This is a very versatile family dish and can be made using any meat, Quorn, or Soy if you prefer. I’ve used Pork as recently, it is the best value and a much larger pack than beef for less money. If you want a smaller dish, just halve the ingredients. This one makes 6-8 servings […]
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Today I fancied doing some old-style cooking, things I love eating but not always in the mood to make. I often make pastry with oil but decided to return to lard and butter for these today in the true “old-style” theme. I tend to use what I have available rather than setting firm ideas about
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Growing salad vegetables in pots is a great way to enjoy fresh, healthy produce at home. Not only is it easy to do, but it’s also a great way to save money and reduce your carbon footprint. In this blog post, we’ll explore some tips and tricks for growing salad vegetables in pots, as well
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I’ve been experimenting in the kitchen again and wanted to create a lactose-free garlicky sauce to accompany some homemade chickpea and soya burger, potatoes and sprouts. Well, the easiest way of being dairy-free or lactose-free is to skip the milk part entirely and opt for white beans instead. Ingredients To make my sauce, I used
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Created by Stephanie Keith-Johnson Maybe you don’t want a whole turkey this year, or maybe times are difficult and you need to save some money. This is a great idea by StephanieFor those of you looking for a cheap alternative to a turkey. This is Stephanies tried and tested invention. You may like to vary
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There are many brands on the market, but let’s go posh. No, not branded, not Harrods or dinner at the Ritz, but home made! Tonight-it is Beans on Toast! Not your normal variety though as these are home cooked Haricot Beans. This is the bean you get in your can of baked beans in the
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This is the Cheeze I make: Thanks to Jayelle Bowen for finding it and tweaking it. I’ve tweaked her recipe a lot for my own taste but there are some Cardinal rules to keep to if you want it to turn out a success. It has to be gluten-free flour You have to use coconut
I’ve just made up a bowl of coleslaw minus the mayo. If you add the mayo only as you need it, by putting just some of it into a small bowl it will keep better. If it doesn’t get eaten, you can make soup with the ingredients instead. Ingredients approx 1/5 of a white cabbage
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Easy Peasy dumplings – no sticky hands! Ingredients Method
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A cheaper option to buying it ready made Ingredients 250g of butter-allow to go soft in a warm room (do not microwave) 2 to 3 tablespoons of veg oil/sunflower oil/olive oil-it is up to you. You may wish to use more for a softer spread Method Beat it together until fully combined using either a
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