Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Lightly grease six 250ml pudding moulds or ovenproof dishes with melted butter. Line the bases with parchment paper. Place a saucepan over a low heat and add the brown sugar, butter, treacle, ginger and mixed spice. Cook gently until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for another 3-4 […]
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Mincemeat bakewell tart
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 5. Lightly butter a loose-bottom 9-inch fluted pastry tin. First, make the pastry. Place the flour in a bowl and rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until it resembles small crumbs. Add the sugar, egg and one tablespoon of water. Blend together, adding more water […]
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 […]
Chocolate hazelnut drip cake
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease three 15cm cake tins and line with parchment paper. Beat the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually stream in the beaten eggs, mixing well between each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gently fold in the flour, cocoa powder […]
Wholemeal spelt carrot loaf with orange Mascarpone icing
Preheat the oven to 190°C fan/gas 6. Grease and line a 450g loaf tin with baking parchment. Peel the carrots and grate them finely. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and brown sugar until thick and creamy. Continuing to whisk, slowly pour the oil into the egg mixture until well combined. In another bowl, […]
Salted ‘n’ spiced chocolate cookies
Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, cayenne pepper and cinnamon into a large bowl. Stir in the chocolate chips. In another bowl, whisk the eggs. Add both of the sugars, the rapeseed oil, […]
Mushroom stuffing
Butter one 9×13-inch casserole dish. Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Melt the butter in a large pan and add the mushrooms, onion and celery. Cook for five minutes and then remove from the heat. Stir in the thyme and season with salt and pepper. In a large mixing bowl, mix the breadcrumbs […]
Huevos rancheros
Boil the potatoes for 6-7 minutes and drain. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a gentle heat. Cook for a few minutes until softened. Add the potatoes and continue cooking until the potatoes start to crisp. Add the paprika, garlic, sweetcorn and chilli and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the […]
The perfect full Irish
1 Preheat the oven to a low heat. 2 If cooking beans, add to a small pot over a low heat, stirring regularly. 3 Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, clean non-stick pan over a medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook for a few minutes per side, turning to brown on all […]
Top of Christmas morning
What does it take to make the perfect Irish breakfast? Lidl has us covered when it comes to the do’s and don’ts of this mighty meal, so pop on the kettle and make sure you have everything you need for the best brekkie. First things first Before you get cracking, lay the table with everything […]