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NewsletterStore unused egg yolks in a bowl and cover with cold water; they will keep in the fridge for up to two days. Here are some handy ways to avoid wasting them… Baking Follow your usual shortcrust pastry recipe, but replace one tablespoon of the liquid with an egg yolk to get a richer pastry with a […]
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‘Lettuce’ tell you all you need to know about lettuce
Summer means salads, and salads mean lettuce. Let’s take a closer look at this ever-popular ingredient. Lettuce loves… Bacon Tomatoes Cheese Chicken Eggs Chillies Eggs Avocado and most other savoury foods…the salad possibilities are endless! Varieties of lettuce: Butterhead is the classic lettuce seen in kitchen gardens. It is round, with soft, loose green leaves, […]
How to: safely dispose of grease
It should go without saying that you should never, ever pour grease, oil or fat of any kind down your drain – it will solidify, building up a layer which will eventually cause a blockage. Things to know about kitchen grease. Fat is flavour and can easily be incorporated into your cooking. Julia Child once […]
How to: add brain foods into your diet
We all know that our bodies run on the food we eat, but sometimes we forget that that includes the brain! Here are some foods that will keep your brain running at peak performance, as well as a few tips on how to ensure you’re getting the most from your food. Brain boosters: Whole grains […]
Egg muffins
Preheat the oven to 170˚C/150˚C fan/gas mark 3 and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tray with rapeseed oil. Heat some more oil in a frying pan over a medium-low heat and cook the sliced chestnut mushrooms, tomatoes and shallot for five minutes until soft. Stir in the baby spinach until wilted, then the ham. Remove from the heat […]
5 ways with light breakfasts
Herby eggs and tomatoes Serves 4 Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Halve 4 medium-sized, firm but ripe tomatoes and cook, cut side down, for 10 minutes until slightly charred. Flip the tomatoes over and sprinkle with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Cook for a further […]
Home Ec: bake it beautiful
Cupcakes have become very popular in recent years. An Bord Bia (2015) surveyed consumers in the Republic of Ireland and Britain on their behaviours towards “sweet baked goods,” and found that “small cakes and slices” were the most popular, with 40% of people indicating that this was their favourite type of sweet baked good. The […]
Tips and tricks from the test kitchen
As you know, the Easy Food test kitchen is always on the look-out for tips and tricks to make your life easier and your food tastier. Here’s a few we’ve picked up recently… Make those leftovers squeak! Use leftover cabbage to make ‘bubble and squeak’. Simply fry some bacon lardons in butter until lightly golden, […]
Easy Juniors pancakes
Whisk the flour, sugar and salt together in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk until smooth. Leave to sit for 30 minutes before cooking. Heat some butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fill a […]
Home Ec: flipping out
Shrove Tuesday — otherwise known as Pancake Tuesday or Mardi Gras — will be celebrated on Tuesday 28th February, 2017. Pancake Tuesday is traditionally the day before Ash Wednesday, upon which Christians celebrate the final feast before the fasting time of Lent. People all over the world celebrate by eating pancakes on this day; they […]