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Double-fudge peanut butter brownies

Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a 20cm square baking tin with parchment paper.  Blitz the oats in a food processor until they are finely ground. Add to a medium bowl with the cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and salt. Beat the peanut butter, honey, brown sugar and vanilla […]

How to: use leftover egg yolks

Store unused egg yolks in a bowl and cover with cold water; they will keep in the fridge for up to two days. Here are some handy ways to avoid wasting them… Baking Follow your usual shortcrust pastry recipe, but replace one tablespoon of the liquid with an egg yolk to get a richer pastry with a […]

Ways with blueberry

Blueberry and mint mocktail Serves 1 Prepare a simple syrup by pouring the juice of 1 lime into a saucepan along with 100g caster sugar and 100g blueberries. Simmer over a low heat until the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove from the heat and pour through a fine mesh sieve to remove any bits, pressing […]

Toasted ‘carrot cake’ muesli

Preheat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan/gas mark 3 and line a large rimmed baking tray with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, carrots, chia and pumpkin seeds and stir together. Add the cinnamon and a generous pinch of nutmeg. Stir together the maple syrup and olive oil, then mix in until […]

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 […]

Bircher muesli

In a bowl, combine the grated apple, coconut, cinnamon, vanilla, chia seeds, pomegranate seeds and oats. Stir in the yoghurt and water. Cover and place in the fridge to chill for at least four hours or overnight. Serve topped with the chopped nuts and a drizzle of honey.

How to: prepare a leek

Leeks are a fantastic Irish ingredient, particularly in the Winter and Spring months. They can take some preparation though, so here’s the Easy Food guide on how to prepare and enjoy this tasty vegetable! How to prepare leeks: Trim off about 2-3cm from each end (the white end with the root and the dark green […]

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 […]

3 ways with stone fruits

Grilled peaches with whiskey brown butter Serves 4 Place 60g butter in a saucepan set over a medium heat. Allow it to melt, then foam. After 2-3 minutes, the foaming will subside and the butter will have browned. Remove the pan from the heat and, standing back, carefully add 60ml whiskey. Stir in 100g brown […]

Baking substitutions guide

The recipe calls for: Substitute with: How much? Works best in: Butter/oil/margarine Unsweetened apple sauce with mashed banana, or Greek yoghurt with mashed avocado Equal parts Baking Butter/oil/margarine Extra-virgin olive oil/extra-virgin coconut oil Half Baking, grilling, frying, sautéing Caster sugar Stevia 1 cup sugar = 2 tsp powdered stevia Baking Caster or Brown sugar Pure […]