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PEACHES AND EARL GREY GIN ICE CREAM
Peaches have officially flooded the market, and I am loving every single moment of it. Last year wasn’t the best of year when it came to peach production, but we’ve been so lucky this time around. So when I wanted to create a boozy ice cream with my favourite fruit, it got me thinking about […]
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Spicy Moroccan Harissa Chicken Salad
Ingredients For the chicken: 2 tablesp. harissa paste 3 tablesp. white wine vinegar 4 chicken fillets For the roasted potatoes: 300g potatoes, peeled and diced ½ tablesp. rapeseed or olive oil 1 teasp. ground cumin 1 teasp. garam masala powder ½ teasp. chilli powder For the dressing: 2 tablesp. white wine vinegar 2 tablesp. Rapeseed […]
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Teatime Salad Plate
Perfect Teatime Treat, Light and Delicious! Ingredients 4 large eggs 8 thick-cut slices of baked ham 4 tablesp. Coleslaw 8 slices of fresh beetroot, cooked 1 butterhead lettuce, leaves separated, washed and dried 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced 2 scallions, chopped Method Bring a pan of water to a boil and gently lower in the eggs […]
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Poached Egg, Bacon and Avocado on Toast
Crispy bacon, runny eggs and smooth avocado on toasted bread – the perfect breakfast, lunch or brunch. Ingredients 8 smoked streaky rashers 4 eggs Dash of white wine vinegar 2 avocados, peeled and chopped Juice of ½ a lime ¼ teasp. chilli flakes 1 tablesp. coriander leaves, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 […]
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Smoked Salmon on Potato Cakes
Very good, easy to prepare starter, potato cakes can be made ahead and reheated Ingredients 450g cooked, mashed potatoes 75g flour 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablesp. scallions, finely chopped Salt, pepper and nutmeg 50g butter, melted 125 ml soured cream 1 tablesp. dill, chopped Salt and black pepper Method Mix the potato, flour, eggs, scallions, […]
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St Patrick’s Potatoes
Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1kg medium-sized potatoes 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 100g well-flavoured farmhouse cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper 300ml milk 300ml double cream To Cook Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 1, 140ºC (275ºF). Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin slices. Overlap one-third of the slices over the base […]
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Beef and Stout Casserole with Herby Dumplings
Serves 12 (Freeze half) Ingredients 4 tablesp. sunflower oil 500g shallots or button onions, peeled 1 large onion, sliced 4 carrots, cut into 2½cm pieces 1 tablesp. sugar 65g plain flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1½kg chuck or braising steak, cut into 6-7cm chunks 75g butter 1 litre stout 300ml beef stock The […]
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Lamb Stew Hot Pot
You can also use neck of lamb or gigot chops to make this stew. Simply ask your butcher to cut it into 1½cm slices for you. This is a great nutritionally complete dinner in one pot for the whole family. Serves 6 Ingredients 675g shoulder of lamb 4 tablesp. plain flour Salt and freshly-ground black […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Menu
Mid March is usually significant of two reasons for me; spring time approaching and St. Patrick’s Day. Having Irish blood run through my veins means that a good pub crawl with some traditional Irish food, live music and friends make for a perfect celebration! This year for my Irish recipes I am choosing 2 menus […]
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Leftover Turkey, Ham and Leek Pie
Who’s got leftovers? Try this delicious Turkey, Ham and Leek Pie Ingredients 1tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 red or white onion sliced 3 leeks finely sliced 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes 2 tablespoons plain flour, plus extra for dusting 300ml chicken stock ¼ pint/100ml low fat crème fraiche 1 teaspoon […]