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Slow cooked Spicy Beef Curry Stew

David H. posted an article on - Jan 5, 2011, 1:09 am
Active image trackback Ingredients: 1 Tbls olive oil 1 Lb stewing beef  salt and pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp chopped fresh ginger 1 fresh jalapeno peppers, diced 1 Tbls GF curry powder 1  can diced tomatoes with juice 1 onion, sliced and quartered 1 cup GF beef stock Method...
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GF WF Cross over apple strudel

David H. posted an article on - Dec 23, 2010, 4:13 am
Ingredients: 2-1/2 tsp active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 1/4cup granulated sugar 2-1/2 cups all-purpose GF plain flour 1/2 tsp salt 1cup cold unsalted butter, cubed Filling: 8cups sliced (1/2 inch) cooking apples 1/4cup granulated sugar 2 Tbls all-purpose GF plain flour 2tsp gr...
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Blarney Breakfast Bake

David H. posted an article on - Dec 10, 2010, 7:41 pm
Ingredients: 1 Lb GF sausagemeat 1/2 Lb sliced fresh mushrooms 1 large onion, chopped 10 eggs 3 cups  milk (regular or skimmed) 2 tsp GF mustard powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 6 cups cubed stale GF bread 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes 4 ozs GF shredded Cheddar cheese 4 ozs freshly...
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Malloween Ghosties

David H. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2010, 4:26 am
Ingredients: 100g unsalted butter, plus a little extra for the tin 300g GF pink and/or white marshmallows 200g GF rice cereal 300g GF white chocolate , melted, for coating a little melted GF plain chocolate or GF black writing icing, to decorate wooden lolly sticks (Available from arts and craf...
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Chocolate dipped Meringue Ghosts

David H. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2010, 4:19 am
Ingredients: 2 egg whites, room temperature 1/8 tsp cream of tartar 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp GF flavored extract, like vanilla or almond 8 oz GF semi-sweet chocolate toasted nuts, coconut, or GF sprinkles (optional) Method: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Place the room temperature eg...
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Sweet potato chips

David H. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2010, 4:11 am
Ingredients: 500g or 5-6 smaller sized sweet potatoes (smaller ones are easier to slice) 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil Serves 6-8 Method: Preheat oven to 180oC. Peel a sweet potato and cut into very thin slices using a potato slicer or a sharp knife. Put the sweet potato slices in a bowl and ...
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Traditional Irish Curly Kale aka Colcannon

David H. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2010, 4:06 am
Ingredients: 800g potatoes (4 medium specimens), preferably a floury variety 200ml milk (or more if you prefer a looser consistency) 50g butter 1/2 tsp salt or to taste, plus more for boiling the potatoes 100g minced kale (see below) As always for mash, a potato ricer is the tool of choice, but...
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Traditional Irish Easy Barm Brack (Bairen Breac)

David H. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2010, 3:58 am
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. brown sugar 1 lb. GF sultanas 1 tsp. GF mixed spice 1 tsp. GF ground cloves Method: Steep the above ingredients overnight in a cupful of strong tea. Add to the mixture: 1 well-beaten egg 1/2 lb. GF self-rising flour Turn into a well-greased round 8" springform tin. Ba...
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GF WF Super-easy chicken and gnocchi bake

David H. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2010, 3:42 am
Ingredients: 200g cooked, sliced chicken breast 500g potato gnocchi 400g can chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese fresh basil, to serve Method: Preheat oven to 200ºC. Combine chicken, gnocchi, tomatoes, water and cottage cheese in a large bowl....
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GF WF DF Lemon and almond cupcakes

David H. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2010, 3:33 am
Ingredients: 100g DF spread 150g castor sugar 3 eggs 3 heaped Tbls GF plain/allpurpose flour 140g ground almonds/meal 3 lemons, juice and zest 1-2 lemons, thinly sliced Method: Preheat oven to 180°C. Cream spread and sugar until pale and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, then add GF flour and mi...
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GF WF Easy Lemon Tart

David H. posted an article on - Sep 20, 2010, 6:57 pm
Ingredients: 200g GF biscuits 70g butter, melted 400g tin sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs 3 lemons, Grated zest and juiced Method:   Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Crush the GF biscuits then add the melted butter and mix. Line the bottom of a pie dish by pressing the mixture onto the ...
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GF WF DF Easy Corn Flake-Crusted Fish

David H. posted an article on - Sep 20, 2010, 6:40 pm
Ingredients: 1/2 cup GF plain/all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1/4 cup water 3 cups GF Corn Flakes, crushed  4 cod fillets (4 to 6 ozs each) 2 Tbls Vegetable oil for frying Method: In shallow dish, mix flour and salt. In another shallow dish, beat egg and water with fork. Place crushed...
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GF WF Baked Cauliflower And Cheese With Bacon

David H. posted an article on - Sep 13, 2010, 11:51 am
Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower, trimmed and divided into florets 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tbs GF plain flour 1 tsp GF Dijon mustard pinch of nutmeg salt and white pepper 40g butter 1½ cups  milk 1½ cups grated tasty cheese 4 bacon rashers, rind removed and finely chopped ⅓ cup GF fresh br...
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GF WF Mascarpone and Chive Griddle Scones

David H. posted an article on - Sep 10, 2010, 4:59 pm
Ingredients: 200g GF plain flour 2 tsps GF baking powder ½ tsp salt 2 Tbls fresh chopped chives 250g mascarpone 100–120mls milk Method Place a large cast-iron pan onto a medium heat. Sift the GF flour, GF baking powder and salt into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the chives and mascarp...
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GF WF Crispbread With Parmesan-Herb Seasoning

David H. posted an article on - Sep 9, 2010, 6:26 pm
Ingredients: 12  GF Buckwheat/Sarrisan  Crispbreads (Les Pain de Fluer)  1 Tbls fresh chopped basil 1 tsp dry marjoram 1 tsp dry thyme 3 Tbls olive oil 2 Tbls freshly grated Parmesan cheese Salt to taste ground black pepper to taste Method: PREHEAT oven to 350°F/GasMark 4. Line bakingÂ...
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GF WF Polenta Biscotti

David H. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2010, 4:39 am
Ingredients: 2 cups GF all-purpose/plain flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup GF fine polenta 1 tsp GF baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 3 large eggs 2 Tbls olive oil, or vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla essence Method: Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 325 degrees F. Coat 2 large baking ...
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GF WF Chunky Beef Stew

David H. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2010, 4:17 am
Ingredients: cooking spray (one Cal) 3/4 Lb lean sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes 3/4 Lb tiny new potatoes, halved 9 ozs frozen cut green beans 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 onion, cut into thin wedges 300 ml  GF beef broth 1 Tbls GF Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tsp GF dried ...
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GF WF chicken and vegetable pie

David H. posted an article on - Aug 30, 2010, 5:26 pm
Ingredients: 1 Tbls sunflower oil 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 400g chicken breast fillets, diced 1 medium courgette, chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled, chopped 1 medium potato, peeled, diced 2 cups GF chicken stock 2 Tbls GF cornflour bunch of chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley small bunch fre...
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GF WF Oven-baked chicken risotto

David H. posted an article on - Aug 30, 2010, 4:26 pm
Ingredients: 50g  butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 chicken breast fillets, cut into 2cm cubes 440g arborio rice 60ml white wine 1.25L GF chicken stock 50g grated parmesan, plus extra to serve 2 tbs chopped fresh basil, plus extra shredded basil to garnish a good handful of baby spina...
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GF WF Orange Rice Cake

David H. posted an article on - Aug 30, 2010, 3:46 pm
Ingredients: 155g white rice 1 litre milk 175g butter 200g sugar 5 egg seperated 2 Tbls grated orange rind 90g sultanas Method:   Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Butter and flour a 25cm springform tin. Rinse the rice under cold water. Drain and cook rice in the milk over medium-low hea...
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GF WF Stir-Fry Beef and Noodles

David H. posted an article on - Aug 16, 2010, 5:45 pm
Ingredients: 1-2 Tbls olive oil 500g  Sirloin steak, cut into strips 350g packet Oriental stir-fry vegetables 1 x packets fresh rice noodles (Tesco found with the vegetables) 100ml GF black bean sauce 2 Tbls chopped fresh coriander Method: Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, add the stri...
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GF WF Bacon-Cheese Topped Chicken

David H. posted an article on - Aug 9, 2010, 5:01 pm
Ingredients: 1/2 cup GF Dijon mustard 1/2 cup honey 4-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper Dash paprika 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 2 Tbls butter 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mature Cheddar cheese 1 cup ...
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GF WF Almost Instant Apple Pie

David H. posted an article on - Aug 9, 2010, 4:42 pm
Ingredients: 3 large tart apples, peeled and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 12 GF shortbread cookies, crushed 2 cups GF vanilla ice cream Whipped dairy cream Method: In a large saucepan, combine the apples, sugar, water, cinnamon ...
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GF WF Individual cheesecakes

David H. posted an article on - Jul 25, 2010, 6:29 pm
Ingredients: For the base 100 g GF digestive biscuits, or shortbread 55 g ground almonds 50 g unsalted butter, melted For the filling 400 g cream cheese 105 ml soured cream 110 g caster sugar 1 medium egg 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1 Tbls finely grated lime zest 50g raspberries, fresh or frozen Metho...
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GF WF Easy Strawberry and white chocolate cheesecake

David H. posted an article on - Jul 25, 2010, 6:20 pm
Ingredients: 40g unsalted butter 100g GF digestive biscuits 300g strawberries, hulled and quartered 2 Tbls blackcurrant cordial 500 g mascarpone cheese 4 tbsp icing sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 100g white chocolate, roughly chopped Method: Melt the butter in a small pan over a medium heat. Turn of...
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GF WF Lemon Polenta Cookies

David H. posted an article on - Jul 25, 2010, 6:04 pm
Ingredients: 125 gms softened butter 1/4 cup caster sugar finely grated rind of 1 lemon 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 cup polenta 1/2cup G.F.Plain flour, sifted 1/4 tsp GF baking powder, sifted 1/2 cup raisins sifted icing sugar for dusting Method: Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer till light a...
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GF WF Apple Crumble

David H. posted an article on - Jul 25, 2010, 5:57 pm
Ingredients: 500g granny smith apples, peeled & sliced 75g butter 150g GF plain flour 100g demerara sugar ginger or cinnamon powder to taste Method: Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Cook apples in microwave with 1 tablespoon of water in a Pyrex dish until softened slightly. Stir in ginger or cinnamon to...
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GF WF Beef Stroganoff

David H. posted an article on - Jul 25, 2010, 5:49 pm
Ingredients: 500g Rib or Round Steak 1/2 onion 6 mushrooms 2 Tbls GF vegetable stock Powder or 1 cube 2 tsp tomato paste/puree 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup thickened cream shallots Method: Cut beef into thin strips and brown in pan with chopped onion. Add mushrooms, stock (dry), tomato paste ...
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GF WF Marmalade ice-cream

David H. posted an article on - Jul 18, 2010, 10:36 am
Ingredients: 300g good-quality marmalade (preferably with shreds) 40ml (2 Tlbs) Grand Marnier 300ml double cream 600ml bought, fresh custard (ready to eat) 2 tsp grated orange rind Method: Place the marmalade and Grand Marnier in a saucepan over a low heat and stir until the marmalade has melt...
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GF WF Beef casserole with cheese & potato dumplings

David H. posted an article on - Jul 18, 2010, 10:24 am
Ingredients: 80ml olive oil 1kg stewing beef, cut into 2cm cubes 10 pearl onions, peeled, halved 4 bacon rashers, rind and fat trimmed, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 300g small button mushrooms 425g can diced tomatoes 375ml GF beef stock 55g tomato paste (1/4 Cup) 80ml red ...
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GF WF Lemon polenta syrup cakes

David H. posted an article on - Jul 14, 2010, 11:23 pm
Ingredients: 160g unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 3/4 cup GF polenta 2 tsp GF baking powder 1 1/2 cups almond meal (ground almonds) 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind 1/4 cup lemon juice Lemon syrup 2/3 cup caster/superfine sugar 1 tsp finely grated lemon rin...
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GF WF Flourless Honey-Almond Cake

David H. posted an article on - Jul 13, 2010, 5:32 am
Ingredients: Cake 1 3/4 cups ground almonds, 4 large eggs, at room temperature,  separated 1/2 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt Topping 2 Tbls honey 1/4 cup sliced almonds   Method:   Preheat oven to 350°F/GasMark 4. Coat a 9-i...
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GF WF Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken

David H. posted an article on - Jul 13, 2010, 4:55 am
Ingredients: 1/3 cup red-wine vinegar 2 Tbls extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbls chopped dill, or oregano (fresh if possible) 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken, (about 12 ounces) 2 medium tomatoes...
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GF WF Scottish black bun

David H. posted an article on - Jul 3, 2010, 8:29 pm
Ingredients: 200g GF plain flour, plus extra for dusting 200g raisins 400g currants 1 tsp ground mixed spice 1 tsp ground ginger 100g dark muscovado sugar 1 Tbls Black Strap Molasses 100g chopped mixed peel ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tbsp brandy or whisky 1 egg, lightly beaten 3 tbsp m...
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GF WF Almond, apple and pear sponge

David H. posted an article on - Jul 3, 2010, 8:17 pm
Ingredients: 2 (about 500g) bramley apples 500g  pears Juice of ½ lemon 85g caster/superfine sugar For the topping 115g butter, softened 115g caster/superfine sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 100g GF self-raising flour 75g ground almonds 3 medium  eggs, beaten ½ tsp almond e...
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GF WF Spicy, sweet potato fishcakes

David H. posted an article on - Jul 3, 2010, 8:03 pm
Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes, cut into chunks 250g potatoes, cut into chunks 500g white fish fillets 1 red chilli, finely chopped 2 Tbls chopped fresh coriander 100g GF polenta 4 Tbls olive oil A crunchy salad, to serve Method: Place all of the potatoes in a pan of cold, salted water....
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GF WF Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers

David H. posted an article on - Jun 5, 2010, 3:46 pm
Ingredients: Oil cooking spray (One-Cal) 1/2 cup ground almonds 1/4 cup GF Plain flour 1 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 large egg whites 1 pound chicken strips   Method: &...
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GF WF Chicken with Creamy Mushrooms

David H. posted an article on - Jun 1, 2010, 4:58 am
Ingredients: 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms, such as button or shiitake 3 Tbls butter 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3 Tbls rice vinegar or white wine vinegar 1-1/2 cups whipping cream 3 Tbls capers, drained 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Method: In a a lar...
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GF WF Orange-Ginger Baby Cheesecakes

David H. posted an article on - May 31, 2010, 6:13 pm
Ingredients: 3/4 cup finely crushed GF ginger cookies  1 Tbls packed brown sugar 3 Tbls butter, melted 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon GF plain flour Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small mixing bowl, c...
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GF WF Greek Chicken Salad

David H. posted an article on - May 29, 2010, 9:16 pm
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lb. total) 1 Tbls. lemon juice 1 Tbls. olive oil 1 Tbls. snipped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 3 medium cucumbers, seeded and coarsely chopped 2 medi...
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GF WF Gooseberry & Almond Tartlets with an Amaretto Custard

David H. posted an article on - Apr 27, 2010, 6:16 pm
Ingredients: 40g unsalted butter 40g caster sugar 40g ground almonds 300g gooseberries 200g caster sugar 50g apricot jam 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tablespoon water The custard: 3 egg yolks 60g caster sugar 300mls cream 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur Method: Preheat the oven to 350f. Cream the butter,...
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GF WF Apricot, polenta and pine nut cake

David H. posted an article on - Apr 23, 2010, 8:26 pm
Ingredients: 165g butter, softened 2/3 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 cup GF self-raising flour, sifted 1/3 cup polenta 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 70g packet pine nuts, lightly toasted Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 2/3 cup orange juice Icing sugar, to dust Method: Heat oven to 160°C fan ...
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GF WF Orange and coconut baby cakes

David H. posted an article on - Apr 23, 2010, 8:11 pm
Ingredients: 2 whole oranges 6 eggs, separated 1 cup raw sugar 3 cups dessicated coconut 1 tsp baking powder (gluten free) Orange syrup (see recipe below) ORANGE SYRUP 1 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lemon juice Stripped zest of 2 oranges 1/2 cup sugar Method: Coarsley chop whole oranges, removi...
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GF WF Grilled chicken breast with blue cheese sauce

David H. posted an article on - Apr 23, 2010, 8:00 pm
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 75g blue cheese, crumbled 2 Tbls chopped parsley 2 tsp lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 skinless chicken breasts Olive oil Method: To make sauce, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cheese, parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt ...
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GF WF Potato and mince bake

David H. posted an article on - Apr 23, 2010, 7:55 pm
Ingredients: 600g lamb or beef mince 3 cups prepared tomato pasta sauce 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1kg waxy or all-purpose potatoes, scrubbed Extra olive oil, to brush over potatoes Method: Preheat oven to 180C. Heat oil in a large saucepan and brown mince...
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GF WF Ginger Loaf Cake (not quite Jamaican Ginger Cake)

David H. posted an article on - Apr 5, 2010, 6:41 am
Ingredients: 110g dark muscovado sugar 110g unsalted butter 110g golden syrup 110g black treacle 225g GF plain flour 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 heaped tsp ground ginger 1 heaped tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 medium eggs, beaten 2 Tbls milk icing sugar and clotted cream to serve Method:...
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GF WF Paradise slice

David H. posted an article on - Apr 5, 2010, 6:28 am
Ingredients: FOR THE PASTRY 200g plain flour, sifted 50g ground almonds 25g golden caster sugar 125g chilled butter, diced 1 large egg FOR THE TOPPING 200g Orange marmalade 225g golden caster sugar 75g ground almonds/meal 100g desiccated coconut 200g butter, softened 2 large eggs 125g ground rice...
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GF WF Lamb Rissoles

David H. posted an article on - Mar 30, 2010, 5:49 pm
Ingredients: 500g minced lamb 1 large onion grated coarsely 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 egg 35g GF fresh breadcrumbs 1 Tbls olive oil 500g baby new potatoes 20g butter 1 Tbls GF plain flour 250ml GF beef stock 1 Tbls fresh rosemary leaves 250g cherry tomatoes Method: Using hands, combine lamb, onio...
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GF WF Dill Potato Cakes with Smoked Salmon

David H. posted an article on - Mar 30, 2010, 5:40 pm
Ingredients: 1 kg potatoes, chopped coarsely 1/4 cup olive oil 300g onions, chopped finely 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill 1/3 cup sour cream 75g GF plain flour 50g butter 2/3 cup sour cream, extra 200g sliced smoked salmon 16 fresh dill springs Method: Boil, steam or microwave potato until ten...
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GF WF Cajun Chicken with Chunky Salsa

David H. posted an article on - Mar 30, 2010, 5:39 pm
Ingredients: Chicken: 4 single chicken breast fillets 1 tsp cracked black pepper 2 Tbls finely chopped fresh oregano 2 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp olive oil Salsa: 2 medium tomatoes chopped coarsely 1 small red onion chopped coarsely 1 medium green...
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