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British Sandwich Week – Vegetarian Open Sandwich

Today’s recipe is from Le Cordon Bleu Bakery School and is something bit different to your average sandwich! Vegetarian Open Sandwich with Avocado, Horseradish, Celery and Granny Smith Apple MAKES 20 OPEN SANDWICHES Preparation: 30 mins 100 g horseradish cream 300 g fromage frais, beaten 4 slices seeded bread 2 lemons 2 avocados, thinly sliced 2 […]

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British Sandwich Week – Sourdough Bread Rolls

British Sandwich Week continues and today’s recipe focuses on the bread roll. This recipe is taken from Sourdough Mania. Bread Rolls For breakfast, a snack or great home-made sandwiches. LEAVEN: 10 g active starter (2.5%) 30 g strong white (type 812) flour (7.5%) 20 g wholemeal flour (2.5%) 40 g water (7.5%) Mix the ingredients, cover […]

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Recipe for the weekend

Taken from Vegan Recipes from the Middle East Aubergine Mousse with Tahini Baba Ghanoush Something delicious to dip warm pitta bread into in the sunshine… 2 aubergines 2 tbsp tahini juice of two lemons 1 garlic clove crushed salt and pepper 30g finely chopped parsley handful pomegranate seeds for decoration Olive oil Preparation time: 25 minutes […]

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Midweek Recipe

Pesto and hummus bruschetta Taken from Vegan Camper Van Cooking Makes 5 5 slices white bread 3 tbsp olive oil 2 large tomatoes 1 red onion 1 tsp balsamic vinegar glaze 1/4 tsp salt 2 pinches ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp dried oregano 3 tbsp hummus 2 tbsp pesto 1/2 handful fresh basil 1 tsp toasted […]

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A sweet treat for the Bank Holiday

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 […]

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Recipe for the Bank Holiday Weekend

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 […]

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St Patrick’s Day

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 […]

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#BritishPieWeek – Steak and Kidney Pie

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 […]

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St. David’s Day Recipe – Leek and Potato Soup

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 […]

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