Author Archive | Anne Dolamore

Taken from The Taste of Belgium Chocolate Mousse 150g bittersweet chocolate chopped into small pieces 4 tablespoons brewed coffee 4 large egg whites, at room temperature 2 tablespoons icing sugar 4 tablespoons whipping cream, well chilled 1 teaspoon dark rum, cognac or Grand Marnier (optional) Chocolate shavings or whipped cream for garnish Place the chocolate and […]

Taken from The Taste of Belgium Warm Green Bean and Potato Salad from Liège 6-8 new red potatoes scrubbed 450g green beans, trimmed salt to taste 30g unsalted butter or vegetable oil 150g bacon cut into 6mm strips 4 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 tbsp finely chopped  fresh […]

Why not make a delicious Guinness cake for St Patrick’s Day? We have been through the archives for this one and found a recipe from Cakes from Around the World by Julie Duff. Ingredients 75g sultanas 75g raisins 75g currants 75g chopped mixed peel 150ml Guinness 115g butter 225g dark muscavado sugar 3 large eggs 350g self […]

Taken from Marguerite Patten’s A Century of British Cooking which is available in eBook format. Steak and Kidney Pie Serves 4 to 6 Shortcrust Pastry (see recipe below) For the filling: 675 g chuck or other stewing steak, dice 225 g ox or lamb’s kidneys, dice 25 g plain flour salt and freshly ground black pepper 50 […]

It’s St. David’s Day and we have gone through the archives to find a recipe that honours the national emblem of Wales – leeks. Taken from Marguerite Patten’s Best British Dishes, why not cook up this in celebration? Welsh Leek and Potato Soup Serves 4 Cooking time: 30 minutes 4 medium leeks 2 small onions […]