I even like the words…..Ras El Hanout…….it sounds like a Star Wars character right? It conjures up images and evokes thoughts of The Arabian Nights…lets face it….its dam exotic!! This is the emperor of spice blends, it’s made up of many other constituent parts like cardamom, cumin, cloves, nutmeg, mace, allspice etc, etc – and… Read More lamb Ras El Hanout – Moroccan magic
When my Dad announced that the traditional Christmas turkey was to be replaced with ‘leg of lamb’ I instantly packed my bags and left home for ever aged 11. I didn’t, I got as far as sticking Little Ted in a Sainsbury’s bag and made it to the bottom of the garden for a confused… Read More Try something a little different for Easter – 8 alternatives to Leg of Lamb
My Ma’s stew is the greatest stew I have ever tasted and I have never, ever been able to replicate it. I gave up trying a long time ago so I just wait until she makes it now and content myself with the very real fact of life…..I can’t make a Lamb Stew as good as… Read More Ma Kelly’s Lamb Stew
Having spent the entire morning wandering up ‘n over the Dublin Mountains I feel very,very deserving of this little beauty….and I am delighted I had the foresight to make it yesterday! We are slap bang in the middle of pie season and this one will seriously impress anyone you set it in front of. There… Read More Lamb Shank Pie
Is it just me or is there a lot more interest in roast meat and pies this time of year…maybe it’s the weather! There is something about crisp Autumnal days that gets the craving for roast beef or lamb really, really rolling especially if you have spent the better part of the morning getting soaked… Read More Roast Lamb Steak with Mustard, Garlic and Rosemary roasties
The Bicycle Thief 