Aisling Lawlor
I moved to Kilcock about five years ago and love it here. I am a home economics teacher, and a couple of years ago I returned to college and graduated with a First Class Masters of Science in Food Product Development. I have taught a variety of adult education cookery classes, private cookery and social evening and catered for many an event and dinner party.About two years ago in an attempt to change my lifestyle & diet I embarked on a quest to loose weight and develop a healthier lifestyle. To that end I established the brilliant blog - SkinnyLovesFood which I now run with my friend Rhona.It details healthy, low fat, wholesome recipes. I am delighted to return to the OurKilcock team and I hope you enjoy my healthy, wholesome recipes. All queries and requested are welcomed. I love a challenge!!!
The Academy For Junior Chefs
This July Aisling, our resident chef, is launching The Academy for Junior Chefs at The Village at Lyons Cookery School. This is a premier, state of the art, spacious environment for any aspiring junior chef to learn and develop their culinary skills. Food and cookery is fast becoming a dynamic force within our society and [...]
Fennel Scented Lemon Sole on a Bed of Black Pudding Cannelini Cassoulet
I picked up some beautiful lemon sole fillets the other day, and as a treat I got the fishmonger to throw in a couple of Dublin Bay Prawns. I spent time deliberating on what to do with them – grill with rapeseed oil, lemon, garlic & a pinch of paprika ? stuff with a little [...]
Valentine’s Day Indulgent Chocolate Torte
As Valentine’s Day is here again, and most of us are probably a little less prepared than our loved ones would wish, here is the fool proof solution to all our problems. This is so simple its well, ingenius almost . The way to a mans heart is through his stomach and what about the lovely ladies [...]
Spicy Thai Red Lentil Soup
The weather is geting frosty and I seem to be getting busier by the day so I am looking for really quick & easy lunch recipes. There is a fab red lace dress with my name on it for Christmas so being really good for the next couple of weeks is so important. I find [...]
Cranberry, Orange & Dark Chocolate Cookies
These cookies are a total indulgence, but ooohhh so worth it !!!! On a cold wintery day, the aroma of fresh baked cookies wafting through the house, fire on and a mug of steamy tea and I promise you the world will feel like a better place. No one will ever question your domestic goddess status [...]
Skinny Loves Food – Tomato, Basil & Mozzerella Tart
Hey everybody, Welcome back to the foodie section of the Our Kilcock website. My name is Aisling Larkin aka SkinnyLovesFood. In a quest to improve my lifestyle and health I embarked on a journey of low fat, healthy, wholesome cookery. To this end I lost 2 stone in weight and established the blog SkinnyLovesFood [...]
Chic Cuisine: Autumn Berry Crumble
Now that the cold winter nights have set in this crumble is the perfect, quick and easy homey dessert. I love making this dish as the usual constraints of necessary perfection when baking, go right out the window. The cooking apples are in season right now which makes them cheap and plentiful. Feel free to [...]
Chic Cuisine: Super Healthy Meatballs with Wholemeal Spaghetti
This hearty and healthy dinner is one of my personal favourites. The meatballs are so easy, while being extremely low in saturated fat and calories. The wholemeal spaghetti is a low GI food which means not only is it high in fibre but it keeps you feeling fuller for longer. The mozzarella in the middle [...]
Chic Cuisine: Sticky Chicken and Bacon Skewers
Barbecue Ideas with a Twist Ok , so the same old, same old cremated burgers and half cooked sausages can get a bit boring and with the blue sky again after a bout of rain I thought I’d put together a couple of simple newideas to kick start any BBQ this summer. Normally, and for [...]
Chic Cuisine: Chorizo, Spinach and Sun blushed Tomato Frittata Topped with Goats Cheese
Again, another quick and easy mid week supper idea which is pretty recession proof to be fair. Baby spinach is in season right now and is so sweet and versatile, all the while packing any meal with nutrition. The sun blushed tomatoes also add a delicious sweetness, however cherry would be fine. Any herbs such [...]