This lovely raspberry smoothie recipe is so refreshing on a hot summer’s day. And on any other day, for that matter. Raspberry picking starts from the end of June until October, assuming you have a range of early, mid and late season varieties. Ingredients: 350g fresh raspberries, plus extra to serve 220g natural yoghurt 250ml… Continue reading Raspberry Smoothie Recipe
Category: Recipes
Mint Julep
The 30th May is Mint Julep Day. The bourbon based Mint Julep has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, on May 1st, since 1939 – bourbon being the signature spirit of Kentucky. Juleps originated in Persia and Michaelangelo apparently had a daily dose for medicinal values…use home-grown mint for your own delicious version!… Continue reading Mint Julep
Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Chark Docolate Budge Frownies Yes, that is their correct name, and if you don’t like it, that’s fine: none for you, more for me. Treat mum this Mother’s Day (Sunday 14th March 2021) with some truly indulgent, gluten free, home-made, star-studded, morally indefensible, CD BF’s. Ingredients: 325g 70% Dark Chocolate (broken up into small pieces)… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Frankie’s Homemade Pizzas
This recipe makes two pizzas, fit for 2 people (and a small toddler). Just double all ingredients to make for a famished family of four. Ingredients for the Dough 325g Strong Flour 3.5g Dried Yeast 1tsp Salt 12.5ml Olive Oil 25ml Milk 160ml Warm Water Method for the Dough Mix all of the dried ingredients… Continue reading Frankie’s Homemade Pizzas
Curried Carrot & Coriander Soup
Carrots are high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. This heart-warming soup is not only delicious, but a cheery eyeful of colour too. Ingredients: 150g butter 2 medium onions, finely chopped Large bag of carrots, washed and chopped (about ½ kg) 2 cloves garlic, finely crushed 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp curry powder (heat… Continue reading Curried Carrot & Coriander Soup
Mulled Cider
On chilly winter days, after a bracing morning in the garden, what could be more comforting than a glass of warming mulled cider. The very thought is bliss. Ingredients 1½ l dry cider 7 tbsp apple brandy, apple liqueur, calvados or just brandy 400ml apple juice 75g dark brown sugar Zest 1 orange, pared into… Continue reading Mulled Cider
Christmas Mincemeat Recipe
Homemade mincemeat is a doddle to make and beats shop-bought versions hands down… Method Soak the dried fruit in the brandy/orange/lemon juice for at least an hour and preferably overnight. Drain the fruit (which should be fat and squidgy by now) and keep the liquid. Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well then pour… Continue reading Christmas Mincemeat Recipe
Tomato & Chilli Chutney
This is a fantastic chutney, which accompaniments most cheeses, especially a strong and mature cheddar – yum! Ingredients 1 kilo Fresh Tomatoes 1 tin Chopped Tomatoes 150g Caster Sugar 250ml White Wine Vinegar 2 tsp Nigela Seeds 2 Chillis (remove seeds & finely chop) 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder 1 tsp Smoked Paprika 2 Red Onions… Continue reading Tomato & Chilli Chutney
Blueberry & White Chocolate Muffins
It’s Blueberry picking time! With an abundance of Blueberries, why not try this lovely Blueberry & White Chocolate Muffin recipe… Ingredients 300g Blueberries 60g white chocolate buttons/chunks 350g Self-raising flour 60g Caster Sugar 60g Muscovado Sugar 3 Eggs 2 tsb Baking Powder 140g Margarine 120ml Milk Pinch of Salt Method Pre-heat oven to 190oc/gas mark… Continue reading Blueberry & White Chocolate Muffins
Damson Gin
Our simple homemade Damson Gin recipe will be great in a few months, ready for autumn! Ingredients 1 Litre Gin 500g Damsons 250g Caster Sugar Method Rinse and remove any leaves and stalks from the Damsons, then pat dry. Tip into a freezer bag and freeze overnight. The next day, bash the bag of damsons… Continue reading Damson Gin