By admin on December 10, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Christmas, Course, Cuisine, Germany, Light Meals & Snacks, Low Salt, Method, Season, Simmer, Special Considerations, Winter
| Tagged Allspice, Brandy, Cinnamon, Cloves, Gluhwein, Lemon, Mace, Oranges, Red Wine, Sugar
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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 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 9, 2009
Cranberry sauce goes perfectly with cold meats,game, turkey or crumbed, deep fried camembert.
Ingredients
300g of fresh cranberries
4 clementines (juice and zest)
120g white granulated sugar
25-50ml of Port (to taste)
Method
Wash the cranberries and discard any bad fruit.
Put the cranberries in a saucepan.
Wash the clementines and grate a little zest into the saucepan. Squeeze the juice in and add the pulp to the cranberries.
Add the [...]
Posted in Autumn, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Low Salt, Nut-Free, Shellfish-Free, Simmer, Spring, Summer, UK, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter, relishes and pickles
| Tagged Clementines, Cranberries, Granulated Sugar, Port
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