by Paul Deehan | May 18, 2020 | Enthusiast, Italian, Pasta, vegetarian
Beautiful little tortelloni filled with spinach, butternut squash pumpkin and ricotta in a creamy, butter and parmesan sauce. Absolutely divine. Since the Coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown has been happening, this is the best dish I’ve cooked. It’s so...
by Paul Deehan | May 18, 2020 | Enthusiast, Home Cook, Italian, Pasta, vegetarian
Homemade fresh pasta seems more intimidating than it actually is. All you do is mix flour, eggs, olive oil and salt in a bowl with a fork, then bring it together and knead it for 5 to 10 minutes. Allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes to an hour. I like to add some...
by Paul Deehan | May 15, 2020 | Beginner, British, Home Cook, Quick & Easy, Salads, Side dishes, vegetarian
Homemade coleslaw is so easy to make and far superior to a supermarket pack. This is where a little extra effort goes a long way. Not only is it better, you actually will yield more for less money than it costs to buy a pack from the supermarket. I make this at home a...
by Paul Deehan | May 13, 2020 | Beginner, British, Cooking with family, Meat & Chicken, North America, Quick & easy, Quick & Easy, Snacks
Who doesn’t like fried chicken? Unless you’re vegetarian obviously.:-) Crispy succulent and morish, fried chicken has been around since Colonel Sanders started his empire in 1952. This simple recipe uses buttermilk to marinate the chicken which keeps the...
by Paul Deehan | May 6, 2020 | British & European, Quick & Easy, Salads
Are you ready for the BBQ season? Try this amazingly simple salad to impress your guests. Creamy avocado & cherry tomatoes with a beautiful balsamic dressing. Always impresses. When I do a BBQ at home on a hot summer day, I always serve this salad. It always has...
by Paul Deehan | May 4, 2020 | British & European, Home Cook, Italian, Pasta, Quick & Easy
Creamy & garlicky chicken pasta is my wife’s favourite dish. Cream and cheese is always a winner at the Bear’s household. Always good if I need to earn some brownie points. Super quick to make and so yummy. You can make the creamy chicken, mushroom...