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NewsletterWe’ve listed 15 of the best tasting Irish traditional foods you absolutely need to try. Scroll down to check how many of them you’ve already tasted and which ones you have yet to try… While Ireland has not seen the same reputation for cuisine as some other European countries, that’s beginning to change. In general, […]
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Talking with the baking queen Catherine Leyden
Catherine Leyden has been the face of baking in Ireland for nearly 40 years, since she first started with Odlums as a home economist and cookery advisor. She is now the brand ambassador for the well-loved Irish baking label, tackling everything from consumers’ baking dilemmas to devising new products and recipes. She began appearing on […]
How to make vegetables delicious every time
I think there’s still a perception that vegetables are boring, a necessary evil on the side of your meat and spuds. I’m firmly on the other side of the fence – your veggies should be every bit as delicious as everything else on your plate. Here are some of my top tips for helping them […]
Lemon and thyme pork chops
Heat a heavy pan over a medium-high heat. Add half of the butter and let it melt. Place the flour in a shallow bowl and stir in some salt and pepper. Dredge the pork chops in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Place the pork chops in the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes […]
Waffle pudding
Grease a 20cm baking dish with butter. Butter one side of the waffles. Arrange four slices, buttered side-down, into the dish. Scatter with half of the chocolate chips and sprinkle lightly with half of the cinnamon. Add another layer of four waffles, buttered side-down. Scatter the remaining chocolate chips and cinnamon on top. Finish with […]
Top tips to cook Italian from our editorial intern
Cook Italian like Italians! We’ve had nice chats with our Italian editorial intern here at Easy Food and she shared her family cooking tips, why you should NEVER add pineapple to pizza and other tricks for foodies who want to test themselves with homemade Italian dishes. Pizza It’s hard to cook a great homemade pizza without […]
The matriarch of Irish cooking shares recipes and love for local produce
Founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School at Shanagarry and a doyenne of Irish food, Darina Allen has been influencing the way we cook for decades. With a strong connection to the land and a passion for fresh, seasonal and local foods, Darina continues working to keep traditional Irish foods and associated skills alive. The Ballymaloe Cookery […]
How to: make your dips healthier
At a party, it doesn’t matter if you serve crudités, chips, crackers, or crostini—the real stars are the dips. We promise, the following tips will help you to make your favourite dips healthier but still tasty to get the wow of your guests! Swap sour cream for plain Greek yoghurt, or replace one-third of cream cheese […]
Top tips for cooking with citrus fruits
Citrus are amazing seasonal fruits, rich in Vitamin C and many benefits for our body functions. We’ve gathered below our top tips for cooking with citrus fruits and taking the most out of all the great benefits these fruits can provide. Cooking with citrus A squeeze of fresh citrus is often just what you need […]
Sweet potato burrito bowl
Heat half a tablespoon of oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat and cook the sweet potato chunks for 8-10 minutes or until just tender. Add another tablespoon of oil and the rice. Cook over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the tomatoes, black beans, sweetcorn, garlic, chili powder, cumin […]