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NewsletterPreheat the oven to 150˚C/130˚C/gas mark 2. Line a large baking tray with non-stick parchment paper. In a jug, dissolve the stock cubes in the boiling water. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, combine the flour, milk powder, egg, oil, brown sugar and cooled beef stock. Mix together until it forms a dough, […]
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Christmas wreath cake
To prepare the prosecco syrup, place the sugar, prosecco and cranberry juice into a large saucepan and bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until medium to thick consistency. Leave to cool completely before using. To prepare the frosted cranberries, use 3 tbsp of the prosecco syrup, combine […]
Christmas tree meringues
Preheat the oven to 110˚C/90˚C fan/gas mark ¼. Line two large baking trays with non-stick parchment paper. In a large clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until they begin to form soft peaks. Whisking constantly, add one tablespoon of icing sugar followed by one tablespoon of caster sugar. Continue adding the sugar in this way […]
Your Christmas Calendar for a stress-free festive season
We want to make your December as easy as possible, with a month’s worth of holiday recipes and tips. Follow this festive guide for a stress-free Christmas! 1st December Order your meat from your butcher or buy a frozen turkey. If you are planning on buying a large turkey, don’t forget to check that it […]
Talking with the baking queen Catherine Leyden
Catherine Leyden has been the face of baking in Ireland for nearly 40 years, since she first started with Odlums as a home economist and cookery advisor. She is now the brand ambassador for the well-loved Irish baking label, tackling everything from consumers’ baking dilemmas to devising new products and recipes. She began appearing on […]
10 tips for a stress-free Christmas
We all know Christmas is more than just one day and the stress can mount when trying to get everything ready for this special season. Our advice: get as much done ahead of time, and use shortcuts that won’t compromise on quality wherever you can! These tips will help you make the most of the festive […]
Catherine Fulvio’s Christmas tips
Catherine Fulvio knows a thing or two about putting together a delicious Christmas spread that’s all about spreading cheer — not chores! She’s partnered with Siúcra to share her best advice on how to keep the magic in festive entertaining. What are your top tips for surviving the busy Christmas cooking season? Plan ahead: buy […]
How to: make homemade Christmas dog cookies
If you’re lucky enough to have a dog, then they are a huge part of your Christmas. Wrapping up warm to take them for walks; falling asleep with them by your feet in front of the fire; and them getting just as excited as you when your friends come over! We’ve put our love of […]
5 ways with leftover Christmas cake
Christmas cake French toast Serves 2 In a bowl, beat together 2 eggs with 100ml milk and ½ tsp cinnamon. Season with a pinch of salt. Cut 4 even slices of Christmas cake. Heat a large knob of butter in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Dip 2 slices of cake into the egg […]
Baked pears with Christmas cake crumble
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. In a bowl, combine the Christmas cake and oats. Use your fingers to work in the butter until evenly combined. Fill each pear half with the Christmas cake crumble. Sprinkle each with brown sugar. Place in a shallow baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until the […]