Baked Rice Pudding – Dairy Free: A traditional baked rice pudding but which is totally dairy free and vegan – made with Almond Milk and vegan margarine. Serve this delicious old-fashioned pudding with a dollop of marmalade or jam. with Unsweetened Almond Breeze® January is nearly at an end, and with it some Arctic weather has…
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Toasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry
Toasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry – A simple vegan curry that is packed with lots of your five-a-day and some fabulous spices, such a turmeric, ginger and chilli. A Tasty Vegan Curry Hello, so here we are nearly at the end of January 2019 already, I’m not sure how that happened! The month seemed to…
Baked “Cake Crumb” Mincemeat Pudding
Baked “Cake Crumb” Mincemeat Pudding – Based on the traditional College Pudding, this pudding uses Panettone cake crumbs as part of the ingredients, as well as mincemeat, all left over from Christmas; serve with vanilla custard for a delicious & thrifty winter pudding. A Proper Winter’s Pud! Today’s post is all about leftovers again, as we…
Turkey Hash Cakes with Quick Pickled Cauliflower & Clementines
Turkey Hash Cakes with Quick Pickled Cauliflower & Clementines – A great way make use of any festive leftovers, and so easy to make too. These little savoury cakes are gluten-free and dairy-free. with SARSON’S PICKLE IN 15 MINUTES MEDITERRANEAN VINEGAR BLEND Hello 2019 and welcome to my latest collaborative recipe with Sarson’s. Today’s recipe…
My life in South West France
My life in South West France:Notes and a seasonal recipe from my time living in, and from my kitchen in SW France. In collaboration with The France Show 2019 as an ambassador for the show. with THE FRANCE SHOW 2019 Be inspired by top French chefs and authors on the Flavours of France stage, sample…
Norfolk Plough Pudding for Plough Monday
Norfolk Plough Pudding for Plough Monday – A traditional English savoury steamed pudding recipe that originates from Norfolk in East Anglia. This is my Norfolk granny’s recipe and she used to serve it every Plough Monday, as well as throughout the winter period. A Traditional British Recipe Today’s’ recipe for Norfolk Plough Pudding for Plough Monday…
“Cheesemas Tree” and Quick Pickles
“Cheesemas Tree” Cheese Board & Quick Pickles – Dispense with those little cheese and pineapple on sticks, ditch the cheese knife and get creative this Christmas and New Year with this fabulous and fun “Cheesemas Tree” Cheese Board and quick pickled veggies. Sarson’s Pickle in 15 Minutes Mediterranean Vinegar Blend Today’s recipe post is a…
Truffle & Brie Festive Pasta Bake
Truffle & Brie Festive Pasta Bake – An elegant and fabulously easy pasta bake that would be perfect for Christmas Eve or Boxing day, plus it is on the table in under 30 minutes and makes use of store-cupboard ingredients. The truffle pesto adds a touch of luxury to this simple dish. Countdown to Christmas Quick…
Roast Parsnips with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon
These roast parsnips are far from a simple side dish. Adding a buttery coating alongside sweet cinnamon, sugar and lemon zest amplifies seasonal parsnips into something rather special. When preparing the parsnips, part-boil them first, as this makes sure they’re soft and fluffy on the inside after baking. Roasting parsnips in this tasty marinade enhances…
Winter Beef Braise and Quick Pickled Vegetables
Winter Beef Braise and Quick Pickled Vegetables – A fabulous winter warmer with a quick 15 minute pickle of kale, parsnips and beetroot with juniper. This beef braise is cooked in the pressure-cooker and is on the table in under an hour, which makes it a handy mid-week dish for all the family. Sarson’s Pickle…
Hot and Sour Soup with Quick Pickled Vegetables
Hot and Sour Soup with Quick Pickled Vegetables – A delicious and authentic Hot and Sour Soup with chicken that is topped with a fabulous quick pickle of mushrooms, radishes and red onion for the final flourish. The pickle is ready in 15 minutes using some Sarson’s Pickle in 15 Minutes and sits quite happily…
Savoury Baked Apples
Savoury Baked Apples – Perk up your Sunday Lunch with these Savoury Baked Apples with Branston Smooth Pickle. They also make a tasty family supper dish when served with mashed potatoes and gravy. Bring out the Branston! I love a good pickle, and Branston Pickle has always featured on our family table here at Chez Lavender…
Mongolian Beef for Crocktober
Mongolian Beef for Crocktober – A deliciously spicy and sticky Asian inspired beef dish that is perfect for Halloween. Using my Crock-Pot 5.6L Express Multi Cooker, you can cook this slow on the slow cooker setting, or in 30 minutes using the pressure cooker setting. Crock-Pot Crocktober Halloween Meal Challenge I cannot believe how quickly…
“Rainbow Jumbles” Biscuits – Cookies
“Rainbow Jumbles” Biscuits – Cookies: An updated version of the classic British biscuit, Jumbles are an easy one pan biscuit that needs no rolling, and is perfect for the children to bake with you. with Bacofoil® Non-Stick Baking Paper Regular readers of Lavender and Lovage will know that I am an avid baker and I…
Hazelnut & Chocolate Chip Cappuccino Cake
Hazelnut & Chocolate Chip Cappuccino Cake – A glamorous cake that is coffee flavoured with chocolate chips, hazelnuts & a creamy cappuccino frosting. “Let’s Have Cake” for Doves Farm 40th Birthday I love baking as regular Lavender and Lovage readers will know, and I also love to bake celebratory cakes, so when Doves Farm approached…