This is so easy to make and is perfect for when the kids come in from school. Alternatively, it makes a great accompaniment to yoghurt – if you want to save it for pudding! You will need: 115g (4oz) digestive biscuits 50g (2oz) icing sugar 140g (5oz) plain chocolate 115 (4oz) butter Melt chocolate [...]
Simple, but so tasty – a warming treat for any night of the week. You will need: 4 chicken breasts 50g (2oz) butter 115g (4oz) button mushrooms, sliced 85g (3oz) bacon, cut into strips 225g (8fl oz) chicken stock 225 (8fl oz) double cream 1 tablespoon plain flour. Salt and pepper Melt butter and [...]
Who minds about calories when it’s bitterly cold. Pile them on – you need them! You will need 225g (8oz) oats 170g (6oz) marg 6oz (6oz) sugar 2 tbsp syrup Melt butter in large saucepan. Add sugar and syrup. Dissolve. Remove from heat. Add oats and stir into mixture. Pour into a greased baking [...]
Remember that overcooked school swede? Why not give this much neglected vegetable another chance… Winter root mash 650g (1lb 7oz) parsnips, cut into chunks 650g (1lb 7oz) swede, cut into chunks 142ml tub soured cream 1 tbsp hot horseradish 2tbsp fresh thyme leaves Butter for greasing For the topping: 50g (2oz) butter 1 small onion, [...]
Funny how a dash of lime can turn a simple recipe into something really very special Baked chicken breast in lime 4 chicken breasts, skinned 25g (1oz) fresh breadcrumbs 25g (1oz) butter, melted 20g (3/4 oz) parmesan, grated 2tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 50g (2oz) butter 1 lime, juice and grated zest 1 garlic clove, crushed [...]
So easy and very little clearing up! Salmon parcels 4 salmon fillets 50g (2oz) butter 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 fennel bulb, finely sliced 250g (10oz) baby carrots, halved 175g (7oz) fine green beans 175g (7oz) baby leeks, trimmed, quartered lengthways Juice of 1 lemon Oven temp: 220C, Gas Mark 7 Cooking time [...]
