Julie Sweeney of Davis College, Mallow, Co. Cork shows us how to tackle that annual spring clean It’s that time of year and your kitchen may be overdue its spring clean. Take advantage of the fine weather and blow out the cobwebs. Getting started Best practice when cleaning any room is to start at the […]
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Cook it perfectly: pasta
It may seem like a very basic cooking skill, but there are a few vital steps to take in order to ensure you get perfect pasta, every time. Give it space. Pasta needs plenty of room to expand, so use a large pot and plenty of water. Salt the water. Be generous. Any Italian nonna […]
How to: Make unsweetened apple sauce
Peel 500g apples. Remove the core and chop the apples into cubes. Add to a saucepan with 60ml water, 3 cloves and 1 cinnamon stick and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. Add more water if it starts to dry out, or cook uncovered if there is too much water: you are aiming for softened […]
Egg salad sandwiches
Put the eggs in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them by about 2cm. Add a splash of vinegar. Put the pan over a medium-high heat and start timing as soon as the water reaches a brisk simmer. Let the eggs cook for eight minutes, then remove from the heat. When the […]
Under pressure
What is a pressure cooker? A pressure cooker works on the principle of steam pressure. A sealed pot with water inside builds up intense pressure as the water is converted to steam, helping food to cook faster. A Frenchman named Denis Papin invented the pressure cooker in the 1600s, but it took many years before advancements in […]
Under pressure
What is a pressure cooker? A pressure cooker works on the principle of steam pressure. A sealed pot with water inside builds up intense pressure as the water is converted to steam, helping food to cook faster. A Frenchman named Denis Papin invented the pressure cooker in the 1600s, but it took many years before advancements in […]
Weird food combinations people LOVE…
Here at Easy Food we like to indulge in all types of delicious food. However, someone’s delicious might be someone else’s disgusting! As this topic started circulating the office, our curiosity naturally got the better of us and we asked our Easy Food followers if they have any weird food guilty pleasures. We said the […]
Pappardelle with meatballs and Pecorino
Heat the oil in a large heavy-based dish. Add the onions, along with a good grinding of pepper and some salt. Turn the heat to medium, add the chopped bacon and cook until the onions are softened, but not coloured. Take half the onions and bacon and put in to a medium bowl along with […]
Easy chocolate chip meringues
Preheat the oven to 150˚C/130˚C fan/gas mark 2 and line two baking trays with parchment paper. Using a stand mixer or electric beater on medium-high speed, beat the egg whites, salt, cream of tartar and vanilla together until soft peaks form. Slowly add the sugar and beat for another five minutes or so until stiff […]
Baked apples with cinnamon mascarpone
In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the cinnamon Mascarpone. Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Use a small sharp knife to remove the base of each apple so that they rest flat. Use an apple corer to remove the […]