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    TRIED AND TESTED RECIPES FROM IRELAND’S TEST KITCHEN, TORUSTO)RE Corser) BEHIND EVERY GREAT MEAL i etete) Cl i as tail) ® SO a Te eee eS eet an a cD od Rt eee rt ates er tere) an) Easy Food team el Hello & happy | fore rece: Mr Vetons sponge Buns, 947 emma summer! CARNE Gar ideyoratramedagoup com eee ead Werte so delighted tobe releasing the Easy Food Summer Special it's always one of Else du Tt ‘our favourite issues to put together this year more than ever As the team has been eee ee working remotely, we've missed out on the opportunity to hover around the test fore reco: Her anc mustrd sausage, 087 kitchen, grabbing our shares of smokey burgers coolice popsiand surmmery bakes, ‘That said the communal spirit of Easy Food has stayed very alive even as we've worked away n our separate Kitchens (Our food styists and recipe testers, Siomha and Shannon, have shot and styled PHOTOGRAPHY & FOOD STYLING thisssves recipes in their own homes as wellas through afew socialy-distanced Sophie Barr Some nag Photoshoots inthe (empty) Easy Food office with our photographer, Sophie. As they sent each photo for approval to myself and Deputy Editor Jocelyn, we felt as though we were all back together in the kitchen, gushing over and tweaking the images and recipes that appear here now, We ate firm believers that gathering around a table, ¢ Coe cave sharing conversation and connecting with others isa real salve forthe soul and this. Bult by OK Living www giving ie > FA ‘qoronaicataredogioup com something needed more than ever these days..even fia virtual table! for reope: Pr por al Burgers vith com sale, oe Dive rightin and take your picnic to the next level with our feature on p80, or gat ‘back to basics wth theultimate summer barbecue, 24, Enjoy areal taste of the ‘season with fresh tomato recipes bursting with flavour P32, or our five-ingredient fel Chron weieiecierrigrnaicom summer dinners, p.38. The little ones are in on the fun, too, with homemade a en from p44. the strawberry meringue kisses are perfect treats for sharing! syidestonaatvamedagroup cam We're so triled to have two of our favourite food and travel writers ~ Patrick Hanlon, ‘and Russell Alford ~ sharing signature mouth-watering recipes and isightinto their. cooking ethos: flip to pi for our mega feature from the GastroGays! [BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2 Madu gnitadoutzaramedagoup.com ’As restrictions lift and the summer presents more opportunities for gathering with 15h Muli praliseasreaiogroup com fiends and family, we hope thatthe Easy Food Summer Special offers plenty of, Soreceembirteteceee ae seasonal, gorgeous meal ideas, from ourkitchens to yours. fas feds pushed by “ae Ping at ISSN 0-269 Happy eating Carbine * THE Riga) PSTN ad AUGUST 13" HOW TO CONTACT US. ‘ General enquiries: Email us at editor @easyfood ie or write to Easy Food, Zahra Media Group, 12 Prince ‘of Wales Terrace, Quinsborough Road, Bray, Co. Wickiow. Pires © nv sinncs @Q OOO Easy Food 3 CONTENTS NTS REGULARS Tropical trifle 08 YOUR SAY P.44 Your commants, photos and questions 12 FOOD BITES News, products and cookbooks from the ‘wonderful world of food WHAT'S IN SEASON? 40 FEELIN’ FRESH Make the most of fresh produce in these superb seasonal dishes Prosciutto and grilled Hallouri sala WHAT’S FOR DINNER? 60 WEEKLY MENU PLANNER Keep it simple, keep it quick with our ‘whole week's worth of famiy meals 72 EAT IRELAND Deauty Editor Jocelyn D P35 fovour coming trough ‘The freshest tomato spaghetti 4 Easy Food JULYIAUGUST 2020, COOKING FOR FUN, 107 EASY JUNIORS eae mre ce Lean to make your own fancy 90 CLASS IN A GLASS eiéerovericecream Cool down in style with these elegant, refreshing summer drinks MAKE IT HEALTHY! 102 CHALLENGE YOURSELF Folow our easy guide to making your 110 SUMMERTIME AND ‘win fresh egg pasta THE LIVIN’ IS EASY Chet, surer and author Finn Ni Faoltin shares the fuse-ree recipes KIDS’ KITCHEN ‘that keep her fuelled 106 THE GREAT OUTDOORS 118 FROM THE BUTCHER'S —_ 120 NEW WAYS WITH LIGHT This month's Home Ec expert gives us & BLOCK SUMMER MEALS rundown on safe outdoor dining Local butcher Michael Fleming New inspiration for summer breakfasts, ‘explains some commonly used terms lunches and dinners A FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOURS 123 a the knowledge you need to become ‘an expert inthe kitchen > ‘Tortellini pasta salad FROM THE COVER P74 a renee : YOusaY sig sues mess TOMATO medic ingens Ieee eee P.46 FEELING FRUITY! Make the mostof res fut intheseoh-so-sweet bakes craveallyeatlong P.80 AN ECLECTIC P54 EN ‘THE ICING ON oy the great outdoors ‘THE CAKE wath these des Food Syst shannon Peare ‘designed for sunshine P94 x : * FLAVOUR \ FAST AND eae : sev oaondt FABULOUS sunshine with these tasty GastroGays Patrick and Russell EEE aa Sea enamored stunning summe: dining teaches usthe aiferencesin popularicings P18 wormeasyfood.ie Easy Food 5 9 Whats inside GET FED FAST A sneak peek at what you'll find in this issue Sometimes, you just need to get a good dinner on the table quily. When that’s the case, fin 10 9.60 for our full week's ‘worthy of simple family meas, or have a THE GREAT OUTDOORS look trough our fveingrdient recipes from p.2, We'e aso showing you how to [After months cooped up at home, we are ll about spending as much time as possible in any sliver | Make perfect couscous every time (p. 130), ot sunshine that comes our way. Fp .80 for some stunnngideas for your nextpcnc and check | and Finn Ni Fhaotin's sharing some of her ‘out our delicious barbecue ideas from p.94. Ready to wash everything down? You'll find refreshing favourite healthy ideas from p.110. drinks from 9.90, easily adaptable whether you fancy a litle kick or you're staying on the dry. A Cheesy stuffed mushroom The best Scotch eggs ).3 Cucumber mint gin burgers °.36 and tonic 0.82 SUMMER VIBES cn lust ike every year, we're excited to bring fresh summer produce into aur kitchens, You'l find ‘beautiful ideas for ripe, sweet, in-season tomatoes from p.32, and quck and clever surnmer meals ‘om 9.38. For extra inspiration when it comes to light and tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas, head 10 p.120. 58 The freshest tomato Prosciutto and grilled Tropical trifle 2.42 spaghetti P.3¢ Halloumi salad 40 sy stuffed aubergines ?.60 HAVE FUN WITH IT It easy to get swept up inthe daly routine of predictable meas, but don't forget the fun side of ceaoking. Exneriment with our gorgeous summer bakes, trom p44 learn how to make a variety of ifferenticings, from p.62; or feo a litte fancy with our homemade alderflawer ice cream, from 107 inthe mood for something more savoury? Challenge yourself to make your own fresh pasta with our easy guide, from p.102. We're also super excited to welcome to GastioGays to Easy Food: we've long admired their creative, yet casual, approach to good food, and are delighted to be sharing some of their recipes from p.18 Raspberry Swiss rlles8 Elderlower ice cream Homemade pasta #103 Buffalo chicken sliders P.72 ® wormeasyfood.ie katy Food 7 RECIPE INDEX ‘MEAT Crs asap ttt se Sen akg nid aes on eo ahr rc nt ee boc FISH AND SEAFOOD em env sce ance POULTRY Poin ‘ier abn ‘VEGETARIAN Trehenetieraassoren Seong ame sty ay chtpn ape 6 Easy Food S2Bs Re Bees oueeeuee eee ae @200055” ery baa ase ae me BAKED GOODS Seaver ines |e DESSERTS stay Ser Groves pe stones ° DRINKS Svaty an vatomtn ty ~ ‘SAUCES ery n Featero seas vention, Qi — Qty ® Oven — Qrorsrmesin Qournienay @ suwyaucust 2020 IF THERE'S ANYTHING WE LOVE AT EASY FOOD (ASIDE FROM, WELL, FOOD.) IT'S SEEING WHAT ‘OUR FOOD-LOVING COMMUNITY IS GETTING UP TO IN THE KITCHEN! OUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS HVE BEEN SHARING PHOTOS OF THE EASY FOOD RECIPES THEY LOVE COOKING THE MOST; GET 6 oO © INTO THE KITCHEN TO GET IN ON THE FUN! arte Cones 8 Easy Food JULYIAUGUST 2020, letters and comments WE ASKED FOR YOUR HELP TO CHOOSE OUR PREVIOUS ISSUE'S COVER. HERE'S WHAT YOU HAD TO SAY (PS, WE WENT WITH No.1!): Pete ton ery eee healthy food. Love it Cor Cee Petey ey MEET THE TASTE TEAM MARY O'RIORDRN says, NevIN MCCARTHY says, was born in Germany to Turkish parents “Tmmarried with & {and lam married toa Corkman with three children. My sons are 19 i ‘and 16 years old my daughter Leyais 3 and loves cooking your ‘one son, aged 20. We love to travel recipes, as do Due to my cultural backgrounds our staple dishes andre big Disney are very varied, and | cook as learned from my mother: Turkish fans, 20 we travel pastries, bakiava, fte and plu as wells German dishes. enjoy ‘to Disney World in lish food as wel as my husbands ish. | work fora pharmaceutical Florida every few years ‘company and am very busy, <0 love batch cooking and my slow cooker Baking and desserts have Ismy secretlove. Thispic is of me with my dog Frankie” ‘always been my passion. ve ‘been baking since lwas.a teenager, ‘and was baking the Christmas cake with royalicing from the age of 15! bake at least once a week and! ROSIE WHELAN says "Tm a 46-year-old mother of three recently started making my own, working from home fultime. love food — Im always trying chocolate truffles and marshmallows ‘out new ideas also love baking and have put on half a lalways make homemade treats 2s stone inthe last few months because ofthis! also exercise (Christmas presents” ‘lot and love reading, and am current painting my house" wwwrmeasyfood.ie Easy Food 9 TCA a BEEN COOKING: cece ee Se eee eae ed READER REVIEW Sustainable Kitchenware from Smidge "We tested the Smidge eco-frienaly beeswax wraps, lunchbox and chopping boards at home: both ‘my partner and are chefs and our ae is our go-to helper in the Smidge. ‘Our favourte product was the beeswax wraps, knowing that they so suitable forsmalier children as ‘re anenvronmentaly friendly and _tisalitetrieky to open and close sustainable option to use in our withthe stretchy band aroundit katchen is realy nice, The other main My daughter couldnt manage itby ‘advantage tothem asa replacement herself butit was perfect forme and tocing fimisthe fact that they are the best part was we had no sil at (OD itty rma st reusable again and again. 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Now that the pubs ‘are open, many of us are ‘stl feeling anxious about the reality of going for a pint, despite the recognising importance of supporting ‘small businesses. But there isa way to hep your local pub, even while staying hore! MyLocal an initio in partnership with Loylap fa fitech company in rland that speciasesin payment solutions, san inttive started by Dylan and Angela Martin and Colm Devine, tree friends based in Dubin to unite ‘and suppor local pubs n a safe and secure way duting the COVID-19 pandemic. “Pubs are huge part ofthe ish cute and ‘are vary much inthe cane ofthe community! '2y8 Colm. "Local pubs te @home away fom home fr many people, whichis why indvuats want to support pubs trough this uncertain 12 Easy Food lockdown Dylan emphasises how important its for smal businesses to manage their cash flow and have eas in ‘the bank - especialy during times like these, limited suport for pubs, and seeing pubs shut ther doors permanently would be & devastating sight” Hence, MyLocal was bon ‘Solow does it work? Simaly vst the ‘MyLocal website to buy an online voucher for your local pub anywhere in eland, Onoe you're ready o visit person, you can ash in your ‘voucher and enjoy the pints or pub food you've been missing. I's that easy! Your local pub will recive the funds rect, helping ther to get through these uncertain times. You havea direct impact on supporting your local! If you cart find your local pub on the MyLocal website, send the pub a message on social medi and encourage them to sgn up. Restaurants and cafés a wuvwloyalzmylocal.eom There has been MEAL KITS, DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME Cook with Simon Delaney in your own kitchen! We all want to eat good food, but we don't always have the energy for cooking from scratch Luckily, DropDish is thereto make ie a ite bit {e2sierfor people wo ike to eat — and with the help of oe of eland’s four actors! ‘Semon Delanoy has teamed his fod brand, ‘Simaly Simon’, with DropDish to bring food lovers a range of meal is to create home-cooked, famiystle dishes, ranging from starters and sides tomsin courses and desserts. Althe dishes inthe range have boon designed by Simon and the tearn ‘at DropDish, ‘Te idler, ust select something from the Simely ‘Simaris Range at the DropDish website; your ‘meal kit box wil inclide al of the fresh produce andingredients youl need, as wel as a detailed recipe card ‘Andif youte sil stugging a bi, Simon imsalt can help you. By logging on tothe Dropdish ‘wobsite, you can fllow lish — presented by Simon himselt “1am delighted tobe joining forces with the falks at DropDish, to ring my favour cro plessing dishes to everyone across Ireland” Simon Seid," does matter what level of cook you ‘are, m excited to help you through the process cof each dish, making sur to ing sriles to your familys faces!" DropDish MD Luke Robinson says theyre ‘cited about teaming up with Simply Simons to help bring comforting, home-cooked food to ish customers "We source fresh ingredients fom top lish producers and working with Simen allows Us to combine these with gest recs" he says. "Together we wil make home cooking easy $0 families can spend more time enjoying good food together wwvwdropdishie full video tution each JULYIAUGUST 2020, Dan Kellys Cider is yet another new entry into the world of online shopping. The Dan Kells Cider range can now be purchased fram the comfort of your own home and delivered dliwcty o yo Stemeen the shop We have had the ie ofan oni the pipeline fora while, but due to COVIDAS restictions we brought the plan forward” Olan MeNesce of Dan Kes said, "Like many other producers out there, we have had to look at ‘ew ways to get our products to consumers while adhering to te curent guidelines. We are confident our ene shop an do just ha ‘Te Dan Kel Cider range includes the orginal Dan Kel’ Cider, Whiskey Cask Cider, Single Variety Cider No.1 and Cal's Crt. ‘The cferent blends are made from apes hancoicked frm the family orchard, No subphites, cutured yeast, artificial colours o 5 added to then, lutensree and veganiendy door The cdersssterpraduct ape Joe i also ava + Introductory pricing fora case of 12 of the ‘original blend and Coll's Craft is 40. Cee es ee ee oes Cee ete ee ia ee ae wormeasyfood.ie + Acase of 12 of the Whiskey Cask Cider is 1250. + Acase of 24 bottles is e50. ale Variety No. 1 330m! + Armixed box of ciders (3 x 500ml Original, 3x 500ml Cols Craft, 3 x 500mI Whiskey Cask, 3x 330m Single Variety) is 642.50. + case of 12 750ml Stameen Farm Apple Juice is 40. ‘All prices include delivery nationwide, For more information, and to place orders, go to wwwdankellyscidercom Se Good news! Fipdish, the lish digital food-ordering solution, now has more options to ‘choose from when you're ordering from your favourite eatery. Fipcish has parnered with Press Up Entertainment Group, aleisure and hospitality ‘company, and severa kitchens witin the grouo ther curently closed or underused ‘Toy will naw operate from Welington Quay Blanchardstown, and Cork Cty Centre with help fom Fpdish's ordering system. pds is exsted (about working with Press Up Entertainment Group)” says James McCarthy corfounder of Fipdish. "Helping them to un ‘the hubs trough our enine ardering solutions has opened up a whole new tag. market andi allowing people who may nat have had access to specific brands before o enioy thee’ The folowing brands are now avaiable for tion via Fliish + Elophant & Castle Wowourger * Dota Plza © Captain America’s + Bison Bar & BBQ © Stel Diner # Dooly * DIME Coffee # Angola's Del wowwufipdish.com dalvery and c Wagamama es Easy Food 13 Cookbook CORNER Ae BNET My Wild Atlantic Kitchen By Maura O'Canmell Foley Sel published exsyeaia 25 \We guarantee that this gorgeous collection of recipes wil have your stomach rumbling Beginning with elegant breakfast options (drop scone pancakes with dry cured bacon and apple syrup; summer berry compote) before moving onto starters Ipotato pancakes with garlic and herb butter, smoked bacon and bread stufing rolls; wild ‘Allantc seafood soup), folowed by fish, meat and veggie mains and droolworthy desserts, this is restaurant quality food that's ‘achievable at home. Fresh, in-season lish produce steals the show here: think lemon sole with tomato and caper salsa, chicken ina thyme and mustard crumb, beef and Guinness casserole, creamed leek gratin or ‘a caramelised apple tat. The final chapters ~ including carefully considered menus and {goto qudes for stocks and sauces ~ are a lovely added touch 14 Easy Food Sheet Pan Chicken By Cathy Erway Published by Ten Speed Press e16.20/e1499 We love the versatility of chicken, and turn tit a couple of times every week for quick and tasty dinners — s0 we'te very much into this new book, packed with new ideas for essing up our favourite crowd pleasing bird. With every dish cooked an a regular rimmed baking ray ~ often with side dishes included ~ this isa one-stop-shop for easy family meals with minimum washing up Here, youl find chicken Katsu with plum sauce; peppers stuffed with spiced chicken ‘mince, izzied with tahini yoghurt sauce; cashew orange chicken with broccol; ccurmninfive-spice chicken wings; roasted romaine chicken Caesar, mustard chicken with bacon, mushrooms and onions; yelow cerry chicken thighs with cucumber relish It a simple premise, but this book more than dalvers, nd we can see ourselves, ‘turing to it again and again. Your Do-Anything Kitchen By Foods2 Published by Ten Speed Press e17901815.98 ‘The Happy Pear: Vegan Cooking for Everyone By David & Stephen Fiyan Published by Penguin Random House e20/e1785 The irapressibie Fynn twins are back with another roundup of recipes from the increasingly wel-known café and food brand, ‘The Hapoy Pear Whether you're a seasoned cook of vegan meals or ust beginning your foray nto plant-based eating, this is {8 handy one to have on the kitchen shel wit plenty of background information on vegan ingredients, substitutes and cooking ‘methods included. Whip up your own non dliry milk, ora batch of caramelised banana pancakes; create a vogan fryup with all the trimmings; dig into a hearty bean or ‘grain salad bow find your ideal meat free burger build a stunning pizza, complete with homemade vegan cheese; cook your most colourful curries yet; soothe your soul wth a comforting pie: or treat yourself to chocolate chip cookies or a Vitoria sponge. This is a creat new collection for anyone interested in adopting a plant-based diet ‘This isn't realy recipe book, but rather a very sme kitchen companion, Whether you're setting up your kitchen forthe first time, considering a clearout or simply wondating if your space could be better erganised, you'l find answers inthis clever and concise guide. There's {2 wealth of information here on utensils, equipment, layout, panty stapes, bulk buying, ‘maximising space and the best practice for cleaning up, as well as some fab minivecipes for those evenings when you've got "nothing in the house” Ths will make a fantastic gift for any new nesters or Budding chefs in your lf, but vou may want to get yourself a copy, 100, JULYIAUGUST 2020, GLENLO ABBEY WIN AN OVERNIGHT AT GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL & ESTATE! Me oe launched its re-opening offers, perfect for the post eee cer ae een ee ety eee eh eee eee 3 just See an cen aa eben rats rl per me Settee ay a Crete na ees th the ancient sp m eet ne ae cee eon eee eee Cre ee ee ee eects the subject in: Which one of these is not a dining option at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate? ets Serna! Set ea ees Oe ont wormeasyfood.ie ‘competitions HARBOUR HOTEL Win a night away at the ‘The Harbour Hotels open and working to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for guests with recently refurbished rooms that include airconditioning, fluffy duvets, crisp white linen, HDTV, minifrdge and bluetooth speaker as standard With a stlar reputation for customer service, the Harbour Hotes the perfect place to enjoy relaxing break within Irland. With numerous dling options avaiable, ou can comfortably graze throughout your stay ith decious lune, dinner, ternaon Tea and Sunday Luneh choices ‘avaiable from Disk on the Docks, allcomplemented with selection of delicious wines, craft beers and coctal, With n enviable waterfront location n the heat of Galway City, @ ‘uick three-minute sto wil take you to Eyre Square and the cit Sop Street. Quay Steet and the Latn Quarter, Fr those looking to pre the magic of the west of olan, a mere five-minute dive wl 1 Salthill Prom, the cast read o Connemara and the sights ld Atantc Way, plus the hotel offers free and secure onsite patking for quests To book your sta or puchase a Git oucher, vist ‘wwvwharbourie for more deta Cre icky reader now has the chance towin aright away fr two fa Superior Room at the avarctwinning fourstar Harbour Hi breakfast and dinner in the AA Rosette Dilisk on the Docks. To enter, jetals andthe anawer to the question below to ‘competions€easyfood ie with HARBOUR HOTEL inthe subject ine femal your In what city isthe Harbour Hotel located?” A)Cork B)Waterford) Galway Easy Food 15 DN Tay SOE i rp KitchenAid, long known for the unmatched performance, Te Artisan Power Plus Blender comes with 10-year warranty durability and iconie design of its countertop appliances, is ands available from Brown Thomas and leading appliance dealers Introducing the most powerful home blender on the market. nationwide, “The new, professional grade, Artisan Power Plus Blonder iakos We are giving away one KitchenAid Artisan Power Plus Blonder! ing the smoothest To enter, email your contact details and the answer to the tions @ easyfood.ie with KITCHENAID cl, mi smoothies, soups, sauces and juices. The powerful mator and question below to compet stainless -stee! blade combination creates a dynamic blending vortex _in the subject line: that pulls ingreients downwards to effonissly blend everything from ‘rozen fiuits and nuts, fibrous vegetables, grains and ice to make silky The KitehenAld Artisan Power Plus Blender has how many speed 5, sauces and dressings. settings? Aa Bs cn health-conscious consumers to the next smooth soups) In addition to the heavy-duty motor, the dynamic blending vortex and ‘advanced motor contral system, there's a Precision Power Dial with wwwkitchenaid. tinuous variable speeds from 1-11, as well as thee pre-set Adapt Blend Programmes: Smoothies, Juices and Soups. There ae also PULSE, BOOST and SELECLEANING functions. Terms andl condi ns apply. Competition closes August 12 16 Easy Food FORTWO AT KINARA Ce eed cuisine restaurant, has just announcec = three restaurants — Kinara Kitchen Ranelagh, Kin: Coe Le eer Cees Kinara has been operating a successful e servi since lockdown began; from July 8, Kinara Group i restaurants once again ee Ce ceo) Pete ce ead Oe eee ee sauce and Lamb Garam Masala (ish lamb in a garam masala et hheese in a garlic and black aioe mee ‘To help celebrate this, we have teamed up with Kinara to give re en et ee oe ete een ey inwith a chance of winning, email your contact details and the ee eee ee Porc ere How many restaurants does Kinara Group have 1 er eee See et ee ers wormeasyfood.ie ‘competitions Win €200 worth of sustainable living summer essentials! ‘Smige is hereto help you lve better! Supplying products tha encourage you to bve & heather, happier and ore sustainable ite the Smidge ange of reusable bot ‘rave cups and Picnic essentas are perfect for sustainable ving with a touch of style Set the beeswax and vegan wx wraps are usable, ecoftiendly atematves to cing fm, and ty aso offer 100% rata biodegradable lunchboxes as wellas stainless steel versions, al transporting fod. Their ange of sustainable outdoor dining ware provide you with a vibrant pop of colour toad to your summer adventures. Both Lnchbo use up with summer penic essentials from Smidge: ‘and dishwasher sae, the comvenientY allow you to spendtime where you value mos ‘Smidge is giving one lucky winner the chance to win a picnic set that includes a beeswax wrap set, chopping boards, lunchboxes,ajug and a 28-piece dining sot. tact details and the a question below to competitions @easyfood ie with SMIDGE inthe subj Toenter, ems yo wer tothe “Tue o fale: Reusable, eco-friendly kitchen and homewares. help reduce plastic pollution? A)TRUE By FALSE @ crieresrige wm Tams and conctions apply. Competition loses August 12° resmidge com Easy Food 17 SUMMER FOOD Two of the most exciting voicesin the Irish food world, Patrick Hanlon and Russell Alford of GastroGays fame dish on their top recipes for casual summer dining @ at Easy Food are not afraid to say we fangirl over the GastroGays Instagram page: the Drogheda-based duo's catalogue of recipes and food, drink and travel photography are enough to make anyone clamber fora seat at their kitchen table, As champions of Irish food and producers, theirrecipe collections an ode to quality home cooking, using the very best ingredients Ireland has to offer, We're only delighted to have Patrick and Russell share some of their recipes for recreating fast food favourites at home. “We're known for being friends of the fryer, as well as trying to make as much ‘as we can from scratch at home ~sowe have the benefit ofthe flavours we crave 18 Easy Food but we know exactly what's going intoit. Recreating fast food staples at home Is simple, satisfying and more often than not even more delicious than thelr take: cout counterparts. With a dash of global Inspiration from our travels, here are some recipes perfect for entertaining on a lazy summer's day, whilst also just as suitable for treating yourself and curling up within front lof a movie when you need edible comfort.” Patrick: Obviously we had known individually that we loved to eat and cook but when we ‘met 10 years ago in college (bath of us went to DCU, a year apart) itreally sparked something nus, We were both in our early twenties, enjoying being out and about in Dubin, and we jobs throughout college both worked info (Russellin Marks & Spencer, Patrick in Subway), so we were surounded by food anyway ‘Though we'te not professionally tained chefs whatsoever, we're home cooks and everything we've leaned has been through our own doing Kooks and booking one-day cooking classes here and there, combined vith eating out and cooking at home in equal measure for years. Russell: We oftenjoke that when we met each ‘other — as soppy sit sounds ~ the other one ‘was the mising puzzle piece in both of us, 1 sovery alke and we have very similar tastes, soit was a perfect match, and we also joke we've been “inseparable and insufferable in equal measure ever since!” We stoke each ‘other's interests and passions for food, ‘think, and we've grown ourinterest and skin food together over the last decade JULYIAUGUST 2020, Russell left) and Patrick (right) of GastroGays. Photo courtesy of Philip Doyle. 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PrTiissubjectisasked ope ask ith amature of intigue and jest of us alot and usually ‘because people think funny anc maybe a Ie sly, butt’ sevous ferus where Eurovision is We've taken a clever ute by having Inaspartof ou riche, a sets us apart whist instantly making us recogrsable int eWete bothbig supe fans ofthe Eurovson Song Contest and you could callus somewhat nerdy We know it tke the ack of ou handsand haveashaced love ofit—itprobably ek ‘ontop ofthe foadand drrkinterest# We've been watching itsince we were ny he so many others Inletand and we have such age foritwe've even been attensigit forthe ast five years orso We figured when we started traveling ‘ourburgeoning audience alongwith us We produce travel guides for thecfferent hosting cies every yest and we manage to wrangle Eurovision into our conten somewhat seamlessly every year When it was cancelled this year, the number of eu folowers sbond even more wel take sending us messages saying ‘wel so sony’ was produce quite sveet and amusing atthe same tine! Yeoh Eurovision fun its people together andisthe biggestlve music entertainment showin the werd ~i’sbiger than the SuperBowl So even though it’s considered riche, mest everyone mn Europe and beyondhas atleast heard oft It evlves every year wth a new bunch ofsengs and contestants, anew host location anda new freshness, so our timate aim 'store-appropiatet for anew, maybe younger audience who haven't aroun up with tor whohave outdated views aboutit Tsu its aspectacle andif youhavent watched na decade oso, wel contiue to do our best to convine yous worth getting back nt! Jour u itbrings Whatis your mantrafethos whenitcomesto cooking? Re To quote Nigel we ve by her matte: “everyting in moderation inching moderation and we enoy the whole spectrum of food, from fine cring to crip sandwiches, We have zero quit aswellaszero time foray form of feod snobbery. Welltry almost anything We take everything at face value, but ou particular appcoach to food has aways centred aroundlocal seasonal ish JULYIAUGUST 2020, Produce. We know s0 many producers across thisincredibelnd andeland really one ofthe best stocked larder inthe world forthe tu we produce — we really re the quiet envy of so many other nations and we punch welabove our weight, 50 championing ish continues tobe arason d@tre fous. What do you tink makes the rsh food landscape so special? Pee spent years trying to uncover the secret ‘ourselves andit'san ever-evoling answer tobe honest. The breath ofthe landscape rom the roaring wavesbatterng the Wid Atlantic Way tothe ctchards of Armagh and theroling feds of cattle in Tipperary. rela andits foods are the spi of bothland.and the sea and welerich in that respect. 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We tu believe everyones consciousness only jst nom awakening to justhow incredbe the Boyne aly ifr produce: the tkes of Drummond House Gate, Balymakenny Farm hertage potatoes, The Wooded ig charcuterie,Caringford oysters Hugh Magis smoked black pudding, (Great Norther Larder’ spice rubs and sauces an incredible duo of aged goat's cheeses from Boyne Valey Farmhouse pus the dirks producers ike LLstoke Dslr, The Cider Mil Boyne Brewhouse an Kely'sand Arisa Coffee Whatingredients do you aways have inthe kitchen, and what are your favourite ways touse them? You can imagine our kitchen, fridge cupboards and freezer are alvays fit to burst with ferent edible delights, and we changeit up athe time. But three producs/brandsthathave been personal ‘game-changing finds of oursis Newofange Gold ‘Smokey Rapeseed O— produced up the road ‘fom usin Co Meath and a game-changing ation wormeasyfood.ie to your cookery Strit through mash, make salad dressing witht add a touch of sokiness to steak beforeitits te BBQ orpan.The othe isso smoked, ody. Smoked Onion Mayoby Buin ‘lata an sh speaking café outin Spidlein Connemara We adore Young Buck, the famous aw cows mik blue cheese mace by Mike Thomson up In Belfast and we ad to almost anything we cart Fnaly Wid Wood Vinegars particularly Fonntans smoked batsancs are amazing, both for savoury andsweetuses Truyincredble! Interms of staples we alvays have Ore Sea Sa, James Whelan Beef Dripping Abernethy Butter, Gubbeen Chorio, Brighter Gold OI, Listoke Gin, Inch House Black Pudding and of couse, Bary’s Teainstock, ‘Any food fads youcan do without? 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