Kitchen Hero

Champion of the home cook, Donal Skehan, is back with a collection of tasty, easy-to-make dishes that cost less..


We all want to cook and eat great food, but without making a hefty dent in our wallets. In this, Donal's third cookbook, he takes on the challenge of showing how easy and straightforward it is to enjoy delicious home-cooked food and spend less. Whether you a hungry student, are feeding a growing family or simple wish to save some money for a treat, Donal's recipes will encourage everyone to enjoy satisfying yet affordable dishes.


Donal's personality shines through on every page and he also draws on the knowledge and experience of others. Past generations were often adept at using cheaper cuts of meat, turning leftovers into tasty meals and planning ahead to avoid expensive last-minute shops. So Donal turns to his own family and grandparents, plus a range of experts such as butchers, fishmongers and grocers, to offer straightforward advice and inspired recipes.


Divided into 7 chapters, Donal covers everything from everyday suppers, soups, stews and pots, baking and desserts, roasts, healthy dishes and more.


Recipes include;
Coq Au Vin Blanc
Ham Hock, Spinach and Cheese Crepes
Cauliflower and Broccoli Mac N' Cheese
Asian Steam Baked Mackerel
Morrocan Chickpea Burgers
Creamy Spinach Gnocchi
Sticky Toffee Banana Puddings with Salted Caramel Sauce
Dad's Braised Oxtail
Chilli Jam Chicken
Squash and Spinach and Lentil Curry
Boxty Colcannon Pancakes
Cheesy Ham Hock Spinach Crepes
Avocado & Garden Pea Mint Salad
Cheat's Hot Smoked Mackerel Salad
Jam Jumble Crumble Tart
Carrot and Cardamom Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Swedish Gingerbread
Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake with White Chocolate Frosting