This recipe contains chopped dried apricots but you could also use other dried fruit such as cranberries, peaches, apples, cherries, blueberries etc. You could also add a mashed banana or nuts such as hazelnuts, pecans or almonds. Sunflower and pumpkin seeds also work well. Alternatively, if you don’t want to add fruit just leave it […]
This mincemeat is so easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator. You can play around with the ingredients and change the dried fruit if you like. Try chopped dried apricots, dried mangos, dried cherries etc. It stores easily in the fridge so you may prefer to make double the batch so you […]
This is a great way of using up leftover turkey. It is best to use the brown meat from the drumstick and thigh. However the sauce can be used to cook raw chicken or prawns. Just add the chicken or prawns a little earlier and cook over a low heat until the meat is cooked […]
This pie makes the most of readily available stewing venison. Serve it on a cold winters night with mashed potatoes and a mix of colourful vegetables. It is a great dish to freeze with or without the pastry top. Instructions Preheat the oven to 170C/Fan oven 150C/gas mark 3. Toss the meat in the seasoned […]
Defeated by a social media muddle, the final of the Great British Bake Off was a slight anti-climax. However, knowing what the outcome would be somehow took the edge off the anxiety when you want your favourite to win. And in the end, it was the right person who came through. It was always clear […]