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5 ways with quick nibbles

Bacon jam and Feta crostini Makes about 30 Cook and drain 450g bacon until crispy, then crumble into pieces. Place in a large pan, with 400g tinned chopped tomatoes, 200g sugar, one cored, peeled and diced Granny Smith apple, two diced shallots, three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil […]

5 ways with hot party food

Creamy mushroom toast cups Makes 16 Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. In a small pan, combine 350ml of milk, 6-8 black peppercorns and 1 sliced shallot. Bring to the boil, then remove from heat and stand for five minutes. Melt 30g of butter in a medium pan and add two sliced onions. […]

5 ways with festive cocktails

Homemade peppermint schnapps Makes about 700ml Combine 200g sugar and 240ml water in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. When cooled, pour the sugar syrup into a jar and add 480ml vodka and two teaspoons of peppermint extract. […]

How to: make gift food kits

Edible gifts are one of our favourites here at Easy Food. The extra care and attention that goes into them is a really lovely thing to give or receive, so we’ve put together a few guides on how to make different variations of edible gifts. Food kits are a really nice edible gift, as there’s […]

Boozy fruit cake

Preheat the oven to 170˚C/150˚C fan/gas mark 3. Butter two standard 900g loaf tins, then line them with parchment paper and butter again. Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Gradually add the sugar and beat on high until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla, lemon juice and egg yolks […]

5 ways with leftover sprouts

Sprout and sweet potato breakfast hash Serves 2 Peel and chop 2 sweet potatoes. Place in a bowl, cover with cling film and microwave on high for five minutes until tender. Uncover and allow to cool a little. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick pan over a medium heat and cook 1 […]

5 ways with leftover turkey

Turkey and chorizo paella Serves 4 Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over a medium heat and cook 120g peeled, sliced chorizo, 1 chopped onion and 2 crushed garlic cloves for 2-3 minutes. Stir in 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tbsp tomato purée and cook for […]

How to: make ready-to-eat edible gifts

Edible gifts are a fantastic way to show your appreciation for someone at Christmas. They’re fun to make; show that you’ve put in some extra thought and care; and they get a super tasty treat at the end, what’s not to love? Here’s a few of the Easy Food team’s favourite edible gifts to make, […]

The ultimate party canapés

Loaded potato bites Toss 1kg baby new potatoes (or salad potatoes) with olive oil, 2 tsp Herbes de Provence, 1 tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Arrange on a baking tray and bake at 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6 for 35 minutes, or until tender. Use a fork to gently smash the potatoes, then brush […]

6 ways with winter drinks

Few things are more comforting than finishing off a long day of seasonal shopping than relaxing with a hot drink by the fire. We’ve collected our favourite toasty tipple recipes for you, cheers! Hot whiskeys Cut 2 thick slices from the centre of a lemon and cut each one in half. Stud each half with […]