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5 ways with light dinners

Simple courgette spaghetti Serves 2 Melt ½ tsp coconut oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp ground almonds and a pinch of salt and toast for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove the crumbs from the pan and set aside for garnish. In the same pan, cook 4 spiralised courgettes […]

5 ways with light lunches

Turkey lettuce wraps Serves 4 Cook 100g brown rice according to package instructions, then remove from the heat. Heat 2 tsp sesame oil in a large nonstick pan over a medium-high heat and cook 500g lean turkey mince and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger for 5-6 minutes until cooked throughout, breaking down lumps with a […]

5 ways with light breakfasts

Herby eggs and tomatoes Serves 4 Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Halve 4 medium-sized, firm but ripe tomatoes and cook, cut side down, for 10 minutes until slightly charred. Flip the tomatoes over and sprinkle with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Cook for a further […]

Butcher’s block: cheap and cheerful

Here at Easy Food, we believe in eating local, reducing waste, and trying new things. With that in mind, we spoke to local butcher Michael Fleming explains why it’s worth buying cheaper cuts of meat Which cheap cuts of meat would you especially recommend? There are plenty of great value cuts out there with fantastic […]

Tips and tricks from the test kitchen

As you know, the Easy Food test kitchen is always on the look-out for tips and tricks to make your life easier and your food tastier. Here’s a few we’ve picked up recently… Make those leftovers squeak! Use leftover cabbage to make ‘bubble and squeak’. Simply fry some bacon lardons in butter until lightly golden, […]

All about fibre: the tips and tricks you need to know

We all know that fibre is important for gut health and general wellbeing, but did you know just how easy it is to get it into your diet? Easy ways to up your fibre intake Ensure you get your five portions of fruit and vegetables daily. Focus on whole grains and make processed grains a […]

Something to stew over: tips & tricks

Danielle Conaty from St.Clare’s Comprehensive School, Manorhamilton, Co.Leitrim, shares tips and tricks for making the ultimate comfort food. Our small emerald isle is a country built on the foundations of a great culinary heritage. Ireland has access to the finest raw ingredients, and places great value on traditional farming methods and the demand of consumers […]

How to: make crab and leek quiche

This is a step-by-step guide to a crab and leek quiche, the full recipe for which can be found here.  Lightly flour your work surface and place the thawed pastry on top. Roll the pastry out and shape into a large circle. Use the pastry to line a 23cm loose-based fluted tart tin. Use your […]

Home Ec: summer oven

Summer is the season of abundance. Greens are plentiful, while peppers and tomatoes of all colours are in their full glory. It is also the season when these light, vibrant foods are best either cooked quickly or eaten raw. Grilling and stir-frying are quick cooking methods synonymous with summer, minimising nutrient loss and allowing the […]

Mexican sweet potato and black bean burgers

Place the brown rice, sweet potato and black beans in the food processor and whizz together until you have a slightly chunky mixture. Add the spring onions, garlic and coriander. Whizz again to combine. Add the remaining ingredients and whizz again. Transfer the burger mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. When the […]