Summer is definitely beating down on me today and I am seriously craving for an old-fashioned dessert with ice cream. I guess no one really turns down a dessert with ice cream. Just one little spoonful is enough to break down those walls and it's a done deal! I was thinking of … [Read more...]
Coconut Curry
This is a very simple dish, and it makes a very flavoursome curry, with tastes of (as the name suggests) coconut. It’s a very creamy dish, and quite heavy on the calories, so may not be the best thing for straight after Christmas! Serve it with a freshly toasted Naan b … [Read more...]
Meat Samosas
These popular Indian Starters have a spicy Meat and Vegetable filling, and are great when served with traditional Indian dips and accompaniments – Onion Bhajis, Poppadums, Chutneys and other dips. To Serve 4 1tbsp Oil 115g Minced Beef 3 Spring Onions, Finely Sliced 50g B … [Read more...]
Christmas Pudding
It’s Christmas! So what better way to get in the mood than by making a traditional Christmas pudding, it’s best to start making one now, as needs to be refrigerated for anything from two to eight weeks. This recipe has no nuts in as well, but please check on the packaging for any … [Read more...]
Traditional Roast Turkey
Granted, the quantities seem a bit extreme, but it’s a big treat! It’ll make enough to provide you with Turkey and Stuffing Sandwiches for a while! To serve 6 6.5kg Turkey 75g Softened Butter 225g Very Fat Streaky Bacon 900g Stuffing 1. Heat the oven to … [Read more...]
Bread and Butter Pudding
The first pudding I ever learnt to cook, and still my favourite by a long shot! To serve 4 to 6 (or just me!) - 85g softened butter - 6 slices of thick bread (either white or whole-wheat – from personal experience, don’t use the ones with seeds in!) - … [Read more...]