Using our own homegrown hazelnuts, so much pleasure was derived from this relatively simple but delicious cake. I am not at all sure if it would taste the same using shop- bought imported nuts, but it would probably work quite well. If you do not have your own hazelnuts, then go and plant a couple…
Tag: RECIPES
One Pot Cooking, Shoulder of Lamb with Vegetables and Rice
It really is a case of using only one Pot for this recipe. Here, I am putting everything into a tagine. This is a wonderful piece of kitchenware which can be used for many dishes other than traditional North African tagines, or spicy stews. The earthenware ones are by far the best, and get one…
CHILLI JAM
One of the family’s firm favourites at this time of the year is Chilli Jam made with the copious tomatoes and chillies which abound in my garden just now. Everyone seems to find the combination of Chillies, Ginger, Sugar and Garlic quite addictive. I see no point in making a lily-livered version of this, and…
What is ready to harvest in Early June
Well I really don’t mind eating baby new potatoes, new peas , broccoli and strawberries every day of my life. At least right now that is what I think, but ask me in a fortnight’s time when I yearn for something else. That is the beauty of growing your own vegetables. First the hours of…
Beef Croquettes
When faced with a considerable amount of leftover Roast Beef, and when you are heartily tired of eating it cold with salad day after day, why not consider using some in that wonderfully old – fashioned way of making croquettes? These should have a wonderfully crisp exterior coating of breadcrumbs,and a soft, savoury but satisfying…
ARABELLA'S AMBROSIA 
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