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I first saw this recipe on series 1 of "Two Fat Ladies", way back in 1996 and again recently

Shooter's sandwich

beef

mushrooms

shallots,

Cloves of garlic,

dry sherry

lemon juice

thyme

sea salt and black pepper

interesting sauce

suitably shaped loaf of bread that is bread

A great recipe for an electric breadmaker – or do it the traditional way

Easy white bread

strong white flour,plus extra for dusting

tsp salt

sachet fast-action yeast

olive oil

water

Mix 500g strong white flour, 2 tsp salt and a 7g sachet of fast-action yeast in a large <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/top-five-mixing-bowls">bowl</a>.

Make a well in the centre, then add 3 tbsp olive oil and 300ml water, and mix well. If the dough seems a little stiff, add another 1-2 tbsp water and mix well.

Tip onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for around 10 mins.

Once the dough is satin-smooth, place it in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with cling film. Leave to rise for 1 hour until doubled in size or place in the fridge overnight.

Line a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/kimberley-wilsons-top-5-baking-trays">baking tray</a> with baking parchment. Knock back the dough (punch the air out and pull the dough in on itself) then gently mould the dough into a ball.

Place it on the baking parchment to prove for a further hour until doubled in size.

Dust the loaf with some extra flour and cut a cross about 6cm long into the top of the loaf with a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/top-five-cooks-knives">sharp knife</a>.

Bake for 25-30 mins until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped underneath. Cool on a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/kimberley-wilsons-top-five-cooling-racks">wire rack</a>.

This method of using a frying pan to cook a Yorkshire pudding comes from Jamie Oliver's 15 minute meal series

Jamie Olivers Yorkshire Pudding Cooked In A Frying Pan

eggs

150 ml semi-skimmed milk

65 g plain flour

salt (optional)

black pepper (optional)

herbs (optional)

Jamie Olivers Yorkshire pudding cooked in a frying pan

The credit for this great idea has to go to Jamie.  It works every time and even looks good.

Who needs an oven?

The reason I have made this is because Jerry, one of our Sealpoint Siamese cats has only one tooth as a result of hereditary gingivitis

Cat food gravy recipe

450 g pork ribs

butter

carrot

black pepper

water beef stock powder

tin of tomatoes, chopped

bay leaf

parsley

" rosemary sprig

Makes me sad reading this now.  Jerry has long passed on, but he did love licking his cat gravy - bless him, wherever he is now. 

Poor Jerry is no more

Dublin lawyer is the rich Irish seafood dish utilising fresh lobster, cream, whiskey and sometimes mushrooms. It dates back many hundreds of years to a

Dublin Lawyer

paprika powder.

mustard powder.

butter.

button mushrooms, sliced thinly.

spring onions, sliced on the diagonal.

Irish whiskey.

150 ml double cream.

lemon juice.

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Glorious, but sooo expensive.  Crayfish is a good and economical substitute.

Wish lobster was cheaper!

Easy and tasty Homemade Granola with Oats, Almonds and Dried Fruit

Homemade Granola with Oats, Almonds and Dried Fruit

rolled old-fashioned oats (gluten-free)

½ unsalted pumpkin seeds

flax seeds

unsalted almonds.

PB2 Foods almond butter powder

maple syrup

tbsp coconut oil, melted

vanilla extract

dried fruit; ginger, cranberry, mango, goji berries.

Heat the oven (with the oven rack in...

Heat the oven (with the oven rack in the middle) to 350°F. Line a rimmed sheet panwith parchment or use a silicone mat.

In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds,...

In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, and flax, and pumpkin seeds. You may useother seeds as well.

Add almond powder and store to coat.

Combine maple syrup and coconut oil, and vanilla...

Combine maple syrup and coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until creamy andsmooth.

Pour the mixture over the oat mixture. Use...

Pour the mixture over the oat mixture. Use a spatula to stir until well combined andthe oats are evenly coated.

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and...

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.

Bake for about 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through...

Bake for about 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through or until crisp.

Break into clusters and store in glass jars...

Break into clusters and store in glass jars or containers for the best taste.

Easy to make creamy quesadillas using philadelphia light with garlic and herbs

Philadelphia chicken and sweetcorn quesadillas

chicken

sweetcorn

spring onions, finely sliced

tomato puree

tortillas

Philadelphia

Not sure what a Mexican would think of this, but it's not too bad.

Philly-Mex

This Vietnamese fresh flat pho rice noodles recipe makes fresh noodle sheets (bánh phở) for Hanoi Style fresh Vietnamese rice noodle rolls called pho cuon (phở cuốn Hà Nội), which can also be cut into strips to make pho noodles for the classic Vietnamese soup, pho (phở). We have adapted a recipe we learned to make at Red Bridge Cooking School, Hoi An.

Vietnamese Fresh Rice Noodle Recipe – How to Make Rice Noodles for Pho and Pho Cuon

rice rice

salt

vegetable oil

To prepare the batter for the fresh flat pho rice noodle sheets, first soak the 4 cups of white rice in a large plastic bowl of water overnight.

The next day, drain the water from the rice then thoroughly wash the rice in water. Do this at least three times, properly draining the water each time until the water is clear. Ensure the water is completely drained from the rice.

Put 1 cup of white rice, 2 cups of water, and a pinch of salt in a blender and blend for 10-15 minutes.

Remove the mixture from the blender and put it in a bowl and leave to rest for one hour.

Repeat with the remaining rice, 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water at a time. Leave each mixture to rest for an hour.

Spread a little vegetable oil onto a flat tray or plate in preparation for the steamed rice noodle sheets.

To make the flat rice noodle sheets, cover a pot of boiling water with a thin piece of cotton, pulled tautly over the pot and secured with string.

Using a large spoon (should hold two tablespoons of batter), pour the rice noodle batter onto the cotton, using the bottom of the spoon to move the batter around to form a thin circle-shaped layer that evenly and completely covers the cotton.

Steam the batter for one minute until you have a firm flat rice noodle sheet.

Use a bamboo stick to lift the rice batter from the cotton, by sliding it between the rice noodle sheet and cotton at the centre. Place it onto the oiled plate.

Repeat, stacking the flat rice noodle sheets on top of each other as you go. They shouldn’t stick together but if concerned spread a little vegetable oil onto each sheet.

Allow to cool

Salsa de ají picante

Red onion, finely chopped

Lemon juice

Salt

Mini veggie pastry parcels with oozing cheese make a great value and comforting homemade snack

Leek, cheese & potato pasties

potatoes

leeks

thyme sprigs, leaves

Dijon mustard

tbsp cream

flour

block shortcrust pastry

Cook the potatoes in boiling, salted water for 5-8 mins until tender, but still holding their shape. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the leeks and thyme and soften for 10-12 mins. Drain potatoes and add to the leeks with the mustard and plenty of seasoning. Stir in the cream and leave to cool a little.

Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. On a floured surface, roll out the pastry to the thickness of a £1 coin. Use a side plate or a bowl as a template to cut out 6 x 15cm circles. Mix the cheese with the leek mixture and pile a mound of the mix onto the centre of each pastry circle. Brush around edges with a little egg, then bring edges together and crimp with your fingers to seal.

Place pasties on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, brush with the remaining egg and bake for 40-45 mins until golden brown. Serve warm or leave to cool.

This delicious and extremely economical dish is a variation of Slow-cooked shin of beef that I tested for use in a slow cooker / crockpot with a mind to the fact

Slow-cooked shin of beef (slow cooker recipe)

celery

medium carrots, chopped finely

garlic, crushed

(480 milliliters) wine

(about 480 milliliters) vegetable stock

tomatoes

shiitake mushrooms, sliced

A few tomatoes, sliced (optional)

anchovy fillets, mashed

bay leaves

lemon

Sea salt

Another recipe from Mum's scribbled cookery notes

Date and apple squares

450 g (1 lb) cooking apples

g (2 oz) walnuts

g (4 oz) stoned dates

g (4 oz) wholemeal flour (see notes)

g (4 oz) muscovado sugar

honey

(1 oz) butter, melted

This pork spare ribs with star anise recipe makes a wonderfully aromatic Cambodian style of pork ribs that you can tuck into on their own, washed down with cold beers of course, or you can serve as one of a number of dishes as part of a Cambodian family feast.

Cambodian Pork Spare Ribs with Star Anise

500 g pork spare ribs (should be 6 ribs)

star anise pods

garlic

tbsp palm sugar

tbsp honey

tbsp light soy sauce

Cut the spare into 2 pieces of 3 ribs. Make an incision between each rib of around 4-5 cm, keeping the ribs together. If there is a significant amount of fat at the thick end of the ribs, score the fat to allow deeper penetration of the marinade.

Steam the ribs for 20 minutes and allow to cool.

Heat a skillet and toast the star anise pods.

Add these and the garlic to a mortar and make a paste.

Transfer the paste to a container, add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

Add the ribs and coat with the marinade. Marinade the ribs in the fridge for at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours for best results.

As the ribs are cooked through already from the steaming, we just want to caramalise that marinade to get a glossy finish on the grill or BBQ.

Place on the grill or BBQ over medium heat and turn frequently, using the leftover marinade to baste the ribs.

Serve immediately.

Dutch Oven Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food meal! As this tender pot roast cooks, it makes its own gravy. Sunday supper perfection! 

Dutch Oven Pot Roast with Mushroom Gravy

chuck roast

rough chopped crimini mushrooms

rough chopped onions

beef broth

can condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a dutch oven heat olive oil over medium heat. Season both sides of roast with kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, and granulated garlic. Massage the spices into the meat. Sear the meat on all sides, about 15 minutes total. Remove and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of pan drippings.

Add mushrooms and onions to the pan drippings in the dutch oven and cook for 3 minutes.

Add beef broth and soup. Stir to combine. Return roast to dutch oven. Cover. Roast in oven for 3 hours. Remove, roast, cover and set aside.

Let the gravy sit for 5-10 minutes and then, using a spoon, skim the fat from the top layer. I say gently because you want to make sure not to go past the top layer or you will end up throwing away some of the gravy. (Note: You can also use paper towels, just gently place the corner of the paper towel into the top layer and the towel will soak it up)

Slice the roast, and lay on a platter. Spoon gravy over the roast. Serve.

This Cambodian green papaya salad recipe makes Cambodia’s Bok Lahong or Nhoam Lahong, a fragrant, crunchy pounded salad that’s a little funky, spicy, sour, salty, and sweet. Typically eaten as a late afternoon snack, and made to order, it has cousins in Laos (Tum Som), Thailand (Som Tum), and Vietnam (Gỏi Đủ Đủ).

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