Line a 900g loaf tin with baking paper. Add two of the crumbled biscotti into the bottom of the tin, distributing evenly. Put half of the cream in a pan and gently bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, put the chocolate and Nutella in a bowl. When the cream is just simmering, pour over the chocolate […]
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Biscotti and Nutella semi-freddo
Line a 900g loaf tin with baking paper. Add two of the crumbled biscotti into the bottom of the tin, distributing evenly. Put half of the cream in a pan and gently bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, put the chocolate and Nutella in a bowl. When the cream is just simmering, pour over the chocolate […]
Brunch baked Alaska cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a cupcake tray with 12 cupcake cases. In a large mixing bowl, beat together all the dry ingredients and the butter together until a sandy texture. In a jug, whisk the milk, vanilla and eggs together, slowly stream into the butter mix to form a […]
Baked lime and coconut pie
Sift the flour and icing sugar into a mixing bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the egg yolk until the mixture comes together as a dough. Add the water if it looks too dry. Shape the dough into a disc and wrap in cling film. Refrigerate […]
Should we really have to preheat the oven?
We’ve run an online survey among our readers and followers about the the following topic: should we preheat the oven or not? The results was pretty clear on Instagram, where the 74% of people think that it is not necessary to preheat the oven before cooking. On Facebook, we’ve got a more balanced result. Fiona […]
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 […]
Catherine Fulvio’s Christmas tips
Catherine Fulvio knows a thing or two about putting together a delicious Christmas spread that’s all about spreading cheer — not chores! She’s partnered with Siúcra to share her best advice on how to keep the magic in festive entertaining. What are your top tips for surviving the busy Christmas cooking season? Plan ahead: buy […]
How to: make your store cupboard go further
As well as discovering and developing tasty recipes, we’re passionate about making your lives easier. That means we always try to think of ways to use leftovers; clever ingredient substitutions; or multi-use products that make your shop quicker and cheaper and your cupboard easier to organise. Here’s a few of our favourite tips from the […]
Banana split pavlova
Preheat the oven to 120°C/100˚C fan/gas mark ½ and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Use an electric mixer to whisk the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition, until the meringue is thick and glossy […]
3 handy rhubarb recipes
Rhubarb curd Wash, trim and chop 600g rhubarb, then whizz in a food processor until very smooth. Place a sieve over a bowl and pour in the rhubarb purée, pushing it through with a wooden spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Pour 250ml of the rhubarb juice into a pan, setting the rest […]