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How to choose the right herbs every time

Choose the perfect herbs to complement any dish with our easy guide. Basil Flavour profile: Minty and slightly peppery with a hint of sweetness Pair with: Cheeses, tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes, stone fruits, lemons, balasamic vinegar, olive oil, strawberries, garlic, mushrooms Use in: Basil pesto, pasta sauces, Italian salads and sandwiches, pizzas, Thai curries and stir-fries Quick tip: […]

What makes a chicken dinner really special?

In this installment of her Eat Ireland column, Deputy Editor Jocelyn Doyle gets nostalgic about her chicken dinner.   My mother has always spoken about the roast chicken dinners of her childhood with wistful reverence. Chicken tasted different back then, she says; eaten far less often than it is these days, it was a real treat rather […]

The best Asian-inspired barbecue menu

The Asian drink: Soda chanh (Vietnamese lime soda) Serves 4 In each of four large glasses, place 4-5 ice cubes, 1 slice of lime and 2 sprigs of mint. To each glass, add 40ml simple syrup and 20ml freshly squeezed lime juice, then top up with sparkling water. Decorate each glass with an extra sprig of […]

5 over-the-top Six Nations foods to eat on the couch

Everyone knows that watching sport is a hungry business, so if you’re inviting guests round to watch the Six Nations you’ll need snacks on hand. But when you’re planning a game-day party menu, it’s important to include foods that don’t require too many plates and utensils, since your guests will likely be jumping up and […]

Eating Ireland, every day

Deputy Editor of Easy Food Jocelyn Doyle shares her love of Irish food in this post, guaranteed to make you hungry. Food of all ethnicities excites and absorbs me. Give me rillettes or steak tartare from France, soft tacos from Mexico, a fiery Thai curry, Canadian poutine, Polish pierogi, a strong and sweet Vietnamese iced […]