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 […]
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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 […]
How to: curate an Irish cheeseboard
We consider it our duty and honour to help you plan for any and all edible occasions that may arise. Also, we really love cheese. So we took it upon ourselves to put together a guide for assembling and enjoying the ultimate Irish cheeseboard. Enjoy! Assembling an Irish cheeseboard Hard cheese Coolea, a cow’s milk […]
Fyffes caramel banana cake
Preheat oven to 160°C / 140°C fan assisted and line the bottom of 3x 20cm round cake tins with parchment paper, grease and flour the sides. Whisk together flour with baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside. Then whisk together milk, mashed banana and vanilla in a large jug, set […]
Winter vegetable gratin
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add the broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts and cook for 2-3 minutes until the broccoli turns vibrantly green. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl of ice water for two minutes, then drain and place in a large […]