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NewsletterNo party host wants to spend time trapped in the kitchen while guests are having all the fun! The trick? Choose easy-to-assemble recipes that don’t need much cooking or prep time. These simple hand-held nibbles are fuss-free and guaranteed to keep everyone at the party satisfied, leaving you with more time to mingle! 1 Prosciutto and […]
5 French toast mistakes to avoid
Not choosing the right bread The best bread is spongy and sturdy so that it can soak up the custard without falling apart. Avoid thin white sliced pan and hefty rustic loaves, and instead go for something like brioche or batch bread, cut into one-inch-thick slices. (TIP: We’re partial to halved croissants!) Using anything less […]
The magic of Irish grannies’ kitchens…
Shannon Peare, one of Easy Food’s resident food stylists, captures the magic of Irish grannies’ kitchens.. I love nothing more than the smell of my Granny Redmond’s freshly baked brown bread or Granny Peare’s apple tart. I began my baking journey at the age of three in my granny’s kitchen, where getting to lick the […]
How to: lamb
Cuts of lamb Leg A whole leg is ideal for serving large numbers, and yields plenty of lean, tender meat. It can be divided into two joints (the fillet end has the best flavour). Shoulder Roasting joint that is inexpensive because it carries a little more fat. The bone running through the centre makes it […]
Lunchbox troubles: picky eaters
Although pediatric nutrition experts agree that “picky eating” is a normal rite of passage for young children, it can make meal planning a tricky task for parents eager to make sure their little ones are eating well-balanced meals. There are several reasons that children might refuse to eat new foods, or suddenly decide they don’t […]
Ironing it out
Jenny Cooney from Ballinamore Community School, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim encourages us all to eat more iron What is iron? Iron is a mineral which is needed for healthy blood. It makes up part of the haemoglobin molecule in red blood cells. Did you know? Women need a higher dietary iron intake than men (14mg compared […]
Why are nuts good for you?
Stephanie Cogavin of Colaiste Chroabh Abhann, Co. Wicklow, is nuts about protein-packed peanuts Nuts are one of the most versatile and nutritious foods available on the market today. They provide a great natural source of protein, peanuts in particular. Peanuts are also known as ‘arachides’, ‘mandelonas’ and ‘goobers’. Peanuts are actually not nuts at […]
How to: Apple crumble
Peel, core and slice 5 large green apples. Place in a bowl with 10g caster sugar, ½ tsp ground cinnamon and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Mix to combine and transfer to a baking dish. Prepare the crumble ingredients: 225g plain flour, 90g oats, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 165g caster sugar and 225g cold, cubed […]