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Barley pilaf: a very Irish twist on a traditional dish

Barley pilaf: a very Irish twist on a traditional dish

Lilly Higgins: The chickpeas also provide some textural interest, along with crispy onions

Mon Jan 29 2024 - 05:00
Jewelled barley and chickpea pilaf

Jewelled barley and chickpea pilaf

Barley is cheap, nutritious and as versatile as rice

Mon Jan 29 2024 - 04:00
Try this fruity twist on curry and chips

Try this fruity twist on curry and chips

Lilly Higgins: A fruity and delicious twist on the regular curry and chips

Mon Jan 22 2024 - 05:00
Sweet potato fries with mango curry dipping sauce

Sweet potato fries with mango curry dipping sauce

A fruity and delicious twist on regular curry and chips

Mon Jan 22 2024 - 04:00
This tomato bean bake with a punchy topping is two dishes in one

This tomato bean bake with a punchy topping is two dishes in one

Lilly Higgins: The beauty of tinned beans is that they’re the perfect fast food

Mon Jan 15 2024 - 05:00
Tomato bean bake with gremolata

Tomato bean bake with gremolata

This dish is ideal as a full flavoured main course or to eat with a green salad

Mon Jan 15 2024 - 04:00
Slow cooker chicken noodle soup that’s dinner in a bowl

Slow cooker chicken noodle soup that’s dinner in a bowl

Lilly Higgins: An easy and healthy recipe for a nourishing new year

Mon Jan 08 2024 - 05:00
Slow cooker chicken noodle soup

Slow cooker chicken noodle soup

A bowl of nourishing goodness to start the new year

Mon Jan 08 2024 - 04:00
One-pot wonder to feed a crowd with a spicy Middle Eastern kick

One-pot wonder to feed a crowd with a spicy Middle Eastern kick

Lilly Higgins: This pie is heavily inspired by one of my favourite recipes from London restaurant Honey & Co

Mon Dec 18 2023 - 05:00
Spiced sweet potato and chicken pastilla

Spiced sweet potato and chicken pastilla

This is a straightforward dish that’s very easy and quick to put together

Mon Dec 18 2023 - 04:00
A gloriously glazed tofu-tastic Christmas dinner

A gloriously glazed tofu-tastic Christmas dinner

Lilly Higgins: A delicious clove-scented, maple-glazed centrepiece for a plant-based Christmas

Mon Dec 11 2023 - 05:00
Smoky maple-glazed tofu

Smoky maple-glazed tofu

Have yourself a plant-based little Christmas

Mon Dec 11 2023 - 04:00
Season’s eatings: make someone’s Christmas with one of these ho-ho-homemade edible gifts

Season’s eatings: make someone’s Christmas with one of these ho-ho-homemade edible gifts

Lilly Higgins: The hardest part will be to give these delicious treats away

Mon Dec 04 2023 - 05:00
Mulled wine spice mix

Mulled wine spice mix

A Christmas treat

Mon Dec 04 2023 - 04:00
Lilly Higgins’ spiced rum butter

Lilly Higgins’ spiced rum butter

A delicious syrupy treat

Mon Dec 04 2023 - 03:59
Spiced gin clementines

Spiced gin clementines

A Christmas treat

Mon Dec 04 2023 - 03:58
Lilly Higgins: Easy marmalade breakfast muffins to brighten up darker winter mornings

Lilly Higgins: Easy marmalade breakfast muffins to brighten up darker winter mornings

These freeze well and are ideal for warming on cold mornings for a quick and easy breakfast

Mon Nov 27 2023 - 08:48
Lilly Higgins' slow braised lamb shanks

Lilly Higgins' slow braised lamb shanks

Brighten up dark winter mornings with these citrus-scented muffins

Mon Nov 27 2023 - 04:00
A Thanksgiving favourite that’s deliciously sweet yet savoury

A Thanksgiving favourite that’s deliciously sweet yet savoury

It seems bizarre to mix marshmallows with gravy and turkey, but it works

Mon Nov 20 2023 - 05:00
Sweet potato casserole with candied rosemary pecans

Sweet potato casserole with candied rosemary pecans

This Thanksgiving favourite pairs deliciously with turkey

Mon Nov 20 2023 - 04:00
Lilly Higgins: This slow cooked lamb shank is the perfect winter warmer

Lilly Higgins: This slow cooked lamb shank is the perfect winter warmer

Lamb is not just for special occasions or get-togethers

Mon Nov 13 2023 - 05:00
Lilly Higgins' slow braised lamb shanks with red wine and rosemary

Lilly Higgins' slow braised lamb shanks with red wine and rosemary

Cook these shanks low and slow for an economical midweek feast

Mon Nov 13 2023 - 04:00
A nourishing soup that will change your mind about cabbage

A nourishing soup that will change your mind about cabbage

Lilly Higgins: This cabbage and cannellini bean soup is a staple this time of year

Mon Nov 06 2023 - 05:45
Cabbage and cannellini bean soup

Cabbage and cannellini bean soup

This balanced soup is a meal in a bowl and perfect for colder evenings

Mon Nov 06 2023 - 04:00
This pumpkin fondue will make a delicious seasonal centrepiece

This pumpkin fondue will make a delicious seasonal centrepiece

Lilly Higgins: Making your own cheesey pumpkin cauldron is a fun trick and treat this Halloween

Mon Oct 30 2023 - 05:00
Pumpkin fondue

Pumpkin fondue

This is one cheesy recipe that won’t give you nightmares this Halloween

Mon Oct 30 2023 - 04:00
Wickedly good dessert with a seasonal twist

Wickedly good dessert with a seasonal twist

Lilly Higgins: These sticky toffee pumpkin cakes with maple salted caramel are easy to make

Mon Oct 23 2023 - 05:00
Sticky toffee pumpkin cakes with maple salted caramel

Sticky toffee pumpkin cakes with maple salted caramel

A wickedly good dessert that uses seasonal pumpkins and spice

Mon Oct 23 2023 - 04:00
Pasta dinner in a bowl that’s a little bit different

Pasta dinner in a bowl that’s a little bit different

Lilly Higgins: Pumpkin pasta with sage and brown butter ricotta makes the perfect autumnal meal

Mon Oct 16 2023 - 05:00
Pumpkin pasta with sage and brown butter ricotta

Pumpkin pasta with sage and brown butter ricotta

Lilly Higgins: This seasonal gourd makes for a deliciously creamy pasta sauce

Mon Oct 16 2023 - 04:00
Up your cheese sandwich game with this easy and delicious dish

Up your cheese sandwich game with this easy and delicious dish

Lilly Higgins: Quick and easy lunches or dinners are wrapped with this winning formula

Mon Oct 09 2023 - 05:00
Halloumi and beet hummus wrap with grilled vegetables

Halloumi and beet hummus wrap with grilled vegetables

This nutritious hummus is extremely easy to make and so delicious

Mon Oct 09 2023 - 04:00
Live long and prosper with this healthy lentil and beef pie

Live long and prosper with this healthy lentil and beef pie

Lilly Higgins: This crowd-pleasing dish will keep the health-conscious and carnivores happy at dinner time

Mon Oct 02 2023 - 05:00
Lentil and beef cottage pie

Lentil and beef cottage pie

Nourishing comfort food for cooler evenings

Mon Oct 02 2023 - 04:00
Beetroot is the star of this dramatic risotto

Beetroot is the star of this dramatic risotto

Lilly Higgins: This really interesting version is earthy, sweet and tasty

Mon Sept 25 2023 - 05:00
Beetroot risotto with feta and toasted hazelnuts

Beetroot risotto with feta and toasted hazelnuts

Make risotto the easy way

Mon Sept 25 2023 - 04:00
One-tray crowd pleasers are the perfect dinner for those busy school days

One-tray crowd pleasers are the perfect dinner for those busy school days

Lilly Higgins: This time of year, I look to dishes that I can easily prepare hours beforehand, or the night before

Mon Sept 18 2023 - 05:00
Lemony Greek chicken and potatoes

Lemony Greek chicken and potatoes

A one-tray winner of a chicken dinner with bright citrus and fresh herbs

Mon Sept 18 2023 - 04:00
Let the slow cooker do the work for this delicious feast

Let the slow cooker do the work for this delicious feast

Lilly Higgins: Here, the ham sits and simmers until it can be easily shredded with two forks

Mon Sept 11 2023 - 05:00
Slow cooked ham with hot honey and mustard aioli

Slow cooked ham with hot honey and mustard aioli

A fiery sweet twist on the family favourite

Mon Sept 11 2023 - 04:00
The secret to making light, airy scones

The secret to making light, airy scones

Lilly Higgins: Milk kefir made with creamy Irish organic milk is nutritious and a great alternative to buttermilk in scones

Mon Sept 04 2023 - 05:00
Garden herb scones

Garden herb scones

Seasonal fresh herbs flavour these handy savoury scones

Mon Sept 04 2023 - 04:00
A nutritious, inexpensive meaty stew, without any meat

A nutritious, inexpensive meaty stew, without any meat

Lilly Higgins: This is ideal to make in large batches as it freezes well and keeps in the fridge for up to five days

Mon Aug 28 2023 - 14:43
Feijoada (Brazilian black bean stew)

Feijoada (Brazilian black bean stew)

Feijoada is traditionally served with rice, collard greens and some slices of orange to balance the rich stew

Mon Aug 28 2023 - 04:00
Chilli beef turns a summer vegetable glut into a delicious dinner

Chilli beef turns a summer vegetable glut into a delicious dinner

Lilly Higgins: Stuff those overgrown courgettes with chilli beef for a late summer feast

Mon Aug 21 2023 - 05:00
Chilli beef and chocolate stuffed courgettes

Chilli beef and chocolate stuffed courgettes

The perfect recipe for the last of the courgette harvest

Mon Aug 21 2023 - 04:00
Salt and vinegar roasties to serve with fish and mushy peas

Salt and vinegar roasties to serve with fish and mushy peas

Lilly Higgins: Meaty white fish such as hake, cod or pollock are all ideal here, but I also love salmon or even trout fillet

Mon Aug 14 2023 - 05:00
Salt and vinegar new potatoes with fish and minty peas

Salt and vinegar new potatoes with fish and minty peas

Serve the fish with a squeeze of lemon, the crispy potatoes and pea purée

Mon Aug 14 2023 - 05:00
A family favourite with a delicious plant-based twist

A family favourite with a delicious plant-based twist

Lilly Higgins: In our house we often go through phases of eating mostly plants, and this dish has been on weekly rotation for a while

Mon Aug 07 2023 - 05:00
Tofu, mushroom and pea keema

Tofu, mushroom and pea keema

Puy lentils can also be used here as a hearty, valuable protein, in place of the tofu

Mon Aug 07 2023 - 05:00
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