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Friday, May 31, 2013

Mild Chicken Curry

A satisfying mild chicken curry made from scratch to serve the whole family with ingredients you may already have in your cupboard.


Thursday, May 30, 2013

Green Lantern Cocktail

This is an extremely pleasant and stimulating cocktail on any warm summer day which has low alcohol content.


Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Scottish Baps

These classic Scottish soft bread rolls with a distinctive floured top are excellent as a sandwich with all types of fillings such as bacon, cheese and salad. These baps are best eaten freshly made and also delicious toasted.


Sunday, May 26, 2013

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Cucumber Mint and Yoghurt Dip

This mild smooth and flavoursome yoghurt spread is suitable for many purpose such as a dip with carrot sticks.


Friday, May 24, 2013

Chicken Pumpkin and Coconut Curry

This rich chicken coconut curry stew delivers a comforting and exotic journey of flavours to warm any chilly winter evening.


Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Hurricane Cocktail

A classic cocktail from New Orleans created by Pat O’Brian in 1940 and it delivers the same strike as a tropical storm. He used a notable four ounces of rum to make a Hurricane blended with sweet and sour fruit juices for a delicious although deadly concoction. The legend tells among the other shortages endured during the War was of good whiskey. Scotch was so hard to come by, that liquor distributors were able to dictate terms that sound almost insane. In an effort to unload excess inventory, they would require customers to buy 50 cases of rum in order to get a single case of Scotch. If you in reality want to capture the spirit of Mardi Gras make a Hurricane.

Traditional Hurricane is 2 oz light rum, 2 oz dark rum, 2 oz passion fruit juice, 1 oz orange juice, ½ oz fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon simple syrup and 1 tablespoon grenadine. Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a Hurricane glass filled with ice. Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Split Tin Bread

This recipe is simple to make two small tin loaves or one large depending of the bread tins you have.


Monday, May 20, 2013

Banana Carrot and Sultana Scones

These are superb healthy and nourishing moist scones with excellent flavours for anytime of the day.


Saturday, May 18, 2013

Poppy Seed Bloomer

It is easy to make classic aromatic bread at home with a small amount of ingredients. A bloomer is a common term in England for an oblong freestanding rounded loaf of crusty white bread cut with a several diagonal slashes on top.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Chicken and Mushroom Cacciatore

In Italian cuisine, “pollo alla cacciatore” refers to a meal prepared “hunter-style” made with braised chicken and ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, herbs, bell pepper and sometimes wine. There are many different variations of this dish based upon ingredients available in specific regions. A basic cacciatore recipe usually begins with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil heated in a large frying pan. Chicken parts, dusted with salt and pepper are seared in the oil for three to four minutes on each side. The chicken is removed from the pan and most of the fat poured off. The remaining fat is used to fry the onions, mushrooms, peppers or other vegetables for several minutes. A small can of peeled tomatoes is added to the pan along with some oregano and a half cup of dry red wine. The seared chicken parts are returned to the pan which is then covered. The dish is complete after about an hour at a very low simmer. Cacciatore is often served with rustic bread or some pasta on the side.


Thursday, May 16, 2013

Strawberry and Lime Punch

Punch is the term for an extensive assortment of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks in general containing fruit or fruit juice. The drink was introduced from India to England and is typically served at parties in large bowls with a ladle. These bowls are generally known as punch bowls.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Tandoori Chicken Salad

Tandoori chicken is a traditional Northern Indian dish with chicken marinated in a spicy yoghurt mixture and cooked in a clay oven. This is my especially delicious chicken salad suitable for lunch or dinner in summer.


Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Small Sandwich Bread

This recipe is simple to make 2 small sandwich loaves or a large if you have the right bread tins.


Monday, May 13, 2013

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Banana Fruit Cake

Baking fruitcake for Christmas or Easter is a tradition in many countries and still enjoyed by many people. This cake has additional flavour in the bananas and pineapple.


Saturday, May 11, 2013

Pull apart Potato and Buttermilk Bread

There is always something captivating with pulling bread apart at the table and this soft potato bread has a fine soft crumb.


Friday, May 10, 2013

Chicken Curry with Boiled Rice

This curry is packed with flavour and is a great dish to start cooking with spices you can add more heat if you prefer hot curries.


Thursday, May 9, 2013

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Chicken Paprikash

Bright red paprika provides this version of chicken paprikash its colour and you can vary the heat by using hot, sweet or a combination of paprika.


Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Monday, May 6, 2013

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Hobnob Biscuits

This is a straightforward British biscuit recipe very similar to other oat biscuits such as Anzac biscuits with a sweet crunchiness and is perfect with a cup of tea.


Saturday, May 4, 2013

Oblong Sesame Seed Bread

This is an uncomplicated freestanding white crusty bread to bake at home and is superb for breakfast or lunch.


Friday, May 3, 2013

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Screwdriver Cocktail

A screwdriver is a very popular and classic highball drink made with fresh orange juice and vodka. The cocktail is also referred to as vodka and orange outside USA. This is the base for many variations such as The Harvey Wallbanger with one extra ingredient or a screwdriver with equal parts vodka and Blue CuraƧao topped with lemon and lime soda is a Sonic Screwdriver.