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NewsletterPreheat 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 […]
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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 […]
Wholesome lentil dahl
Dry toast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, chilli, garam masala and turmeric powder in a frying pan until fragrant (the coriander seeds might ‘pop’). Shake the pan constantly to prevent burning. Transfer to a mortar and pestle, or use a stick blender or food processor, and grind to form a well combined powder. Add the […]
Armagh cider mussels
Place a pot (which has a lid) on a medium heat. Dice the smoked bacon into small strips. Slice the scallions into bite-sized pieces. Place the rapeseed oil in the pot and add the bacon. Gently fry the bacon until it colours slightly and releases the flavour. Add the bottle of MacIvors Cider and reduce […]
Bread bowl Cheddar and bacon dip
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Add the garlic and the whites of the spring onions to the pan with the bacon fat and cook for two minutes. Transfer […]
10 new ways to use pesto in the kitchen
If you’ve had enough pasta but still need to use up a tub of fresh pesto, we’ve got you covered. 1. Dip it Mix some pesto with sour cream or Greek yoghurt for an easy party dip. 2. Just souper Use a dollop of pesto to garnish a portion of soup. We especially love a spoonful stirred […]
5 easy ways to take your chilli to the next level
Make your best-ever chilli con carne with these so-simple tips. 1. Sear the meat This step is vital for adding flavour, thanks to a chemical reaction called the Maillard reaction. Searing over high heat caramelises the surface of the meat, enhancing the savoury “meat” taste and adding complex layers of umami flavour. Without this step, […]
Ham and cucumber pinwheels
Use a vegetable peeler to cut long, thin slices from the cucumber, stopping when you get to the seeds. Place the slices of bread on a cutting board and careful cut off the crusts. Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread until very thin. Spread both slices of bread with the softened […]
5 ways with no-cook dinners
Quick chicken salad with coriander dressing Serves 4 In a food processor or blender, combine 2 large handfuls of fresh coriander, the juice of 2 limes, 1 deseeded and chopped red chilli and 4 tbsp rapeseed oil. Season with salt and black pepper and whizz until smooth. In a large bowl, combine 500g shredded rotisserie […]