Recipies

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   Crispy duck pancakes

   py duck pancakes Serves about 4 225g (8oz) plain flour 180ml (6 fl oz) water Sesame oil Boil the water. Make a well in the flour. Slowly pour the boiling water into the well of the flour while mixing with a table knife. Mix to a dough that should be soft but not sticky. Knead gently until a smooth dough then allow to stand for about half an hour if possible. Cut the dough into 16 equal-...

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   Gooseberry Meringue Pudding

   sit the Food Miles Campaign site... I came across this recipe in a very old family collection of recipes. The idea reminds me of baked Alaska but without the ice cream. The sweetness of the meringue takes the edge off the tartness of the gooseberries. It is also a good way of using up left over sponges. Serves 6 1 plain sponge cake, or similar 900g (2lbs) green gooseberries 225g...

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   Scotch Pancakes

   es about 8 125g (4½ oz) plain flour 2 eggs 1 tablespoon caster sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional) 2 teaspoon baking powder 100ml milk A little clarified butter or oil for frying Separate the eggs. Place the flour in a bowl with the egg yolks, sugar, pinch of salt, baking powder and cinnamon if using. Whisk to a smooth batter with the milk. In a separate bowl whisk the...

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   Lamb Chops with Fried Mint and Summer Vegetables

   sit the Food Miles Campaign site... Nothing could be more English than a lamb chop especially when it is served with asparagus, new potatoes and the first peas, broad beans and young carrots. I have just discovered this way of deep frying battered herb leaves - it€™s delicious. Try cooking lovage and sage leaves for pork recipes. Serves 4.  4-6 lamb chops A little oil ...

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   Leek and Potato Soup

   es 6 4 medium leeks 450g (1lb) potatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper 150ml (¼ pint) cream (optional) 50g (2oz) butter Trim the leeks but leave as much green on as possible. Split them down the centre and shred them finely. Wash well and drain. Peel and cut the potatoes into small chunks. Sweat the leeks in the butter but do not colour them - be patient, as this is crucia...

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   Quails' egg tarts

   s 24 You will need two mini muffin tart tins. For the shortcrust pastry: 225g (8oz) plain flour 150g (5oz) butter 1 egg For the filling: 1 onion 25g (1oz) butter 175g (6oz) chestnut or button mushrooms Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon grain mustard 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 12 quails' eggs Paprika for garnish (optional) Make the pastry by rubbing the butter into the flour until it re...

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   Onion and anchovy tarts

   s 24 You will need two mini muffin tart tins. Any mixture leftover can be frozen. Shortcrust pastry, see quails' egg tart recipe 4 medium onions A small can of anchovies Freshly-ground black pepper ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove of garlic Sun-dried tomatoes in oil, for garnish Feta cheese, for garnish Preheat the oven to 200C (400F, ...

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   Herb pancakes stuffed with chargrilled peppers and goats' cheese

   s 24 50g (2oz) plain flour li1 egg 150ml (¼ pint plus) milk Olive oil for the pancakes 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (parsley/tarragon or dill) 3 red peppers 200g (7oz) creamy goats' cheese A small bunch of basil Salt and freshly-ground black pepper Beat the egg into the flour with a little of the milk to form a smooth batter. Dilute to the consistency of single cream wit...

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   Rhubarb meringue pie

   es 6-8 1 pastry case (9in diameter x 1in deep) baked "blind" 700g (1½lb) rhubarb Grated rind and juice of 1 large orange 75g (3oz) caster sugar For the meringue: 4 egg whites 25g (8oz) caster sugar Preheat the oven to 200C (400F, Gas mark 6). Cut the rhubarb into 2in lengths and place in a roasting tin. Pour over the orange juice, zest and s...

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    Easter Biscuits

    110g (4oz) butter, softened 75g (3oz) golden caster sugar 1 egg yolk 150g (5oz) plain flour 50g (2oz) cornflour 1 teaspoon mixed spice 50g (2oz) currants 2 tablespoon milk For the icing and decoration: 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice ...