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Cheeseboard Macaroni Cheese 350g pasta shapes [use a mixture of shapes] 2 tbsp. butter 2 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp mustard powder 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 3 tbsp. plain flour 500ml whole milk 250g mix of cheeses [ Cheshire, cheddar and camembert] extra hard cheese for the topping Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions, drain […]
» Read moreTurkey Fricassee 50g butter 100g chestnut or button mushrooms 1 tbsp plain flour 100ml white wine 200ml chicken stock [use an oxo cube] 150ml double cream 800g leftover turkey [or a mixture to include, ham, pork and chicken] cut into chunks small bunch of parsley Heat the butter in a deep frying pan or sauté pan until just sizzling [ […]
» Read moreJust thought I would share my old family recipe for Christmas Cake. ,This has been handed down in our family for years. Ingredients: * 2 cups flour * 1/2 lb butter * 1 cup of water * 1 tsp bicarb soda * 1 cup of sugar * 1 tsp salt * 1 cup of brown sugar * Lemon juice * […]
» Read moreCHRISTMAS COOKIES FROM ABROAD Zimtsterne from Switzerland 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 100g semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled 2-3/4 cups of SR flour 1/3 cup ground cinnamon In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and chocolate. Combine the flour and cinnamon and gradually add to the […]
» Read moreBonfire Night Treats Chocolate Toffee Popcorn 200g milk chocolate 200g white chocolate 2 x 30g bags toffee popcorn Line a 20 x 30cm baking tray with parchment. Melt the milk chocolate and white chocolate separately, then allow to cool slightly. Pour most of the chocolate onto the tray, roughly swirling together. Sprinkle over the toffee popcorn, then drizzle over the […]
» Read moreEVE’S PUDDING (Use windfalls if you can get them) 6 med/ large Bramley apples, peeled, cored and finely sliced 200g unsalted butter, softened 150g raisins 100g soft brown sugar 4 large eggs 200g SR flour Heat the oven to fan 180C. Prepare apples as above. Grease a large baking/serving dish, about 2.5/3.0 ltr with 25g of the butter. Tip the […]
» Read moreCOLCANNON FISH PIE 600g Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and diced 4 large Savoy cabbage leaves (about 100g), finely sliced 500g pack leeks, sliced 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely sliced 1 chicken stock cube, made up to 300ml 300ml milk 3 tbsp. cornflour, mixed with 4 tbsp. of the milk 200g frozen peas 390g pack of fish […]
» Read moreSticky Toffee Pear and Ginger Pud 150g dates, chopped small 125g butter, softened 125g caster sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 175g SR flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp ground ginger for the sauce 50g butter 75g soft brown sugar 5 tbsp. double cream 4 pears, peeled and chopped 3 balls of stem ginger in syrup, chopped Butter a […]
» Read moreMaple-Bacon Buttermilk Scones 300g pack smoked streaky bacon, diced 2 tbsp. maple syrup 430g SR flour, Plus extra for dusting ½ tsp salt 4 spring onions, finely chopped 170g butter, cut into cubes 240ml buttermilk 1 egg, lightly beaten Preheat oven fan 180C. Line a large baking tray with non stick baking paper. Fry the bacon for about 5 mins […]
» Read moreNutty Brownies 225g dark chocolate 100g unsalted butter 150g dark soft brown sugar 150g caster sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 150g plain flour 50g walnut, hazelnut or pecan pieces A 20cm square tin, lined with greaseproof or baking paper Heat oven to 160C fan. In a saucepan, melt 125g of the chocolate with the butter over a […]
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