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NewsletterHeat the oil in a large, heavy pot over a medium-high heat. Cook the onion, leek and carrots for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Add the chicken to the pot and brown on all sides. Add the potatoes, stock and plenty […]
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You say tomato…
Multi-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 […]
Fried green tomato BLTs with remoulade
Whisk all of the ingredients for the remoulade together in a bowl. Set aside in the fridge until needed. Heat a large pan over a medium-low heat and add the bacon. Cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy. Remove to a plate lined with kitchen paper, reserving the fat in the pan. While the bacon is […]
5 French toast mistakes to avoid
Not choosing the right bread The best bread is spongy and sturdy so that it can soak up the custard without falling apart. Avoid thin white sliced pan and hefty rustic loaves, and instead go for something like brioche or batch bread, cut into one-inch-thick slices. (TIP: We’re partial to halved croissants!) Using anything less […]
5 ways with chilli powder
Chilli peppers have been shown to reduce cholesterol and the risk of blood clots. Cultures where hot chillies are used liberally have a much lower rate of heart attack, stroke and pulmonary embolism. Chilli powder also clears sinus congestion, boosts immunity and helps to stop the spread of prostate cancer cells. Chilli and yoghurt prawn skewers Serves 2 Crush […]
Tips for happy, healthy gluten-free kids
Cooking for children on gluten-free diets requires special planning and care to ensure that they are getting all the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. Research shows that children with coeliac disease are at higher risk for nutritional deficiencies, meaning that a variety of nutritious foods is even more crucial to ensure healthy growth […]
French toast
Whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and sugar in a shallow bowl. Heat some of the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Working one at a time, dip the bread into the eggy mixture until both sides are covered. Cook the bread for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Yeast 101
What is yeast? Yeast is a single-celled organism growing all around us and inside our bodies, and has been utilised by humans for thousands of years for the making of bread, beer and wine. The scientific name for the most common yeast that bakers use is Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, which means “sugar-eating fungus.” This species of […]
The magic of Irish grannies’ kitchens…
Shannon Peare, one of Easy Food’s resident food stylists, captures the magic of Irish grannies’ kitchens.. I love nothing more than the smell of my Granny Redmond’s freshly baked brown bread or Granny Peare’s apple tart. I began my baking journey at the age of three in my granny’s kitchen, where getting to lick the […]
Yeast 101
What is yeast? Yeast is a single-celled organism growing all around us and inside our bodies, and has been utilised by humans for thousands of years for the making of bread, beer and wine. The scientific name for the most common yeast that bakers use is Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, which means “sugar-eating fungus.” This species of […]