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NewsletterGlazed ham is a classic dish at many tables over the Christmas period, but that doesn’t mean you have to be limited to traditional flavours for the glaze! Here’s 5 ideas for unusual and delicious glazes that will make your ham stand out! Maple mustard ham Poaching liquid: Water Aromatics: Black treacle + cloves + […]
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From the Butcher’s Block: ten more turkey tips
Preparing a Christmas turkey can be intimidating, even for experienced chefs. If you’re worrying a bit, then the more you know in advance, the better off you’ll be. We spoke to expert local butcher Michael Fleming to find out what he thought the top turkey tips were… Is it safe to freeze a turkey? If […]
On your marks… get set… read these tips for starters!
For special occasions, a starter is a fantastic way to treat your guests — and yourself — to an extra dish, one which gets the appetite going for the evening ahead. So, to start you off in planning your evening, here are a few tips! Tips for making starters: If you’re feeling the pressure of […]
Need-to-know tips for gluten-free baking
Whether you’re following a gluten-free diet yourself or will be cooking for someone who is, check out these handy tips so you can be sure that your culinary creations can be enjoyed by all. Gluten-free baking tips: One of the biggest concerns with gluten-free baking is cross-contamination and the use of ingredients with hidden gluten. […]
What you need to know about three dried fruits
What’s the difference – raisins/currants/sultanas. These three dried fruits are often speckled through Christmas recipes and it leaves one to wonder, what is the difference between them? Are they interchangeable, or should you have all three stocked in the cupboard? Raisins Raisins are dried grapes, specifically dried white-fleshed grapes. These grapes have green skins and […]
What you need to know about fondant icing
Decorating with fondant icing is a fantastic skill, and one we are always interested in practising! In particular, the smooth and flawless finish of rolled fondant is a Christmas cake-topping classic. In preparation for the season – but useful to know all year round – we’ve collected some tricks of the trade to make sure […]
How to: put together a strong cheeseboard
In our humble opinion, it’s just not Christmas without a good cheeseboard! Since everyone has different taste, we’ve put together serving suggestions for three different strengths of cheeseboard, as well as a cheesy showstopper! So, with a cheeseboard for all and for all a good bite, here we go with the Easy Food strong cheeseboard! […]
How to: put together a regular-strength cheeseboard
In our humble opinion, it’s just not Christmas without a good cheeseboard! Since everyone has different taste, we’ve put together serving suggestions for three different strengths of cheeseboard, as well as a cheesy showstopper! So, with a cheeseboard for all and for all a good bite, here we go with the Easy Food regular cheeseboard! […]
How to: put together a beginner’s cheeseboard
In our humble opinion, it’s just not Christmas without a good cheeseboard! Since everyone has different taste, we’ve put together serving suggestions for three different strengths of cheeseboard, as well as a cheesy showstopper! So, with a cheeseboard for all and for all a good bite, here we go with the Easy Food beginner’s cheeseboard! […]
Make-ahead magic: tried and tested techniques
We absolutely love Christmas, so we’re determined that the stress of cooking and preparing doesn’t get in the way of having a great time. Make-ahead cooking is a fantastic way to reduce time spent in the kitchen, and make your christmas budget easier to stick to! Time to clean out Make room for make-ahead meals […]