Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured work surface and use to line a 20cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Prick the base all over with a fork and place in the freezer for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Line the pastry case with baking paper and add a layer of […]
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Mushroom sausage rolls
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery to the mini chopper (or a food processor) and whizz until finely chopped, then add to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Working in batches to avoid crowding the chopped, whizz the mushrooms until they are finely […]
Chicken tikka pie
Preheat the oven to 200 °C/180 °C fan/ gas mark 6. Place the chicken in a bowl and add two tablespoons of the tikka masala paste and the yoghurt, if using. Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and ginger and […]
Chocolate and caramel tart
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 28cm round tart tin and line the base with parchment paper In a large bowl, sieve together the flour, icing sugar and cocoa powder. Use your fingers to rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in the egg yolks and […]
9 must-learn bakes for beginners
If you’re just setting out on your baking journey, these basic recipes are a great place to start. Consider these your building blocks — start with the fundamentals, and add more adventurous elements as you grow your confidence and skills. 1. A basic vanilla sponge A simple vanilla sponge can be leveraged to create a […]
20 spectacular spring dinners you need to try!
Spring is in the air. With longer, brighter days now is the time to try our 20 spectacular spring dinners. Spring chicken stew Full of fresh spring greens, this tasty recipe is the perfect one-pan wonder. Cajun lamb chops with a quick slaw Put a flavourful twist on your traditional lamb dish and […]
Caramelised onion and mushroom tart
Heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan over a low heat. Add the sliced onions, cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid and turn the heat to medium. Cook the onions for 10-15 minutes longer until browned and caramelised, stirring often. Remove the onions from the […]
Roasted carrot, ricotta and herb tart
Preheat the oven to 220 ̊C/200 ̊C fan/ gas mark 7. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and place on the prepared baking tray. Using a small knife, lightly score a border around 1cm in from the edge of the of pastry, being […]
Spectacular spinach recipes you need to try!
Spinach is such a versatile ingredient that can be added to lots of different recipes. Enjoy some more greens in your diet with our tasty spinach recipes. Goat’s cheese and spinach muffins Perfect for lunch on the go, these tasty savoury muffins are sure to be a hit with all! Chicken, spinach and tortellini […]
Beetroot, feta and sweet potato tart by Siúcra
Preheat the oven to 200C˚/180C˚ fan/gas mark 6. Cut each beetroot into four to six wedges and arrange in a large roasting tin. In a small jug, whisk together the 2tsp thyme, 2tbsp olive oil and 30g Siúcra Brown Sugar. Pour over the beetroot and season well. Toss together so all the beetroot is thoroughly […]