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NewsletterShrove Tuesday — otherwise known as Pancake Tuesday or Mardi Gras — will be celebrated on Tuesday 28th February, 2017. Pancake Tuesday is traditionally the day before Ash Wednesday, upon which Christians celebrate the final feast before the fasting time of Lent. People all over the world celebrate by eating pancakes on this day; they […]
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Low FODMAP kitchen essentials
Garlic-free pesto Makes about 350g In a blender or food processor, combine 50g chives, 30g fresh basil, a handful of roughly-chopped baby spinach leaves, 120ml extra-virgin olive oil, 40g pine nuts and 4 tbsp nutritional yeast. Whizz to your desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve with chicken, fish, beef, lamb, […]
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 […]
Cooking with coconut oil
Sales of coconut oil have boomed in recent years, thanks to the rise of healthy eating bloggers and the ‘wellness movement’. The basis of its popularity stems from the fact that coconuts are free from gluten and lactose, and so can be used in vegan recipes. However, the health benefits of coconut oil are under […]
Top tips for pastry from an Easy Food stylist
The perfect pastry is a fine art! Whether it’s a pie or a Danish with your coffee, when pastry is done right, it can be a little slice of heaven. There are several types of pastry out there, including shortcrust, puff, choux and filo. It can be intimidating, but I’m here to break down the […]
Foods with a function: Chocolate
Would you believe, the average household in Ireland will eat eight Easter eggs over the Easter weekend! If you are lucky enough to receive a luxurious dark chocolate egg, then you need not feel as guilty as you may think; dark chocolate is considered a functional food and contains several nutrients that may pose health […]
The yeast I can do: Baking tips
Yeast is a biological raising agent from the fungi family. It produces carbon dioxide and this causes bread to rise. What’s actually happening? The dough is kneaded to give the bread its texture. The protein in the flour is stretched to make an elastic dough and pockets of gas are formed. Whilst the dough is […]
Easy Food competition winners
Congratulations to all our winners, we hope you enjoy your prizes! Please note that if you are a winner, you will be contacted by phone or email so please make sure your details are up to date. As per our terms and conditions and unless otherwise stated, winners have seven calendar days to reply; after […]
Raise a glass to the versatility of vodka
What is vodka? Vodka is a clear alcoholic spirit that has been around since the Middle Ages, playing various roles from a medicinal restorative to a topical curative, and becoming an integral part of the culture in Russia and Poland. Its name comes from “voda,” the Russian word for water. Vodka’s reputation as a clean, […]
A guide to milk alternatives
There is now a wide variety of dairy-free milk options on the market but not all of them will be suitable for everyone’s needs. This guide should help make the choice an easier one. A top tip is also to look for unsweetened versions, as many non-dairy milks can be high in sugar! Soy milk […]