Kitchen Hero

Fresh, young and full of enthusiasm Donal Skehan is a real cooking talent. His passion for simple delicious and healthy home cooking will inspire novices and more experienced cooks alike to get in the kitchen.Since his childhood, brought up in a little fishing village outside Dublin, food and cooking have been a major part of Donals life. Growing up and experimenting with different flavours and culinary influences from French to Asian and even Swedish, Donals adventurous sprit and childlike curiosity for food and flavour can be tasted in his dishes.In 2007, in an attempt to record his culinary creations, Donal started his own blog; http://www.thegoodmoodfoodblog.com/ which has a massive following and has helped him develop as a chef. This book takes the blog and Donal to a new level. It contains some recipes from the The Good Mood Food blog along with some new ideas. Ordered into 7 chapters; including Breakfast Feasts, Healthy Salads, Easy Entertaining, Meals in Minutes and Simple Speedy Desserts Donal has a quick, easy and tasty solution for every meal.Full of flavour yet simple to make, Donals recipes are perfect for novice chefs but will also appeal to the more practiced cook. And, not only is his food fantastic but Donal brings his winning personality to every dish, you cannot fail to like him or share his enthusiasm for healthy home cooked food.Recipes include:* Blueberry and Rhubarb Oaty Breakfast Crumble* Griddled Spicy Fish with Tomato Salsa Salad*Gazpacho Starter Shots with Crostini*Rustic Steak Sandwiches with Homemade Mayo*Pecan Peach Pie*Vodka Penne* Steamed Bok Choy with Soy Honey and Lime Dressing*Minty Pea and Lemon Pesto Pasta*Swedish Meatballs with Dill Spring Potatoes*Mini Hazelnut Chocolate Meringue Sandwiches