Recipes from a passionate cook & foodie
I have very fond memories of the days around Bonfire Night when my Grandmother would make Treacle Toffee, a rich sugary treat that would stick to the top of my mouth. To test to see if it was done she would always chill plates or drop a bit into a pan of cold water. These tasties were absolutely delicious and so chewy you best not try them with fillings! Ingredients:: 450g (1lb) Soft Brown Sugar 225g (8oz) Black Treacle 110g (4oz) Unsalted Butter 2 tbsp Water 1 tbsp White … [Read more...]
These beautiful biscuits were named so not because they were black, but rather their use of black treacle. One day, as I was pottering around our pantry, I came across a jar of Black Treacle which was getting dreadfully close to its use by date. With it I made some treacle toffee, and these wonderful ginger biscuits - an ingredient unique of my own. Hence their name Fembat´s Black Gingers. I have one heck of a sense of humour, its just unfortunate that often others just dont seem to share … [Read more...]
In the heart of winter there is nothing more warming that a hearty soup. Other times one craves a slightly lighter soup which is packed full of vegetables and vitamins. I find this fills both needs in my book. I love its vibrant green colour which can give life to the most grey of days. If you really do need an emotional pick me up without all the fat and useless calories then this really is the soup for you. Ingredients:: 1 Large Onion 2 Medium Potatoes 2 stalks of … [Read more...]
This is a very simple milk chocolate cake with a wholemeal twist. The wholemeal flour lends it a lovely nutty texture. Its excellent if you are really struggling to get wholemeal goodness into your kids - namely because it looks so naughty and packed with chocolate that they will never know the secret ingredient that lurks within its rich dark layers. This is a tried and tested method of getting your kids to try some wholemeal foods. Ingredients 100 g (3 1/2 oz) Self Raising Flour 100 … [Read more...]
I have always wondered why people continue to purchase runny lack lustre versions of this much loved, and extremely simple dish. My version is so simple, and yet so very tasty you will never buy another frozen version again. Sometimes I like to throw a little broccoli into the mix - adds an extra touch of goodness and colour to his much loved recipe. A really nice tip is to sprinkle a light dusting of parmesan or other hard cheese to the top (maybe even a very light dusting of toasted … [Read more...]