1 Place the garlic and sage in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the butter and olive oil. Season with salt and a generous crack of black pepper, then whizz until very well combined. Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Put two large pieces of foil on top of each […]
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Roasted smoked garlic & mushroom toasties
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Slice off the top of each bulb of garlic so that the tops of the cloves are exposed. Place two squares of tin foil on your work surface and place one bulb of garlic in the centre of each. Season generously and top each with a knob […]
Slow cooker Italian meatballs
In a bowl, combine the beef mince, breadcrumbs, oregano, garlic, onion, egg, Parmesan and some salt and pepper. Mix until just combined. Shape into 2-3cm meatballs. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, brown the meatballs on all sides. In the bowl of […]
Cheesy butternut squash tagliatelle
Bring a saucepan of water to the boil over a high heat. Add the butternut squash and peeled garlic and cook over a medium-high heat with the lid on for 10-15 minutes until the squash is very tender. Drain well. Finely chop the blanched garlic clove, then return to the pan with the drained squash. […]
Buffalo chicken meatballs
In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the blue cheese dip. Taste and season with salt, if needed, and plenty of black pepper. Place in the fridge for at least four hours for the flavours to combine. In a large bowl, combine the chicken mince, breadcrumbs, onion granules, celery salt, dried herbs, egg, […]
How to make the most of your freezer & stop food waste
Did you know that wasting food can cost families €700 per year on average? Not only can reducing food waste save you money on your groceries, but it can save money on your bin charges too! But if you already plan your family’s meals and write out a shopping list, what else can be done […]
Sweet potato, lentil and kale pasties
A quick vegetarian meal.
Veggie-packed potato and leek soup
Heat the oil in a large pot over a medium heat and add the leek, carrot and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened. Add the potatoes, then cover with the vegetable stock. Add a lid and simmer for 20- 25 minutes until the potatoes […]
Shortcrust pastry
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Place the flour into a large mixing bowl and rub in the butter using your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and orange zest and mix in just enough of the water to bring the mixture together as a smooth dough. Bring it together […]
Prawn tikka bites
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/ gasmark 7. In a bowl, stir together half of the rapeseed oil with the masala curry paste, lemon zest and juice. Add the prawns and stir to coat Heat the remaining oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat and cook the prawns for two minutes per side […]