In this installment of her Eat Ireland column, Deputy Editor Jocelyn Doyle gets nostalgic about her chicken dinner. My mother has always spoken about the roast chicken dinners of her childhood with wistful reverence. Chicken tasted different back then, she says; eaten far less often than it is these days, it was a real treat rather […]
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Cinnamon rolls
In a jug, stir together the warm milk (31˚C), sugar and yeast. Stir together to dissolve the sugar and allow to sit covered 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 dough hook […]
Creamy lemon fish pie
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add two teaspoons of salt and bring to the boil. Cook for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are soft. Drain well, then add the milk and half of the butter. Mash the potatoes until smooth, then season well with salt and pepper. Preheat […]
Síomha’s tips for beautiful food styling
Síomha Guiney, one of our food stylists, a coleslaw queen and sandwich architect, has some great tips to make your food LOOK delicious.
Rosemary, lavender and sage wreath
In the mood for some foodie decorations for your home? This beautiful rosemary, lavender and sage wreath won’t only look nice, but smell good too!
Easy ways to “waste not, want not”
In this installment of her Eat Ireland column, Deputy Editor Jocelyn Doyle turns trash into tasty treasure. I’ve long been a hater of food waste. I run a practical and frugal kitchen, and I am quite happy to be known as the office weirdo who eats any dinner leftovers — no matter what — for […]
The perfect Irish-made cure for the winter sniffles
In this installment of her Eat Ireland column, Deputy Editor Jocelyn Doyle makes use of this wholesome bone broth to create her ultimate cure for the winter sniffles. I was suffering with a sinus infection when I discovered Sadie’s bone broth. I’m a big believer in the “feed a cold” mentality and an eager […]
21 ways you know you grew up in Ireland
If you were lucky enough to grow up on this quirky little island, these very particular food habits might ring some bells. Putting the kettle on is your response to literally everything. Boredom, shock, sadness, stress, bad news, good news, the morning, the evening, lunchtime, a Tuesday… Tea should be made exactly to your preferences, […]
How to stock up on pots and pans on a budget
If you’re stocking your new kitchen on a budget, don’t feel as though you have to buy everything at once. These are the most important pots and pans you’ll need to start out; everything else can follow. Cast iron pan Any time you want intense heat that lasts, the cast iron pan is your pan […]
Shannon’s tips for easy baking
Easy Food’s cake queen Shannon Peare has a lot to share when it comes to baking. Here, you can get the inside scoop on some of her best baking tips.