Preheat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan/gas mark 3 and line the base and sides of a 35 x 24 cm rectangular cake tin with baking parchment. To make the shortbread, beat the butter and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in the flour and lemon zest, then work the mixture until it forms […]
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Sweeten up your weekend with these brunch recipes
As the next bank holiday weekend looms, the anticipation of long lie-ins, family fun, and most importantly, indulgent brunches, begins to brew. Brunch, the happy middle ground between breakfast and lunch, has become a cherished weekend tradition. From delightfully fluffy pancakes to subtly sweet muffins, it’s an opportunity to add a sweet start to your […]
August week 2 meal plan
The weather outside is looking a bit grim, so we’re turning up the heat with these warming, wholesome family dinners — perfect for tucking into on these brisk, later summer evenings. So, grab your apron and dig in! Monday: Quick Kimchi Noodles Kick-start your week with the spicy and tantalising quick kimchi noodles. It’s a […]
Lemon meringue cheesecake
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/ gas mark 4. Generously coat the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform tin with cooking spray. Add the biscuits to a food processor and blend into crumbs. Add the melted butter and mix until combined. Transfer the biscuit mixture into the prepared tin and use your hands to […]
What’s the story behind this plant-based bake?
In this installment of her Eat Ireland column, Staff Writer Alison Egan explores the story behind this hugely popular plant-based bake. While we may be an island that prides ourselves on our fresh, flavourful beef, premium dairy products and variety of home-grown fruit and veg, we’re still largely lacking on the plant-based front. In 2017, […]
August’s meat-free meal plan
Deciding what to have for dinner can be a challenge, especially if you’re following a meat-free lifestyle and are looking to whip up delicious and nutritious meals every night. But fear not! We’ve got you covered with a week’s worth of mouthwatering vegetarian recipes, each designed to bring a burst of flavour and variety to […]
Swiss strawberry and walnut cake
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 20cm (8in) deep round cake tin, then line the base with non-stick baking paper. Measure the eggs and sugar into a large bowl and beat until the mixture is thick and mousse-like and leaves a trail when the whisk is lifted out of the mixture. […]
Chai tres leches cake
Preheat the oven to 160°C fan/350°F/gas mark 4. First, toast all the spices for the chai steeping milk mixture and the cake together (to save time) and then separate them out. Place the cardamom pods and cloves in a large dry frying pan over a medium heat and toast them for about 10 minutes until […]
Raspberry & coconut posset by Siúcra
Add the raspberries and lime juice to a blender and blitz until smooth. Using a sieve, strain this mixture into a jug, removing as many seeds as possible. Add the cream and sugar to a large saucepan over medium heat and heat for 5-7 minutes, until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and stir […]
Baklava cheesecake
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Place a layer of trimmed parchment paper into an 8-inch springform tin before locking in the collar. Grease the sides with butter. Lay the first sheet of filo on a work surface and brush it with melted butter, lay another sheet of filo on top and brush […]