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Boujee Savoury Mince on Brioche
I think I got the inspiration for this recipe from a cafe menu. I didn't opt for it at the time but I logged it in the memory bank to do my version of it. I find savoury mince a bit underwhelming but not this one, the Middle Eastern flavours bring it to life. This would make an impressive brunch but I had it for my dinner, yum yum. Serves 4 400g lamb mince 1 brown onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 chilli, finely chopped 70g of frozen veg (I know, not super boujee but who
grainneherraghty
Nov 13, 20252 min read
Air Fryer Satay Chicken Wings
I am a very late adopter of the old air fryer. I couldn’t see what the fuss was about and I finally jumped on the bandwagon and it’s now...
grainneherraghty
Sep 5, 20252 min read
Tipsy Tirami-brew: The Booze-Lover’s Tiramisu
I've been meaning to make a tiramisu for quite some time. I first learnt how to make it from an owner of a Persian restaurant who I...
grainneherraghty
Aug 11, 20252 min read
Mellow Cello
I was going to make a video of this one but it's so easy that I didn't want to insult your kitchen skills. Full disclosure, I got the...
grainneherraghty
Jun 10, 20252 min read
Braised Harissa Lamb Shoulder with Prune Reduction
Prunes are not the most obvious lamb pairing, but they really work. The prunes work to give the meat and gravy a lovely unctuous...
grainneherraghty
May 5, 20252 min read
Goats Cheese & Carmelised Onion Tart
I'm a bit of a goat's cheese fiend, love it. I take after my mother. It will be our go to starter if it's on the menu. I know goat's...
grainneherraghty
Apr 28, 20253 min read
Turkish Eggs
I'm not sure why it took me so long to make this recipe. I wasn't sure about the texture of the running eggs and the yoghurt but I...
grainneherraghty
Jan 13, 20252 min read
Banoffee Pie with Carmelised Rum Bananas
Bringing back another oldie but goodie. This was another of my childhood favourites, obviously with my own twist on it. It truly is a...
grainneherraghty
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Lamb Flatbread
Mince is a staple in our house, it's just such a versatile ingredient. However, I don't get to cook with lamb very often as the in-house...
grainneherraghty
Jun 25, 20242 min read
Chilli Honey Banana Fritters with Miso Caramel Ice Cream
Banana fritters was one of my favourite desserts growing up. We used to go out to a Chinese restaurant in a place called Cavan where I...
grainneherraghty
Jun 16, 20242 min read
Pineapple Rice
I have this dish in a Brisbane restaurant called Phat Elephant and love it. If you are in this neck of the woods, you should go there....
grainneherraghty
Jun 9, 20242 min read
Eve's Pud with White Chocolate Custard
My mum used to make Eve's Pud for dessert all the time. We used to tease her all the time for her lack of inventiveness. It was this,...
grainneherraghty
Jun 2, 20242 min read
Pasta con la ricotta e pomodoro
Sometimes all you need is some simple cheesy tomato pasta, it's my ideal comfort food. My inspiration for this recipe came from a jar of...
grainneherraghty
May 28, 20242 min read
Roasted Beetroot Salad with Giant Cheesy Croutons (AKA cheesy toasts)
Hello, I'm back in action from a hiatus. If I'm being really honest, I lost my mojo and creative juices but I'm back in the zone and have...
grainneherraghty
May 21, 20242 min read
Cacio e Peppe Noodles with Chilli Crisp Oil
I know this sounds like a strange combination but it weirdly works. It's the perfect Italian/Asian fusion. The Cacio e peppe purists...
grainneherraghty
Aug 2, 20232 min read
Mini Thai Pies
These tasty little pies pack a punch. They are a great little addition to a picnic. They'll be snapped up in a heartbeat. I made these...
grainneherraghty
Jul 26, 20232 min read
Smoked Chilli Pesto Stuffed Peppers
I thought this was a bit of an original recipe and was a spin on the Mediterranean classic but apparently, there is a Mexican version of...
grainneherraghty
May 30, 20232 min read
Greek Style Lemon Chicken in a Bag
I often think back to this delicious chicken dish that I had in a Greek Taverna here in Brisbane. This is my take on it and I must admit...
grainneherraghty
May 12, 20232 min read
San Chow Bow
This is a perfect mid-week meal as it is quick and easy to put together. As my in-house food tester so rightly put it, they are nice and...
grainneherraghty
Apr 29, 20232 min read
Pineapple Pleaser
.This is so easy to make and a perfect way to end a meal. A great palette cleanser. I took my inspiration for this recipe from a Matt...
grainneherraghty
Jan 4, 20231 min read
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