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Recipes

Banoffee Bananas With Buttermilk Pancakes, Ginger and Cream

Posted by French Tart  

This is a very naughty dessert or breakfast/brunch dish - but it is nice to have a treat now and then, so why not! Glossy caramelised toffee bananas served sandwiched between light, fluffy pancakes and then topped with more bananas and ginger... MORE»

Recipe #302786

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Scottish Baps - Soft Morning Bread Rolls

Posted by French Tart  

These classic Scottish bread rolls are so easy to make - with only one kneading required. They are soft with a distinctive floured finish and are excellent for all manner of fillings, but especially bacon or cheese and salad. These baps are quite... MORE»

Recipe #302697

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Baked Butternut Squash and Parmesan Cheese Gratin

Posted by French Tart  

A delicious gratin dish that can be eaten as a main course for vegetarians or works very well as a tasty vegetable accompaniment. This simple gratin can be prepared beforehand and kept covered in the fridge - just remember to take it out for 30... MORE»

Recipe #301543

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Idiot-Proof Yorkshire Puddings

(1 reviews) Posted by Noo  

This is more of a formula than a recipe,you can use any measure you like,as long as they are all the same.I just used a cup for ease of demonstration.Once you know how to do it there is no excuse for buying those horrible frozen jobs ever again... MORE»

Recipe #301347

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Cheddar Gorgeous! Cheese and Onion Bread and Butter Pudding

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

I have always prefered savoury food to sweet food, and this is a recipe I made up for a savoury version of one of my favourite sweet puddings, Bread and Butter Pudding. This savoury dish is easy to rustle up and makes a tasty supper, breakfast,... MORE»

Recipe #301346

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The British Bulldog! Traditional Layered Beef Steak Suet Pudding

Posted by French Tart  

A traditional British steamed savoury pudding - fluffy dumping style suet pastry layered with tender and succulent braised beef steak - pure comfort food. Once you have prepared this, just let it steam quietly away in the background, whilst you... MORE»

Recipe #300631

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Bread and Butter Pudding French Toast Sandwiches

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Yes really! This is a pan-fried version of bread and butter pudding, made in the method of a French toast sandwich! A wonderful recipe, which is just the ticket for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch, OR as a mid-week quick and easy dessert.... MORE»

Recipe #300509

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Cool As a Cucumber! Cheese, Cucumber and Chive Sandwich Spread

(4 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A must for cool people - or those who like cucumbers! This is a very versatile sandwich spread or dip, which is so easy to whip up at the last minute; it makes VERY elegant sandwiches and is a wonderful accompaniment for smoked salmon, prawns... MORE»

Recipe #300257

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Heritage Bread and Butter Pickle - Pickled Cucumber and Onions

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

An easy and old fashioned pickle that takes its name from the fact that this pickle goes so well with simple bread and butter, or sandwiches. This pickle must be stored in a DARK place, or the cucumbers will lose their colour, and it is best eaten... MORE»

Recipe #299697

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Traditional Devon Cream Tea Strawberry Jam - Strawberry Conserve

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Also known as - "Essence of summer in a jar"! A fabulous recipe for a soft set strawberry jam, or rather a strawberry conserve, where most of the fruit remains whole and is suspended in a delicious strawberry flavoured jammy syrup! This... MORE»

Recipe #299326

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Butter Me Up! Baked Butter Bean, Bacon and Thyme Cassoulet

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A delicious combination of butter beans baked au gratin with crisp bacon, onions and thyme - all bound in a tomato, crème fraiche and wine sauce! This should also be known as Fragrant Savoury Room Scenter - as the smell as this cooks is... MORE»

Recipe #299133

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Love It or Hate It - Marmite and Cheese Straws With a Twist!

Posted by French Tart  

Another one of my daughter's recipes - she always makes these for us when she is home. Cheesy, crispy and flaky pastry straws with a lick of marmite - great for pre-dinner drinks, picnics, lunch boxes or snacks. The Marmite company has a very... MORE»

Recipe #296144

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Roast Balsamic Beetroot With Walnut Crusted Hot Goat's Cheese

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A wonderful combination of roasted beetroot in a balsamic, garlic and olive oil dressing, served with melted walnut crusted goat's cheese and a side salad of baby salad leaves. I made this recipe up for a light lunch for B and B guests one day;... MORE»

Recipe #295532

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Cheddar Cheese and Chutney Toasted Doorstep Sandwich!

(4 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A real old fashioned British style "Doorstep" sandwich, jazzed up a wee bit by adding chutney with mayonnaise and then toasting it........just delicious! The only criteria for these toasted "sarnies" is that you use THICK... MORE»

Recipe #294857

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Fabulous Shamrock Sugar Cookies

Posted by Um Safia  

These are fantastic cookies to have for celebrating St. Patricks Day in style! If you don't have a shamrock cookie cutter then draw a shamrock onto a piece of thick card, cut out & use as a template. You can make these ahead of time &... MORE»

Recipe #293798

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The Best Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Posted by Um Safia  

This is a recipe for sugar cookies like they used to be! You can play around with the cooking times to get the texture you like - soft, chewy or crisp... Eat them plain, with the frosting, the glaze or other icing. These cookies ae easy to... MORE»

Recipe #293785

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Green Tomato Chutney - Traditional English Recipe

Posted by Um Safia  

My Mum used to make green tomato chutney many years ago but she lost the recipe. I have spent ages looking for a replacement recipe & this is the closest to what we remember. This recipe is adapted from one on Hidden England. I love this... MORE»

Recipe #292790

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Old English Posh Picnic Raised Chicken and Ham Pie

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

I will not pretend that this pie is easy or quick to make, however, if you want to impress your friends or family with a sensational "posh" English raised pie, this is the recipe for you! Tender chunks of chicken with pork sausage meat... MORE»

Recipe #292563

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Mustard-Crusted Roast New Potatoes With Shallots and Garlic

(3 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A flavour packed roast potato recipe which results in crisp and crunchy little new potatoes with caramelised shallots in a wholegrain mustard crust. Wonderful for dinner parties as well as BBQ's. These are SO easy to prepare, no peeling required... MORE»

Recipe #291504

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British Breakfast in Bed - Boiled Eggs and Marmite Soldiers

(4 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

The quintessential British breakfast, and perfect for breakfast in bed - Boiled Eggs and Marmite Soldiers are a British culinary institution! The following instructions give you a perfect soft-boiled egg, suitable for "dipping" with your... MORE»

Recipe #291234

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