Dinner Recipes

Recipe - Arancini Risotto Balls - I was recently doing an Italian cookery demonstration and I introduced this lovely “Italian” recipe to my guests. One of them was very quick to correct me, saying rather forcefully that this recipe was not Ital

Recipe - Beetroot, Caramelised Goat's Cheese and Pumpkin Seed Salad - This recipe is an old favourite in our household. We use chèvre – French goats cheese logs –or Irish St Tola. They are mild and creamy and combine perfectly with the cooked beetroot and toasted pump

Recipe - Yakisoba with Mixed Vegetables - For two years I lived in a beautiful rural village near the coast of Japan. Every summer the local community organised a trek, with a barbeque on the beach afterwards. I was surprised to see yakisoba being cooked on the ba

Recipe - Turbot with Fried Garlic, Smoked Paprika and Cherry Tomato Dressing - Lovely Spanish flavours here for a special night in, but if it’s just a regular Wednesday hake or cod will do very well in place of the pricier turbot!

Recipe - Thai Sweet and Sour Mackerel - We found this recipe on our first visit to Thailand when we were staying on a beach near Krabi. The family that ran the ‘bungalows’ where we were based made delicious food. Every day there was fresh fish o

Recipe - Thai Stir-Fried Beef with Oyster Sauce - This is such simple recipe and is so quick to prepare. It is without a doubt one of the most popular dishes that we serve in Medley. Why not try this as one of the dishes if you are doing a themed Thai evening. It may be w

Recipe - Thai Fish Cakes with Cucumber Relish - This dish is always one of the most popular canapés and starters that I serve. The flavour balance is incredible. As with the Thai curry, it’s all about the balance of the five fundamental taste senses in each

Recipe - Sweet Glazed Gammon - An essential part of any traditional Christmas spread.

Recipe - Spicy Lamb Flatbreads with Yoghurt and Pomegranate - A ‘dig in and help yourself ‘ supper for two or more- just double up the recipe as required. I find that I long for bread that speaks to me with its goodness, So good bread is critical, and the bread lends to s

Recipe - Spaghetti with Fried Broccoli, Kale and Hazelnut Pesto - Make sure you get the mingle here: keep turning and turning your ingredients in the pan! Make extra pesto for another day; it’s good with grilled chicken or fish

Recipe - Seared Carpaccio of Beef with Chilli, Ginger and Soy Sauce - seared carpaccio of beef with chilli, ginger and soy sauce

Recipe - Shichimi Lamb Kofta Kebabs - Sheep are a big part of Irish culture and heritage. As a nation, we’re very proud of our lamb meat and it’s exported all over the world. I was brought up on a sheep farm, so needless to say I ate a lot of lamb

Recipe - Sautéed Dublin Bay Prawns - This has always been one of our very favourite ways to use Improper Butter. It's hard to beat a classic combination like sauteéd Dublin Bay prawns and Real Garlic Butter. Serve with salad and crusty bread for a deli

Recipe - Sausage and Bean Stew - A hearty one-pot wonder that will fill you up for hours and freezes really well.

Recipe - Sage, Date and Pistachio Stuffing - A deliciously flavourful stuffing that would work equally well with chicken, turkey, duck or pork.

Recipe - Rosemary Scented Roast Chicken - rosemary scented roast chicken