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NewsletterMulti-purpose tomato sauce Makes about 700ml Using a knife, make a cross on the skins of 1.5kg ripe tomatoes. Plunge them into boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove the skins when cooled enough to handle. Roughly chop the tomatoes. Heat 6 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and cook […]
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How to: use roasted peppers
Now you’ve learned how to roast your own peppers, here’s a few ideas on how to use them! Make roasted red pepper salsas, sauces or soups. Add to pasta dishes, risottos, Mediterranean salads or mixed antipasto platters. Cook into scrambled eggs, omelettes or frittatas. Add to tarts or quiches. Pile into a ciabatta or Panini […]
Easy cheesy toaster pitta pizzas
Assemble all of your ingredients. Rub the outsides of the pitta with wet hands, then place in the toaster for 45-60 seconds until puffed up but not crispy. In a small bowl, combine the tomato purée with the cream cheese and grated cheeses. Carefully slice an opening at one side of the pitta (ask an […]
Quick lemon and pecan scones
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Line the base and sides of a shallow baking tin with parchment paper. Put the flour in a food processor with the salt and butter. Whizz until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs. Add the lemon zest. Add two tablespoons of lemon juice to a jug. Add enough […]
Home Ec: School’s in sight
It’s that time of year again: lunch boxes are being bought and trolleys are being filled with foods suitable for the academic year ahead. It can be hard to keep lunches and snacks interesting all year round, but with the right knowledge and a bit of creativity, all will be well. Making snacks and lunches […]
7 surprising uses for that treacle in your cupboard
What is treacle? The word treacle refers to any uncrystallised syrup produced during the refining of sugar. One example is golden syrup, while the darker variety is known as black treacle (or molasses, in the United States).If you’ve got a tin of treacle sitting in your cupboard for nobody knows how long, here are a few ways to […]
(Not) sugar, spice, and all things nice: how to bake with sugar substitutes
I am guilty of having a sweet tooth and am a self-proclaimed sugar addict. There are many reasons to use sugar substitutes, whether you’re looking to avoid the dreaded sugar crash, make healthier alternatives of your favourite baked goods or even to explore new flavours. Unfortunately, sugars can’t simply be replaced in equal measures with […]
Baking substitutions guide
The recipe calls for: Substitute with: How much? Works best in: Butter/oil/margarine Unsweetened apple sauce with mashed banana, or Greek yoghurt with mashed avocado Equal parts Baking Butter/oil/margarine Extra-virgin olive oil/extra-virgin coconut oil Half Baking, grilling, frying, sautéing Caster sugar Stevia 1 cup sugar = 2 tsp powdered stevia Baking Caster or Brown sugar Pure […]
Top tips for pastry from an Easy Food stylist
The perfect pastry is a fine art! Whether it’s a pie or a Danish with your coffee, when pastry is done right, it can be a little slice of heaven. There are several types of pastry out there, including shortcrust, puff, choux and filo. It can be intimidating, but I’m here to break down the […]
Foods with a function: Turmeric
What is a functional food? A functional food is a food that provides additional benefits above its nutritional value. Examples, other than turmeric, include probiotic and prebiotic yoghurts, fortified breads and omega-3 enriched eggs. Origins and properties Turmeric is a member of the ginger family and is a spice that comes from a root called […]