Zucchini and leeks combine to make a wonderfully green soup. Light and refreshing, this soup can be served hot or cold, but being ever so Irish, I like it hot. Inspired by the more traditional Irish recipe for potato and leek soup, I love to make this soup when I have lots of zucchini on […]
Parsnip and Apple Soup
Parsnips and apples, with a hint of curry, compliment each other perfectly in this creamy soup. The pairing of parsnips with apples intensifies their sweetness, with an added underlying warmth from the curry powder, making this soup truly satisfying. I love curry flavor, like many Irish people. A teaspoon of mild curry powder, a hint […]
Blueberry Scones
Blueberries are in season, and I love to bake with these juicy summer berries, which simply burst with flavor when added to rich scones. Traditional Irish scones dotted with raisins or sultanas come to mind when I think of fruit scones. However, my Dad tells stories of how my Granny mixed wild hurts (bilberries) and […]
Queen Of Puddings
Queen of Puddings is a baked custard of eggs, milk, butter, sugar and breadcrumbs, spread with jam and topped with toasted meringue. A traditional British dessert, it was adopted by Irish cooks many years ago, probably because it is a luxurious treat made with the most inexpensive ingredients. I love how generations past didn’t need fancy […]
Chicken Curry With Apple And Raisins
Chicken curry may have originated in India, but it is a firm dinner favorite throughout the Emerald Isle. Many Irish people purchase their curries at local Chinese take-outs, but I prefer to cook mine from scratch. A few chopped apples and raisins add a perfect sweet surprise to this dish. Whether you like to eat […]
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