Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease three 20cm round cake tins and line with parchment paper. Sift the first six ingredients into a bowl and set aside. Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time. Beat in the […]
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How to: make a gingerbread house
Making a gingerbread house is a great way to get into the Christmas period. If there are kids in the house, they’re guaranteed to love decorating. You’ll need the following cardboard cut-outs: Two 13cm x 19cm rectangles (roof) Two 11.5cm x 16cm rectangles (side walls) Two 16cm x 19cm rectangles (front and back) – each […]
Gingerbread cheesecake
Combine the crushed biscuits and butter until coated. Press them into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a deep 20cm springform tin. Refrigerate until needed. Place the leaf gelatine in a bowl, cover with cold water and leave to soak for five minutes. Drain the water from the gelatine and pour three tablespoons […]
Dromoland Castle’s homemade brown bread
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. In a bowl, mix together the flours, wheat bran, brown sugar, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Mix to combine together well. In a jug, mix together the oil, egg and buttermilk. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and pour in the wet ingredients. […]
Shortbread lemon tart
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. In a large bowl, use an electric beater to mix the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Add the flour and beat until the mixture starts to form a dough. Press the dough into a 25cm tart tin. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the […]
Aubergine flatbread pizzas
Brush both sides of each aubergine slice with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with a little oregano. Heat a griddle pan over a medium-high heat and cook the aubergine slices for 2-3 minutes per side until charred and soft. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C/gas mark 7. Mix the crème fraîche with two […]
Salmon and vegetable flatbreads
Heat the olive oil in a pan over a medium-high heat. Pat the salmon dry with kitchen paper and season with salt, black pepper and lemon juice. Place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip over the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Transfer to […]
Breaded fried Cheddar sticks with spicy tomato dip
For the dip, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the garlic, chilli flakes and a pinch of salt and cook for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is lightly golden, stirring frequently. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, oregano and sugar. Turn the heat to medium and simmer for 6-8 minutes […]
Bread bowl Cheddar and bacon dip
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Add the garlic and the whites of the spring onions to the pan with the bacon fat and cook for two minutes. Transfer […]
The easy gluten-free alternative to bread
What is cloud bread? Cloud bread is a gluten-free alternative to traditional bread that recently enjoyed a wave of popularity due to an internet craze. Light and fluffy, just like it sounds, cloud bread is delicate and falls apart easily. It doesn’t necessarily taste like actual bread and, if you’re not gluten-free or following a Paleo or ketogenic diet, […]