Irish Stew might just be one of my favourite slow cooked comfort dishes. There is only one way to make Irish Stew and that's with lamb so please don't heed anyone who calls a beef stew Irish Stew. I'd recommend lamb shoulder being the best choice, it's really not to difficult to debone and cut as long as you have a sharp enough kniefe handy.  The lamb  cooks itself two whole hours in the oven until tender and juicy and falling apart.

You can really add in any vegetables you like, I sometimes add in cabbage or celery but make sure not to forget the Roux which is an easy and delicious thickener and elevates this dish entirely, simply combine butter and flour on the stove and whisk together continuously until the colour develops and transforms from a golden brown to a deeper rusty texture. I'm confident once you make this recipe it will become a steady staple in your kitchen. 

A delicious yet not overly sweet Greek yoghurt and strawberry cake flavoured with lemon juice & zest, two whole teaspoons of vanilla extract then topped with lots of fresh strawberries, flaked almonds and dusted with powdered sugar. I find the strawberries taste even more crunchy and sweet when marinated in some of the sugar and lemon juice so don't skip this step. This cake is the perfect spring and summer treat that is very easy to put together and a great way to use up some fresh strawberries.

I love any dish with lamb and not surprisingly this delicious slow cooked lamb tagine happens to be one of my favourites. The lamb is cooked at 170C in the oven for almost 3 hours until fork tender and falling apart with a rich velvety sauce that is packed with lovely eastern spices like cumin, turmeric, fennel and saffron, all adding heaps of flavour to this dish.

Juicy homemade Italian meatballs with a wonderfully rich and flavouful tomato sauce. This is my go to recipe as it yields the juiciest and most tender meatballs and pairs perfectly with the Italian sauce which i like to simmer for up to 45 minutes to one hour until thickened and incredibly delicious.

Easy creamy potato puree with just a few simple ingredients yet full of flavour. This recipe is smooth and velvety with heaps of butter and fresh milk and cream stirred in.

Here's a sweet, salty and malty Irish soda bread recipe that requires absolutely no kneading and no yeast needed so no waiting on the dough to rise. This is my granny's recipe and one I know by heart. I love to slatter this soda bread with my homemade butter and heaps of sweet strawberry jam!

Classic french tarragon chicken with a rich creamy tarragon and white wine sauce. Tarragon is one of my favourite herbs to cook with especially when cooking with sauces or chicken dishes, it has a lovely subtle anise like flavour that elevates the dish entirely and is filled with heaps of vitamins and minerals.