A simple spaghetti and meatballs recipe with some sneaky nourishing ingredientsLilly Higgins: Lentils provide great texture, fibre and protein and are quite undetectable by picky younger eaters once cookedMon May 8 2023 - 05:00
Lentil and pork meatballsThis delicious and relatively quick dish serves four peopleMon May 8 2023 - 04:00
Spring rolls: easy to make and addictiveLilly Higgins: Transform leftovers into these delicious, easy to make spring rollsMon May 1 2023 - 05:00
Rice paper spring rolls A fun and tasty way to include an array of vegetables at dinnerMon May 1 2023 - 04:00
A cheap, multilayered casserole ideal for feeding a crowd Lilly Higgins: Strata is also ideal for feeding a crowd, being economical and fillingMon Apr 24 2023 - 05:00
Mushroom and pancetta strataThis is a really great way to feed a crowd, being economical and fillingMon Apr 24 2023 - 04:00
This vegetarian twist on tarte Tatin makes for a savoury feastThis savoury tart with beetroot and labneh is easy to make and a great vegetarian centrepieceMon Apr 17 2023 - 05:00
Beetroot and labneh tarte TatinA savoury tart that makes the most of seasonal beetrootMon Apr 17 2023 - 04:00
How to liven up a chicken dinner: try this Yotam Ottolenghi-inspired dish Lilly Higgins: Couscous gets a giant upgrade to accompany nutty and delicious tahini chicken skewersMon Apr 10 2023 - 05:00
Tahini-crusted chicken skewers with giant couscous Tahini has become a pantry staple of mine, and adds delicious flavour to this recipeMon Apr 10 2023 - 04:00
This lamb and orzo traybake is full of Greek flavours, a perfect spring dinnerLilly Higgins: I sometimes double the recipe and serve this with a big green salad and warm pitta breadsMon Apr 3 2023 - 05:00
Lamb and orzo traybakeSimple but delicious, this can all be cooked in the oven and served from the same dishMon Apr 3 2023 - 05:00
Lilly Higgins’s soda bread toasts with Macroom burrata, smoked salmon and wild-garlic pestoThis pesto is also delicious stirred through pasta, drizzled over pizza or mixed with mayo in a roast chicken sandwichMon Mar 27 2023 - 05:00
Soda bread toasts with wild garlic pesto, burrata and smoked salmonA seasonal feast that’s worth a little foragingMon Mar 27 2023 - 04:00
Coconut and raspberry cake Delicate and light, this is the perfect cake for spring and ideal for Mother’s DayFri Mar 17 2023 - 05:00
A cake of appreciation and love for mothers doing their best day in, day outThis recipe is extremely easy while still being something a little different and totally deliciousFri Mar 17 2023 - 05:00
What is growing now here on our lovely green island? Wonderful root vegetables for oneLilly Higgins: Go to ground to find the best seasonal vegetables Ireland has to offer this time of yearMon Mar 13 2023 - 05:00
Roasted harissa beets and leeks with bulgur and feta Mix the earthy flavours of beets with the spicy warmth of harissa for a winning combinationMon Mar 13 2023 - 04:00
Lilly Higgins: My air fryer is now a beloved kitchen essential, and here’s one of my favourite recipesLilly Higgins: Sweet potatoes turn soft and pillowy inside while getting that distinctive sweet potato caramelisation on the outsideMon Mar 6 2023 - 05:00
Baked sweet potato with tahini sauceSweet potatoes are fantastic with smoky earthy spices such as cumin, smoked sweet paprika and garam masalaMon Mar 6 2023 - 04:00
A 15-minute chickpea curry: fast, nutritious, delicious and with an exotic twistNigella seeds are a favourite secret weapon of mine in the kitchenMon Feb 27 2023 - 05:00
Gochujang pasta: a sweet, salty, spicy delight that you can whip together in 10 minutesIt’s always great to have a quick and easy pasta dish, and this one is a break from the normMon Feb 20 2023 - 05:00
Gochujang pasta A creamy, flavour-packed bowl of deliciousness that’s ready in 10 minutesMon Feb 20 2023 - 04:00
Lilly Higgins: Say ‘I do’ to fondue, the perfect sharing dish for Valentine’s Day So many things taste delicious dipped into a vat of molten cheeseMon Feb 13 2023 - 05:00
This jerk chicken is a great store cupboard recipe – and an ideal lunch for the kidsThe herbs and the meat itself are the only ingredients for this spicy, nutritious meal that you’ll need to buy at the last minuteMon Feb 6 2023 - 05:00
Jerk chicken with rice and peasJamaican jerk chicken is affordable to make and nutritious while still bringing something fresh and exciting to the tableMon Feb 6 2023 - 05:00
Lilly Higgins: If you haven’t tried hot honey, this is the perfect recipe to hook you on itIt’s wonderful stuff and so easy to make your own. Here it’s on roast vegetables with herb yoghurt. It’s also amazing over pizza, fried chicken, feta or saladMon Jan 30 2023 - 05:00
Roasted roots with herb yoghurt and home-made hot honey A feast of root vegetables elevated by a herb flecked yogurt and spicy hot honeyMon Jan 30 2023 - 04:00
These Chinese steamed eggs are a great alternative to scrambled eggs. My kids adore themThis is an affordable, quick vegetarian dish that makes a really delicious breakfast, lunch or light supperMon Jan 23 2023 - 05:00
Chinese steamed eggs Silky smooth and pure comfort food. Everyone will love these easy steamed eggsMon Jan 23 2023 - 04:00
This zesty version of pad thai is packed with flavourLilly Higgins: Seasonal vegetables get a fresh burst of flavour from citrus and herbs to make this a healthy meal to enjoyMon Jan 16 2023 - 05:00
Pad thai salad Whipping up a punchy Thai dressing and adding plenty of herbs is an easy way to include more fresh vegetables into our diet this JanuaryMon Jan 16 2023 - 04:00
Get fermenting: All you need is a cabbage and some salt. Magic will happenDip your toe into fermentation to add a healthy twist to your dietMon Jan 9 2023 - 05:00
Red cabbage and fennel sauerkraut Lilly Higgins: Fermentation is a simple process that produces tasty, healthy food, so stock up on Kilner jars and salt, then roll your sleeves upMon Jan 9 2023 - 05:00
Lilly Higgins: These empanadas are perfect for an easy dinner, or to go with festive drinksSpend Less, Eat Well: The stuffed pastries are great for using up leftovers, so bear them in mind when the turkey dinners are overMon Dec 19 2022 - 05:00
Chicken and chorizo empanadaEmpanadas, traditional stuffed pastry, are a great way to use up leftoversMon Dec 19 2022 - 04:00
Cauliflower en croute with a smoky roasted pepper sauce: the star of your meat-free festive feast Lilly Higgins: This celebratory dish has the wow factor that is needed for the Christmas tableMon Dec 12 2022 - 05:00
Cauliflower en croute with roasted red pepper sauceA herb flecked puff pastry parcel makes a vegetarian Christmas feastMon Dec 12 2022 - 04:00
Lilly Higgins: A delicious, quick and easy potato hash with torn ham, ’nduja and pineappleLilly Higgins: Pineapple gives this potato hash a fruity twist while ‘nduja brings spicy heatMon Dec 5 2022 - 05:00
Potato hash with ‘nduja, torn ham and pineappleThis spicy Calabrian paste isn’t just for Christmas, it will transform leftovers all year roundMon Dec 5 2022 - 04:00
Roast sweet potato salad with kale and tahini dressingSalads still make a great meal in winter, as long as they’re substantial with warm elements and plenty of textureMon Nov 28 2022 - 04:00
Lilly Higgins: A seasonal winter salad with roasted sweet potato, kale, pomegranate and grapesSpend Less, Eat Well: Salads still make a great meal in winter, as long as they’re substantial with warm elements and plenty of textureMon Nov 28 2022 - 00:00
Herb gnocchi with brown butterPillowy parcels of doughy deliciousness made with mashed potatoMon Nov 21 2022 - 05:00
Lilly Higgins: How to turn leftover mashed potatoes into delicious gnocchiSpend Less, Eat Well: Adding herbs to these tasty little pillows of mash brings a great depth of flavour to this dishMon Nov 21 2022 - 05:00
Lilly Higgins: A delicious Mexican soup that’s easy, cheap and quickLilly Higgins: Sopa de fideo is a traditional comfort food made with pasta, tomatoes and spicesMon Nov 14 2022 - 05:00
Sopa de fideo (Mexican tomato and pasta soup)The noodles give the soup plenty of flavour, as they’re sautéed in oil first till golden brownMon Nov 14 2022 - 04:00
Lilly Higgins: This root vegetable mash pairs perfectly with lamb, beef or chickenLilly Higgins: Make the most of leftover carrots, parsnips and turnipsMon Nov 7 2022 - 05:00
Balsamic lamb steaks with root vegetable mashLilly Higgins: The longer the lamb steaks are left to marinade the better they will tasteMon Nov 7 2022 - 04:00