Calso Cooks: Real Food Made Easy

Straightforward wholesome recipes from a fresh new voice in Irish food writing

This is a no-nonsense guide to producing delicious, nutritious meals.Paul O'Callaghan (Calso) came late to the discovery that real food can be produced with very little effort and be tastier and healthier than the convenience foods he'd survived on up until then. He is now making up for lost time and decided to spread the word by establishing a blog, Calso Cooks from the Sustainable Larder. He has an extensive following and has made many contacts in local and national media and is keen to share his brand of hearty, rustic cooking and his enthusiasm for the mental and physical benefits of real food with the wider community.The book includes lots of ideas for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts and treats including: cherry tomato and herb heart-healthy omlette; courgette carbonara; pork, beetroot and orange salad; beef and Guinness pie; fruity oat-crusted chicken; smoked haddock lasagne; After Eight cheescake; and guilt-free panna cotta.

Introduction 5A Healthy, Balanced Diet 8Good Fats v. Bad Fats 11Herbs and Spices 12Growing Your Own 19Cooking Essentials 20Conversion charts 21BREAKFAST 25Soups and Chowders 55LUNCH 77STARTERs 131DINNERS 147SIDES 211DESSERTS AND TREATS 233HOME-MADE ALTERNATIVES 269THank you 285INDEX of recipes 286