By admin on June 22, 2009
Scotch beef steak with goat’s cheese butter from the Scotch Beef and Lamb website – I picked up this recipe from the Taste of Edinburgh Festival whilst learning about local produce North of the border. Scotch beef has a brilliant reputation and I’ll be trying out this recipe with some sirloin steak from the local butcher’s this week.
Cooking [...]
Posted in Advance, Course, Cuisine, Egg-Free, Fry, Gluten-Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Low Sugar, Mains, Method, Mix, No cook, Nut-Free, Season, Shellfish-Free, Special Considerations, UK
| Tagged Basil, Beef Sirloin Steaks, Goat's Cheese, Parsley, Unsalted Butter
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By admin on May 13, 2009
Another recipe courtesy of Thorntons.
Ingredients
100ml single cream
1 vanilla pod split length ways and seeds scraped
250g White Belgian Chocolate
284ml double cream
3 medium egg whites
1 tbsp lemon juice
Method
Put the single cream, vanilla pod and seeds in a pan over a medium heat.
Bring to just below boiling, then set aside for 15 minutes to infuse.
Discard the vanilla pod.
Meanwhile, gently melt the white chocolate in a large heatproof bowl [...]
Posted in Autumn, Course, Cuisine, Desserts & Sweets, Freeze/Chill, Gluten-Free, Method, Mix, No cook, Nut-Free, Season, Shellfish-Free, Special Considerations, Spring, Summer, UK, Vegetarian, Winter
| Tagged Double Cream, Egg Whites, Lemon Juice, Single Cream, Vanilla Pod, White Chocolate
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By admin on March 26, 2009
Homemade truffles make a really good present – especially for Easter or birthdays when you want to give something with a personal touch. The truffles can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for at least a week. Sprinkle them with a little extra cocoa powder from a sieve or tea strainer at the last [...]
Posted in Autumn, Baking, Boil, Christmas, Desserts & Sweets, No cook, Nut-Free, Shellfish-Free, Spring, Summer, UK, Vegetarian, Winter
| Tagged Brandy, Calvados, Cocoa Powder, Double Cream, Icing Sugar, Liqueur, Milk Chocolate, Nuts, Plain Chocolate, Rum, Whipping Cream, Whisky, White Chocolate
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By admin on March 20, 2009
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.
Posted in Autumn, Boil, Fry, Light Meals & Snacks, Low Sugar, Mix, Nut-Free, Shellfish-Free, Spring, Summer, UK
| Tagged Bacon, Eggs, Lardons, mayonnaise, New Potatoes, Onion, Potatoes, White Potatoes
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By admin on March 19, 2009
Tangy Pork Loin with Spring/Summer Veg – Coleslaw – Great for outdoor parties and Barbecues on a warm evening.
Posted in Advance, Autumn, Barbecue, Grill, Light Meals & Snacks, Low Sugar, Mains, Mix, No cook, Nut-Free, Shellfish-Free, Spring, Summer, UK, relishes and pickles
| Tagged Carrots, chilli, Lemon, Lime, mayonnaise, Olive Oil, Onions, Pepper, Pork Loin, Salt, White Cabbage, wholegrain mustard
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By admin on March 8, 2009
Caesar salad has become immensely popular over the last few years, though most people no longer include the anchovies and prefer to include chicken and bacon. If you have the time, it can be interesting to try making the dressing for yourself instead of off the supermarket shelves.
Ingredients
1 fat garlic clove
1 anchovy fillet
1 egg yolk
1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
100ml [...]
Posted in Autumn, Gluten-Free, Light Meals & Snacks, Low Sugar, Marinade, Mediterranean, Mix, Nut-Free, Spring, Starters and Nibbles, Summer, Vegetarian, Winter
| Tagged Anchovy, Cream, Dijon Mustard, Egg, Garlic, Lemon, Olive Oil, Parmesan
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By admin on March 4, 2009
With St. Patrick’s Day fast approching, you may fancy trying an alternative to the usual fare of pints of Guinness. This recipe is especially useful if you’re having a dinner or cocktail party as you can serve these shooters after the meal and they won’t be as heavy as Guinness.
Ingredients
Chambord Raspberry Liqueur or Kahlua or Tia Maria
Baileys
Method
Pour [...]
Posted in Autumn, Drinks, Mix, Nut-Free, Spring, Summer, UK, Winter
| Tagged Baileys, Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, Kahlua, Tia Maria
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By admin on February 26, 2009
Coleslaw is really tasty and because of the raw vegetables in the ingredients, it can be really nutritious. The mayonnaise is high fat, but there are loads of variations, some of which don’t include mayonnaise, so try a few out. Just think how much money you would spend on a little pot of coleslaw from [...]
Posted in Advance, No cook, UK, relishes and pickles
| Tagged Black Pepper, Carrot, mayonnaise, Mixed Herbs, Spring Onion, White Cabbage
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By admin on February 20, 2009
A Simple dip to liven up your crisps, pizza edges or bread sticks – good for feeding unexpected guests!
Posted in Mix, Nut-Free, Season, Shellfish-Free, UK, Vegetarian, relishes and pickles
| Tagged chilli, Chilli Powder, dip, dips, Garlic, garlic puree, mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, tomato puree
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By admin on February 16, 2009
This is rich, decadent, heavy chocolate mousse and you only need serve a tiny amount. Chocoholics will be left indisposed for the ensuing weeks after having discovered this recipe.
Ingredients
150g (6oz) Plain chocolate
175g (6oz) Unsalted butter
75g (3oz) Cocoa
300ml (10 fl oz) double cream
4 eggs, separated
175g (6oz) Caster Sugar
Method
Melt the chocolate with the butter in a bowl over a [...]
Posted in Desserts & Sweets, Freeze/Chill, Mix, No cook, UK, Vegetarian
| Tagged Butter, Caster Sugar, Chocolate, Coca, Double Cream, Eggs, Plain Chocolate, Unsalted Butter
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