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NewsletterSift the flour, sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl. Add the eggs and stir to combine. Stir in the milk, oil and vanilla until the batter is smooth. Fold through the chocolate. Pour the batter between four lightly-greased mugs. Microwave each mug on medium power for four minutes. The cake will rise slightly above […]
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Leek and gruyère tart
Preheat the oven to 220 ̊C/200 ̊C fan/gas mark Cut one of the leeks into 3cm rounds and finely chop the other. Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the cut sides of the rounds of leek for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden brown, then transfer the […]
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; […]
Meringue mishaps
Something as simple as egg white and sugar can be transformed into so many beautiful desserts. Even though the ingredients may be simple, they can certainly have their problems, and you want to be confident about your meringue-making skills before running the risk of holding the bowl over your head. I’m going to run through […]
All things pastry
The perfect pastry is a fine art! Whether it’s a pie or your morning Danish with your coffee, when the pastry is done right, it can be a little slice of heaven. There is such a wide variety of pastry types out there such as shortcrust, puff, choux, filo and so on. Pastry can be […]
Sponge troubleshooting
The thought of baking a cake from scratch can be daunting. We’ve all had those moments of inspiration when we decide to make a cake — picking the recipe, buying all the ingredients to then watch it slowly sink, blow up or not even rise in the oven. Sure, this can be disheartening, and while […]
Cheesecake tips and tricks
Cheesecake is a favourite sweet treat for many, consisting of one or more layers with a delicious base of biscuit, sponge or even pastry. These delicious cakes can be as simple or as decadent as you like. In Ireland, we are fans of the set variety, but there’s a whole other world of cheesecake we’re […]
How to create a restaurant experience at home
Turning your home kitchen into a cosy restaurant for the people you live with is a great way to use dinner as a source of much-needed entertainment. Check out our guide a classy evening at home… Cook something special. What kind of restaurant do you want? Consider who you’re cooking for and what kind […]
Dalgona coffee brownies
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line a 20x25cm tin with non- stick parchment paper. In a bowl, add the dark chocolate and butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and leave to melt. Once melted, allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and the […]
10 budget-friendly recipes the whole family will love
Here are 10 of our favourite budget-friendly meals that’ll easily get you through the lockdown.