Preheat the oven to 180°C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease the inside of a 18cm square tin with butter and line with parchment paper. Combine the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat together until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour and ground almonds. Using your hands, gather everything together, pressing it into a […]
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Breaded chicken with summer vegetables
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Lightly grease a large baking tray with oil. Place the chicken fillets between two sheets of cling film, rolling the edges together, and pound to an even thickness using a rolling pin. In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and oregano. Place the flour in a second […]
Ultimately garlicky bread
Preheat the oven to 170 ̊C/150 ̊C/gas mark 3. Split the baguette length-wise, then cut each length in half cross-wise. Place on a baking tray, cut side up. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, oregano and some salt and pepper to form a thick paste. Using a butter knife or […]
Best wholemeal soda bread
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Line a baking tray with non-stick parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the wholemeal flour, plain flour, oats, salt and bicarbonate of soda and stir to combine. Make a well in the centre. Pour in the buttermilk and stir until the ingredients come together into a sticky […]
Fajita flatbreads
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Working in two batches to avoid crowding the pan, cook the mince for 6-8 minutes until browned and crisp with no pink parts remaining, breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and black pepper, then transfer to a bowl using […]
How to make the best soda bread every time
Read on for the insider knowledge you need to nail that soda bread. Do… Make sure your bicarbonate of soda is fresh and in date Use a good quality wholemeal flour Use a good quality buttermilk Have a nice soft dough, but not too wet Mix it all together well but no kneading needed Cut […]
Falafels with flatbreads and salad
In a bowl, combine the flour, water, oil and salt and mix until no dry flour remains. Set aside for 15 minutes, then knead lightly to bring it together into a smooth dough. Divide into 6-10 small balls. (The size of these depends on the pan you will be cooking them on; you may need […]
Chocolate orange pots with shortbread
Place the cream in a pot over a medium-low heat until it comes to a gentle simmer. Place the chopped chocolate and orange zest in a bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and leave for one minute before stirring. Pour the mixture into six small ramekins or glasses and leave to set at […]
Guinness, honey and oat brown bread
Preheat the oven to 170 ̊C/150 ̊C fan/gas mark 3. Grease a 900g loaf tin with oil or butter. In a large jug, mix together the Guinness, buttermilk, egg and honey. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine all of the remaining ingredients and stir well. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir […]
Gingerbread cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cupcake cases. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and beat until combined. Stir in the vanilla. Add the remaining cupcake ingredients and beat until smooth. Fill the cupcake cases to about […]