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Italian trifle

For the pastry cream, use an electric whisk or a stand mixer to whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth. Add the flour slowly, bit by bit, until fully incorporated. Meanwhile, in a small pan, heat the milk over a medium heat until bubbles are just beginning to form around the edges. Remove […]

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 […]

Cinnamon rolls

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Lightly butter two 12-hole mini muffin tins. Mix together both sugars and the cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pastry so that the longer edge is facing you. Brush with half of the melted butter and […]

Mini lemon curd tartlets

In a heavy-based pan, whisk together the whole egg, yolk, sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add the butter and place over a medium heat. Cook, whisking, for 7-8 minutes until the mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from the heat and stand for five minutes. Pour into a bowl, cover and […]

5 ways with hot party food

Creamy mushroom toast cups Makes 16 Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. In a small pan, combine 350ml of milk, 6-8 black peppercorns and 1 sliced shallot. Bring to the boil, then remove from heat and stand for five minutes. Melt 30g of butter in a medium pan and add two sliced onions. […]

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 […]

Duchess sweet potatoes

Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking tray and bake for 90 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the white potatoes in a pot of salted boiling water until tender. Drain and place in the oven with the sweet potatoes for their final 10-15 minutes. Remove all the potatoes from […]

Mushroom and Parmesan pinwheels

Melt the butter in a large pan over a medium heat and add the mushrooms, soy sauce, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook for 12-15 minutes until the liquid from the mushrooms evaporates and they are golden brown. Set aside to cool. Roll out the puff pastry on a clean, lightly floured work surface. Stir the […]

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 […]

How to: leverage your seasonal leftovers

Leftovers are one of our favourite parts of Christmas season, and we love trying out new ways to use them up! Check out this collection of inside advice from the Easy Food offices on how to make the most of your Christmas dinner! Using your Christmas leftovers: Re-use Christmas staples: Turkey, ham, chicken, and vegetables […]