Traditional Sourdough Couronne Bordelaise: A traditional bread from the area Bordeaux in SW France. This “Crown” bread is proved & shaped in a special “Couronne” banneton wicker basket. It’s a great shaped bread to serve for any buffet or cheeseboard, as a cheese, such as a boxed Camembert, can be placed in the middle. A Great…
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Cheese and Garlic Sourdough Bread
Cheese and Garlic Sourdough Bread: A delicious cheese and garlic sourdough bread . Makes the most amazing toast as well as sandwiches. This bread is made using my master sourdough bread recipe. The Perfect Dipping and Dunking Bread I’m on a real sourdough baking craze lately, Sally, my sourdough starter was woken up from her…
Coffee Walnut Cake
Coffee Walnut Cake – A delicious recipe for Coffee Walnut Cake, which I remember from my childhood as my grandmother used to bake this, and it still remains a favourite of mine. For Sunday Afternoon Tea I always think that where the French are good with patisserie, we in the UK cannot be beaten when…
Cheese, Fennel and Sun-Dried Tomato Sourdough
Cheese, Fennel and Sun-Dried Tomato Sourdough – A delicious cheesy sourdough bread with the added warmth of aromatic fennel seeds and juicy sun-dried tomatoes. Makes the most amazing toast as well as “soup dunking” bread. Makes fabulous “Soup Dunking” Bread and Toast In the midst of New Year dieting, today I am sharing a new…
Scottish Rumbledethumps for Burns Night
Scottish Rumbledethumps for Burns Night – A wonderful combination of mashed potatoes, Savoy cabbage, cheese & chives – baked OR grilled to give a crispy cheesy topping. This is one of my very favourite family recipes – my Mum used to make it, as did her Mum before her. This is a Scottish recipe, similar…
Healthy Turkey Ragu Nachos
Healthy Turkey Ragu Nachos – Delicious, low-calorie and low-fat nachos made with healthy turkey ragu. These nachos would make a great “fakeaway” meal for all the family, as well as a tasty snack for games night. Made with homemade turkey ragu, which is a great alternative to the classic beef ragu sauce, and is made…
Mincemeat Bread and Butter Pudding
Mincemeat Bread and Butter Pudding – A delectable bread and butter pudding made with mincemeat, flaked almonds and orange zest. This delicious pudding can be prepared beforehand and then just popped in the oven whilst you are eating the main course. It reheats well in the microwave and is wonderful when served with fresh pouring…
Spicy Black Bean & Avocado Quesadillas
[AD] Spicy Black Bean & Avocado Quesadillas – A delicious and easy way to perk up a festive brunch, lunch or supper using Flatbreads, which are so versatile and handy to have on hand. This is a wonderfully light, tasty meal uses Flatbreads, which adds great texture and taste to these quesadillas. Can be made…
BOXING DAY “LEFTOVERS” SOUP
[AD] Boxing Day “Leftovers” Soup: This thick, velvety and rich soup is made from the Christmas Day dinner vegetable leftovers. I’ve used Scotty Brand roast potatoes, roast parsnips, sprouts and carrots which are diced and simmered in a vegetable (or turkey) stock with a hint of winter herbs. After simmering for about 20 minutes, I…
Mini Grana Padano Pancake Lasagne Muffin Cups
[AD] Mini Grana Padano Pancake Lasagne Muffin Cups: These clever little bakes are actually mini lasagne cups baked in a muffin tin and are perfect for a light lunch, family supper or even a picnic. They are made with pancakes, which are layered with a mixture of vegetables and bacon in a tomato sauce, grated…
Gingerbread Porridge and Apple Crumble Porridge
Delicious spiced, Gingerbread/Ginger Parkin style porridge made with traditional oatmeal porridge. Serve this with extra cream for an early morning indulgence. This porridge idea came from my grandmother’s Gingerbread (Ginger Parkin) recipe and the delectable creamy porridge that she used to make every morning when I stayed with her. Plus a recipe for a delectable creamy…
Scarborough Fair “Beer Can” Style Roast Chicken
[AD] Scarborough Fair “Beer Can” Style Roast Chicken – A delicious roast chicken cooked “beer can” style using the Steam & Infuse™ attachment in my Stoves cooker. This way of cooking a chicken vertically over the Steam & Infuse™ attachment keeps the chicken moist, whilst imparting a wonderful herbal flavour, and, browning the chicken all…
Welsh Rarebit on Crumpets
Welsh Rarebit on Crumpets – A lovely tangy and piquant Welsh rarebit mixture that is perfect when spread and melted on toasted crumpets. Serve for breakfast, brunch or supper with grilled tomatoes, mushrooms and crispy bacon. The mixture can be made ahead and lasts for five days in the fridge….. …..and other Autumn Fireside Supper…
Italian Sub Sandwich with Prosciutto di Parma Ham
[ad] Italian Sub Sandwich with Prosciutto di Parma, Salad, and Cheese – An easy to prepare American/Italian inspired “long sandwich” that would be great for outdoor dining and picnics. For Summer Picnics and Al Fresco Dining *Collaborative paid post* Today’s recipe for Italian Sub Sandwich with Prosciutto di Parma Ham comes just in time for…
Piquant Tuna Melt with Smoked Cheese
Piquant Tuna Melt with Smoked Cheese – A spicy grilled open sandwich with tangy tuna salad, served on toasted sourdough bread with smoked Cheddar cheese. Great Sandwiches of the World An American Classic I love sandwiches, any kind of sandwich works for me…..toasted, open sandwiches, a burger (yes, I class this as a sandwich!) and…
