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Continue reading →: German Pfeffernusse Cookies – Gluten Free
250 g self raising gluten-free flour 200 g dark brown sugar 60 g unsalted butter, softened 1 egg 1.23 ml ground cinnamon 1.23 ml ground cloves 1.23 ml ground ginger 1.23 ml white pepper Directions: 1 Preheat oven to 190°C Line baking trays with greaseproof or baking paper. 2 Mix…
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Continue reading →: Two Dog Night?
We are all set for colder weather, we can go as far as a "Two Dog Night" :), actually from the sizes of them maybe that should be more of a one and a half dog night (looks quizically at the new pup, then the established dog, Hamish is pretty…
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Continue reading →: Possible/probable Hamish
Two pics of a possible new addition to the household (seen in both pics along with Toby and Dr Wytch's legs!!) We had to see if Toby would get on okay with a new addition and he was a little indifferent to this pup but the other pup he wasn't…
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Continue reading →: Pumpkin & potato gratin
3 tbsp sunflower oil 1 large onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 large red chilli, seeded and chopped 700g pumpkin or butternut squash, cut into wedges and peeled, then cut into chunks 450g potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes 6-8 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped 140g dolcelatte cheese,…
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Continue reading →: When is a delivery not a delivery?
Two days ago, or more accurately two afternoons ago, Dr Tempewytch ordered some items from Amazon. We have Amazon prime, which means that the items should have arrived yesterday, they didn't, however, when Dr Tempewytch checked the tracking details this morning before going to work the item apparently had been…
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Continue reading →: Pea & new potato curry
1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 onions, sliced 3 red chillies, deseeded and finely sliced thumb-sized piece ginger, roughly chopped 2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp Madras curry powder ½ tsp turmeric 750g new potatoes, halved juice 1 lime 500ml pot natural yogurt small bunch coriander, stalks and leaves finely chopped…
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Continue reading →: Italian Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce
350g Italian Style balls 2 tablespoons dried mushrooms 175ml warm water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped finely 500g mushrooms, wild or cultivated 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon tomato puree 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/4…
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Continue reading →: Squash & coconut curry
Ingredients 2 tbsp Madras curry paste 1 large butternut squash (600g/1lb 5oz peeled weight), chopped into medium size chunks 1 red pepper, halved, deseeded and roughly chopped into chunks 400g can reduced-fat coconut milk small bunch coriander, roughly chopped Method Heat a large frying pan or wok, tip in the…
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Continue reading →: Quorn Steak Stroganoff
50g butter 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 200g chestnut mushrooms, sliced 50g plain flour 1 tsp paprika 400ml milk 400ml vegetable stock 500g Quorn steak strips or 30 Balls (480g) 5ml English mustard 2 tbsp crème fraiche 1 tsp chopped parsley Heat the butter in a saucepan add the…
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Continue reading →: No get up and go
I don't know why but since getting back from holiday I have no energy to do anything, possibly because last week was all thrown out (instead of getting Toby back from the kennels on the Saturday night we got him back on the Wednesday night (because on the Wednesday we…
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