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NewsletterIt should go without saying that you should never, ever pour grease, oil or fat of any kind down your drain – it will solidify, building up a layer which will eventually cause a blockage. Things to know about kitchen grease. Fat is flavour and can easily be incorporated into your cooking. Julia Child once […]
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5 ways with light dinners
Simple courgette spaghetti Serves 2 Melt ½ tsp coconut oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp ground almonds and a pinch of salt and toast for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove the crumbs from the pan and set aside for garnish. In the same pan, cook 4 spiralised courgettes […]
5 ways with light breakfasts
Herby eggs and tomatoes Serves 4 Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Halve 4 medium-sized, firm but ripe tomatoes and cook, cut side down, for 10 minutes until slightly charred. Flip the tomatoes over and sprinkle with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Cook for a further […]
Home Ec: bake it beautiful
Cupcakes have become very popular in recent years. An Bord Bia (2015) surveyed consumers in the Republic of Ireland and Britain on their behaviours towards “sweet baked goods,” and found that “small cakes and slices” were the most popular, with 40% of people indicating that this was their favourite type of sweet baked good. The […]
How to: prepare a leek
Leeks are a fantastic Irish ingredient, particularly in the Winter and Spring months. They can take some preparation though, so here’s the Easy Food guide on how to prepare and enjoy this tasty vegetable! How to prepare leeks: Trim off about 2-3cm from each end (the white end with the root and the dark green […]
Easy cheesy toaster pitta pizzas
Assemble all of your ingredients. Rub the outsides of the pitta with wet hands, then place in the toaster for 45-60 seconds until puffed up but not crispy. In a small bowl, combine the tomato purée with the cream cheese and grated cheeses. Carefully slice an opening at one side of the pitta (ask an […]
3 ways with stone fruits
Grilled peaches with whiskey brown butter Serves 4 Place 60g butter in a saucepan set over a medium heat. Allow it to melt, then foam. After 2-3 minutes, the foaming will subside and the butter will have browned. Remove the pan from the heat and, standing back, carefully add 60ml whiskey. Stir in 100g brown […]
Banana, walnut, sultana and orange cake
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line two 15cm round baking tins with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk the mashed bananas, butter, milk, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the flour, cinnamon and baking powder. Mix in the sultanas and walnuts. Divide the batter between the tins and bake for 50-60 […]
Top tips for pastry from an Easy Food stylist
The perfect pastry is a fine art! Whether it’s a pie or a Danish with your coffee, when pastry is done right, it can be a little slice of heaven. There are several types of pastry out there, including shortcrust, puff, choux and filo. It can be intimidating, but I’m here to break down the […]
The art of the cake: what you need to decorate
If you are as passionate about baking cakes as I am, now is the perfect time to move on to the next level: the art of cake decorating. Cake decorating can be something as simple as filling and icing a cake with buttercream, or as complex as piping delicate flowers on the sides of a […]