Slow braised beef cheeks ragu

Beef cheeks ragu

When the weather doesn’t encourage you to venture outside of the warmth of your home, when all you want to do is to wrap up in the blanket and have a lazy day, this ragu is your best friend. Beef cheeks are cheaper cut, which transforms to buttery melt in the mouth, falling apart meat when cooked slowly on low heat. Pair them with tagliatelle or pappardelle, glass of red wine, and you have beautiful dinner that will leave you feeling warm and satisfied. If the food could give you a hug, this ragu would definitely be able to do it.

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Pasta Puttanesca aka The Hungover Cure

Pasta Puttanesca

I am getting old. Why do I know it? One night out ends up as few days recovery time. Some people can’t even look at food after having one too many. I am totally opposite and I could ‘eat a horse’ (please don’t be alarmed, this is just the way we say it in Poland when we are really hungry ;-)). I usually crave comforting, belly warming food, that will make me feel better.

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Vietnamese spring rolls

spring rolls

With the Irish weather spoiling us at the moment, I am looking for a lighter food.  I used to make these Vietnamese spring rolls on a regular basis. They are easy, you don’t really need a recipe for it, they are beautiful to look at and just so delicious! you can deep fry them for a less fit version, and they will be absolutely divine! Continue reading “Vietnamese spring rolls”