Delicious Easy Homemade Recipes from Sligo, Ireland

Lentil soup

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 cans cooked lentils, 1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes, 2 cups water, chilli flakes, 1/2 cup lemon juice, turmeric, mint, cheddar cheese or parmesan cheese.
Preparation:
Place the olive oil into a pan and set over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, carrot, and salt and cook them approximately 3 minutes. Add the lentils, tomatoes, water, chilli flakes, turmeric and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring just to a boil. [Read more…]

Grilled Salmon

smoked salmon spread

Yield: 4 Servings

4 6 oz salmon steaks, 1/4 c peanut oil, 2 T soy sauce, 2 T balsamic vinegar, 2 T scallions, chopped, 1 1/2 t brown sugar, 1 clove garlic, minced, 3/4 t fresh ginger root, grated, 1/2 t red chilli flakes, or more to taste, 1/2 t sesame oil, 1/8 t salt.
Place the salmon steaks in a glass dish. Whisk together the remaining ingredients and pour over the salmon. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours. Heat the grill. Remove the salmon from the marinade, brush the grill with oil and place the salmon on the grill. [Read more…]

Hummus Guacamole

hummus-guacamole

Ingredients:
1 Ripe avocado, peeled, 2 cup Hummus, 1 Scallion, chopped, 1 small Tomato, chopped, 1 Green chilli chopped, Olive oil, Cilantro, chopped, Pita.

Preparation:
Scoop avocado into a medium bowl. Mash & add hummus, blend thoroughly. Gently stir in the scallion, tomato & chillies. [Read more…]

Perfect Deviled Eggs

perfect-deviled-eggs

Ingredients:
9 eggs, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard, Pinch of salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sweet relish, drained (optional), 1/4 teaspoon paprika for sprinkling.

Preparation:
Place eggs in a large saucepan and add enough water to just cover them. Heat to boiling. When water is boiling, remove pan from heat, cover, and let sit 20 minutes (23 minutes for extra large or jumbo eggs). Drain hot water and run cold water over eggs. Add some ice cubes to water and let eggs cool 5 to 10 minutes. Peel eggs, slice in half lengthwise, and remove egg yolks to a small bowl. [Read more…]

Cheddar Cheese Soup

chedar-cheese-soup

Ingredients: 
1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots, 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/2 small green bell pepper, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1 extra-large chicken bouillon cube, 2 cups milk, 1 (8-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper.

Preparation:
Melt butter in a 3-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat; add carrots and next 4 ingredients, and sauté 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle flour over vegetable mixture, and stir until coated. Stir in bouillon cube, milk, [Read more…]

Warm lentil salad

warm-lentil-salad

Ingredients:
210 g red lentils, 1 onion, 50 ml chicken broth, 3 tablespoons apple vinegar, 3 tablespoons chives, 1 tomato, 1 clove of garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation:
Boil 500 ml water, the onion (one piece) and the lentils for about 40 minutes, until they are [Read more…]

Asparagus Tart

asparagus-tart

Dough: 125g flour, 60g unsalted butter, 50g walnuts, crushed, 2 tablespoons cold water.
Filling: 16 spear asparagus, 100-125g Roquefort cheese, 142ml cooking cream, 2 eggs, pepper.
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 450°F. Place the flour in a bowl, add butter and mix well. Add walnuts and 2 tablespoons of cold water and mix the dough. Roll it into a ball. Arrange dough in a tart pan with removable bottom. Pierce dough all over with fork. Put in the refrigerator for 15 minutes and then bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on rack. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. [Read more…]

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