I cook this to my husband’s taste, but if less cooking suits you that’s fine. It sometimes goes together a bit randomly, but I wrote it down this time, and can now look it up online 😀 700-800g diced root or soup veg (I get pre prepared) 1 finely slice stick of celery 1 small […]
I’ve been looking for vegetarian recipes that work OK for my family (who don’t much like beans other than the Heinz baked sort). This loaf goes down quite well, especially with a mushroom sauce, side veg and mash. 40g quinoa (soaked 30 min if you’re sensitive to the saponins) 120ml water (4 floz) 60g red […]
This recipe was given to me by my Aunt Celia (my mother’s sister) which she thinks was used by her grandmother probably in the early 1900s. It comes from Fannie Farmer’s Cookbook. I’ve adapted this for modern UK ingredients. Makes 3 small 1 lb loaves. 2 1/2 oz porridge oats 18 fl oz boiling water […]
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of recipes for Tiffin. I’ve done quite a bit of experimentation to get the version that goes down well with my family. Not too sweet, not gooey or too solid, and thoroughly chocolate. (Obviously use what chocolate you like!) 120g butter 60g golden syrup 100g milk chocolate, chopped 200g […]
This is an easy refrigerator recipe, and people often ask me for a copy so it’s time to put it online! Makes a 7″ diam cheesecake, although it could be any shape as the thickness doesn’t really matter. Doubles up just fine, which would make you a 9″ diam cheesecake. Prepare a base: Â 2 […]
We like a well-flavoured ginger cake. This keeps well and gives me the illusion of being a little healthy. It’s one of our regulars because it is so quick and easy. 8 oz plain wholemeal flour 1 heaped tsp mixed spice 3 heaped tsp ground ginger 1 level tsp bicarb 4 oz marg (or butter […]
I introduced this recipe in a blog post, but people tend to look for my recipes in this Recipes section – so I’ve added it here. I have been specifically aiming for a thick and creamy yogurt with a mild flavour, but you may be less fussy. Your result will be largely governed by the […]
1 egg or 2 yolks 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp mustard powder Pinch of cayenne pepper a few drops of Worcester sauce 6 fl oz milk or beer 8 oz grated sharp cheddar (1/8 tsp salt, optional) Break the egg into a medium-size saucepan. Stir in the seasonings, the liquid and the cheese. Place […]
This recipe is based on one in my Marguerite Patten cookbook, influenced by a friend’s family recipe and further research. It’s my husband’s favourite, so it’s well tested! 10 oz SR flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 rounded tsp mixed spice 5 oz white sugar 5 oz soft marg 10 oz raisins 2 eggs 4 […]
Lemon Drizzle cake is traditionally based on a rich Victoria mixture – equal weight of butter, sugar, eggs and flour. I find them a bit heavy, and get through the eggs too quickly, so I explored a version based on the proportions of my Chocolate Cake – and it works! I normally bake in a small top […]