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NewsletterThe 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 […]
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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 […]
The yeast I can do: Baking tips
Yeast is a biological raising agent from the fungi family. It produces carbon dioxide and this causes bread to rise. What’s actually happening? The dough is kneaded to give the bread its texture. The protein in the flour is stretched to make an elastic dough and pockets of gas are formed. Whilst the dough is […]
Indian-spiced chicken patties
Squeeze the excess milk from the soaked bread. Place in a bowl with the mince, onion, chillies, garam masala, egg, coriander, ginger and some seasoning. Mix until just combined. Divide into 16 equal parts and shape into round, flat cakes, dusting with a little flour if necessary. Heat one tablespoon of oil or ghee in […]
How to balance life and work in a happy home
Life is busy, and work is hard. These are both simple and unavoidable facts. However, with improvements in technology – and particularly the rise of smartphones – it is more and more difficult to separate work from the rest of our lives, and this is having a major affect on how we spend our time, […]
Armagh cider mussels
Place a pot (which has a lid) on a medium heat. Dice the smoked bacon into small strips. Slice the scallions into bite-sized pieces. Place the rapeseed oil in the pot and add the bacon. Gently fry the bacon until it colours slightly and releases the flavour. Add the bottle of MacIvors Cider and reduce […]
Loaded egg-in-a-nest
In a small pan over a medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb the fat. Leave enough bacon fat in the pan to cook the sandwiches. Divide the cheese between two of the slices of bread. Scatter half of the bacon bits between the two, […]
You need a homemade chicken fillet roll in your life
These healthier homemade chicken fillet rolls are the ideal guilt-free weekend treat. Pick your chicken, then you can either keep it classic with your usual deli order (maybe just cheese and coleslaw?) or take things up a notch with our bread and filling suggestions. The chicken Breaded chicken Serves 4 Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas […]
How to make the best Full Irish
Pulling together the various elements of the Full Irish can be tricky and multitasking is mandatory. These tips will help you ensure that your fry-up puts a smile on everyone’s face. To remove last-minute pressure, first lay the table with everything you might need, including ketchup, jam, marmalade, milk, orange juice, a pile of extra […]
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 […]