Roasted Organic Red/Yellow Pepper and Cannellini Bean Soup
To serve 4, you will need 3 Organic Red or Yellow Peppers Drizzle Rapeseed oil 100g Onion, chopped 1 Teaspoon Paprika 2 Garlic cloves, peeled 500ml Chicken Stock (see recipe below) 400g Cannellini beans, (usually 1 can) Sprig of fresh Thyme/Sage Firstly, pre-heat an oven to 200⁰C. On a...Read more
Organic Rhubarb Fool!!
The summer may be elusive but let’s pretend we found it. Here’s a quick and simple recipe to get any summer party started! To keep 4 guests happy, you will need…. 250g Organic Rhubarb, thinly sliced ½ Lemon, juice 20g Ginger, fresh, grated 30g Sugar ½ Glass of white wine,...Read more
Pickled Rhubarb
This recipe is one I’ve used for years. It has a subtle sweetness with a joyful punch of tart and a kiss of spice. This is a dream to serve at BBq’s and surprisingly compliments organic smoked salmon.[ I love Grahams Connemara Smokehouse organic smoked salmon.] Take a slice of...Read more
Beetroot Cured Salmon
Taste, flavor, colour and texture are very important characteristics when choosing ingredients for my recipes but one question on top of the list every time is –Is it organic? Why organic? The organics debate has been argued on both sides of the allotment with the school of organics stating that...Read more
Really? Radish!
This week you have peppery crunch organic radish which are delicious in salads both hot and cold. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Organic Radish Salad To serve 2-4 you will need 500g New Potatoes, cooked, sliced 1 bunch of Organic radish, sliced 1 Small onion,...Read more
This Week in Your Veg Box: First Season Cabbage
First Season Cabbage Cabbage is a very popular and widely used vegetable. There is a cabbage type for every season of the year, each distinct in appearance, colour, size and shape. Cabbage is low in fat and has a moderate dietary fibre and iron content. It is usually boiled and...Read more
This Week in Your Veg Box: Super Spinach
Spinach may be considered a super food as it is reputed to good for your heart, your brain, has anti –inflammatory properties, protects against eye disease, and is good for your gastrointestinal health. Spinach is low in saturated fat, and very low in cholesterol. It is a rich source of...Read more
This Week In Your Veg Box: Cool as a Cucumber
Cucumbers might not be considered the heavyweight champ of nutrition providing a small amount of fibre, minerals and vitamins—particularly vitamin C however with a 95% water content cucumbers provide a juicy and crunchy addition to lots of recipes , such as salads, pickles, soups, juices, smoothies, or how does a...Read more
This Week In Your Veg Box: Courgettes
Courgettes Courgettes are a very versatile ingredient to have in your veg box this week. They can be eaten raw or cooked. You can finely grate raw courgettes and carrot and mixed together with some mustard dressing for a quick and simple salad. Using a vegetable ‘peel’ thin courgette ribbons...Read more
Summer Asparagus and Parmesan Fettuccine
Serves 4 This recipe makes a tasty and lively vegetarian dish, perfect for those elusive summer evenings. Perfect as a main course but also very suited as an appetising starter. Why not experiment and add some diced chilli to spice it up or add shredded roasted chicken, baked hake or...Read more
Beetroot and Rhubarb Chutney
Beetroot is in season at the moment and it tastes great. It has a sweet earthy taste and it is delicious cooked or grated raw over salads. This recipe, not only captures the sweetness of the beetroot and tangy rhubarb but the warmth from the chili and ginger really make...Read more
The Foodie Forum | Cooking for Kids
We, the FoodieForum team are to delighted to be invited to participate in the Galway Food Festival with our “Cooking for Kids” demonstration. Below we have included all the recipes demonstrated at the festival. We have chosen foods that are often classified as “Junk Food” and ones which most kids...Read more
The Handy Kitchen | Galway Food Festival
Baked Supreme of Chicken with Champ, wrapped in Bacon, served with Shredded Cabbage, Roasted Beetroot & Smoked Black Pudding Sauce You will need: 2 Chicken supremes, skinless – The Friendly Farmer 4 Rashers of bacon – Castlemine Farm 100g Potatoes, peeled 50g Spring onions 20g Butter Donegal Rapeseed...Read more
Wild Garlic Pesto
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Simple Seafood Crepes
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Warm Spiced Duck Salad with a Nutty Citrus Dressing
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What Pizza Do You Like?
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Barbequed Butterfly Leg of Lamb
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Hot n Sticky Chicken Wings
A couple of my Twitter friends who just love chicken wings set me the challenge to create a recipe that is a little different. After many, but very enjoyable, testing sessions we @TheHandyKitchen are delighted to share this recipe with you. This one is for @Rene818 et al. Enjoy! For...Read more
Warm Chicken Salad with Mediterranean Vegetables and Feta Cheese
Ok, I know it’s Summer . Why a warm salad in Summer? This warm salad has become one of our favourites and is perfect for those Summer evenings, sitting back listening to jazz and sipping on a cool glass of wine with your family and friends. When you try this...Read more
Lemon Chicken
Here’s a simple and tangy lemon chicken dish created for @Luv_SxyJessie. The light infusion of lemon juice, soy sauce and aromates add a fresh and deep layer of flavour. This dish is delicious with egg noodle but also can compliment rice too. You will need • 1 ½ Lemons, juice...Read more
App Review: Corkbin
What wine will compliment your dinner tonight? Well, there is an app for that! Friends of thehandykitchen frequently ask , not only, for wine and food pairing recommendations but also for wine suggestions. With so many wines, from so many regions to choose from – how can we remember and keep...Read more
Chorizo and Chickpea
1 lid full Olive oil 250g/9oz Cured Chorizo (Small diced ) 1 White Onion (halved and sliced) 1 Red Chilli (chopped including seeds) 1 tsp Paprika 200g/7oz tin chopped tomatoes 400g tin of chickpeas 110ml/4fl oz chicken stock 300g/11oz spinach leaf (Washed and torn) 1 clove of Garlic (crushed and...Read more
Six Step Seafood Stew
This seafood dish is light and tasty, perfect for those warm spring evenings, wishing for summer….. Its a simple dish has only six steps that will take about 45 minutes to prepare, cook and serve. The selection of fish you can use is a personal choice and you can mix...Read more
Three Bean and Chorizo Broth
Beans are an excellent source of nutrients and a worthy addition to our weekly diet. They can be used in stews, casseroles , soups, as an accompaniment to meat dishes and even salads. They are easy to cook, delicious to eat and more importantly provide us with many health benefits,...Read more
Simple Brown Soda Bread
This is a great recipe for a simple but wholesome and tasty brown bread. It is delicious with smoked salmon, Irish Stew, or baked ham with thehandykitchen tomato chutney. Ingredients 220g Wholemeal Flour 230g Plain Flour 15g Bran 15g Pinhead Oatmeal 1 tsp Bread Soda (bicarbonate) 1tbsp Honey 410ml Buttermilk...Read more
Warm Chocolate and Butterscotch Melts
This recipe is not only simple to make but quick too with only ten minutes baking time. Give this recipe a try and treat someone special today! I like to use dark chocolate with 60% cocoa but you can experiment and use a chocolate with a lower or higher cocoa...Read more
Flippin’ Pancakes
It is tradition in Ireland on the eve of the first day of Lent to eat lots of pancakes. Pancake Tuesday is here! Over-indulgence is expected, if not demanded! We usually had large thin pancakes generously sprinkled and sugar and lemon juice or raspberry jam and we would roll them...Read more
Perfect Pasta and Pesto!
I simply love pasta. It quick to cook and easily matched with a myriad of ingredients, textures and flavours, creating an impressive dish to share! I just never get bored. While shop bought pasta is perfectly fine to use and of a consistent sound quality, making your own pasta is...Read more
Gluten Free Tortillas
This recipe request was an unexpected one but one I thoroughly enjoyed. I am not an expert on gluten free products nor do I have much exposure to the development of gluten free products. However, as a chef, I regularly get requests from customers who prefer or need our dishes...Read more
White Chocolate Mousse
Originating in the ancient Maya and Aztec civilizations of Central America, Chocolate, was created from fermenting and roasting the beans of the cocoa tree, and whipping into a frothy drink they shared at special occasions. Centuries later the Aztec Empire fell and cocoa beans found their way to Europe and...Read more
Spring Onion Potato Cakes topped with a Poached Egg and Hollandaise Sauce
This dish makes a tasty breakfast or brunch. It simply has three elements 1) Spring onion potato cake, a perfectly poached egg on top and then 3) smothered in tangy and buttery Hollandaise sauce. It is delicious served with slices of grilled smoked bacon or ham. Its very versatile that...Read more
Irish Lamb Stew
Here?s a wholesome stew for those chilly evenings. Hope you enjoy @71Deano You will need 700g /25oz Stewing lamb trimmed and diced to bite size pieces 400g/14oz Potatoes, roughly diced 1 bay leaf, 1 whole clove, Small sprig of thyme & a small bunch of finely chopped parsley 150g/6oz diced...Read more
Aubergine Skons
Hi @Adelina503.. here?s a quick and simple eggplant recipe for you to try. You will need?. 2 Eggplants/Aubergines Oil, for cooking 100g/1 cup Cheese, grated, (cheddar is fine) 240g/1 cup Bread crumbs 2 Eggs, beaten Small bunch of Fresh Basil 40g/1oz Onion, diced 1 Red Pimento (Bell Pepper) diced 2...Read more
Simply Quesadilla Time!
Quesadillas are simple and quick to make – They work any time, all the time. They can be used as a bar food snack, or nibble during a movie, they are ideal for party food and delicious on lazy sunny afternoons with a cool beer. A must for any quesadilla...Read more
Tangy Tomato Chutney
This recipe is a special one to me. It is one of my first professional recipes to develop and formulate. This chutney was created for a meal I prepared in La Rochelle, France where, the chutney was served with McGeough’s of Oughterard, air-dried lamb. This versatile chutney has the sweetness...Read more
Leek and Potato Bake
This recipe was created for @Adelina503 ?s mom and her love of leeks. It?s a family dish, serving around 6 portions. For this recipe, we will need to choose a Waxy potato as they will keep their shape and structure, firm but tender, during the braising process and will not...Read more
Marinated and Stuffed Backstrap Venison
[4 portions] What you need! Backstrap of venison cut into 150g 175g steaks For the marinade 2 bayleaves 100ml soy sauce 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons of honey Salt and black pepper For the stuffing mix the following ingredients together 4 garlic cloves finely diced/crushed 1 onion finely...Read more
