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Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Posted on July 30, 2012 by DemeterG

I made Peanut Butter Ice Cream as an accompaniment to my Banana Toffee Steamed Puddings. The idea was to make a winter version of a Banana Split, which is a favourite of the DB. The ice cream was actually quite good on its own, but I … Continue reading →

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Champagne Poached Pears

Posted on July 22, 2012 by DemeterG

  I love poached pears and I have been experimenting with them in puddings, but I can’t go past them just as they are with some double cream or ice cream.   Ingredients: 2 cups sparkling wine 3 cups water … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Honey Roasted Figs and Honey Tuile

Posted on July 21, 2012 by DemeterG

  I was looking through Matt moran’s cookbook for his lamb shanks and found this lovely Panna Cotta recipe. Panna Cotta is a favourite in the house, so I just had to give it a try. I visited the local fruit … Continue reading →

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Onion & Cider Soup with Gruyère Croûtes

Posted on July 13, 2012 by DemeterG

I found this in a Marie Claire magazine and thought I’d give it a try. While it was very tasty it also had a very intense flavour, which I suspect was caused by the beef stock. I would try watering down the … Continue reading →

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Chicken & Sweetcorn Soup

Posted on June 19, 2012 by DemeterG

This recipe is adapted from an old Women’s Weekly Cookbook recipe, that I have been cooking for years. It is one of my favourites and a great way to use up leftover roast chicken. I usually buy a larger chicken … Continue reading →

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