For The Secret Recipe Club “Hasselback Potatoes” The “Hasselback Potato”, also known as an Accordion Potato, is essentially a Swedish recipe which has travelled over time to various parts of the world. The recipe has its roots in Sweden and is named after Hasselbacken, a Stockholm restaurant which first served the preparation in the 1700s. After becoming a favourite…
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Bacon, Cheddar and Chive Cream Cheese Dip
with Emma Bridgewater and Market Deli The Six Nations Rugby championship is over for 2016, and as avid England supporter, I’m delighted to say that England won the Grand Slam as well as the overall Six Nations Championship! Yesterday was billed as “Super Saturday” when ALL the final fixtures were played, and what better accompaniment…
Carlins, Black Badgers and Parched Peas
A North Eastern and Lancashire Speciality for Carlin Sunday (Passion Sunday) It’s no surprise that quite often, the most plain and simple of foods (and ingredients) are revered and held in people’s memories; they are usually recipes that are associated with childhood, or from a native land, and this humble brown pea is one such thing….
Beremeal Parsley Scones with Seaweed Salt & Black Pepper
Beremeal from Barony Mill, Birsay, Orkney I love baking, it’s my favourite way to de-stress as well as putting home-made treats on the family tea time table; and, as well as baking, I am very keen to try new (or in this case, ancient) ingredients in my test kitchen – it stems from my very nomadic…
Healthy Cauliflower Cheese
For the Weight Watchers Diet Cauliflower cheese, even the words sound comforting and warm, and, it was always called cauliflower cheese as opposed to cauliflower gratin in our household when I was growing up, a simple and frugal dish that was often on the table towards the end of the week (or month) when the…
Savoury Sausage and Sage Baked Apples
With Roast Chicken for Bramley Apple Week It’s Bramley Apple week this week, from the 8th of February until Valentine’s Day on the 14th of February, we all have the extra opportunity of celebrating all things Bramley! I cook and bake with Bramley apples all year around, or to be more precise, when I can source…
Beremeal, Golden Syrup & Orkney Pancakes
For Shrove Tuesday aka Pancake Day In two days time, we will all be flipping our way through the day, as we try to use up all the eggs, butter and cream in our larders, in accordance with the old practice to clear all those luxury ingredients in preparation for the start of Lent. Tuesday…
Gold Hill and “Hovis” Granary Bread Loaf
Nostalgia with Flour and Yeast Today’s post is entitled Gold Hill and “Hovis” Granary Bread Loaf, and to those readers who aren’t British, the title may be a bit of a puzzle; what is Hovis bread, and where is Gold Hill and why is it mentioned? Well, Gold Hill is a very steep but beautiful cobbled street…
Twelfth Night & Epiphany: Mincemeat Soda Bread
Using Leftover Mincemeat Tomorrow, January the 5th, is Twelfth Night, and the day that I take down all my Christmas decorations and the Christmas tree; it’s the traditional end of the Christmas festive season, and one of the saddest days for me, as I love Christmas with all the food, family gatherings and the age-old customs…
Mini Cheese Scones with Creamy Peppadew Spread
Perfect for Festive Canapés! It’s PARTY time, for most of us, whether it be the ubiquitous “Office Party” where photocopy machines are often abused and misused, or school and house parties; it’s that time of year when after a famine of social events, I rarely have an evening free now! With only 8 days to…
Bubble and Squeak with Peppadew Peppers
A Leftovers Legend! Today’s recipe for Bubble and Squeak with Peppadew Peppers is a Leftovers Legend! Bubble and Squeak is a British institution and is never more popular than on Boxing Day and after any other big celebratory meals, as well as Sunday lunch. Basically, for those of you who don’t know, it’s a pan-fried hash of…
Mini Bruschetta with Peppadew Pepper Spread
For Christmas Canapés and Buffets Following on from my last Peppadew Pepper recipe for Festive Roast Pumpkin and Peppadew Pepper Lasagne, today’s recipe for Mini Bruschetta with Peppadew Pepper Spread is another fabulous idea using Peppadew peppers that is perfect for Christmas and the New Year, as well as any celebratory gathering or party. I always have…
Gluten Free Fruit, Sausage & Herb Stuffing Loaf
Perfect for Christmas Day! With Christmas only five weeks away now, I know, it’s frightening isn’t it, today’s recipe is very timely, and more to the point, it’s a much healthier recipe for a celebratory Gluten Free Fruit, Sausage & Herb Stuffing Loaf. People with gluten intolerance sometimes miss out on the big day, and stuffing is…
Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans
Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans for Crocktober Beans are always welcome on my kitchen table, whatever the season, but, there is something very comforting about a big bowl of beans during the cooler months, and I often make a Sausage and Bean Casserole in autumn and winter. Tinned beans are fine, and I regularly served them…
A Seasonal Condiment: Autumnal Corn Salsa
A Seasonal Condiment: Autumnal Corn Salsa Welcome to my third guest post, a few close friends have helped me out whilst I am in Canada, and have written bespoke posts and created special recipes for all my readers! Today’s guest writer is none other than my co-host for Tea Time Treats, Janie from the Hedgecombers. Janie…
