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    Donal Skehan

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    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 …

    Aubergines are fantastic flavour carriers, making them perfect for veggie curries.

    Donal Skehan's Aubergine Curry & Cauliflower Rice

    Aubergines are fantastic flavour carriers, making them perfect for veggie curries. Cauliflower rice is easy to make at home: either pulse the cauliflower in a food processor, or coarsely grate, until it resembles grains of rice.

    Food • 17 Jan 20
    The addition of a little touch of Chinese five spice gives this classic combination a hint of the Orient.

    Donal Skehan's Crispy Fennel Pork Chops

    The addition of a little touch of Chinese five spice gives this classic combination a hint of the Orient.

    Food • 17 Jan 20
    To do the carrot ribbons, I like to use a peeler to give nice long thin ribbons.

    Donal's Soy & Sesame Steak Noodle Stir Fry

    You can use striploin steak here if you like, it's important the steak is cut into thing strips to cook it evenly and quickly. To do the carrot ribbons, I like to use a peeler to give nice long thin ribbons.

    Food • 17 Jan 20
    A fiery chicken dish worth seeking spicy red Thai chillies to deliver a serious punch of heat.

    Donal Skehan's Angry Chicken

    A fiery chicken dish worth seeking spicy red Thai chillies to deliver a serious punch of heat.

    Recipes • 17 Jan 20
    You really won't miss the meat at all in this filling bowl of super-tender aubergines in a rich sticky sauce.

    Donal's Thai Style Roast Aubergines with Rice

    You really won't miss the meat at all in this filling bowl of super-tender aubergines in a rich sticky sauce.

    Food • 17 Jan 20
    This would work really well with lemon sole fillets or use whatever is available to you.

    Donal's Lemon, Chilli & Garlic Pan-fried Mackerel

    This would work really well with lemon sole fillets or use whatever is available to you.

    Food • 17 Jan 20
    You can get lots of different kinds of harissa paste, but the rose variety has an extra layer of deliciousness – do keep an eye out for it.

    Donal's Harissa Chicken with Rainbow Salad

    You can get lots of different kinds of harissa paste, but the rose variety has an extra layer of deliciousness – do keep an eye out for it.

    Food • 17 Jan 20
    Some things are just meant to be put together, and rich oily salmon with creamy dill and piquant pickle is one such perfect match. If you wanted to mix things up you could try this with hot-smoked mackerel instead.

    Donal's Scandi Salmon and Cracked Potato Salad

    Some things are just meant to be put together, and rich oily salmon with creamy dill and piquant pickle is one such perfect match. If you wanted to mix things up you could try this with hot-smoked mackerel instead.

    Donals Meals in Minutes • 17 Jan 20
    As winter comes to a close, celebrate the new season with this dish that is packed with all the flavours of spring.

    Donal's Spring Lamb Supper with Baby Gem & Peas

    As winter comes to a close, celebrate the new season with this dish that is packed with all the flavours of spring.

    Food • 17 Jan 20
    Donal's Sesame Brussels Sprouts

    Donal's Sesame Brussels Sprouts

    Donal's Sesame Brussels Sprouts

    Recipes • 11 Dec 19

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