Declarations of Intent
Slit the chicken breasts nearly in half horizontally. Insert the ham and cheese, close up and re-form. Blanch the leek strips in boiling water for 1 minute; drain… Read More »
Punjabi Baked Fish in Mint Sauce
This is a very beautiful and unusual recipe and one that proves it is not always necessary to spend hours in the kitchen to produce something exotic. First… Read More »
Pashka
This is a traditional Russian Easter delicacy – it can be eaten as a dessert, cut into thick slices and served with crisp biscuits, or spread on a… Read More »
Cuban Cocktail
Place ice cubes in shaker Add lemon juice, brandy and apricot brandy Shake well and strain Pour into chilled champagne Saucer Garnish with a sprig of mint
Rum Collins
Place ice cubes in shaker Add lemon juice, sugar syrup and rum Shake well. Do not strain Pour into chilled Paris goblet glass Top up with soda and stir Garnish… Read More »
Lardy Cake (Wiltshire)
These were made as celebration cakes at harvest time and for other festivals in various parts of England. The richness of the recipe varies according to the region…. Read More »
Bath Buns (Somerset)
These are another speciality of Somerset which are now found all over Britain. The original recipe produced a light rich dough, but the contemporary buns are more solid… Read More »
Somerset Cake
There are various versions of this famous English tea cake, both of the recipe and the origin of the name. Some say they are named after a woman… Read More »
Cherry Bumpers (Buckinghamshire)
These cherry-filled turnovers are traditional at the end of the cherry picking season in August when they are made ‘bumper’ size for the pickers. In winter canned cherries… Read More »
London Buns
This traditional London version of the old ‘Penny Buns’ is flavoured with candied, orange peel and caraway seeds instead of currants. They should be eaten freshly baked or… Read More »
