Category: Recipes

Healthy Leek and Potato Soup

Posted on by Catherine Allen in Recipes, Soup

This is a really easy soup using delicious Irish leeks which are in season from September through March - all the months when you might be in need of a bowl of nourishing soup to warm the bones! Top tip! Make sure you buy fresh leeks that are firm and unblemished and try to use … Continue reading Healthy Leek and Potato Soup →

Homemade Spaghetti Carbonara

Posted on by Catherine Allen in Dinner Ideas, Recipes

A common misconception about carbonara is that it is sinfully unhealthy, a meal restricted to Friday nights and certainly not part of a strict January detox. I beg to differ. If you are starting with good quality raw ingredients a classic carbonara is not all bad. Let's start with the ingredients; This recipe serves 2. … Continue reading Homemade Spaghetti Carbonara →

Cardamom Poached, Dark Chocolate Pears, Pistachios, Candied Peel and Cacao Nibs

Posted on by Catherine Allen in Dessert, Recipes

Your Ingredients These are a great ‘make in advance’ dessert and a dream as they are one of those ‘free- from’ sweet treats that suit a variety of diets. These are vegetarian, vegan, gluten free & dairy free! Yes!!!  I made these at a festive demonstration during the week and they were a big hit. … Continue reading Cardamom Poached, Dark Chocolate Pears, Pistachios, Candied Peel and Cacao Nibs →

Beetroot tartare, goats cheese and hazelnut praline

Posted on by Catherine Allen in Recipes, Starters

Dinner Party Starter As we approach Christmas you might be looking for a perfect dinner party starter.  And now you have found it. This raw beetroot salad is really healthy, looks gorgeous and you can make it in advance. Bingo! The goats cheese 'snow' has an element of wow factor that you could even do … Continue reading Beetroot tartare, goats cheese and hazelnut praline →