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…
Edwardian Shooter’s Sandwich
Edwardian Shooter’s Sandwich – This is my twist on a classic Edwardian sandwich, the “Shooter’s Sandwich”, which, is a sandwich of impeccable credentials and that is rather large in size too. There is a rather helpful series of photos on how to assemble and make the classic shooter’ s sandwich below too. A Historical British…
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…
Avocado and Feta Toast with Chives
Avocado and Feta Toast with Chives – A delicious variation on the ubiquitous avocado toast, this recipe has chillies, garlic, lime and chives added, with feta cheese. A Quick & Easy Lunch As regular readers will know and those who follow me in Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, I’m on a healthy eating diet. The festive…
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…
Mini Grana Padano Cheese Tarts with Olives & Sun Dried Tomatoes
Mini Grana Padano Cheese Tarts with Olives & Sun Dried Tomatoes – These delicious little tarts are made with Grana Padano cheese pastry and a savoury filling of sun-dried tomatoes and olives. Perfect for the FESTIVE season! These delicious little tarts are made with Grana Padano cheese pastry and a savoury filling of sun-dried tomatoes…
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…
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…
Focaccia Bites with Pesto and Prosciutto di Parma
[ad] Focaccia Bites with Pesto and Prosciutto di Parma – Delicious little bite-sized aperitivo snacks with classic Italian pesto and Prosciutto do Parma ham. Italian Aperitivo In the last of my mini series of collaborative recipes with Prosciutto di Parma, I am pleased to be able to share my third recipe and serving idea, Focaccia…
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…
Aubergine & Tomato Curry with Indian Flatbreads
Aubergine & Tomato Curry with Indian Flatbreads: A bright and vibrant vegetarian curry that is bursting with flavour. The curry is served with quick and easy non-yeast recipe for Indian style flatbreads, which are made with yogurt, flour, salt and butter, and are the perfect accompaniment with the curry. STAYING IN-IN WITH STOVES Today’s recipes for…
