Loin of Bacon with Plum Sauce

Ingredients 4 lb loin of bacon 2 carrots, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 bay leaf Plum Sauce 125mls hoisin sauce 60mls Chinese rice wine vinegar 60mls soy sauce 60g brown sugar 1 teasp. Chinese five spice powder 5 plums, stoned and quartered To Cook Place the joint in a large saucepan and cover with cold… Continue reading Loin of Bacon with Plum Sauce

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Blueberry Pie

Ingredients Pastry 2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter 4 to 6 tablespoons cold water Filling 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, if desired 6 cups blueberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, if desired Method In a medium bowl, mix… Continue reading Blueberry Pie

Cod & Chips

Ingredients 2 pieces of Cod approx 5oz Sunflower Oil for frying 4oz Plain Flour 0.25oz Dried Yeast sachet 225 ml Sparkling Water 2 large Potatoes Method 1.To make the batter, sift the flour into a bowl. 2.Make a well in the centre and add the sparkling water until you have achieved a smooth batter and… Continue reading Cod & Chips

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Citrus Tea Mocktail

Iced tea is super-refreshing on a hot day and an ideal alcohol free option for your guests. Ingredients 6 Barrys Gold Tea Bags 2 tbsp Sugar 1 Lime juiced 1 Lemon sliced to granish 1 handfull Ice Cubes to serve Method 1.Boil the kettle and make the tea in a large saucepan with approximately 1.5… Continue reading Citrus Tea Mocktail

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Vegetarian Pie

Ingredients 3oz Odlums Self Raising Flour 2oz Butter 1 Bunch of Scallions /Spring Onions (chopped) 8oz Spinach (cooked and drained well) Half a Yellow Pepper (chopped) 4oz Grated Cheddar Cheese 1 Large Tomato (sliced) or 6 mini tomatoes 3 Eggs ½ pint Milk Pinch of Dried Mixed Herbs 3oz Pine Nuts Method 1.Preheat oven 180°C/350°F/Gas… Continue reading Vegetarian Pie

Chocolate Biscuit Cake

   Ingredients 10oz Butter 1/4 pt Golden Syrup 8oz Good Quality Chocolate 1/2 x 400g Packet of Digestive Biscuits (roughly crushed) 1/2 x 400g Packet of Rich Tea Biscuits (roughly crushed) 4oz walnuts, brazils, almonds (optional) 4oz sultanas, apricots, cherries (optional) 1 Packet of Maltesers Method 1.Line a 6″ round cake tin with a double… Continue reading Chocolate Biscuit Cake