Category: Recipes

Nov 19
Christmas Cake Recipes

It’s the time of year to consider adding a new tradition – making our own Christmas Cake! We’ve been chatting with a few families recently who have been thinking similar, so we decided to put it out to all of our wonderful community and find the best Christmas Cake Recipes in Ireland!   The results […]

Apr 10
Easter Drinks – Carrot Gin and Tonic

We’ve been trying out Easter drink options that are fun, easy to make and taste good both as alcoholic and non-alcoholic … and we may have found the winner! This Carrot Gin and Tonic recipe is so good and has been approved by us all! All measurements can be adjusted for personal taste and preference. […]

Apr 10
Lemon Curd Easter Meringues

We’ve a jar of @bigredkitchenie Lemon Curd that we want to use for an Easter Sunday Lunch dessert, and this may be the ideal way! You can of course make your own meringues, or you can make it easier for yourself and buy them in the shop! Whatever your mood! Gently fold the lemon curd in to […]

Apr 05
Easter Egg Hunt Popcorn

Sometimes the simplest ideas really are the best! Kids don’t need all the bells and whistle… A cute little container (or any bowl you have!!) filled with popcorn and some mini eggs (be careful of these with younger kids, cut up if necessary) and Peter Rabbit movie … and you have yourself the perfect Easter […]

Mar 30
Almond Meringue with Cream, Raspberries and Strawberries

Sarah Battle @housebythewhitethorns very kindly shared this delicious Easter inspired recipe with us. A guaranteed crowd pleasure for sure! A great, easy one to do and save in the recipe catalogue. It’s so delicious with the texture between the almonds and soft sweet meringue and bitterness of the berries. Recipe BBC Good Food (adapted)100g whole almonds5egg […]

Mar 27
Easter Rocky Road

This recipe has been very kindly shared with us by Siun Clinch from www.thehealthyspoon.ie @thehealthyspoon.ie This is the ultimate rocky road recipe!! It’s packed full of chocolate, marshmallows and biscuits – and some other delicious goodies for good measure! This recipe makes 25 generous sized squares – but they can be cut into 50 smaller […]

Feb 18
One Mug Pancakes

While Pancake Tuesday might be over, pancakes are eaten here all the time and this recipe is too good not to share! It’s a recent find from Jamie Oliver and it’s so good!! It’s such an easy way for kids to get involved and be independent while cooking (the prep part anyway, not the heat […]

Feb 15
Pop’s Pancake Recipe

For anyone looking for a nice, easy and delicious recipe for tomorrow! This is my dad’s tried, tested and loved recipe.. since I was small! It’s this simple ..3 large eggs3 cups milk4 cups flour We double this depending on whether it’s for breakfast, snack or tea! Tomorrow it will most definitely be doubled .. […]

Feb 11
Chunky Chocolate and Pecan Granola

Rachel  @littlemuffinblog has very kindly shared her gorgeous granola recipe with us. This is the perfect recipe for a long relaxed Valentine’s breakfast and would also make the sweetest gift in a glass jar tied with ribbon. The ideal present to leave on a loved ones or neighbour’s door step! The trick to achieving a […]

Feb 04
Baked Banana and Blueberry Oatmeal

Recipe from @deliciouslyella This has been one of our favourite weekend breakfasts for quite a few years now .. loved by all of us! It’s a real comfort one and is always devoured .. no matter how many times we multiply the recipe! INGREDIENTS* 50g oats* handful of blueberries* 50g walnuts* 2 ripe bananas* 30g sunflower […]

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