english and historical/traditional

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Recipes

Harvest Festival - English Baked Stuffed Autumn Marrow/Zucchini

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Harvest Home! A heart warming and traditional English recipe, which is a wonderful way to deal with those large marrows (zucchini) from the autumn garden! The marrow is stuffed with a savoury beef and onion mixture and is then baked in foil. This... MORE»

Recipe #331282

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Spooky Spider Cupcakes/Muffins for a Howling Halloween!

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

I JUST love these little spider cakes, when I make them, their faces make me laugh - well, I am easily pleased! Furthermore, they are VERY tasty - they have a much better flavour than NORMAL spiders I find, their legs are a little too chewy! The... MORE»

Recipe #328085

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Twit Twooo, Hooting Halloween Owls - Halloween Cupcakes/Muffins

(4 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

These are GREAT fun! Bake some chocolate fairy cakes, muffins or cupcakes, decorate them and then turn them into Hooting Halloween Owls! I made these last year for a children's Halloween party, and they all loved them. The recipe is based on our... MORE»

Recipe #326716

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Hot Diggedy Dogs! Bonfire Bangers in Wraps (Hot Dogs/Sausages)

(5 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A deliciously different way of serving up Hot Dogs for Bonfire Night or Halloween! Choose your favourite bangers or dogs, mine are high meat content Lincolnshire sausages with herbs, then oven bake them for ease with sticky roasted mustard coated... MORE»

Recipe #326714

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Decadent Strawberry and White Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted by Um Safia  

These gorgeous cupcakes are perfect for garden parties, afternoon tea, baby showers or an everday treat! Easy to make and beautiful too! MORE»

Recipe #326313

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James Martin - Pan Fried Cod With Gremolata & Sauce Vierge

Posted by Um Safia  

Another wonderful James Martin recipe for two people. The full name if this recipe is ''Pan-fried cod with gremolata, new potatoes and sauce vierge'' but it would fit! MORE»

Recipe #326237

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Absolutely Sinful! Sticky Toffee Pudding With Pecan Toffee Sauce

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This is as wicked as it sounds. A truly delectable combination of flavours and textures that are light and melt in the mouth. I would choose this as a Christmas or New Year dinner party dessert, as the puddings freeze well and are no trouble to... MORE»

Recipe #325920

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Yummy Parkin - British Gingerbread / Cake

Posted by Um Safia  

I was born & raised in "Parkin Country" & I can't get enough of the stuff! I love it when it's really rich & sticky - fabulous with a cup of freshly brewed coffee. This is one version of Parkin, recipe from Asda. MORE»

Recipe #325446

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Méli-Mélo:a Muddle and Medley of Heirloom Tomatoes

(6 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Méli-Mélo is a wonderful French word which simply translated means a mixture, medley, assortment. selection or to use the old English word, a Muddle! This is a simple and yet stunning tomato salad, which relies heavily on assorted... MORE»

Recipe #322018

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Onion Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by The Maltese Falcon ~ # 869978  

The English cookery writer, Hanna Glasse published this recipe in the 1747 volume she signed only ‘’By A Lady’’. It is an amzing soup and a must for all soup lovers. We have served this many times and always run out as guests ask for seconds.... MORE»

Recipe #321232

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Traditional Cottage Loaf - Old Fashioned Rustic English Bread

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Just the shape of this traditional loaf of bread is reminiscent of ploughman's lunches and warm cottage kitchens! A delightfully shaped loaf of bread, which represents all that is rustic and rural in Britain, but especially England. This bread... MORE»

Recipe #303955

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Banoffee Bananas With Buttermilk Pancakes, Ginger and Cream

(1 reviews) 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

(2 reviews) 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

(10 reviews) 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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Cheddar Gorgeous! Cheese and Onion Bread and Butter Pudding

(4 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

(2 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

(16 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

(6 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

(7 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

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 conserve reminds me of the traditional Cream Teas you... MORE»

Recipe #299326

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