Monthly Archives: June 2012

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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Soup and Steamed Pudding Month – the story so far……

Posted on June 18, 2012 by DemeterG

OK, so I am half way through and I have my soup quota done. I made Chicken and Sweetcorn soup tonight, so hope to have that one posted soon. Only one more to go. The steamed puddings are just not … 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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Cream of Spinach Soup

Posted on June 6, 2012 by DemeterG

Despite the fact that this soup looked very similar to pond scum, it was really very tasty and as an added bonus, very healthy. Not one for the kids if they don’t like green stuff.   Ingredients: 1 whole garlic … Continue reading →

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