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Traditional Jersey Bean Crock: the Original Baked Beans

Posted by French Tart  

Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands.The island is usually the hottest place in the British Isles during the summer months, with the temperature averaging a few degrees higher than the mainland. As the island is neither part of the EU... MORE»

Recipe #388262

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Baked Carrots With Cumin, Thyme, Butter and Chardonnay

(3 reviews) Posted by swissms  

From Food Network, courtesy Jamie Oliver. The butter and wine make a fantastic sauce. You can substitute whole carrots sliced at an angle for the baby carrots. Cooked in a foil pouch. MORE»

Recipe #388065

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Easy Mango Chutney Salmon

Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

I was looking for ways to use up that part used open bottle of mango chutney that always appears to be lurking in the back of my fridge. I threw this together to see what would happen and we actually rather enjoyed it. MORE»

Recipe #387524

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Honey-Roasted Pear Salad With Thyme and Verjus Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

An elegant and sophisticated salad that makes good use of verjus (verjuice) in the dressing. I use a local blue cheese, such as Roquefort in this salad; however, please do use a local blue cheese of your choice - any creamy or robust blue cheese... MORE»

Recipe #386007

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Apple Marzipan Galette

Posted by swissms  

Published in Cooking Light, March 2002. MORE»

Recipe #385592

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Green Beans With Dijon Mustard and Caramelized Shallots

(3 reviews) Posted by swissms  

Adapted from Bon Appetit, December 2003. The butter really mellows the Dijon mustard, creating a really delicious flavor. MORE»

Recipe #381239

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Fish and Chips Bits

(1 reviews) Posted by Molly53  

A traditional pub treat as an appetizer! Sprinkle with malt vinegar and salt for an authentic touch. When deep frying, the most important thing to monitor is the oil temperature. If you don't have a fryer with a thermostat, go to your local... MORE»

Recipe #381145

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Scotch Eggs

Posted by Molly53  

A traditional pub treat that can be prepared ahead, scotch eggs are sausage-covered hard-cooked eggs which are dipped in bread crumbs and baked until golden and delicious served hot or cold. From an old newspaper clipping. MORE»

Recipe #381136

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Whiskey Smoked Salmon Spread

(1 reviews) Posted by JackieOhNo!  

This is a delicious dip/spread that is great on a bagel. Or, if you are hosting a brunch, you can serve it on mini bagels garnished with some cucumber slices. Of course, if you don't like or drink whiskey, you can substitute milk in its place. MORE»

Recipe #380994

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Old-Fashioned Lemon Verbena Lemonade Syrup

Posted by French Tart  

Pull up a hammock, select a good book and make a jug of this cooling lemonade to refresh you as you gently sway and wile away the long, hot hours! A simple zingy lemonade syrup that is added to water to dilute and is compulsory for hot, humid... MORE»

Recipe #380309

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Cornish Hens With Cornbread Stuffing

Posted by Sharon123  

Shake up tradition a little and serve these for Thanksgiving or anytime! Everyone loves to have their own little bird stuffed with moist, delicious cornbread stuffing. This is an easy dinner to make for a party! You can make your own cornbread or... MORE»

Recipe #377466

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Contessa's Heirloom Tomatoes With Blue Cheese Dressing

(5 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

When tomatoes are ripe in the summer, this is the simplest and most delicious salad to make. It only has a few ingredients, so choose luscious ripe tomatoes and a good Roquefort cheese. Adapted from Barefoot Contessa at Home cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #377172

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Can-Can Canapés! Boursin Baguette Bruschetta

(4 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Ooh la la! Let's do the can-can, have our canapés and eat them with wild high-kicking abandon! The full flavour and creamy texture of Boursin cheese makes an ideal ingredient for party nibbles. These bruschetta are quick and easy to... MORE»

Recipe #372253

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Chive and Parsley Mashed Potatoes

(3 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

These green mashed potatoes are so cool looking! This would be great for St. Patrick's day, Thanksgiving or any weeknight you want to kick your regular mashed potatoes up a notch! Adapted from Gourmet magazine. MORE»

Recipe #371254

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Chip Shop Curry Sauce

Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

In the Northern part of England it is very common to go to a fish and chips shop and order chips with curry sauce. The curry sauce you get in chip shops is different from the sort you would get on an actual curry at an Indian takeaway. It tends... MORE»

Recipe #367612

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Apfelschorle (Apple Spritzer)

(1 reviews) Posted by BecR  

This simple and refreshing beverage is made of equal parts apple juice and carbonated mineral water. You may mix equal parts Apfelschorle with white wine for a "Weinschorle", or with beer for a "Apfel Berliner Weisse". Very... MORE»

Recipe #367587

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Tiny Toads in the Hole

Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

Toad in the hole is one of those British dishes with a name that make most outsiders giggle. Really though it is just sausages baked into a batter - yummy. These are a tiny bite sized version much like pigs in a blanket. MORE»

Recipe #367476

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Cherry Bakewell Cake

Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

One of my culinary discoveries since moving to the UK is the Cherry Bakewell Tart. They are just so yummy and feel very British to eat. So, when I saw this cake version in BBC Good Food magazine I simply had to add it for sometime when I am... MORE»

Recipe #367475

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Champagne Syllabub

Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

A simple yet fancy French inspired dessert found in a back issue of Olive magazine. MORE»

Recipe #367208

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Creamy Mustard & Tarragon Chicken

(2 reviews) Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

A French inspired dish I found in a back issue of BBC Good Food magazine. The recipe uses reduced fat crème fraîche but if you can't get that just use the full fat variety. MORE»

Recipe #367189

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