Caramelized Onion and Cheddar Quiche

January 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Quiche is one of my favorite weekend dishes because I can prepare it in advance and leave my days free for the purpose weekends were intended - relaxing (not this weekend as I have a full schedule of last minute design work!). This caramelized Onions and cheddar quiche is an absolute delight - the additional step of caramelizing the onions adds some wonderful flavor. I always do a slightly different quiche with the addition of feta cheese in place of the cheddar which works just as well in my … [Read more...]

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Meatball & Potato Pie

January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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I have to say that the vast majority of food programmes of late seem to do little else but rehash the same recipes over and over again with very few changes. Whilst there is a lot of be said for keeping some of our traditional recipes "as is", there is also a need to create new and inspiring versions of the old classics too. One of my favourite comfort foods as a child was Yorkshire Meat and Potato pie as cooked by my dear old Grandmother - and always served with copious amounts of cabbage and … [Read more...]

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Video Recipe: Strawberry & Vanilla Sponge

October 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
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If you are a fan of the traditional Victoria sponge then you really need to give Jo Pratt´s recipe for Strawberry & Vanilla Sponge a try! Its incredibly light, fluffy and perfect for that afternoon tea break! http://youtu.be/_UAOOaSbxoM The ingredients list and full instructions are as follows:- JO PRATT’S STRAWBERRY AND VANILLA CREAM SPONGE USING LEISURE RANGE 90 COOKER Preparation time - 20-25 mins For the sponge: knob of butter, melted 225g butter, at room … [Read more...]

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Video Recipe: Blueberry Muffins

October 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Although pancakes will always be my personal choice for an extra special breakfast I absolutely adore Blueberry Muffins on a morning. This recipe by chef Jo Pratt is one of my all time favourites -producing the most exquisitely simple muffins without the fuss - but with the added twist of an extra special topping Preparation time - 20 mins Makes 12 http://youtu.be/kfBwbhN0OKU Ingredients:- 250ml milk 50ml vegetable oil ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 large egg, lightly beaten 75g … [Read more...]

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Don’t be seduced by a pretty cake

September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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It’s very easy to be seduced by the decorative artistry of a cake, the tremendously thick and tasty icing and the beautifully arranged toppings is enough to make anybody’s mouth water. However, just like you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, you shouldn’t judge a cake by its sweet sugary trimmings. As my sincere Grandma use to say without a hint of irony “It’s what’s inside that counts”. I’m the first person to hold my hands up and admit that I have often neglected those … [Read more...]

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Toblerone Cheesecake

May 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Toblerone were extremely generous to send us two 400gram bars over the Easter period - and we used each of them to experiment a little. We made their recipes of cookies and fondue, which I have to say, were absolute divine and dangerously mourish. This is my take on a fun cheesecake made to celebrate Easter. Instead of the cookies you can use any base you enjoy that will complement the Toblerone and filling. Any filling you choose, but preferably one you enjoy. The “star of the show” is the … [Read more...]

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Toblerone Cookies

April 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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If you are anything like me at Easter time your mind focuses on one thing - Chocolate! Toblerone, one of my favourite of all bars, has provided me with a couple of recipe ideas which are positively mouthwatering - especially, I might add, this one for Toblerone Cookies. Ingredients: 75g butter or margarine 75g granulated sugar 75g light muscavado sugar 1 egg 175g self-raising flour 100g bar milk TOBLERONE, roughly chopped Makes 12 cookies Preparation: 1. Lightly grease 2 … [Read more...]

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Homemade Wholemeal Spelt Bread

April 6, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Spelt Bread in my humble opinion Spelt bread bought in supermarkets is not as good as that made in small bakeries like the one in Findhorn Foundation in Scotland. The bread made in Findhorn bakery is superb, whereas many other Spelt breads I have tried had ordinary whole wheat or brown flour added which gives an inferior taste and texture - and sometimes the spelt flour is so minimal in quantity it might as well not even be present - the companies in this event simply adding it to hike up the … [Read more...]

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Homemade Digestive Biscuits

February 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Here is my families recipe for Digestive Biscuits. A biscuit that is just that touch healthier without losing any of the flavour.  When I was a child we would always serve them with a slice of cheese and a nice cup of Yorkshire Tea. Ingredients 2 oz of whole-wheat flour 2 oz medium oatmeal 1 oz soft brown sugar ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda Small pinch of salt 2 oz cold butter - diced ½ to 1 tbsp whole milk Method Lightly grease a baking tray Pre-heat the oven to 150 degrees … [Read more...]

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Yorkshire Teacakes

January 31, 2010 By 9 Comments
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Yorkshire Teacakes. I remember these from when I was young. They would always be available, stored in a large wooden breadbin. I´d have one on a morning with a cup of tea (Yorkshire of course), it would be spread thickly with butter and my Mum would always joke if I´d like a bit of teacake with my butter (as opposed to the other way round). We had a visiter once who asked if he could have one of those fruit breadcakes! To which was retorted "Dun't tha knaw t' difference a'tween … [Read more...]

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