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NewsletterPreheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas mark 5. Line a 35 x 24cm Swiss roll tin with parchment paper. Whisk the eggs and Siúcra caster sugar together until it reaches the ribbon stage. Sieve the flour and cocoa powder together in a medium bowl. Carefully fold the dry ingredients and enough of the colouring gel […]
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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 […]
Warm prawn cocktail
First make the mayonnaise. Crush the garlic to a paste with a good pinch of salt, then thoroughly combine in a bowl with the egg yolks, mustard, vinegar and some pepper. Combine the oils in a jug, then slowly start whisking into the egg mix, a few drops at a time to start with, then […]
Fantastic tips for fondant
Fondant icing is a fantastic and fun way to decorate cakes, but it does take some getting used to! Here are some of our best tips from the Easy Food Test Kitchen to inspire your creativity… Getting started While you are learning, it is best to use the ready-to-roll fondant available at cake supply stores. […]
5 ways with leftover sprouts
Sprout and sweet potato breakfast hash Serves 2 Peel and chop 2 sweet potatoes. Place in a bowl, cover with cling film and microwave on high for five minutes until tender. Uncover and allow to cool a little. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick pan over a medium heat and cook 1 […]
Tips on catering for vegetarians
Cooking for a group means planning in advance, and if the group includes vegetarians that rule still stands true. Just remember these tips in advance, and it won’t be any more stressful than any other evening! If you’re using duck or goose fat to roast your potatoes, remember to make a separate batch using oil. […]
How to: cover a cake with fondant
Fondant is a fantastic way to decorate cakes – especially at Christmas – and make yours stand out from the crowd. Here’s a few tips on how to get started! Step 1 Place a cooled cake on a large plate and measure its diameter. Step 2 Roll out a ball of marzipan on some greaseproof paper […]
Frozen chocolate mousse
In a small bowl, stir the espresso powder and hot water together until dissolved. Place the chopped chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl and add the condensed milk, espresso, vanilla and salt. Stir together, then microwave on high for 1-2 minutes until melted, stopping to stir every 20 seconds. The mixture will form a thick […]
Fyffes caramel banana cake
Preheat oven to 160°C / 140°C fan assisted and line the bottom of 3x 20cm round cake tins with parchment paper, grease and flour the sides. Whisk together flour with baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside. Then whisk together milk, mashed banana and vanilla in a large jug, set […]
How to: make DIY flavoured butters
These homemade flavoured butters are so great — they add a touch of easy elegance to dinners, introduce new flavours to meals you may be tiring of, and can be kept in the fridge or freezer for weeks! DIY flavoured butters Start with 100g of room temperature butter and then try adding… Sage and onion 1 […]