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5 ways with: steaming

1. Steam-baked eggs Serves 2 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Lightly grease a small baking dish with oil, butter or cooking spray. Gently whisk 4 eggs together in a small bowl with a splash of milk. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Cover with tin foil and place the baking dish in […]

5 ways with: poaching

1. All-in-one chicken and veggies Serves 4 In a large pot with a lid, combine 1½ tbsp olive oil with a large knob of butter over a medium heat until the butter has melted. Add 400g sliced carrots, 3 chopped celery stalks and 1 sliced onion. Cook for 10 minutes until soft. Season 4 chicken […]

From the butcher’s block: best value buys

Local butcher Michael Fleming fills us in on how to get the most bang for our bucks Don’t go overboard when buying. Resist the urge to get carried away with special offers. There are plenty of “three for €10” packages available at many butchers, and it’s easy to think you’re getting great value, but really […]

5 ways with: healthy breakfasts

1. Eggy roll-ups Makes 1 In a small bowl, beat 1 egg together with a splash of milk until combined. Lay 1 small soft tortilla out on a plate and sprinkle with 1 tbsp grated cheese. Add a knob of butter to a small pan and allow to melt over a medium-low heat. Pour in […]

Tips from the Easy Food test kitchen

“Get into the habit of sharpening your knives each time you use them. A couple of runs on a sharpening steel will keep your knives in good shape, making slicing, chopping and cutting much easier than it would be with a dull blade.” — Caroline, Editor “I picked up one cooking tip a while ago that I […]

Cooking tips from the Easy Food team

“Get into the habit of sharpening your knives each time you use them. A couple of runs on a sharpening steel will keep your knives in good shape, making slicing, chopping and cutting much easier than it would be with a dull blade.” — Caroline, Editor “I picked up one cooking tip a while ago that I […]

How to: Make homemade lemon curd

  Method: In a pan, whisk together the whole eggs, yolks and sugar until smooth. Place the pan over a low heat. Add the butter, juice and zest and cook, whisking continuously, for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Strain through a sieve into a sterilised jar and keep, covered, in the fridge for up to two […]

Veggie packed quiche

Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Lightly grease a pie dish with melted ghee or coconut oil. Wrap the grated courgette in layers of kitchen paper. Hold them over the sink and squeeze all of the liquid out, then place into a large bowl. Add the remaining crust ingredients and combine thoroughly. Place […]

Feta, herb and Prosciutto frittata

In a large bowl, lightly whisk the eggs together with the milk. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Heat the butter and oil in a 25cm ovenproof non-stick pan over a medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelised. Add the sliced potatoes and season. Cook for 2-3 minutes, […]

Almond cake with blackberry glaze

Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a loaf tin and line with parchment paper. Sift the flour, almonds, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Beat the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl for a few minutes until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until combined. […]