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 11, 2009
Risotto is relatively easy to make, but it does involve a long time spent stirring to stop the rice sticking. However, it is filling, tasty and a great alternative once the usual old recipe get boring.
Ingredients
Arborio rice
Stock (I just used a stock cube)
Handful of chopped mushrooms (any sort will do)
Seasoning
Method
Following the instructions on the packet, fry the rice in [...]
Posted in Autumn, Boil, Course, Cuisine, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Low Fat, Low Sugar, Mains, Mediterranean, Method, Nut-Free, Season, Shellfish-Free, Simmer, Special Considerations, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
| Tagged Arborio rice, Butternut Squash, Chicken, Mange Tout, Mediterranean Vegetables, Mushrooms, Peppers, Seafood, Seasoning, Stock, Sweetcorn, Wild Mushrooms
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By admin on May 7, 2009
This is a very fresh and healthy dessert made with British fruits which are only available for a short period in the year. Use good quality white bread and avoid using too many blackberries as the pudding should turn out a bright pink colour.
Ingredients
1kg mixture of strawberries, raspberries and blackberries
125g caster sugar
8 thin slices cut from a [...]
Posted in Advance, Desserts & Sweets, Egg-Free, Freeze/Chill, Low Fat, Low Salt, Nut-Free, Shellfish-Free, Simmer, Summer, UK, Vegetarian
| Tagged Blackberries, Caster Sugar, Raspberries, Strawberries, White Bread
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By admin on April 18, 2009
This is one of the most basic pizza base recipes I could find. It doesn’t contain yeast, which can be fiddly – especially when helping children to cook. I haven’t tried it out yet, but will do so soon and let you know how I get on.
Ingredients
200g Self Raising Flour
50g Block Margarine
1/4 Pint Milk
Pizza Topping
Method
1. Preheat oven to Gas 6 or 200°c [...]
Posted in Autumn, Bake, Baking, Egg-Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Low Sugar, Mains, Mediterranean, Nut-Free, Shellfish-Free, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian, Winter
| Tagged Flour, Margarine, Milk, Self-Raising Flour
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By admin on March 14, 2009
Marmalade is a Portugese invention that originally began with quince hence the root of the name “marmelo”. However, it has been adopted as thoroughly English fare, gracing traditional breakfast tables up and down the country and considered a national dish. It is more tart than jam and considerably more difficult to make – hence the formation of [...]
Posted in Autumn, Boil, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Mediterranean, Nut-Free, Preserves, Shellfish-Free, Spring, Summer, UK, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
| Tagged Granulated Sugar, Lemon, Oranges, Water
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By admin on March 13, 2009
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 potatoes for about [...]
Posted in Autumn, Boil, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Light Meals & Snacks, Low Fat, Low Salt, Low Sugar, Nut-Free, Shellfish-Free, Spring, Summer, UK, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
| Tagged Butter, Milk, Oil, Olive Oil, Potatoes
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By admin on March 6, 2009
Soda bread goes great with stew – especially Irish Stew with Guinness if you’re following an Irish theme. If you can’t find buttermilk at your local supermarket you can substitute it with milk and lemon juice. Just put a tablespoon of lemon juice into the milk you are going to use and let it stand for about [...]
Posted in Autumn, Bake, Baking, Egg-Free, Low Fat, Low Sugar, Nut-Free, Shellfish-Free, Spring, Summer, UK, Winter
| Tagged Baking Soda, Bread Flour, Buttermilk, Rolled Oats, Salt, Whole Wheat Flour
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By admin on February 11, 2009
This is the low-fat alternative to Spaghetti alla Carbonara.
Ingredients
8oz (240g) Tagliatelle tomato/spinach
8oz (240g) Low Fat Soft Cheese with Garlic and Herbs
5 tablespoons skimmed milk
2oz (60g) Lean ham, cut into strips
Salt Pepper
Method
Cook the pasta for 10 minutes or until tender to the bite.
Meanwhile stir together the cheese and milk in a large saucepan until smooth. Heat gently and stir [...]
Posted in Egg-Free, Low Fat, Low Sugar, Mains, Mediterranean, Nut-Free, Shellfish-Free, Simmer, Spring, Summer
| Tagged Ham, Milk, Pasta, Pepper, Salt, Soft Cheese, Tagliatelle
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