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Hearty falafel salad
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Lightly brush each pitta bread with oil, then cut each into 4-5 wedges. Arrange these in a single layer on a rimmed baking tray, season with salt and pepper and bake for 8-9 minutes, or until crisped and golden brown. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the […]
The all-Irish alternative to top-quality olive oil
In this installment of her Eat Ireland column, Deputy Editor Jocelyn Doyle looks at an Irish alternative to quality olive oil. I love olive oil. I have zero Italian blood rushing through my pale Irish veins, but having lived briefly in Piemonte, I’ve taken many of their foodie customs to heart and to stomach, choosing […]
How to: roast peppers
This foolproof method means you’ll never need to buy jarred red peppers again! 1 Preheat the oven to 230°C/210°C fan/gas mark 8 and place a rack in the upper half of the oven. Line a baking tray with tin foil. 2 Cut the peppers in half and remove the stems, seeds and membranes. Lay the […]
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 […]
5 recipes to cook under the grill
1. Charred tomato toasts Preheat the grill to a high heat with a rack about 15cm from the heat source. Brush 4 thick slices of rustic bread with olive oil. Toast under the grill for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside. In a bowl, toss 250g cherry tomatoes with 3 tbsp olive […]
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 […]
How to: make bruschetta
Bruschetta is that brilliantly simple Italian creation, perfectly suited for easy entertaining or a simple summer meal. Toasted slices of oiled bread, finished with fresh toppings. Bellissimo! It really is as simple as 1 – 2 – 3, so we’ll run down the steps to make sure you’ve got perfectly flavoursome, crunchy bruschetta every time. […]
Stuffed aubergines
Heat a splash of olive oil in a pan over a medium heat and cook the onions and pepper for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper and cook for 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the mint and set the mixture aside. Make two lengthwise slits in the flesh of […]