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Talking with the baking queen Catherine Leyden

Catherine Leyden has been the face of baking in Ireland for nearly 40 years, since she first started with Odlums as a home economist and cookery advisor. She is now the brand ambassador for the well-loved Irish baking label, tackling everything from consumers’ baking dilemmas to devising new products and recipes. She began appearing on […]

Happy Candlemas Day!

So many cultures mark the 2nd February, known as Candlemas, as a day to think of spring, of the thawing of the earth, the ending of the darkness, the long nights, the coming of the light. Candlemas was originally The Celtic spring festival of “Imbolc – meaning ‘belly of the spring’ – a celebration of the return […]

Should we really have to preheat the oven?

We’ve run an online survey among our readers and followers about the the following topic: should we preheat the oven or not? The results was pretty clear on Instagram, where the 74% of people think that it is not necessary to preheat the oven before cooking. On Facebook, we’ve got a more balanced result. Fiona […]

Top brilliant food tips from Easy Food office

Here at our office we are passionate about food more than anything else. So, we’ve asked to our staff to share their best tips and bits about favourite recipes, tricks to fight food’s waste and storage suggestions. You’ll find them incredible useful and smart, we promise. Gin cocktail by Sinead This is a tip for […]

25 perfect party food ideas

No party host wants to spend time trapped in the kitchen while guests are having all the fun! The trick? Choose easy-to-assemble recipes that don’t need much cooking or prep time. These simple hand-held nibbles are fuss-free and guaranteed to keep everyone at the party satisfied, leaving you with more time to mingle! 1 Prosciutto and […]

Catherine Fulvio’s Christmas tips

Catherine Fulvio knows a thing or two about putting together a delicious Christmas spread that’s all about spreading cheer — not chores! She’s partnered with Siúcra to share her best advice on how to keep the magic in festive entertaining. What are your top tips for surviving the busy Christmas cooking season? Plan ahead: buy […]

5 ways with leftover stuffing

Stuffing’ muffins Mix leftover stuffing with cooked turkey and divide between greased muffin tin cups. Fill to the top with beaten egg and bake at 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5 for 25-30 minutes until firm. Hash it out Mix cubed leftover roast potatoes with some stuffing, chopped Brussels sprouts and cooked ham. Season well, then fry […]

Fantastic tips for fondant

Fondant icing is a fantastic and fun way to decorate cakes, but it does take some getting used to! Here are some of our best tips from the Easy Food Test Kitchen to inspire your creativity… Getting started While you are learning, it is best to use the ready-to-roll fondant available at cake supply stores. […]

Boozy fruit cake

Preheat the oven to 170˚C/150˚C fan/gas mark 3. Butter two standard 900g loaf tins, then line them with parchment paper and butter again. Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Gradually add the sugar and beat on high until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla, lemon juice and egg yolks […]

Chocolate peppermint cake

Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line two 17cm cake tins with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the oil, water, vanilla, peppermint and golden syrup. Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet until evenly combined. Divide the mixture […]