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NewsletterSweet and salty cashews Serves 4 Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas mark 5 and line a baking tray with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine 250g raw cashews, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sea salt and the juice of ½ a lime. Spread the nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking tray. […]
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Feel the burn: why spicy foods are good for you
In this installment of her Eat Ireland column, Deputy Editor Jocelyn Doyle invites you to find your inner chilli addict… These days, it’s hard to believe that I used to be a true chilli wimp. For most of my formative years, my mother and sister would chomp happily through curries while I sat sweating […]
Mixed berry roulade
Preheat the oven to 160˚C/140˚C fan/gas mark 3. Line a Swiss roll tin with a sheet of parchment paper. Whisk the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the caster sugar, whisking constantly. Sift in the cornflour and whisk on high for five minutes until the mixture is stiff and […]
Crab and leek quiche
Roll the pastry out into on a floured work surface. Shape into a large circle and use to line a 23cm loose-based fluted tart tin. Use your fingertips to press the pastry firmly into the base and sides, trimming away any excess. Lightly prick the base of the tart all over using a fork. Place […]
Shrimp and grits
Warm the milk and cream in a saucepan over a medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Slowly whisk in the polenta. When it starts to bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes until smooth and thick. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter. Thin it out with […]
Easter cupcakes with nests
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a 12-cup cupcake tin with paper cases. Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla essence. If mixture starts to curdle, add a little of the flour. Sieve in the flour and baking powder, mixing […]
5 ways with chilli powder
Chilli peppers have been shown to reduce cholesterol and the risk of blood clots. Cultures where hot chillies are used liberally have a much lower rate of heart attack, stroke and pulmonary embolism. Chilli powder also clears sinus congestion, boosts immunity and helps to stop the spread of prostate cancer cells. Chilli and yoghurt prawn skewers Serves 2 Crush […]
Tips for happy, healthy gluten-free kids
Cooking for children on gluten-free diets requires special planning and care to ensure that they are getting all the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. Research shows that children with coeliac disease are at higher risk for nutritional deficiencies, meaning that a variety of nutritious foods is even more crucial to ensure healthy growth […]
The magic of Irish grannies’ kitchens…
Shannon Peare, one of Easy Food’s resident food stylists, captures the magic of Irish grannies’ kitchens.. I love nothing more than the smell of my Granny Redmond’s freshly baked brown bread or Granny Peare’s apple tart. I began my baking journey at the age of three in my granny’s kitchen, where getting to lick the […]
Quick tomato baked beans
Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and cook the onion for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and paprika and cook for one minute. Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce and balsamic and simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened, topping up with a splash of water if the […]