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Baking with your Budding Bakers

Our mums and grannies seem to have the magic touch when it comes to baking, whether it’s bread, scones, tarts etc, they seem to have a signature bake. This all comes down to baking at a young age. Baking is an excellent way to spend time with your kids but there are so many other […]

10 surprising dairy-free sources of calcium

We all know you can get calcium from products like milk, cheese and yoghurt, but what if you don’t eat dairy? Never fear – you can also increase your intake by choosing the following foods. Non-dairy foods rich in calcium 1. Sardines Try sardines on toast for a tasty lunch option, or flake them and mix with cream […]

10 surprising dairy-free sources of calcium

We all know you can get calcium from products like milk, cheese and yoghurt, but what if you don’t eat dairy? Never fear – you can also increase your intake by choosing the following foods. Non-dairy foods rich in calcium 1. Sardines Try sardines on toast for a tasty lunch option, or flake them and mix with cream […]

Apple and pear compote

Place the apples, pears and sugar in a large pot and add 50ml of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until the cooking apples have collapsed and the eating apples and pears are tender. Add the cranberries and cook for one minute, then add more sugar if needed. Serve on top […]

Chocolate peanut butter fondants

Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Set a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Place the chocolate and butter together in the bowl and allow to melt together. Mix until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole […]

5 ways with cod

Thai fish cakes Serves 4 Whizz 450g skinless cod fillets in a food processor until smooth. Add 1 egg, 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste and 1 tbsp fish sauce and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 60g finely sliced green beans and 4 thinly shredded kaffir lime leaves by hand […]

Indian-spiced chicken patties

In a bowl, combine the mince, soaked bread, onion, chillies, garam masala, dried egg, coriander, ginger and some seasoning. Mix until just combined. Divide into 16 equal parts and shape into round, flat cakes, dusting with a little flour if necessary. Heat one tablespoon of oil or ghee in a large pan and cook the […]

Why are nuts good for you?

Stephanie Cogavin of Colaiste Chroabh Abhann, Co. Wicklow, is nuts about protein-packed peanuts   Nuts are one of the most versatile and nutritious foods available on the market today. They provide a great natural source of protein, peanuts in particular. Peanuts are also known as ‘arachides’, ‘mandelonas’ and ‘goobers’. Peanuts are actually not nuts at […]

“For foodie’s sake! These are some weird food names!”

After flicking through a few cookbooks, I’ve noticed there are some really odd names for dishes out there! This list of strange food names will prepare you the next time you’re out for dinner… Bubble and Squeak The foundation of a classic Bubble and Squeak is potatoes, shredded cabbage and other leftover veg. It is made […]

10 foods you didn’t know you could cook in your sandwich press

Pancakes – they end up an unusual, waffle-like shape, but your pancakes will cook quickly and easily on your sandwich press. Just make sure to spray the plates thoroughly with cooking spray before you begin. Vegetables – try sliced aubergines, peppers, courgettes, mushrooms or onions. Halloumi – pair this with some of those grilled veggies […]