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10 raspberry recipes to rave about
Raspberries are such a happy little fruit. Not only are they deliciously sweet and tasty, the rich red colour adds to any dessert that’ll make it a beautiful dish. Here are 10 raspberry recipes to rave about.
Lemony crêpes Suzette by Siúcra
Whisk together the ingredients for the pancakes until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for one hour. Heat some butter in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Pour some batter into the bottom of the pan, then lift and tilt the pan around so the batter forms an even coating. Cook for 40 seconds, then flip […]
16 healthy desserts for the summertime
With summertime upon us and the warm weather making us crave a sweet treat that’s lighter on the waistline, why not try out some of these surprisingly healthy desserts? They are perfect to make with the kids and a great way to keep your sugar intake down. Fruit-based creations Feeling fruity? Check out one of […]
Purple potato röstis with smoked salmon and goat’s cheese
Learn more about Ballymakenny heritage potatoes here! For the whipped goat’s cheese, place the goat’s cheese and olive oil in a blender and whizz until light and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper. Wrap the grated Violetta potato in a clean tea towel and squeeze very well, removing as much liquid as possible. Place […]
Boozy bakes – A how to guide
Why bake with booze? Flavour Using spirits, beers or wine can give a subtle warmth to a dessert or cake, deepen the flavour and make it taste more sinful. To choose which alcohol to incorporate into your bake, consider your ingredients and choose a spirit that will complement them; for example, apple will pair well […]
Sugar substitutes
There are many reasons to use sugar alternatives, whether you’re looking for less of a sugar high and crash or even to explore new flavours in your bakes. Sugars unfortunately can’t simply be replaced with alternative sweeteners. Baking is a science and the balance of ingredients is essential. Sugar in baking of course adds sweetness; […]
9 sugar types and how they can be used
When it comes to baking, the best part is the sugar! But do you really know the difference between all the different types? Types of white sugars Granulated sugar I like to think of this as ‘sugar bowl sugar’, this is one we rely on to sweeten our tea or coffee. It is quite a […]
The ultimate guide to baking by food stylist Shannon Peare
I am baking obsessed and always love to try challenge myself with new bakes. With new challenges can certainly come with problems. I have compiled some of my best baking articles on my learnings along the way. I hope these will guide you on your baking journey so settle in with some tea… Sponge troubleshooting […]
Cake decorators tool kit
If you are as passionate about baking cakes as I am, now is the perfect time to move on to the next level…the art of cake decorating. Cake decorating can be something as simple as filling and icing a cake with buttercream or can be as complex as piping delicate flowers on the sides of […]