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Back-to-basics recipes for quarantine baking

Self-isolation means we all have much more time to experiment in the kitchen. But it also means we can try and perfect basic recipes we already know and love. 

The best recipes for quarantine baking

Perfect your baking skills the next few weeks with these recipes perfect for the type of baker you are. 

A true taste of the Wild Atlantic Way

In this installment of her Eat Ireland column, Deputy Editor Jocelyn Doyle heads to the Wild West to explore Sligo’s local foods.   “People have been to the Killarneys and the Galways, but there’s always somewhere new happening — and I think this is Sligo’s time.” So says Aisling Kelly, owner of WB’s Coffee House, as […]

Everything you need to know about autumn bakes

Food stylist Shannon Peare gives us the low down on how to get the warmth in your bakes… We are now approaching chillier months. The kettle boils more frequently, the cosy socks are out and the heating is finally on! It’s time to say farewell to fresh berry and stone fruit desserts, and hello to […]

What’s the difference between a crumble, a cobbler, a pie and a galette?

Not sure about you, but when we hear the words autumn bakes we think of perfectly ripe, seasonal fruit, baked in a sugary, buttery pastry like dish, such as a crumble, a cobbler, a pie or a galette. Each of these deliciously fruity autumnal bakes are a treasure in their own right, but what exactly […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lactose-free living

What is lactose? Lactose is a sugar that is naturally present in milk and some dairy products. People who have lactose intolerance are often still able to eat and drink small amounts of dairy products and experience no symptoms, but this varies from person to person. It’s best to consume lactose-containing foods along with other […]

5 ways with seeds

Seedy fruit and nut bowls Serves 2 Place 50g sunflower seeds and 25g pumpkin seeds in one bowl, 75g cashews and 40g almonds in another, and 3 dried dates and 30g raisins in another. Pour water over all three to cover, then cover the bowls with cling film and leave to soak overnight. The next […]

3 handy rhubarb recipes

Rhubarb curd Wash, trim and chop 600g rhubarb, then whizz in a food processor until very smooth. Place a sieve over a bowl and pour in the rhubarb purée, pushing it through with a wooden spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Pour 250ml of the rhubarb juice into a pan, setting the rest […]