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NewsletterStraight from the Butcher’s block… One of the advantages of shopping in your local butcher’s shop as opposed to the supermarket is the personal touch. Many people are unaware of just how knowledgeable their butcher is and the added extras that s/he will do for free, just to make your life that little bit easier. […]
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Butcher’s Block: Steak
Local butcher Michael Fleming gives us the inside scoop on steak dinners. How many different cuts of steak are there? These days, there are a lot! New American-style cuts such as hanger steaks and flatirons have become more popular over here in recent years. I would say there are probably about 15 different steak cuts […]
Butcher’s Block: Steak
Local butcher Michael Fleming gives us the inside scoop on steak dinners. How many different cuts of steak are there? These days, there are a lot! New American-style cuts such as hanger steaks and flatirons have become more popular over here in recent years. I would say there are probably about 15 different steak cuts […]
Butchers Block: questions your butcher wishes you’d ask
Butcher Dave Lang talks through the questions he wishes his customers would ask… Why is buying from the butcher better than buying the cheaper, pre-packaged meat from the supermarket? The meat in the butcher’s will be fresher, as it is prepared that day. Butchers also age their meat for an extra 10 days, meaning it will […]
The questions your butcher wishes you’d ask
Butcher Dave Lang talks through the questions he wishes his customers would ask… Why is buying from the butcher better than buying the cheaper, pre-packaged meat from the supermarket? The meat in the butcher’s will be fresher, as it is prepared that day. Butchers also age their meat for an extra 10 days, meaning it will […]
Garlic parmesan courgettes
Try our mushroom and black bean burgers, for another great veggie option! Preheat the barbecue and lightly oil the grate. Cut the courgettes in half crosswise. Slice each half lengthwise into three slices. In a bowl, combine the butter, garlic and parsley. Season with a pinch of salt and some black pepper. Spread this mixture onto […]
Get to know your…. BBQ cooking times
Food Thickness/weight Approximate cooking time Chicken fillets 170g 10-12 minutes over direct medium heat (180˚-230˚C), turning once Chicken drumsticks, bone-in 100g 8-10 minutes over direct medium heat (180˚-230˚C), turning once, then 30 minutes over indirect medium heat Chicken thighs, bone-in 170g 8-10 minutes over direct medium heat (180˚-230˚C), turning once, then 30-35 minutes over indirect […]
Do you know your onions?
Shallots Shallots are very mild and sweet. They can be used in almost any recipe and are particularly popular in French cooking. They are a good choice for when you don’t want an overpowering onion flavour, and are also perfect for raw dishes since they are crisp but not pungent. Banana shallots The banana shallot […]
Simple sloppy Joes
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat and cook the beef, onion and green pepper for 5-6 minutes, stirring and breaking down the beef with a spoon, until the vegetables are soft and the beef has browned. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients […]
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 […]