Extra virgin olive oil 500g cherry tomatoes 1 cucumber 6 spring onions 1 small red onion 12–18 Kalamata olives, pitted Juice of ½ lemon Salt and freshly cracked black pepper Sugar to taste Flat leaf parsley (to serve) The traditional Greek salad […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 Packet Of Smoked Chicken Rocket Leaves Crusty Bread Mayonnaise Sundried Tomatoes Pine Nuts Fresh Basil The weather’s beautiful outside, so the last thing you want is a big heavy dinner this evening. This sandwich is a perfect alternative to meat, carbs and two veg – it’s totally flavoursome and really easy to put […]

9 years ago

Ingredients A dozen fresh prawns Avocado A shallot Red Chili Lemon Coriander Really crusty French baguette With the weather heating up I wanted to come up with a simple dish that matched the weather but that was super easy to make.. This recipe works on a BBQ or a chargrill pan like I made it […]

9 years ago

Ingredients FOR THE DRESSING: 3 garlic cloves, crushed Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 chillies, finely chopped 12 black olives, pitted and finely chopped Zest of 1 unwaxed lemon 150ml extra virgin olive oil FOR THE SALAD: Handful fresh rocket or baby salad leaves 2 x 125g buffalo mozzarella balls 6 slices Parma […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Fresh hake Sweet potato Lemon Basil Red peppers Red onions Feta cheese I’m on a mission to dispel the myth that cooking fish is some sort of mystical endeavour reserved only for professional chefs. This little recipe only involves 7 simple ingredients and a few kitchen hacks, so if doesn’t convince you then I […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Cherry tomatoes Irish Goat’s Cheese Good Fresh Crusty Bread Rocket An Onion Or Shallot Garlic Asparagus Chances are you’ll be familiar with bruschetta having had one of two versions in an Italian restaurant. Generally you end up with the cheap nasty type with raw tomatoes and frozen bread, but very occasionally you receive bruschetta […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Pre-cooked noodles 2 Peppers Ginger Soy sauce 2 limes 1 packet of mangetouts 1 large packet of prawns 1 red Chili We all need dishes that we can lash together when we get home in the evening without having to think twice. This is a really tasty meal, and it’s perfect to reheat for […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Red Peppers Pasta Parmesan Basil Garlic Shallots Tomatoes Chicken Cooking midweek can be quite the struggle, particularly when it’s becoming increasingly more easy to get your hands on takeaways and convenience meals nowadays… This is a really quick dish, and will fill you up in a much healthier way than a 3 in 1. […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 3 Eggs Brown Bread 1 Avocado 1 Lemon Cherry Tomatoes When it comes to breakfast at the weekends we all usually go for fatty meats and huge portions; either a treat, or to soak up the hangover. With this recipe I wanted to make something wholesome that tastes fucking awesome but made you feel […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 2 vanilla pods 200ml whole milk 5 egg yolks 70g granulated sugar 300ml double cream The zest of 1 lime 100g caster sugar Creme brûlées are a brilliant summer dessert – dead easy to make and mighty impressive looking. If you’re having friends over they’re a great way to impress everyone without it […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 500g pastry (Homemade from the recipe above or 500g Jus Roll pastry) 200ml lemon juice (about 6 large lemons) Grated zest of 4 lemons 7 whole eggs 160g caster sugar 170g unsalted butter 5 egg whites 300g caster sugar Icing sugar for dusting This is a proper, old-fashioned lemon meringue pie perfect for bringing […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Turkey breasts Brazil Nuts Pecorino cheese Green beans Baby carrots Olive oil Wholegrain mustard Olive oil We all know the values of eating protein when doing weight training, or exercise. However, people seem far too reliant on boring boiled eggs and plain chicken breasts. It’s not that hard to make a high protein meal […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Chicken Cabbage Teriyaki Sauce Romano Peppers or Red Pepper Garlic Ginger Cashew Nuts If you’re feeling a bit low on vitamins, or need a large injection of protein to rebuild those tired muscles, this is the recipe for you. Seven ingredients, and easy to cook in bulk. Simple. Instructions Step 1 You’ll have most […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Chicken breasts Kidney beans Coriander Cajun seasoning Avocado Lemon Tortilla wraps Feta cheese Jalapenos I don’t know about you but I just can’t get enough of Mexican food. If I could eat it for breakfast lunch and dinner I probably would -provided someone did a good breakfast burrito in town, that is! While most […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Free range eggs Capers Lemons Parmesan cheese Green beans Asparagus Smoked salmon Sunflower sprouts (spring onions, chives or alfalfa would also work) No matter how well you cook at home nothing ever seems to look or taste as good as the food you get in high end restaurants.. People struggle when attempting to make […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 2 bananas 3 eggs 1tsp cinnamon Oil for frying Attention all gym junkies, pancake lovers, brunch seekers and healthy foodies. This recipe may just change your life! Never has it been so easy to bring Sunday brunch into your own home. And… it’s healthy?! WTF! I bring you heaven on a plate: two ingredient […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 Chicken breast (cut into thin strips) 1 Medium courgette (cut into ribbons) 1 Medium carrot (grated) ¼ Small head white cabbage (shredded or finely chopped) Handful of baby spinach 2 Scallions – finely chopped 1 Red chilli – finely chopped (taste before throwing in seeds and all, as heat can vary massively) 3 […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 100g Unsalted butter 160g Dark chocolate (70% cocoa) 40g Milk chocolate 4 Whole eggs (beaten) 250g Caster sugar 100g Plain flour 1tsp Baking powder 30g Cocoa powder 100g Walnut pieces 30g Chopped almonds Icing sugar for dusting These chocolate brownies are so quick and easy to make a child could do it. They’re super, […]

9 years ago

Ingredients For the salsa: 4 large vine tomatoes 4 tablespoons of kalamata olives (stoned) 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 shallot A handful of coriander A handful of basil A handful of parsley For the crushed potatoes: 450 grams of baby salad potatoes (charlotte or galante variety […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 1 large red pepper 2 medium red onions Teaspoon of honey Large outer leaves of 2 heads of baby gem lettuce 2 teaspoons of ground cumin 2 teaspoons of dried oregano 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika Flat teaspoon of cinnamon Flat teaspoon of cayenne pepper 1 ripe avocado A few sprigs […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 3 eggs 6 oz Sunflower Oil 8 oz Plain flour & 2 tsp baking powder (add a pinch of salt in here) 6 oz Caster Sugar 1 grated Courgette 1 grated Carrot (optional goodness) 1 grated grind of a large orange 4 oz Dark chocolate (2 oz for mixture & 2oz for topping) Courgettes […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 110g unsalted butter 130g self raising flour 150g grated coconut (or desiccated coconut if you’re not feeling adventurous) 175g caster sugar 1 egg (beaten) These coconut biscuits are super simple and super delicious! You need only 5 ingredients and how many baking recipes require the use of a hammer? Ok, the hammer part is […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Octopus (cooked or fresh) Plum tomatoes Garlic Red chilli Shallots Parsley New potatoes Thyme I usually focus on things that take about 10 minutes to cook for quick and delicious dinners after work. However, today, I wanted to do something a little special.. I know it won’t appeal to everyone’s taste but anyone who […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Really good sourdough bread Wild mushrooms (I used Girolles but Shiitake would work) Feta cheese Kale Lemon Avocado Good quality salami When somebody asks if you want a sandwich you invariably think of a couple of boring pieces of bread with some unimaginative filling.. For the most part, sandwiches are the easiest way to […]

9 years ago

Ingredients INGREDIENTS: 4 Slices gluten free bread 1 Cup milk (I used almond milk here but any milk you like!) 2 Eggs OPTIONAL TOPPINGS/ EXTRAS: 1 Tsp. Cinnamon 4 Strips of smokey bacon Mixed berries Maple syrup 1 Tsp. Oil for frying Serves 2 genorously. This is a seriously addictive recipe. It’s not necessarily healthy, […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Fillet of beef pre sliced Water chestnuts in a tin Red romano peppers (Regular red will do too) Ginger Chili flakes Baby corn Coriander Cooking on a weekday evening can be a massive pain in the ass, especially if you have just come back from the gym or a super long day at work. […]

9 years ago