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NewsletterJenny Cooney of Ballinamore Community School, Co. Leitrim, gives us a delicious crash course on all things chocolate. The first people who made chocolate were the Mayas and Aztecs. They drank chocolate as a bitter and spicy beverage and used cacao beans as a source of currency. Chocolate comes from the cacao tree, grown in […]
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Beetroot and feta quiche
Lightly grease a 23cm loose-bottomed tart tin. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to 1⁄2cm thick, then use it to line the tart tin, gently pressing it into the corners with your fingertips. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Line the […]
Bakewell mince pies
Follow steps 1-3 on p.79 to make the pastry. Use it to line 18 cups of a tartlet tin. Fill each pastry case with one tablespoon of mincemeat. Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. To make the frangipane, beat together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the […]
Custard mince pies
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin. For the custard, combine the eggs, yolks, sugar and cornflour in a saucepan and whisk together. Gradually add the milk until mixture is well mixed and smooth. Place the pan over a medium heat and stir constantly until mixture thickens and […]
Viennese whirl mince pies
Follow steps 1-3 on the Shortcrust pastry recipe to make the pastry. Use it to line 18 cups of a tartlet tin. Fill each pastry case with one tablespoon of mincemeat. For the Viennese whirl topping, place the softened butter in a large bowl and beat until soft. Sift over the flour, cornflour and icing […]
Shortcrust pastry
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Place the flour into a large mixing bowl and rub in the butter using your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and orange zest and mix in just enough of the water to bring the mixture together as a smooth dough. Bring it together […]
Clever ingredient substitutes to make life easier
Never get caught without an ingredient again with these handy kitchen substitutes 240ml sour cream = 240ml plain yoghurt 125g self-raising flour = 25g plain flour + 1 tsp baking powder + ½ tsp salt + ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp baking powder = ¼ tsp baking soda +½ tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp lemon juice = ¼ tsp cider […]
Pancetta and herb roast turkey
Place the garlic and shallot in a mini chopper or food processor and whizz until finely chopped. Add the pancetta and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Parmesan and herbs and pulse to combine. Transfer the pancetta mixture to a bowl and add the butter, olive oil and pepper. Mash together with a fork until […]
7 common stir-fry mistakes you need to avoid
Nothing beats a stir-fry for a quick, healthy and family-friendly midweek meal — but have you got your technique down? Avoid these common mistakes to make sure you’ve got the perfect dinner bowl, every time. 1. Being unprepared Because stir-frying is such a quick cooking method, we can’t stress enough how important it is to get everything prepped […]
Gluten-free almond and orange Bundt
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Prepare the Bundt tin by brushing the inside with melted butter. Place in the fridge until the butter has set. Grease the tin again with more melted butter and add a dusting of gluten-free flour. Tap out the excess flour and set aside. In a large mixing […]