#CookingRecipes

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 5th, 2015 - 2638 Views

Cup Cakes Recipe Why not?  Something to forget about the weather! Ingredients 125 grams self-raising flour 125 grams caster sugar 125 grams soft unsalted butter 2 large eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk 1 packet instant royal icing food colouring (for preference colour pastes) cake... 

by Emma Lynch on Apr 22nd, 2014 - 2808 Views

Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large white onion finely chopped 500g Mince meat Two jars of tomato and herb sauce 4-5 cloves garlic crushed Half dried chorizo chopped 1 Tsp Mixed herbs 4 tbsp white/red wine vinegar Pinch of salt Pinch of sugar Tablespoon ketchup   Serve... 

by Betty Brunkard on Apr 10th, 2014 - 4256 Views

Simnel Cake, in these times, is associated with Easter but this was not always the case. During Medieval times, it was used to celebrate Mothering Sunday. Young girls, working in service, and living in their workplace, were allowed to visit their mothers on this special day. A moist fruit cake was... 

by Betty Brunkard on Apr 10th, 2014 - 2599 Views

Ingredients: 2 Kg. of  Chicken Fillets 50g Flour seasoned with salt and pepper 50 ml. Cooking Oil 2 Garlic Cloves (crushed) 1 400 g. Can of Chopped Tomatoes 2 teaspoons of Chopped Fresh Basil 1/2 teaspoon of Grated Lemon Rind 12 Stoneless Green Olives (optional)   Method: Cut chicken into serving... 

by Betty Brunkard on Mar 26th, 2014 - 4391 Views

Lamb Curry ————— Ingredients: 1kg/ 2 lbs. lean lamb, cubed 2 Onions, chopped 3 cloves of Garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon of fresh root Ginger, chopped 2 tablespoons Hot Curry Powder 2 x 14 oz. cans of Chopped Tomatoes Cooking Oil Method: Heat oil in saucepan and add lamb cubes,... 

by Betty Brunkard on Mar 12th, 2014 - 2304 Views

    Pork with Spicy Orange Sauce Ingredients 675g Pork Fillet, cut into cubes. 3 Tablespoons of Flour, seasoned with salt and pepper 25g Butter 1 Green Pepper, deseeded and cut into strips 1 Onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon of Grated Orange Rind Juice of 2 Oranges 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 150... 

by Betty Brunkard on Feb 27th, 2014 - 2036 Views

Creme Carmel Here are two lovely recipes for a main and dessert.   CREME CARAMEL ———————– Ingredients: 125g/4oz. Sugar 125ml/4 fl. oz. Water. Custard: 3 Eggs 2.5 ml/half teaspoon of Vanilla Essence 2 Egg Yolks 50g/ 2 oz. Castor Sugar 300 ml/10 fl.... 

by Betty Brunkard on Nov 8th, 2013 - 10473 Views

Chilli Con Carne recipe – Our guide to making homemade chilli con carne! INGREDIENTS 1 Large Onion, chopped 2 Cloves of Garlic, crushed 125g/4oz. Bacon Slices, chopped 1 lb. Minced Beef 1 400g /14oz Can of Tomatoes 1 400g/14oz. Can of Red Kidney Beans, drained I tablespoon of Mild Chilli Powder METHOD Heat... 

by Betty Brunkard on Nov 4th, 2013 - 2673 Views

Vanaigrette recipe – Our guide to making homemade vanaigrette! INGREDIENTS 220 ml White Wine Vinegar 500 ml Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons Ketchup 4 Cloves Garlic (Crushed) 2 Tablespoons Mustard 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 3 Tablespoons Honey Salt and Pepper. METHOD Whisk... 

by Betty Brunkard on Nov 2nd, 2013 - 9231 Views

Cupcakes recipe – Our guide to baking homemade Cupcakes! INGREDIENTS 75g butter 125g Castor Sugar 2 Large Eggs 125g Flour 5ml of Baking Powder METHOD Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Gradually beat in eggs. Sift flour and baking powder together and fold this into butter. Spoon into... 

by Betty Brunkard on Oct 23rd, 2013 - 2919 Views

Hungarian Goulash recipe – Our guide to making homemade Hungarian goulash! INGREDIENTS 2 Tablespoons of Paprika Pepper 450g/1 lb. Braising Steak 3 Onions, chopped 1 Garlic Clove, crushed 1 Green Pepper, sliced 225g/8 oz. Canned Tomatoes, chopped 1 Tablespoon Tomato Puree Parsley and Thyme 300ml/... 

by Betty Brunkard on Oct 23rd, 2013 - 4400 Views

Jamaican Banana Surprise recipe – Our guide to making homemade Jamaican banana surprise! INGREDIENTS 4 Large Bananas, sliced lengthways. 25g/ 1 oz. Of Butter, cut into small pieces Juice of 2 Lemons 50g/2oz. Brown Sugar 50ml. /2 fl. Oz. Rum METHOD Place bananas in ovenproof dish. Dot over with... 

by Betty Brunkard on Oct 23rd, 2013 - 2555 Views

Tomato Soup recipe – Our guide to making homemade tomato soup! INGREDIENTS 25G/1 oz. Butter 2 Onions, chopped 1 Celery Stalk, chopped 1 kg/2 lbs. Tomatoes, skinned and chopped 2 Carrots, chopped 1.75 litres/3 pints Vegetable Stock Salt and Pepper to taste. METHOD Melt the butter and fry onions... 

by Betty Brunkard on Oct 23rd, 2013 - 2857 Views

Bacon Pasta recipe – Our guide to making homemade bacon pasta! INGREDIENTS 450g Back Rashers 2 Small Onions 4 Cloves Garlic 2 Tins of Chopped Tomatoes Pasta Salt & Pepper (to taste) METHOD Fry rashers trim off the fat and cut into strips. Slice onions, crush Garlic. Fry both in pan for 1... 

by Betty Brunkard on Oct 23rd, 2013 - 6299 Views

Stuffed Tomatoes recipe – Our guide to making homemade Stuffed Tomatoes! INGREDIENTS 4 Large Ripe Beef Tomatoes 1 Tablespoon Oil 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley 1 Red Pepper, deseeded and cut into strips 125g (4 ½ oz.) Mature Cheddar Cheese Salt and pepper to taste I Onion, finely chopped I... 

by Betty Brunkard on Oct 23rd, 2013 - 2532 Views

Haddock Pie recipe – Our guide to making homemade haddock pie! INGREDIENTS 1kg Haddock Fillets Scallions 50g Parsley Seasoned Flour Cooking Oil 675g cooked potatoes (mashed) 3 tablespoons cream salt and pepper 50g cheddar cheese (grated) METHOD Roll fish in seasoned cooking oil, remove flesh... 

by Betty Brunkard on Oct 23rd, 2013 - 2643 Views

Mojito recipe – Our guide to making homemade Mojito! INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Light Rum ½ Lime 1 Teaspoon Sugar Club Soda Sprigs of Mint METHOD Squeeze lime juice into chilled glass, add sugar and mint. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Fill glass with crushed ice and pour in rum. Garnish with mint sprig... 

by Betty Brunkard on Oct 23rd, 2013 - 3717 Views

Christmas Cake recipe – Our guide to making homemade Christmas cake! INGREDIENTS Rum 10 oz. Sultanas 6 oz Raisins 3 oz. Currants 3 oz. Cherries 3 oz. Mixed Peel 2 teaspoons of grated Lemon Rind 7 oz. Self- Raising Flour 2 teaspoons of Mixed Spice 2 oz. Ground Almonds 6 oz. Soft Brown Sugar 6 oz.... 

by Betty Brunkard on Oct 23rd, 2013 - 2436 Views

Homemade Almond Paste – image credit: Michael F. Weinberg/Flickr Almond paste recipe – Our guide to making homemade almond paste for the perfect Christmas cake! INGREDIENTS 1 lb Ground Almonds 8 oz. Icing Sugar 8 oz. Caster Sugar 2 Eggs ½ teaspoon Almond Essence 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice. METHOD Mix... 

by Betty Brunkard on Oct 21st, 2013 - 2375 Views

Potato and parsley soup recipe – Our guide to making homemade potato and parsley soup! INGREDIENTS 4 large potatoes (peeled and cubed) 1 large bunch of parsley 2 cloves of garlic (crushed) 1 large onion (finely chopped) 1.1 litres of chicken or vegetable stock 2 slices of white bread with crusts...