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Caramelised Onion and Pesto Beef Burger - May 17, 2012

RECIPE OF THE DAY: Serves 4-6 For the burger: ½ onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 8 slices pancetta, finely chopped 500g good-quality beef mince, with no less than 30% fat 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped Salt and black pepper 50g Gorgonzola, crumbled Non-stick cooking spray For the caramelised onions: 450g onions, …

Coconut Curried Pork, Pea and Mango Stir-Fry - May 14, 2012

RECIPE OF THE DAY: Serves 4 200g rice 1 tbsp vegetable oil 450g loin of pork, cut into 3cm cubes 1 tsp red curry powder 150g mangetout 70ml light coconut milk 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tsp red curry paste 1 mango, chopped 5 spring onions, chopped 2 tbsp desiccated coconut 1 lime, quartered 1 Cook the rice according to …

Mushroom and Tomato Pancakes - May 9, 2012

RECIPE OF THE DAY: Serves 4 280g self-raising flour 800ml milk 2 tbsp, plus 1 tsp, vegetable oil 300g mushrooms 300g cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tbsp cream A large handful of pine nuts 1 tbsp chives, chopped 1 Whisk together the flour and milk until smooth. 2 Heat one teaspoon of oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. …

Salmon Bulgar Salad - May 8, 2012

RECIPE OF THE DAY: Serves 4 Cooking spray 450g skinless salmon fillet Salt and black pepper 140g bulgar 2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced A large handful of fresh parsley, roughly chopped 1 tbsp olive oil A small handful of fresh mint leaves ½ red onion, thinly sliced 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 Lightly coat a grill pan with …

Chicken Tamarind Curry - May 4, 2012

RECIPE OF THE DAY: Chicken Tamarind Curry Serves 6 10 skinless, boneless chicken thighs Juice of 2 limes 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp turmeric 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1½ tbsp tamarind paste 200ml coconut milk 80ml coconut cream For the sauce: 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1½ tsp mustard seeds 2 onions, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, crushed …

Who needs cod? Expert advice from Nick’s Fish - May 2, 2012

Nicholas Lynch, of Nick’s Fish in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, talks through the fish, which are often overlooked at the fishmonger’s counter. “Megrim, albacore tuna, white sole, line-caught mackerel, deep water grey mullet, brown crab and ling are all native to Ireland and at their peak in June. They are guaranteed to make a delicious meal with minimal effort, but best …

Reader’s Step-by-Step Recipe - May 2, 2012

Martin Anderson is owner and chef of Crest Catering Company and Cookery School in Co. Donegal. He is also a cookery book author and hosts cookery demonstrations as “Fat Chef Slim” to show the benefits of healthy eating. Find him on facebook at www.facebook.com/fatchefslim. Picatta of Chicken, Tomato, Coriander and Chilli Salsa and Tandoori-Spiced Wedges Serves 4 4 skinless chicken …

Garden Quiche - May 2, 2012

RECIPE OF THE DAY: Garden Quiche Serves 6 2 sheets of ready-rolled shortcrust pastry 40g butter 85g courgettes, sliced 85g green beans, halved lengthways 85g peas 1 onion, chopped 300ml milk 25g plain flour 2 eggs 50g ricotta cheese To serve: Green salad 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Lightly grease a fluted 23cm loose-base flan/quiche tin. …

Enter Now! - May 2, 2012

Easy Food Magazine is looking for supermoms, superdads, superkids or someone who is just plain super! Are you a Home-Cook Hero? Have you got a tried and tested recipe that you are famous for in your house? Great! get your cape ready and read on! With ten categories for super cooks to enter into, there is something for everyone. 10 …

Spanish Tomato Salad - April 30, 2012

RECIPE OF THE DAY: Spanish Tomato Salad Serves 4 ½ red onion, chopped 1 red chilli, finely chopped ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp dried oregano 1 tbsp olive oil 300g cherry tomatoes A large handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped Salt and black pepper 200g chorizo sausage, sliced 300g fresh spinach leaves 1 Preheat the oven to 190ºC/170ºC fan/gas …

Roasted Asparagus Fusilli - April 24, 2012

RECIPE OF THE DAY: Roasted Asparagus Fusilli Serves 4 450g fusilli 450g asparagus, sliced into 2cm pieces, ends discarded 70ml extra-virgin olive oil Salt and black pepper ½ onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 tsp Dijon mustard Zest and juice of ½ lemon A small handful of fresh chives, chopped 115g goat’s cheese, crumbled 1 Preheat the …