The Mexican drink: Margaritas Makes 1 Make the simple syrup. On a small plate, combine the zest of 1 lime with 2 tbsp salt and 1 tbsp sugar. For each margarita, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 80ml tequila, 60ml freshly squeezed lime juice, 10ml orange liqueur (such as Cointreau, Triple Sec or Grand Marnier) […]
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Tomato and basil soup with Caprese croutons
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/ gas mark 6. Place the tomatoes and garlic on a rimmed baking tray. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, then remove and let cool. Melt the butter in a large pot over a medium heat. Add […]
Beeramisu
Soak the gelatine in water until it has softened (bloomed) . Whip the cream and set aside. Whip the egg whites until they form soft peaks and set aside. Whip the egg yolk until light and creamy. While the egg yolk is whipping, add the Red Ale to a small pot with the sugar and […]
Denny’s bacon caramel brownies
Place a small saucepan over a medium heat and cook the rashers until crisp. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the cream to the fat in the pan, stir to combine and allow to cool. In a larger pan, heat the sugar over a medium heat until the mixture […]
Baked blueberry cheesecake
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4 and grease a deep, 24cm non-stick springform cake tin with some of the butter. Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter and spoon into the tin. Pat it down evenly and firmly with the back of a spoon to form the base. Chill for 10 minutes. […]
The tips you need to make the best meringue
TYPES OF MERINGUE All meringues have the same base of egg white and sugar. However, there are different methods of making meringue which each produce a different result. French meringue. This is the one we are most familiar with. Egg whites whip to soft peaks, gradually spooning in caster sugar to form stiff peaks. This meringue is […]
Rainbow wraps
In a mixing bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the wraps (except for the oil) until the mixture is very smooth. Leave to stand for 30 minutes. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Ladle some of the batter into the bottom of the pan, swirling so that it coats the bottom […]
9 easy recipes to bring to someone who’s sick
Knowing what to bring a friend or family member when they are feeling under the weather can be a tricky task. Of course, a bouquet of flowers, a card, or even just showing up for the chats all make for a thoughtful gesture. Unsurprisingly, at Easy Food, we are of a mind that bringing a […]
The new white bread
Preheat the oven to 190°C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5 and line a 20cm x 10cm loaf pan with parchment paper. Put the egg whites in a large bowl, add the cream of tartar, and beat with an electric hand mixer until firm peaks form. In a food processor, com¬bine the almond flour, cauli¬flower meal, egg yolks, […]
Quiche with leeks, greens and Gruyère
Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use it to line a 20cm loose-bottomed fluted tart tin. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 220˚C/200˚C fan/gas mark 7. Prick the pastry case all over with a fork. Line the base and sides with parchment paper and weigh it […]