Gluten-free baking has become increasingly popular, whether for health reasons — like coeliac disease — or just personal preference, and gluten-free products have become widely available. When it comes to baking, flour really is an essential. There are many gluten-free flours available to try, made from ground or milled gluten-free foods. Read on for your […]
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Lemon sandwich biscuits
Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/ gas mark 3. Line two baking trays with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the flour, caster sugar, cubed butter and lemon zest. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolks and mix until a dough is formed. […]
Stuffed mussels with garlic butter, oats and dillisk
Check the mussels and, if any are open, give them a quick tap against the counter. If they don’t close, discard them. Put the closed mussels in a large saucepan with a lid and add two tablespoons of water or white wine. Place the pan over a low heat and cover. Cook for 2-3 minutes, […]
6 must-try summer recipes from Siúcra
Through many years of pairing with Siucra, we have created quite an impressive collection of recipes.
Chocolate orange brioche pudding
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4 and lightly butter a medium baking dish. Arrange the brioche rolls in the prepared dish and scatter with the chocolate chips and orange zest. Heat the milk and cream together in a small saucepan until steaming hot, but not boiling. In a bowl, whisk the […]
Cooking with peppers
Peppers may be a supermarket staple and feature in loads of recipes from salads and stews to enchiladas and crudités platters. While these crunchy, colourful veggies are easy to find, it’s worth knowing how to maximise their health benefits and versatility in cooking. Taste the rainbow In season from May through October, the different colours […]
May week 1 meal plan
One of the best ways to beat the post-bank-holiday blues is to be ready for the week ahead; our handy meal planner here will have you set for a week of dinners. Day 1 This Turkey meatball traybake creates a perfectly moist texture, packed with flavour making for a great family dinner or to serve […]
Easy chicken and bean chilli
Heat the oil over a medium-high heat and cook the onions and pepper for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the Cajun spice, chilli, garlic and tomato purée and cook for one minute. Stir in the tomatoes and stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook gently over a medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes […]
Bean there, cooked that
Beans are one of our favourite stars of the storecupboard: they are versatile, healthy and — best of all — cheap as chips! We like to use them to bulk out stews, soups, sauces or salads for both budget and nutritional reasons. Beans (and most legumes, in fact) are nutritional powerhouses: they’re loaded with fibre, […]
Bean & chorizo soup
Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook until it releases its oil and becomes golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate using slotted spoon and set aside. Heat the remaining oil in the same pan and cook the onion, garlic and carrots for […]