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NewsletterCoating ingredients in flour, egg and breadcrumbs is a time-honoured, effective method, but it can leave your hands — and kitchen — covered in sticky, clumpy goo. Follow this simple technique to avoid the mess. Arrange your ingredients from left to your right in this order: the food you want to coat in breadcrumbs (in […]
How to: Clean your kettle
It would be hard to find an appliance that is used as regularly in an Irish kitchen as the kettle, which means it deserves a little extra TLC now and again. Read on and learn how to keep your kettle in tip-top shape. Hard water build-up Hard water build-up is the white, powdery deposits inside […]
What’s the best way to reheat leftover pizza?
The temperature of leftover pizza is a divisive debate. While several members of our Food Team are partial to a slice of cold leftover pizza, we know there are those who much prefer it hot and crispy. So what’s the best way to reheat it to ensure a crispy crust and hot, melting cheese? When […]
Home Economics: Back to basics
Heather Brady of Scoil Mhuire, Trim praises the benefits of home cooking Food preparation and table gatherings can offer quality family time, as well as making a vital contribution to the overall health and well-being of the family. The benefits of home-cooked family meals Health: Many convenience foods are laden with sugar and salt, which […]
How to: Roast peppers
This foolproof method means you’ll never need to buy jarred red peppers again! Preheat the oven to 230°C/210°C fan/gas mark 8 and place a rack in the upper half of the oven. Line a baking tray with tin foil. Cut the peppers in half and remove the stems, seeds and membranes. Lay the peppers on […]
Top tips for slow cooking
Before using your slow cooker for the first time, read the user’s manual for special instructions. Most slow cookers should be preheated before placing the ingredients in unless specifically stated in the user’s manual. To preheat, place the empty crock in the heating unit and put the cover on. Turn to high and […]
Tips from the Easy Food test kitchen
“Get into the habit of sharpening your knives each time you use them. A couple of runs on a sharpening steel will keep your knives in good shape, making slicing, chopping and cutting much easier than it would be with a dull blade.” — Caroline, Editor “I picked up one cooking tip a while ago that I […]
Guide to times for slow cooking
Here’s a basic guide to approximate cooking times when using a slow cooker. Bear in mind that these are estimated times only and that cooking times will vary with the type of food being cooked, the size of the pieces and the other ingredients. Follow a recipe for best results. Food type Approximate cooking […]
How to make perfect scrambled eggs
You will need: 2 eggs 6 tablespoons of milk knob of butter Salt/ pepper, to taste For one serving, start with two fresh eggs, 6 tbsp whole milk (or cream), butter and some salt and pepper. Have a small non-stick pan ready. 2. Heat the pan over a medium-low heat for a minute, then […]
How to: Joint a chicken
Place the chicken breast-side-up on a chopping board. Use the tip of your knife to slit the skin and meat where the leg is joined to the body, exposing the joint. Rotate and bend the leg away from the body so the joint pops out. Use the knife to cut down hard […]