Bring a pan of water to a boil and gently lower in the eggs using a slotted spoon. Cook for eight minutes, then remove and transfer to a boil of iced water for five minutes. Gently peel the eggs and cut in half. On each of four plates, arrange one hardboiled egg, two slices of […]
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Best salad sandwich
Spread mayonnaise over two of the bread slices and butter over the others. Layer the tomato (if using) and onion onto the buttered slices, then season with salt and black pepper. Add the beetroot, radishes, coleslaw and hard boiled eggs. Top with the lettuce, then sandwich together with the remaining bread. Press down lightly, slice […]
Indian-spiced frittata
Heat the oil in an ovenproof pan over a medium heat and cook the sliced onions for 8-10 minutes until soft and golden. Add the curry paste and cook for one minute longer, then add the tomatoes and chilli. Cook until the mixture is thick and the tomatoes have burst. Turn the grill on to […]
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?
Brownie cookies
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Melt the butter and dark chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water; make sure the bottom of the glass bowl does not touch the water. Stir until smooth, then remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly. Beat the eggs, cocoa […]
Apple crumble cake
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease two round 15cm cake tins and line with parchment paper. Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla and beat until well blended. Combine the flour, bicarbonate of soda, […]
Sprinkle cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cases. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and the sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in the flour and add the milk. Spoon into the cases and bake for […]
How to cook the perfect fry on your barbecue
Serves 4 12 tomatoes 14 mushrooms Salt Pepper Butter 8 eggs Prepare the barbecue for direct heat – approx. 160-180 ºC. Place a cast-iron griddle on the grate and preheat. Cook your breakfast essentials be it sausages, bacon, tomatoes or mushrooms on the griddle accordingly. Remove from the griddle and season with salt and pepper. […]
Pineapple upside down cake
Preheat the oven 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 20cm cake tin with butter. Sprinkle two tablespoons of the sugar into the base of the buttered cake tin. Arrange the slices of pineapple over the base of the tin in a single layer. Place one cherry in the centre of each pineapple slice and in […]
Meat-lovers breakfast bap
Combine all of the ingredients for the sausage patties in a large bowl and mix until just combined. Turn the mixture out onto a sheet of cling film and cover with a second sheet. Roll out to 1cm thick, then use a pastry cutter to cut out round patties about the same in diameter as […]