Rob’s Pancake Recipe

Although I am claiming this pancake recipe as my own, it isn’t really mine, I got it from the oldest recipe book on earth, that my mum has had since Noah brought it back on his ark.
I would credit the original author, except the front and back cover fell off my mum’s recipe book in [...]

Hash Browns

We had loads of potatoes left and no bread for breakfast, so hash browns were the perfect answer.
Ingredients

4 medium potatoes
1 medium onion
1 egg
Some oil

Method

Grate the onion and potatoes into a clean towel
Squeeze the towel until all the excess liquid comes out of the vegetables
Pour the dried veg into a bowl
Beat the egg, pour it into [...]

Gluhwein

At the German market in Edinburgh, some traders were serving hot “fire punch” or Gluhwein for £3 per mug. As they also offered the only shelter from the cold, we went in and were offered Lebkuchen (or German biscuits) to have with our wine. It was delicious and even if you don’t have a giant [...]

Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns are traditional fare for Easter. The white crosses represent the cross on which Jesus was executed, the dried fruit represents the crown of thorns which was placed upon his head and the spices represent the embalming oils which the two Marys used when burying him. On a more positive note, they are [...]

Croissants

Croissants are tricky to make but well worth the effort. They require the French culinary virtues of patience, precision and delicacy. Some patisserie chefs spend many years in apprenticeships learning the intricacies of pastry making. Set aside some time to enjoy making croissants rather than trying to rush them off when you’re hungry.

Ingredients
625g strong bread [...]

Banana Bread

I took part in Fairtrade Fortnight with all the best intentions – I bought Fairtrade Wine from The Wine Blokes, tried some Fairtrade Chocolate and included Fairtrade bananas in my weekly shop. However, I didn’t finish all of the bananas and they are now waaay overripe. All is not lost, though, as this simple banana [...]

Fondant Fancies

Perfect treats for Mums and Grans at this time of year (Mum’s Day, Easter etc) – how to make Fondant Fancies!

Shazza’s Ozzy Potato Salad

Here’s a recipe for Potato salad which is great for warm days (if we get one!) – a recipe handed to me by an Aussie friend.

Lime Pork Loin served with Coleslaw

Tangy Pork Loin with Spring/Summer Veg – Coleslaw – Great for outdoor parties and Barbecues on a warm evening.

Mashed Potato

Potato mash is one of the most basic ways of serving potatoes and provides real comfort food. It goes well with pie and gravy, or can even be used for baby food. Left over mash can be used in other recipes such as fishcakes and French croquettes.

Ingredients

Potatoes, peeled and quartered
Milk
Margarine, butter or olive oil

Method

Boil the [...]