9 easy recipes to bring to someone who’s sick

Knowing what to bring a friend or family member when they are feeling under the weather can be a tricky task. Of course, a bouquet of flowers, a card, or even just showing up for the chats all make for a thoughtful gesture. Unsurprisingly, at Easy Food, we are of a mind that bringing a […]

How to make vegetables delicious every time

I think there’s still a perception that vegetables are boring, a necessary evil on the side of your meat and spuds. I’m firmly on the other side of the fence – your veggies should be every bit as delicious as everything else on your plate. Here are some of my top tips for helping them […]

10 essential cooking skills everybody should know

What are some of the most important cooking skills for any adult to know? We’ve come up with 10 things that are fundamental to being able to cook at least an occasional meal for yourself. Have a look at the list below and check how many of them you’ve got. 1. How to cook pasta […]

Simple tips for a fail-safe roast turkey

What to do Thaw frozen turkeys completely in the fridge before roasting. Depending on the size of the turkey, this can take up to four days Allow the turkey to sit at room temperature for at least an hour before cooking Dry the skin with kitchen paper to help it crisp during roasting. Season from […]

Top of Christmas morning

What does it take to make the perfect Irish breakfast? Lidl has us covered when it comes to the do’s and don’ts of this mighty meal, so pop on the kettle and make sure you have everything you need for the best brekkie.   First things first Before you get cracking, lay the table with everything […]

From the Butcher’s Block: ten more turkey tips

Preparing a Christmas turkey can be intimidating, even for experienced chefs. If you’re worrying a bit, then the more you know in advance, the better off you’ll be. We spoke to expert local butcher Michael Fleming to find out what he thought the top turkey tips were… Is it safe to freeze a turkey? If […]

Prepping the halls – what you need to do in the build-up to Christmas

It’s one of the busiest – and best- times of the year, but it can be definitely be stressful! We’ve gone around the Easy Food offices and collected tips and tricks which will help you have the best and easiest Christmas yet. Turns out, it’s all in the planning! Decorating the house An easy decorating […]

Make-ahead magic: tried and tested techniques

We absolutely love Christmas, so we’re determined that the stress of cooking and preparing doesn’t get in the way of having a great time. Make-ahead cooking is a fantastic way to reduce time spent in the kitchen, and make your christmas budget easier to stick to! Time to clean out Make room for make-ahead meals […]

The art of the cake: what you need to decorate

If you are as passionate about baking cakes as I am, now is the perfect time to move on to the next level: the art of cake decorating. Cake decorating can be something as simple as filling and icing a cake with buttercream, or as complex as piping delicate flowers on the sides of a […]

Get your 5-a-day: what’s in a portion?

It can sometimes seem impossible to get our five-a-day, but the good news is the portions are more manageable than you’d think! One portion is around 80g, or one of the below: 2 kiwis 2 mandarins 2 plums 2 figs 7 strawberries 1 apple 1 banana 1 orange 1 pear Half a grapefruit 1 large […]