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Bacon and TomatoesPrep.Time: 1 minCook.Time: 10 mins Difficulty: Very easy Serves: 2 ToolsLarge Frying Pan |
Ingredients6 Rashers Bacon1 Tin of Tomatoes Black Pepper |
MethodFry the bacon on medium heat till nice and crispy.Drain off any excess fat. Add the tomatoes, some black pepper and a little water. Stir and leave to simmer for 5-10 mins to infuse tomatoes with bacon flavour. Serve with crusty bread.  Top  Homepage Print this recipe |
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Home CookbookBeef Burgers
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Beef BurgersPrep.Time: 15 minCook.Time: 6-8 min Difficulty: Easy Serves: 4 Large Burgers ToolsLarge Frying PanSmall Frying Pan Large Mixing Bowl Small Mixing Bowl Sieve |
Ingredients240g/8oz Minced Beef4 Large Crusty Rolls 1 Small Red Onion 50g/1½oz Breadcrumbs 1 Egg 2 Tbsp Olive Oil ½ tsp Mixed Herbs Black Pepper Large Pinch Paprika (Optional) |
MethodFinely dice the onions and fry in the small frying pan until soft, using 1 Tbsp of the olive oil.Seperate mince strands and place in the large mixing bowl. Add breadcrumbs, herbs, black pepper to taste and paprika (if using). Mix together well with your hands. Drain softened onions in the sieve and add to the mixture. Beat egg in the small mixing bowl. Add egg slowly to mixture and continue to mix with your hands until all is well combined. Split into 4 and shape into patties. Fry in the large frying pan using the remaining olive oil until brown both sides. Place in the rolls and add garnish of your choice. Top Homepage Print this recipe |
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Home CookbookCheesy Crumpets with Garlic Mushrooms
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Cheesy Crumpets with Garlic MushroomsPrep.Time: 5 minCook.Time: 15-20 min Difficulty: Easy Serves: 2 ToolsLarge Frying Pan with LidGarlic Crusher |
Ingredients4 Crumpets4 Large Field Mushrooms 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Large Clove Garlic 25g/1oz Cream Cheese ¼ tsp Mixed Herbs Black Pepper |
MethodPeel and crush the garlic.Gently fry the garlic for 1 minute in the olive oil. Peel and trim the mushrooms. Add mushrooms to the frying pan with the mixed herbs and fry with a lid on for 5-10 minutes turning occasionally. Meanwhile, grill the bottom of the crumpets until nice and crisp. Turn the crumpets over and lightly grill the top. Place 1 mushroom on each crumpet, gills upwards. Spoon a little of the garlic juice into each mushroom. Spread the cream cheese over each mushroom. Grind a little pepper over the cheese and return to the grill. Grill for a further 5 minutes or until the cheese has started to brown a little. Serve immediately. Top Homepage Print this recipe |
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Home CookbookCornish Pasties
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Cornish PastiesPrep.Time: 30 minCook.Time: 45-50 min Difficulty: Medium Serves: 4 ToolsMixing BowlChopping Board Medium Size Plate (approx. 17cm/7”) Rolling Pin Pastry Brush Sharp Knife |
Ingredients300g/12oz Shortcrust Pastry(or ready rolled) 400g/1lb Minced Beef 1 Medium Onion 1 Medium Potato 1 Large Clove Garlic 1 Egg 1 Beef Stock Cube 1tsp Mixed Herbs A Little Water Black Pepper |
MethodPre-heat oven to 220°c / 425°f / Gas Mark 7.Peel and finely chop the onions and place in the mixing bowl. Peel and finely dice potatoes and add to bowl. Peel and finely dice garlic and add to bowl. Add minced beef, herbs and pepper and crumble in stock cube. Mix together using your hands.. Cut pastry into four equal portions. Roll out one portion to the approximate size of your plate. Place the plate upside down on the pastry and cut around the plate. Pile a quarter of the meat mixture in the centre of the pastry and dampen all around the edge with water. Lift the sides of the pastry up to the middle and press the edges together to make the Pastie shape. Crimp the edges with your fingers. Place on a baking sheet and brush with beaten egg. Repeat the above steps until you have 4 Pasties. Place in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes. 
These are big pasties and can be served with chips or veg as a main. You can make these in advance and refrigerate or freeze for later use. Top Homepage Print this recipe |
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Home CookbookFrench Bread Pizza
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French Bread PizzaPrep.Time: 10 minsCook.Time: 15-20 mins Difficulty: Easy Serves: 4 ToolsGrill Tray with Wire RackSharp Knife Chopping Board |
Ingredients1 French Bread Stick(a long family size stick) 1 Red or Cooking Onion 240g/9oz (Grated Cheddar Cheese) 2 Fresh Tomatoes Half Tube Tomato Puree Olive Oil Black Pepper 1 tsp Italian Seasoning 2 tsp Oregano Toppings of your choice. |
MethodPre-heat oven to 200°c / 400°f / Gas Mark 6.Cut the ends of the french stick and cut into 4. Slice each piece of french stick down the middle so you now have 8 slices. Squeeze some tomato puree onto each slice of bread and spread to cover the base. Slice onions thinly and put on slices. Cover slices with about half the cheese. Slice tomatoes thinly and put on top (2-3 slices per pizza). Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and Oregano over the pizzas. Add any other toppings of your choice. Put the rest of the cheese on top of the pizzas. Add some black pepper to each pizza. Drizzle each pizza with a little olive oil to keep the pizzas moist. Place on Grill tray and cook in middle of oven for 15-20 minutes.
We use about 30g/1oz of cheese per pizza so adjust this amount per pizza you are making. Top Homepage Print this recipe |
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Home CookbookHomemade Pizza
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Homemade PizzaPrep.Time: 10-15 min+1 Hour Proving Cook.Time: 15-20 mins Difficulty: Easy Makes 2 X 18cm/9” Pizzas ToolsLarge Mixing BowlMedium Mixing Bowl Rolling Pin 2 Baking Sheets or Silicon Sheets Clingfilm Sharp Knife Chopping Board |
IngredientsFor the pizza dough1 Sachet Dried Yeast 175g/7oz Plain Flour 2 Tbsp Oil ½tsp Salt 100ml/4floz Warm Water For the Topping 200g/8oz Cheddar Cheese 4 Fresh Tomatoes 1 Large Onion 2 Cloves Garlic 4 Tbsps Tomato Puree 4 Mushrooms 150g/6oz Pepperoni (optional) 1 Green Chilli (optional) ½tsp Oregano ½tsp Basil Coarse Semolina Black Pepper |
MethodPlace the flour, salt and yeast in a large mixing bowl and mix together.Add the oil and stir in. Add the warm water a little at a time until you have a soft dough. Place dough on a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth. Place in large bowl and cover with oiled clingfilm. Leave the dough in a warm place for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size. Preheat oven to 230ºC/450ºF/Gas Mark 8. Skin and de-seed 2 tomatoes. Finely chop the flesh and place in a bowl with the tomato puree and herbs. Peel and crush the garlic and add to the tomatoes with some black pepper. Mix together well. Sprinkle a layer of coarse semolina onto the baking sheets (this will make the base lovely and crispy). Divide the pizza in two and roll out into square or round shapes approximately 18cm / 9”. Place the rolled out dough over the semolina. Finely slice the onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and chilli if using. Arrange the toppings on the pizzas, saving the cheese until last. Finish with a little more black pepper. Place one pizza on the top shelf of the oven and one on the lowest shelf. Cook for 5-6 minutes then swap them over. Keep checking and if needed, swap again.
You can use as many toppings as you like as the crust is so thin and light. Top Homepage Print this recipe |
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Home CookbookMacaroni Cheese
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Macaroni CheesePrep.Time: 5 minsCook.Time: 20-25 mins Difficulty: Easy Serves: 4 ToolsLarge SaucepanMedium Saucepan 1½-2 Ltr Ovenproof Dish Balloon Whisk Wooden Spoon |
Ingredients175g/6oz Macaroni40g/1½oz Butter or Spread 25g/1oz Plain Flour 425ml/15floz Milk ½ tsp English Mustard Powder 175g/6oz Grated Cheese Black Pepper |
MethodBoil the macaroni in the large saucepan for 10-15 minutes.Put the butter, flour, milk, mustard powder, and black pepper in the medium saucepan. Place on a medium to high heat and whisk continuously until the butter has melted. Now using a wooden spoon, stir until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, saving a small amount for the topping. When cooked, drain the macaroni well then add to the sauce. Stir well to coat the pasta then pour into the ovenproof dish. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and grind a little extra black pepper over the top. Grill under a high heat until the cheese has browned. Serve.
For a really creamy sauce substitute 140ml/5floz of the milk with double cream. Top Homepage Print this recipe |
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Home CookbookPitta Bread Pizza
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Pitta Bread PizzaPrep.Time: 10 minsCook.Time: 15-20 mins Difficulty: Easy Serves: 3 ToolsGrill Tray with Wire RackSharp Knife Chopping Board |
IngredientsPacket of Pitta Bread(normally 6 pitta breads) 1 Red or Cooking Onion 180g/6oz (Grated Cheddar Cheese) 2 Fresh Tomatoes Half Tube Tomato Puree Olive Oil Black Pepper 1 tsp Italian Seasoning 2 tsp Oregano Toppings of your choice. |
MethodPre-heat oven to 200°c / 400°f / Gas Mark 6.Squeeze some tomato puree onto each pitta bread and spread to cover the base. Slice onions thinly and put on bases. Cover bases with about half the cheese. Slice tomatoes thinly and put on top (2-3 slices per pizza). Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and Oregano over the pizzas. Add any other toppings of your choice. Put the rest of the cheese on top of the pizzas. Add some black pepper to each pizza. Drizzle each pizza with a little olive oil to keep the pizzas moist. Place on Grill tray and cook in middle of oven for 15-20 minutes.
We use about 30g/1oz of cheese per pizza so adjust this amount per pizza you are making. Top Homepage Print this recipe |
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Home Cookbook Print Snack Recipes Chips
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ChipsPrep.Time: 5-10 minCook.Time: 10-15 min Difficulty: Easy Serves: 4 ToolsDeep Saucepanor Deep Fat Fryer Chopping Board Vegetable Peeler Sharp Knife Sieve Large Spoon Old Tea Towel Kitchen Paper |
Ingredients1lb/450g White Potatoes2 Litres Sunflower Oil (for Deep Frying) |
MethodStart heating the oil on high heat in the saucepan or fryer.Peel the potatoes. Cut potatoes into chips or discs to the thickness you prefer. The thicker the chips are, the longer they take to cook. Spread the chips on one half of the tea towel and cover with the other half, pat dry. Break off a small piece of potato and drop it into the oil. If it pops to the surface immediately the oil is hot enough, if not wait a few more minutes and check again. When the oil is ready, drop the chips in a few at a time, taking care not to splash yourself. After a few minutes, stir the chips gently, this will help to separate them. Repeat this a few times during cooking. Once the chips have browned, remove using the sieve and shake to remove excess oil. Drain on kitchen paper and serve immediately. Top Homepage Print this recipe |
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Home CookbookFlapjacks
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FlapjacksPrep.Time: 10 minsCook.Time: 30 mins Difficulty: Easy 24 Slices ToolsSaucepanBaking Tin Wooden Spoon |
Ingredients200g/7oz Butter or Spread300g/11oz Porridge Oats 50g/2oz Pumpkin Seeds 50g/2oz Sunflower Seeds 5 Tbsp Golden Syrup 2 Tbsp Sugar |
MethodPre-heat oven to 170°c / Gas Mark 3.Put butter, sugar, and syrup into saucepan and melt together over a medium heat. Add oats, and seeds and stir well. Pour into baking tin lined with baking paper. Bake in top half of oven for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cut into slices while warm. Leave in tray to cool. Store in an airtight container. Top Homepage Print this recipe |
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Home CookbookMuesli
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MuesliPrep.Time: 2 minsCook.Time: n/a Difficulty: Easy 10-12 Servings ToolsLarge Mixing BowlWooden Spoon Storage Container |
Ingredients250g/10oz Oats50g/2oz Bran (unprocessed is best) 50g/2oz Wheat germ Flakes 50g/2oz Sultanas 50g/2oz Raisins 50g/2oz Almonds 50g/2oz Pecans 50g/2oz Linseed Meal 50g/2oz Apricots 50g/2oz Dates 50g/2oz Pumpkin Seed 50g/2oz Sunflower Seeds |
MethodMix all the ingredients together.Serve with milk. Store in an airtight container for later use. Top Homepage Print this recipe |
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Home CookbookNachos
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NachosPrep.Time: 5 minsCook.Time: 15 mins Difficulty: Easy Serves: 4 ToolsLarge Glass Roasting Dish |
IngredientsLarge Bag Tortilla Chips(a family size bag) 250g/7oz Hot Tomato Salsa 100g/3oz Jalapenos 100g/3oz (Grated Cheddar Cheese) Black Pepper |
MethodPre-heat oven to 180°c / 350°f / Gas Mark 4.Place a layer of tortilla chips in the bottom of the roasting dish using half of the chips. Sprinkle half of the salsa over the top. Spread the remaining chips on top. Sprinkle the remaining salsa over this. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the salsa and arrange jalapenos on top. Place in the top of the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and started to brown. Serve with Guacamole and soured cream. Top Homepage Print this recipe |
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Home CookbookOnion Rings
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Onion RingsPrep.Time: 10 minsCook.Time: 10 mins Difficulty: Easy Serves: 4 ToolsLarge Saucepan or Deep Fat FryerMixing Bowl Balloon Whisk Chopping Board Sharp Knife Kitchen Paper |
Ingredients1 Large Onion75g/3oz Plain Flour 1 Egg 150ml/5floz Milk Oil for Deep Frying ½tsp Mustard Powder ¼tsp Ground Cumin Black Pepper |
MethodHeat oil ready for frying.Place flour, mustard, cumin and pepper in a bowl and mix together. Make a well in the centre and crack the egg into it. Using the balloon whisk, stir until most of the dry ingredients have been incorporated. Slowly add the milk, whisking all the time until you have a smooth batter. Peel the onion and cut into thick slices. Separate the rings and place in the batter. Using your hands, stir the onion about in the batter to ensure a good coating. Drop onion rings into the hot oil and turn after 1-2 minutes (you will need to do this in 3-4 batches). Remove from oil and drain well on kitchen paper. Serve with dips or Tomato Salsa. Top Homepage Print this recipe |
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Home CookbookPancakes
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PancakesPrep.Time: 5 minsCook.Time: 4 mins each Difficulty: Easy Serves: 10-12 Pancakes ToolsLarge Frying PanLarge Mixing Bowl Sieve Whisk Plastic Spatula Soup Ladle |
Ingredients110g/4oz Plain Flour2 Eggs 300ml/10floz Milk 1 Lemon Caster Sugar a Knob of Butter or Spread (per pancake) |
MethodSift the flour into the large mixing bowl through a sieve held high above the bowl to aerate the flour.Make a hole in the centre of the flour and break the eggs into it. Whisk the flour and eggs together. Gradually add small quantities of the milk to the bowl while continuously whisking the batter mixture. When all the milk is added whisk until the batter is smooth. Heat the frying pan and add a knob of butter, tipping the pan to coat the base totally. Add about half a soup ladle of batter for each pancake. When the pancake loosens at the sides flip it with the spatula and cook the other side. Squeeze some lemon over the pancake and sprinkle with caster sugar and serve immediately. Top Homepage Print this recipe |
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