It’s hard to believe that February is nearly over. We’ve had an incredibly mild winter here in Seattle, and daffodils, crocuses and even cherry blossoms are already in full bloom. Continue Reading…
I’m not a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, but I will never say no to a delicious cocktail or something chocolaty to acknowledge the occasion. February is kind of a non-eventful month, so it is nice to have an excuse to indulge. Continue Reading…
I love smoked mackerel. It’s such a great fish, readily available and with the added bonus of being very good for you. I think some people find its flavour a bit too strong, so I created this salad which I think balances out the strong fishy flavour with some other great tastes. It’s best to prepare all the elements first and then assemble just before serving so that everything stays crunchy and fresh. I used segments of orange, but this salad would work equally well with slivers of grapefruit. The citrus fruit cuts right through the oily fish. The whole toasted almonds bring a lovely crunch and sweetness. Radishes and rocket offer a peppery bite and the honey and lemon dressing bring all the flavours together. The melba toast is for an extra bit of crispiness and a chance to make yourself some little canapés. If you don’t like smoked mackerel this salad might just convince you otherwise. Best served with a crisp white wine on a sunny summers evening. Hope you like it 🙂 Continue Reading…
This week it’s all about celebrating the summer. We’ve been having a pretty miserable summer here in Ireland so far; but I decided to celebrate the fact that it is getting a bit brighter with a sumptuous summer salad. This salad is so refreshing with ripe juicy orange segments, peppery leaves, a hint of nuttiness and a well balanced dressing. It’s my new favourite summertime snack. This dish is inspired by a salad that we ate in Rustic Stone on a rare sunny evening in Dublin. I didn’t use all the components in their recipe so I kind of formulated my own version.
