I’m Gillian, a culinary and hospitality professional, with more years in the business than I care to remember! My goal is to make experts out of novices and to make hospitality and cooking approachable and dare I say fun?! More About Me
Golden and crisp on the outside, soft and buttery in the middle—these crispy Colcannon Cakes are what your leftover mashed potatoes wish they could become. Leftover Colcannon is used to create these crave-worthy potato Cakes that are perfect for breakfast, brunch,…
Potato Farl Fries are a unique twist on classic fries that you’ll wish you tried sooner! Potato Farls are cut into strips, fried until crispy and finished with a generous sprinkling of sea salt. These are a quick easy side…
Irish Potato Farls are easy to make with this recipe! Not only are they easy to make, – they’re quick, budget friendly and fool proof too. This recipe is for authentic Irish potato cakes (it’s my granny’s recipe) and it…
What can you make in 15 minutes with no oven, no culinary skills and no scales needed? Easy answer – Fifteens, a Northern Irish sweet treat, with this recipe featuring Biscoff cookies and homemade glacé cherries. What Are Fifteens? A…
If you’ve ever had that irresistible late-night craving for fiery, crunchy salt and chilli chips from your local Chinese takeaway, you’re in luck—I’ve cracked the code! This authentic salt and chilli chips, takeaway style recipe, will have you making the…
If you’re searching for an easy lamb, raisin, and rice stuffed grape leaves recipe, this beginner-friendly version skips the fuss. This is a sweet and savory twist on classic dolmas. Tired of bland fillings in many traditional stuffed grape leaves?…
Are you craving lettuce wraps but with a Mexican twist? This homemade chorizo and roasted chickpeas version is crunchy, spicy, and guilt-free. In this recipe, crispy roasted chickpeas meet spicy homemade chorizo and are served in fresh lettuce cups. It’s…
This will be your go to recipe for this nostalgic Coffee and Walnut Sandwich Cake with a real espresso twist. This easy to make, post war tea time treat gained popularity in Britain, before crossing the water to Ireland and…