Half-fill a kettle with water and put it on to boil. Line a tray with non-stick baking paper and set aside. First, prepare the pickled red cabbage. Pour the vinegar and lime juice into a medium bowl or resealable food bag. Add the garlic, chilli and honey. Stir everything together well or seal the bag […]
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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 […]
Bell pepper and cheese toasts
Preheat the grill to a high heat and lightly toast the slices of bread on both sides. Top the toast with slices of red and yellow pepper and onion. Add chilli flakes to your taste, a sprinkling of oregano (or your herbs of choice) and the Cheddar. Season with a little salt and black pepper. […]
Egg muffins
Preheat the oven to 170˚C/150˚C fan/gas mark 3 and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tray with rapeseed oil. Heat some more oil in a frying pan over a medium-low heat and cook the sliced chestnut mushrooms, tomatoes and shallot for five minutes until soft. Stir in the baby spinach until wilted, then the ham. Remove from the heat […]
5 ways with light lunches
Turkey lettuce wraps Serves 4 Cook 100g brown rice according to package instructions, then remove from the heat. Heat 2 tsp sesame oil in a large nonstick pan over a medium-high heat and cook 500g lean turkey mince and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger for 5-6 minutes until cooked throughout, breaking down lumps with a […]
Everything you need to know about yeast
Yeast is used as a leavening, or raising, agent in the baking of bread and similar foods. The use of yeast and the production of real, unprocessed bread has become popular again in recent years. The Home Economics Food Studies Assignment 2018 asks students to carry out research on the use of yeast in home […]
Tips and tricks from the test kitchen
As you know, the Easy Food test kitchen is always on the look-out for tips and tricks to make your life easier and your food tastier. Here’s a few we’ve picked up recently… Make those leftovers squeak! Use leftover cabbage to make ‘bubble and squeak’. Simply fry some bacon lardons in butter until lightly golden, […]
All about fibre: the tips and tricks you need to know
We all know that fibre is important for gut health and general wellbeing, but did you know just how easy it is to get it into your diet? Easy ways to up your fibre intake Ensure you get your five portions of fruit and vegetables daily. Focus on whole grains and make processed grains a […]
Meatball curry with pilau rice
Preheat the grill to medium. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onions, chilli, garlic and ginger for five minutes until softened. Remove half of the mixture and reserve for later. Add the cumin, turmeric and ground coriander to the pan and cook for another minute. Remove from the heat and […]
Something to stew over: tips & tricks
Danielle Conaty from St.Clare’s Comprehensive School, Manorhamilton, Co.Leitrim, shares tips and tricks for making the ultimate comfort food. Our small emerald isle is a country built on the foundations of a great culinary heritage. Ireland has access to the finest raw ingredients, and places great value on traditional farming methods and the demand of consumers […]