Donal Skehan Recipes

Donal Skehan

Celebrity Chef

In Donal's own words, "I’m a self taught home cook who writes and photographs food for a living. I’ve been cooking from an early age and inspired by a family of foodies, food quickly became a way of life." Good …

Donal Skehan's Krapow Chicken

Also called Thai basil chicken, this is one of the most delicious Thai dishes going. Thai basil is pretty widely available now, not only from Asian shops but online and in many big supermarkets. I like to serve mine with some broccoli for an extra hit of green.

Food • 17 Jan 20

Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh with Tomato & Halloumi

Keeping the cauliflower raw gives a satisfying bite to this super-simple dish.

Food • 04 Dec 19

Donal's Bacon and Egg Frisée Salad

Otherwise known as Salade Lyonnaise, this warm salad looks fabulous as well as being really easy to make.

Food • 04 Dec 19

One-Pan Tomato & Bean Fish Chowder

Soffritto, also called a mirepoix, is a classic base of finely chopped onion, carrot and celery that is the starting point of so many recipes. These days, you don't need superb knife skills as you can buy it pre-chopped from the supermarket.

Food • 04 Dec 19

Even without the sore head, these aromatic spicy noodles will really hit the spot.

Donal's Pork Drunken Noodles

Supposedly so-called because they are the perfect match for a chilled beer, or indeed for a hangover. However, even without the sore head, these aromatic spicy noodles will really hit the spot.

Food • 04 Dec 19

Donal's One-Pan Chicken Parmesan

A speedy twist on an Italian classic. You can find pre-prepared courgette spaghetti in many supermarkets or easily make it yourself with a julienne peeler.

Food • 04 Dec 19

Donal's Espresso Brownie Balls

If you have time, toast the nuts beforehand and allow to cool. This gives these an even better flavour.

Food • 05 May 20

Donal's Spicy & Sticky Marmalade Pork

Marmalade is such a great ingredient: it really boosts this most simple of dishes with its tangy, deep, sweet and citrus flavour.

Food • 27 Nov 19

Chinese Chopped Chicken Salad with Bacon XO Sauce

XO sauce is a funky chilli and pork sauce that adds a wonderful depth of flavour to Chinese dishes, but it takes time and lots of ingredients to make at home. This is a great little shortcut, using a jar of ready-made bacon jam (easily available online and in supermarkets) and adding a twist with soy sauce, fish sauce and rice vinegar.

Food • 27 Nov 19

Donal's Steak with Blistered Summer Vegetables

If the weather is good, try cooking this on the barbecue rather than indoors to give it that lovely smokey flavour.

Food • 27 Nov 19