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Shannon’s tips for easy baking

Easy Food’s cake queen Shannon Peare has a lot to share when it comes to baking. Here, you can get the inside scoop on some of her best baking tips. 

This Irish farmer explains the benefits of going organic

In this installment of her Eat Ireland column, Deputy Editor Jocelyn Doyle discovers the benefits of organic oats.   Pat Lalor gets straight to the point. “I did it for the increase in income. And I’m still in it to earn a decent living. I still have to put bread and butter on the table.” […]

6 ways with edible gifts this festive season

We know that gift-giving is a huge part of the holiday season, so why not get creative in the kitchen this year and share the foodie love with these homemade gifts? Gingerbread cookie mix Makes around 48 cookies using a 4cm gingerbread man cutter 1 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground […]

Your Christmas Calendar for a stress-free festive season

We want to make your December as easy as possible, with a month’s worth of holiday recipes and tips. Follow this festive guide for a stress-free Christmas! 1st December Order your meat from your butcher or buy a frozen turkey. If you are planning on buying a large turkey, don’t forget to check that it […]

How to help your child maintain a healthy diet

Did you know that 241,000 schoolchildren in Ireland will be overweight or obese by as early as 2025?

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 […]

10 essential cooking skills everybody should know

What are some of the most important cooking skills for any adult to know? We’ve come up with 10 things that are fundamental to being able to cook at least an occasional meal for yourself. Have a look at the list below and check how many of them you’ve got. 1. How to cook pasta […]

10 tips for a stress-free Christmas

We all know Christmas is more than just one day and the stress can mount when trying to get everything ready for this special season. Our advice: get as much done ahead of time, and use shortcuts that won’t compromise on quality wherever you can! These tips will help you make the most of the festive […]

Santa’s favourite snowballs

Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. In a bowl, cream together the butter, vanilla, water, salt and sugar. Add the flour and cinnamon, if using, and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Use clean hands to break off small pieces and roll into balls about 2cm in diameter. Place on […]

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 […]