Festive Foods Made Healthy

Here are a couple of ideas for healthier alternatives for a main meal and dessert to make over the festive season, as featured in the Irish Independent... Lentil, sweet potato and red pepper baked loaf Th...

Cacao Hazelnut Bliss Balls on Ireland AM

I had a brilliant morning on Ireland AM today, whipping up a batch of the Cacao Hazelnut Bliss Balls from Eat Yourself Beautiful! As it's just a short five-minute slot, I wanted to do a really simple and...

Baking Brownies With The Happy Pear

I recently had the pleasure of teaming up with Stephen and David Flynn, the twins behind the phenomenally successful The Happy Pear. And yes, they're really that happy, friendly and cheerful in real life! ...

Nutella Pancakes with Maple Cream

I mean, Nutella pancakes. If you're on the lookout for a rich and indulgent brekkie or brunch this weekend, then look no further! Having whipped up a jar of healthy Nutella a few days ago, I decided...

Raspberry and Vanilla Muffins

Raspberry and vanilla are one of my favourite flavour combinations, and I use it in everything from my popular white chocolate recipe to these freshly baked muffins! I love the fragrant sweetness of raspber...

Chocolate Fudge Cake with Vanilla Icing

It's that age-old question... Chocolate or vanilla? I couldn't decide, so I put both flavours into one fudge cake to keep everybody happy! And who doesn't like chocolate cake?! It's the ultimate people p...

Raspberry Cheesecake

Raspberry cheesecake made entirely without cheese! It almost looked too pretty to eat.... almost ;) This cake makes a gorgeous dessert for any party or family gathering, and everyone can enjoy it as ...

The Benefits of Raw Chocolate

What mental images are conjured up when you think of chocolate? Rich, silky decadence and your secret guilty pleasure, or the ultimate stress reliever after a hard day’s work all spring swiftly to mind. You may...