Batch-cooking your potatoes cuts down on all of that prep time. To help with that, here are some of our favourite ways to love your leftovers: Mashed Make one batch of mash and eat it over a few days with different dinners. You can add different flavours to your portion each day to keep things […]
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15 uniquely Irish foods you simply need to try
We’ve listed 15 of the best tasting Irish traditional foods you absolutely need to try. Scroll down to check how many of them you’ve already tasted and which ones you have yet to try… While Ireland has not seen the same reputation for cuisine as some other European countries, that’s beginning to change. In general, […]
Happy Candlemas Day!
So many cultures mark the 2nd February, known as Candlemas, as a day to think of spring, of the thawing of the earth, the ending of the darkness, the long nights, the coming of the light. Candlemas was originally The Celtic spring festival of “Imbolc – meaning ‘belly of the spring’ – a celebration of the return […]
5 ways with leftover stuffing
Stuffing’ muffins Mix leftover stuffing with cooked turkey and divide between greased muffin tin cups. Fill to the top with beaten egg and bake at 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5 for 25-30 minutes until firm. Hash it out Mix cubed leftover roast potatoes with some stuffing, chopped Brussels sprouts and cooked ham. Season well, then fry […]
How to: safely dispose of grease
It should go without saying that you should never, ever pour grease, oil or fat of any kind down your drain – it will solidify, building up a layer which will eventually cause a blockage. Things to know about kitchen grease. Fat is flavour and can easily be incorporated into your cooking. Julia Child once […]
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 […]
Home Ec: flipping out
Shrove Tuesday — otherwise known as Pancake Tuesday or Mardi Gras — will be celebrated on Tuesday 28th February, 2017. Pancake Tuesday is traditionally the day before Ash Wednesday, upon which Christians celebrate the final feast before the fasting time of Lent. People all over the world celebrate by eating pancakes on this day; they […]
10 new ways to use pesto in the kitchen
If you’ve had enough pasta but still need to use up a tub of fresh pesto, we’ve got you covered. 1. Dip it Mix some pesto with sour cream or Greek yoghurt for an easy party dip. 2. Just souper Use a dollop of pesto to garnish a portion of soup. We especially love a spoonful stirred […]
Strawberry shortcake pancake
Whisk together the eggs, milk, water, flour and butter until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for one hour. Melt some butter in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Pour some batter into the bottom of the pan, then lift and tilt the pan around so the batter forms an even coating. Cook for 40 seconds, then flip and […]
Ultimate (thin) pancake mix
Serves 6 Whisk together 2 large eggs, 180ml milk, 120ml water, 120g plain flour and 45g melted butter until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for one hour. Melt some butter in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Pour some batter into the bottom of the pan, then lift and tilt the pan around so the […]