Egg Substitutes, not just for vegans!

Eggs are used to bind a dish and, when whipped incorporate air, making a cake or pudding very light Vegan egg replacement powders are available from health food shops. These can be useful, especially for foods like meringues. Many recipes can be adapted using one of the suggestions below. Just remember to bear in mind what the final dish is, ie is it sweet or savoury and add an appropriate substitute Replacement for one egg: • 1 tbsp soya flour and 1 tbsp water • 1 tbsp arrowroot, … [Read more...]

Welsh Breakfast Pancakes

Pancake batter: 4 oz self-raising flour ½ tsp salt 1 medium egg, lightly beaten 1 oz melted butter Milk to mix Scrambled eggs: 4 medium eggs, beaten 4 fl oz whole milk Salt and black pepper 8 thin slices goat's cheese, lightly grilled 50 grams ham, cut into strips Sift the flour and salt into a bowl, gradually whisk in the egg, melted butter and milk to form a batter – consistency of double cream. Refrigerate for 30 minutes Heat a little oil in a small frying pan and add a … [Read more...]

Huevos Rancheros

I have only tried this recipe once and there seems to be something missing, I will just have to do more research and see if there is. I had hoped to get a Spanish recipe, I think this is South American and I am told (though not sure how reliable the information is), that this dish does come from South America. Anyone knows any better, please feel free to comment. Also I am unsure of the spelling. Serves 2 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup green … [Read more...]

Mizmo’s Cheesy Omelette

Ingredients 4 large eggs 1 tablespoons chopped fresh mixed herbs (e.g. chives, parsley and basil) 4 tablespoons skimmed milk 2 oz melted butter 1 tin Heinz Macaroni Cheese 2 oz Cheddar Cheese Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Beat the eggs with the herbs, milk and seasoning, stir in the macaroni cheese and cheddar [or cheese of choice] with a spatula. Heat the butter in a small non-stick frying pan. Pour in the egg mixture and cook over a medium to low heat. … [Read more...]

Ham & Eggs Baked

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Baked Eggs encased in good ham is a real favourite of mine - done simply on a morning with cursty warm bread. Or this slightly more hearty cheesy version for a light lunch of tea. They are always a welcomed favourite in our household. Ingredients 1 packet of good ham 4 Organic eggs Wedge of Cheddar Wedge of Parmesan 4 small cubes of butter [optional] Salt & Pepper Olive Oil Instructions Make 4 individual or one large. I prefer using 4 small individual dishes. Lightly … [Read more...]