Christmassy Bubble n Squeak

Taste of Christmas!

You have no idea how delighted I was when I received this message from twitter user @tastechristmas -the official twitter of this seasons greatest restaurant festival - Taste of Christmas 2009! "Congrats, you've won a pair of tickets to Taste of Christmas. we just need an address them to send them to thanks!" This was for my entry in the sprout story/tips/recipe competition. Since I absolutely adore sprouts I just had to enter, and my christmassy version of Bubble n Squeak with shredded … [Read more...]

Dumplings!

Plain Suet Dumplings:: 2 oz self-raising flour 1 oz shredded suet Salt and black pepper 6-8 tbsp cold water – to mix Mix the flour and shredded suet in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and add enough cold water (6-8 tablespoonfuls) to make smooth dough Place the dough on a lightly floured board lightly knead, divide into 6 dumplings, shape and put them on to the soup, casserole or stock, return the lid and allow them to simmer for around 20 to 25 minutes. Do not overwork the … [Read more...]