Best-ever guacamole recipe

I discovered the secret to great guacamole at a restaurant in New York. The waiter made the guacamole at our table, mashing it together with a mortar and pestle. He used lots of salt too ... salt makes bland guacamole fabulous!

Chicken and chorizo meatballs

These tasty morsels of chicken mince and chorizo sausage are perfect to slide into fresh bread rolls or put on a platter with a tasty dipping sauce. Whether you bake or fry them, these will disappear quickly so make a double batch and freeze some for later.

Colcannon

This is a delicious Irish recipe which is a mixture of cabbage, potato and bacon all of our favourite things together, quick to make and delicious to eat.

Choc chip scones

These delicious choc chip scones are perfect for an afternoon treat and sometimes I pop them into the oven when my kids go to bed so they can have them fresh in their lunch boxes the next day.

Crazy dough

This crazy dough is a magic, universal miracle dough that you can keep in the fridge and pull a piece off to use in your next meal. You can use it to make pizza bases, focaccia, dinner rolls and even scrolls.

Beef stroganoff

Beef stroganoff is a traditional family favourite. Lean beef, onions and button mushrooms give this meal a full-bodied flavour that is rounded out with sour cream. Serve it with rice or fettucine for a complete meal.

Ginger rice

This becomes like a porridge consistency for young children very smooth and creamy and with the hint of ginger it is perfect for a natural tummy soother.

Spring lamb burgers

These burgers are made from tender lamb mince, rosemary and garlic. Top them with a minty, yoghurt sauce and serve in buns with crisp salad for a meal that tastes as good as it looks.