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Bed and Breakfast Spiced Pumpkin Scones With Honey Butter

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Gorgeous spiced pumpkin scones with honey butter - what a treat for the tea-time table during autumn and winter. I have made these twice now and love the combination of the honey butter with the scones, although they are also delicious with plain... MORE»

Recipe #397407

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A Grape Picker's Lunch! Sausages and Lentils With Thyme and Wine

Posted by French Tart  

I am lucky enough to live in the Cognac and Pineau grape growing area of South West France - we also grow grapes for the excellent local (Charente-Maritime) wine in this area. Our woodman, Monsieur Jacquot, has a small chateau with several... MORE»

Recipe #393717

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An Indoor Camembert Picnic Platter for Parties and Fêtes!

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Picnic like the French with a perfectly ripe Camembert, some garlicky sausage and a fresh, crusty baguette - eh voila! No need to go outside for a picnic, if the weather is inclement; enjoy a picnic in your kitchen at the kitchen table, or use... MORE»

Recipe #393189

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Oregano Lamb Steaks With Lemon, Olive Oil and Feta Cheese Mash

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Grilled lamb steaks served with a tangy lemon, feta cheese, and herby olive oil mash; this simple supper has bags of hearty, robust flavours, and is very easy to whip up. I always make extra feta, lemon and olive oil mash, so it can be used as a... MORE»

Recipe #391822

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Spiced Autumn Walnut and Golden Syrup Tart-Pie

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This sticky and lightly spiced walnut tart is absolutely perfect for any autumn gathering, especially Thanksgiving, Halloween or Bonfire Night. It combines walnuts together with warm spices and a hint of orange, which are all bound together in a... MORE»

Recipe #391765

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Queen Victoria's Brown Windsor Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

The very soup reputed to have built the British Empire and one that was oh-so-fashionable in Victorian and Edwardian times! This soup was served daily, until recently, in the dining cars of British Rail. This classic hearty soup was also very... MORE»

Recipe #391231

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London's Borough Market Chocolate Brownies

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Borough market brownie-maker Matt Jones shared his infamous dense chocolate brownie recipe on BBC Good Food, and I am posting it here for safe-keeping! For anyone who has tasted one of these brownies, the experience is sublime.......deep, intense... MORE»

Recipe #390814

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Terrific and Tasty Tidy Friday Pan Fry!

Posted by French Tart  

Another BRILLIANT idea from Nigel Slater and his new programme, "Simple Suppers". I love the idea of this, and can see all sorts of possibilities for what to "raid" from the fridge at the end of the week. I like his suggestions... MORE»

Recipe #389622

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Inspirational Goat's Cheese on Garlic Ciabatta Toast

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Toasted goat's cheese on toast that has been spread with garlic paste.......and then served on mixed salad leaves - brilliant! I am hooked on Nigel Slater's new programme, "Simple Suppers", where he prepares and cooks food just the way I... MORE»

Recipe #389599

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Scottish Lorne Sausages: Square Breakfast Sausage!

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Wherever you go in Scotland you will come across Scottish Lorne Sausage, which are square and sliced. Whether you be in a Hotel, a Guest House or a Bed and Breakfast, you will be offered a Scottish cooked breakfast, that will usually include the... MORE»

Recipe #389024

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Irish and Scottish Gaelic Soda Bread Scones

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Delicious and easy to make soda bread scones, which are perfect when served alongside soups, stews or an Irish or Scottish breakfast. These can be whipped up in a trice and make a nice alternative to bread.........they are also delectable when... MORE»

Recipe #389019

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Fresh Figs With Stilton and Walnuts in a Honey Drizzle Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A new fig recipe for this year! Similar to my Fresh Fig and Feta Salad With Toasted Walnuts but with blue cheese and a honey drizzle dressing. I like to tuck a few fig leaves amongst the salad for colour........but please do wipe them first! Serve these figs with crusty bread,... MORE»

Recipe #389016

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Singin' Hinnies - Northumbrian Tea-Time Griddle Cakes/Scones

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Served warm and oozing with butter, these fabulous fruity griddlecakes make a great treat for breakfast or afternoon tea. I remember my grandmother making these when I was little; she lived in a very old stone cottage in Northumberland, and made... MORE»

Recipe #388389

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Potted Shrimps for a Traditional Yorkshire Shrimp Tea

Posted by French Tart  

Delicate pink shrimps nestled in spiced butter that are packed into earthenware pots, and sealed with golden clarified butter - quintessential British fare that is tinged with timeless elegance of an old-fashioned Seaside teatime treat! Although... MORE»

Recipe #388364

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Traditional Jersey Bean Crock: the Original Baked Beans

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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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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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Old-Fashioned Baked Egg Custard Tart With Nutmeg

(3 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A taste of my childhood, my grandmother made the most amazing Egg Custard, as we used to call it! In the absence of lard, or if you are vegetarian, use a white vegetable cooking fat, but NOT margarine, as the white fat gives the pastry its... MORE»

Recipe #385917

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Country Style California Olive, Thyme and Cheese Scones/Biscuits

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This Californian olive recipe was sent to me by some lovely Bed and Breakfast guests (now good friends), who come from Temecula in California. They have stayed with us a couple of times now and love this part of SW France, and the food and wine!... MORE»

Recipe #384798

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Lavender and Strawberry Fruit Cup from Wolds Way Lavender Farm

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A boozy lavender fruit cup made with vermouth, herbs and fresh strawberries! How good is that! This is another gem of a recipe that I discovered on a recipe card from Wolds Way Lavender Farm in North Yorkshire, England – which is just 10 minutes... MORE»

Recipe #384077

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Lavender, Lemon and Honey Tea from Wolds Way Lavender Farm

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A wonderful recipe that I discovered on a recipe card from Wold's Way Lavender Farm in North Yorkshire, England! This magical lavender farm is just down the road from my parent's house and is high on my "must visit" list when I go home... MORE»

Recipe #384075

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