We all know times are particularly tough right now, and as we all hunker down into isolation, many of us are worried about the effects on our mental health. Here are our top tips for using food to nurture yourself and stay healthy, happy… and sane! 1. Eat regularly. If you go long periods of […]
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Festive edible gifts to make with the kids!
Christmas is almost upon us and what a year it’s been! So why not celebrate your loved ones by creating something from the heart with the little ones? These super crafty edible gifts feel as luxurious to eat as they are to make. Gingerbread cookie mix This beautiful Kilner jar filled with a ready-to-bake cookie […]
4 ways to roast up a feast this Christmas
No matter what your favourite roast is, we’ve got you covered with these simple but rewarding recipes, guaranteed to impress everyone at the table. Balsamic brown sugar glazed ham This Glenmór unsmoked ham fillet is slowly simmered in orange juice, then coated in a sticky balsamic and brown sugar glaze and baked until sticky and golden. […]
10 deliciously comforting lentil recipes
Lentils are such a versatile ingredient. You can use it to cook almost anything your heart desires. Here are seven of our favourite lentil recipes you can try at home.
Slow-cooked chorizo meatballs
In a bowl, combine the beef mince, chorizo, breadcrumbs, oregano, garlic, onion, egg, Parmesan and some salt and pepper. Mix until just combined. Shape the mixture into 2-3cm meatballs. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, brown the meatballs on all sides. […]
Bacon and broccoli mac ‘n’ cheese
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Two minutes before it finishes cooking,add the broccoli. Drain the pot, then rinse the pasta and broccoli under cool water. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Add […]
Winter vegetable gratins
Cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts baked in a Gruyère cheese sauce, topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add the broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts and cook for 2-3 minutes until the broccoli turns vibrantly green. Transfer the vegetables to a […]
Black pudding croquettes
Turn the grill on to a high heat and cook the black pudding until hot throughout but not too crisp. Set aside until completely cool, then crumble into small pieces. Place the mashed potato in a bowl and stir in the black pudding, Gruyère and mustard, mashing with a fork to combine everything well. Season […]
Crumbed cod with spicy wedges
Preheat the oven to 220 ̊C/200 ̊C fan/gas mark 8. Fill a large saucepan with water and season with salt. Bring the water to the boil and add the potato wedges. Parboil for 7-8 minutes until just tender. Drain the wedges and pat very dry with kitchen paper. Place the potatoes on a large, rimmed […]
Our top 8 cinnamon recipes
Cinnamon: you either love it or hate it. In the Easy Food Test Kitchen, we’re the biggest of fans; read on for some of our all-time favourite cinnamon recipes. Cinnamon rolls An absolute classic: sweet and sticky cinnamon rolls, covered in cream cheese icing. We’ll take 10. Dark ginger loaf bread Similar to a Jamaican […]