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 […]
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red velvet Yule log
Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas mark 5. Line a 35 x 24cm Swiss roll tin with parchment paper. Whisk the eggs and Siúcra caster sugar together until it reaches the ribbon stage. Sieve the flour and cocoa powder together in a medium bowl. Carefully fold the dry ingredients and enough of the colouring gel […]
Red Velvet and white chocolate roll
Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Grease and line a Swiss roll tin with parchment paper. Sift the flour, baking powder and cocoa powder into a small bowl and set aside. Beat the eggs, caster sugar and food colouring with an electric whisk for about 10 minutes, until the mixture has more than […]
How to: make gift food kits
Edible gifts are one of our favourites here at Easy Food. The extra care and attention that goes into them is a really lovely thing to give or receive, so we’ve put together a few guides on how to make different variations of edible gifts. Food kits are a really nice edible gift, as there’s […]
5 ways with leftover stuffing
Stuffing’ muffins Mix leftover stuffing with cooked turkey and divide between greased muffin tin cups. Fill to the top with beaten egg and bake at 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5 for 25-30 minutes until firm. Hash it out Mix cubed leftover roast potatoes with some stuffing, chopped Brussels sprouts and cooked ham. Season well, then fry […]
Sticky date pudding
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Lightly grease a 20cm round cake tin with melted butter and line the base with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the dates, boiling water and bicarbonate of soda. Stir together and set aside for 20 minutes. In a medium bowl, use an electric whisk to […]
5 ways with leftover Christmas cake
Christmas cake French toast Serves 2 In a bowl, beat together 2 eggs with 100ml milk and ½ tsp cinnamon. Season with a pinch of salt. Cut 4 even slices of Christmas cake. Heat a large knob of butter in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Dip 2 slices of cake into the egg […]
5 ways with leftover sprouts
Sprout and sweet potato breakfast hash Serves 2 Peel and chop 2 sweet potatoes. Place in a bowl, cover with cling film and microwave on high for five minutes until tender. Uncover and allow to cool a little. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick pan over a medium heat and cook 1 […]
Gingerbread cake with cinnamon buttercream
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease three 20cm round cake tins and line with parchment paper. Sift the first six ingredients into a bowl and set aside. Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time. Beat in the […]
How to: make a gingerbread house
Making a gingerbread house is a great way to get into the Christmas period. If there are kids in the house, they’re guaranteed to love decorating. You’ll need the following cardboard cut-outs: Two 13cm x 19cm rectangles (roof) Two 11.5cm x 16cm rectangles (side walls) Two 16cm x 19cm rectangles (front and back) – each […]