Recipies

1. 

   Scotch Broth

   1 breast of lamb or mutton 1 neck of lamb or mutton 2 large carrots 2 large leeks 2 potatoes 1 small swede or 2 turnips 2 ribs of celery 1 peeled onion spiked by 3 cloves 2 heaped tablespoons of pearl barley 2 bay leaves 3 sprigs of thyme 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley Freshly ground white pepper Remove as ...

2. 

   Raised Pork Pie

   a tin or dish of 1.5 litres (2½ pint) capacity, ideally a spring form deep cake tin. Serves 6-8. For the pastry: 100g (3½ oz) lard 100g (3½ oz) butter 200ml (7fl oz) water 550g (1lb 4oz) plain flour 2 eggs Salt Filling: 1 kg lean shoulder of pork 175g (6oz) fresh white bread crumbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper A combination of some or all of the following g...

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   Caramelised Apples on Toast with Custard

   ES 4 For the custard: 2 tablespoons cornflour 600ml (1pt) milk ½ vanilla pod or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons caster sugar 4 egg yolks For the caramel: 50g (2oz) unsalted butter 60g (2½oz) golden caster sugar 3 tablespoon double cre...

4. 

   Boiled Salt Beef with Vegetables and Dumplings

   es 6 1kg piece of salt silverside or brisket 1 large onion 10 small onions 10 small carrots 4 sticks of celery 8 whole cloves Bunch of fresh parsley Pepper For the dumplings: 110g (4oz) self-raising flour 50g (2oz) suet Salt and pepper Q Ask your butcher how long the meat has been in brine and whether it requires any soaking in cold wa...

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   Cauliflower Tart

   iflower Tart   Serves 6-8 1 pastry case (9in diameter x 1in deep) baked blind 1 cauliflower A bay leaf 425ml (¾ pint) milk 2 eggs Grated cheese for the top Salt and ground white pepper Q Preheat the oven to 220C (425F, Gas mark 7). Break the cauliflower into florets and simmer them in the milk and bay leaf until the cauliflower is soft. Drain, ...

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   Barbecued Sweet Corn with a Chilli and Honey Butter

   4 sweetcorn, preferably still in the husk Sunflower oil For the flavoured butter: 100g (4oz) butter 1 red chilli, finely chopped 1 teaspoon freshly grated root ginger 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander 2 teaspoon honey Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon or lime...

7. 

   Skewers of Lamb with Fresh Herbs

   ½ leg of lamb, boned and trimmed A good handful of mixed fresh herbs. (Use what€˜s available in your own garden. I use a mixture of parsley, sage, basil, tarragon and rosemary.) 5 cloves of garlic 3 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercor...

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   Beetroot and Tomato Risotto with Parmesan Cheese

   50g (2oz) butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 400g (14oz) risotto rice 3 medium beetroot, cooked, peeled and finely diced 6 ripe tomatoes, deseeded and finely chopped 1.2 litres (2pt) chicken or vegetable stock, plus a little extra 2 good sprigs o...

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   Spanish Omelette

   p;     Serves 2.  4 eggs 1 tablespoon cold water Salt and pepper 2 tablespoon oil (for frying) 1 onion, chopped 3 cooked potatoes, diced 4 rashers of bacon, chopped (or substitute cold chopped cooked meat) 2 cooked sausages (optional), sl...

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    Pancakes

    ncakes Makes about 8 110g (4oz) plain flour 2 eggs 1 tablespoon melted butter 300ml (½ pint) milk A little clarified butter or oil for frying Sift the flour into a bowl, make a well in the centre and add the eggs and melted butter. Add about a quarter of the milk and whisk, drawing in the flour. Gradually add more milk to form a smooth batter, the consistency of single cream. (...