Category Archives: Recipes

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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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Marshmallow filling

Posted on June 18, 2012 by DemeterG

A whoopie pie is a cross between a biscuit and a cake and I have been wanting to try making whoopie pies for awhile I was inspired on the weekend when I saw a You Tube video of them being made. … Continue reading →

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Potato, Leek & Bacon Soup

Posted on June 17, 2012 by DemeterG

This one is a new family favourite and has almost (almost) taken over from DB’s pumpkin soup. For a vegetarian option, just leave out the bacon. But for me, when doesn’t bacon make a meal taste better 😉   Ingredients: 1 tbs olive … Continue reading →

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