Whether it’s your first time making stuffing for a delicious turkey, or you need some inspiration to spice it up, here is everything you need to know to make the perfect stuffing for a (still) perfect Christmas.
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Gingerbread man cake by Síucra
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line four 20cm tins with non-stick parchment paper. Beat together the butter and Siúcra Brown Sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly stream in the eggs, mixing after each addition. Sieve in the flour, baking powder, spices and salt. Add in the milk and mix until just combined […]
Christmas cupcake wreath
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line two 12 hole muffin tins with red Dr. Oetker Rainbow Cupcake Cases. In a large bowl, beat together all the cupcake ingredients until smooth. Spoon the mixture into the baking cases and bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool completely. Once cooled, arrange 14 cupcakes in […]
Retro baking tips
This month, we’re going to take a little trip back in time. I was sitting in my Granny Redmond’s kitchen recently, looking through some of her old cookbooks. Let’s just say, we had a good giggle and a serious case of nostalgia. A lot of these retro bakes have become true classics; Black Forest gateaux, […]
If you love almonds, you’ll love these 15 recipes
Are you a lover of all things almond? Lending fantastic flavour and texture of their own, they’re also an important ingredient in many gluten-free bakes. Read on for some of our favourite recipes… Traybakes We love adding almonds to traybakes, whether it’s these sweet and oaty raspberry almond crumble bars or these light and creamy […]
Cooking with blackberries: A how-to guide
Freely available from Irish hedgerows, blackberries are one of the easiest foods to forage and are a taste of childhood for many of us. Not only are they delicious, they are also packed full of antioxidants, and provide many other health benefits. Whether you buy them from the shop or manage to pick them yourself, […]
7 recipes of the most popular icings
Water icing Decorate 20-24 biscuits 200g icing sugar 3-4tbsp water In a bowl, add the icing sugar. Gradually add in the boiling water ½ tsp at a time until you get your desired consistency. The more water you add, the thinner the icing. Add in a few drops of food colouring to give the water-icing […]
26 salmon recipes you’ll want to make immediately
Packed with omega-3s, protein and — most importantly — flavour, salmon is one of our favourite fish here at Easy Food. Its richness means it can stand up to a variety of other big flavours, and we have no doubt you’ll find some new favourites below. Breakfast and brunch Whether you’re throwing together a […]
A guide to making your own wedding cake
When it comes to cake decorating, it can be quite daunting! However, there is no need to fear it. Cake decorating can be really fun and such a personal thing to make for any special occasion, especially your own wedding cake. Here is a handy guide for decorating your own wedding cake. Cake prep It’s […]
Get to know your icings
Ganache? Buttercream? Swiss meringue buttercream? There are so many different icings out there to decorate your bakes with. My first experience with icing was of course, the water icing! Decorating my ‘S’ biscuit in Granny Redmond’s kitchen. I expanded my horizons from there. Once you know the difference between each icing, you’ll be able to […]