Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a cupcake tray with 12 cupcake cases. In a large mixing bowl, beat together all the dry ingredients and the butter together until a sandy texture. In a jug, whisk the milk, vanilla and eggs together, slowly stream into the butter mix to form a […]
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How to make your food look amazing on Instagram
If you scroll through Instagram on any given day, you are likely to see three types of pictures dominating your feed: selfies, sunsets and food. Lots of food. Blurry brunches, dark dinners and an ice cream that doesn’t look appetising no matter how many times you shoot it again – the struggle for the perfect Instagram […]
Talking home cooking with Rachel Allen
As a TV chef, food writer and instructor at Ballymaloe Cookery School, Rachel Allen’s day is often filled with fine-tuning recipes and teaching others how to improve their kitchen skills. She and her husband, Isaac, make it a priority that their three childrenhave a wholesome, homemade meal to enjoy. Her secret? Rely on fresh, seasonal […]
Clodagh McKenna shares her story and love for Irish cooking
TV chef, owner of several restaurants and author of five cookbooks, Clodagh McKenna is one of the most widely recognised faces of Irish food. Having studied abroad in France, the States and Italy, Clodagh’s international training gives her a unique outlook on food from her home country. Her book are focused on using quality Irish […]
Ginger puddings with salted caramel sauce
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 […]
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 […]
Chocolate cookie skillet
Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Place the butter in a medium microwavable bowl and microwave on high for 10-15 seconds or until melted. Add both of the sugars along with the vanilla and whisk for at least one minute. Whisk in the salt, baking soda and flour. Stir in the chocolate chips. […]
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 potatoes
Cheesy potato muffins Makes 12 Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Coat a 12-hole muffin tin with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together 750g leftover mashed potatoes, 1 large egg, 90g grated Cheddar and 2 tbsp chopped chives. Season with salt and black pepper. Using an ice cream scoop, divide the […]
Apple cranberry crumble
Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Toss the ingredients for the filling together in a large bowl until the fruit is coated. Spread out into a large baking dish. Mix the oats, flour and sugar in a separate bowl until combined. Using your fingertips, mix in the butter until the topping is crumbly. […]