Side Dishes
Spud Sunday: Star Of The Seaweed
Dillisk or dulse, a wonderfully savoury seaweed found on the shores of the North Atlantic, goes down a treat with spuds, a fact ably demonstrated by this dillisk-seasoned garlicky potato gratin.
Spud Sunday: Michelin Spice
A day learning the ways of Indian cooking from Atul Kochhar is a day well spent. The result on the potatoes front was this recipe for Bombay Aloo.
Spud Sunday: Let There Be Colcannon
In which I make the Irish mashed potato classic of colcannon, but with a slight Mediterranean twist. I also learn to love curly kale. No small thing, I assure you.
Spud Sunday: Of Spice And Spud
Events are conspiring against my efforts to study with Atul Kochhar, so I must study his book instead, from whence come these wonderful potatoes with cashew nuts.
Spud Sunday: In Handel’s Day
George Frideric Handel, saturated fat, the war on carbs and musically-shaped duchesse potatoes – we’ve got it all here…
You, My Friend, Are Not A Parsnip
My garden yields up its latest treasure – some lovely roots of salsify. It may look like a poor cousin to the parsnip but tastes much better – think asparagus and you’re there.
Don’t Cry For Me
Herewith announcing a call for participation in the first Paddy’s Day Food Parade. The opening number will be some traditional Irish champ – a milky mash with spring onions and melting butter.
Spud Sunday: Chef du Cream Cheese
The launch of Kevin Dundon’s partnership with Philadelphia cream cheese was the inspiration for a spot of cream cheese mash.
