You can use these measurements for your cardboard templates: Two 13cm x 19cm rectangles (roof) Two 11.5cm x 16cm rectangles (side walls) Two 16cm x 19cm rectangles (front and back) – each trimmed at one short end form two 10cm high gables. To make the gingerbread dough: Gather your ingredients and cut out cardboard templates […]
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4 must-have side dishes to make curry night amazing
Making your own Indian curry tonight? Here are four must-have side dishes to complete your “fakeaway” spread. Top tip: If it’s your first time making a curry, why not start with our back-to-basics version? Rice It’s the crispy onions on top that do it for us! Naan bread Everybody loves a good garlic butter naan […]
Meringue-topped mince pies
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Grease the holes of two mince pie trays with melted butter. In a large bowl, sieve together the flour and icing sugar. Use your fingers to rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in the egg yolk and enough water to form […]
Fish goujons
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Line a large baking tray with non-stick parchment paper. In a shallow bowl, beat the egg with some seasoning. In a second shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, oats, sesame seeds, lemon zest and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Pat the cod strips dry and dip in […]
How to: wrap and present homemade gifts
The Easy Food team loves planning, making and delivering homemade gifts. Over the years, we’ve picked up a few tips on how to pack them so that they look great and stay in mint condition! Read on for our wrapping ideas… Nuts and popcorn Now that you’ve whipped up chocolate and toffee popcorn, or spiced […]
Don’t forget a thing with this ultimate Christmas checklist
Follow our clever Christmas countdown and tick items off as you go to make sure you’re as prepared as possible for the big day — without the stress. Our Christmas playlist on Spotify has all the tunes you need to get your festive groove on, so crank up the volume and let’s get to work! The […]
How to get Christmas right: our ultimate easy guide
From festive bakes and edible gifts to the big feast, we’ve pulled together all the answers, tips, recipe inspiration and advice you need for a delicious and stress-free Christmas. Planning This month-long checklist will see you through December and ensure you’re prepared for the big day! Looking for some homemade decorations to get things […]
Siúcra Cranberry and Pistachio Fudge
Line a 20cm square tin with non-stick parchment paper. On a tray, toast the pistachios in the oven at 160˚C for five minutes. Allow to cool. In a large pot, add the condensed milk, Siúcra Caster Sugar and butter. Over a low heat, whisk the ingredients together for 8-10 minutes ot until the sugar has […]
Cinnamon rolls with espresso icing
In a jug, combine the warm milk (31 ̊C), sugar and yeast. Stir together until the sugar has dissolved, then cover and allow to sit for five minutes. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the remaining ingredients. Using a […]
Pistachio and cranberry Bundt
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Brush the inside of the Bundt tin 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 flour. Tap out the excess flour and set aside. In a large mixing […]