A Cookbook for the East Starter Kit

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ACookbookfortheEast


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ACookbookfortheEastWelcometotheOnLandguardPointCookbookfortheEast,acollectionofrecipes

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Contents

Introduction 2

Contents 3

ConversionTables 6

Snacks,soupsandstarters

Cabbagesoup 8

Dad'sWelshRarebit 9

DapperDappleLankanToastie 10

Gazpacho 11

Mum'sDippyBoiledEggs 12

NettleSoup 13

NorfolkGamePt 14

SmokedSalmonPt 15

WildMushroomsonToast 16

Mains

AlhooGobhi 17

BeerBatteredDogfish 18

CheesyNutburgers 20

ChorizoChickenwithChilliWedges 21

Cbanac 22

CrabTart 23

CreamySmokedSalmonRisotto 24

CurriedHalibutwithOnionBhajiandLimePickle 25

FamilyFishpie 28

FestiveFlan 29

Feta,Fennel,PomegranateandOrangeSalad 30


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LambChops,CorianderandYoghurtChutney 31

Mary'sLamb 32

MeatLoaf 33

Oven-BakedCourgette,RedPepperandTunaPasta 34

PrawnPasta 35

RabbitPiedmontStyle 36

RoastGressinghamDuckwithaVietnameseNoodleandMangoSalad 37

SavouryBakedCod 39

SeabassandSamphire 40

SearedHandDivedScallop,CeleriacandTrufflePure,GrannySmith

AppleCaramel 41

Shepherd'sPie 42

SiggistraditionalSchweinhaxemitSauerkraut(GammonHockwith

Sauerkraut) 43

SpaghettiBolognese 44

SpaghettiwithHerbyCourgettes 45

Tabbouleh 46

VegetableChilli 47

TheSweetStuff

AlmondCake 49

Angela'sNo-CheeseCitrusCheesecake 50

AuntieSusan'sChocolateGateau 51

AustrianBakedMice 52

Bonnag 53

Cookies 54

CranberryandHazelnutTart 55

DanishApplePudding 56

FatlessSultanaLoafCake 57


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FrozenSummerFruitMeringue 58

GingerCake 59

GingerbreadMen 60

GooseberryandAppleCrumblewithVanillaCrmeFrache 61

Granny'sChocolateSauce 62

HoneyandPineNutTart 63

JesssChocChipCookies 64

LemonDrizzleCake 65

LemonDrizzleCake(Lowercalorieversion) 66

SimpleLayeredFruityYoghurt 67

StephsCarrotCake 68

StrawberryChampagneShortcake 69

StrawberryTiramisu 70

TopTipsApplePie 71

WhiteLionCrepesSuzette 72


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Conversiontables

Therecipesinthiscookbookhavebeenreproducedascloselyaspossibletothosethatwere

senttous.Thismeansthatsomeofthemeasurementsaremetric,someimperial,andsome

altogetheralittlemorepersonal.Thisconversiontablewillhelpyouconverttheserecipesinto

yourpreferredsystem.

OvenTemperature

Volume

Gas Fahrenheit Celsius flozorpints mlorlitres

1 275 140 1floz 30ml2 300 150 2floz 55ml

3 325 170 5flozorpt 150ml

4 350 180 10flozorpt 275ml

5 375 190 15flozorpt 425ml

6 400 200 20flozor1pt 570ml

7 425 220 1pt 1litre

8 450 230 2pts 1.2litres

9 475 240 2pts 1.5litres

Weight

Spoonsandcups(liquids)

ozorlbs gorkg spoonsorcups mloz 10g teaspoon 2.5

1oz 25g 1teaspoon 5

2oz 50g 1dessertspoon 10

4ozorlb 125g 1tablespoon 15

7oz 200g cup 60

8ozorlb 225g cup 125

12ozorlb 350g 1cup 250

16ozor1lb 450g 2cups 500

1lb2oz 500g 2lb 925g

2lb3oz 1kg

Somemeasures,suchaspinch,splashordropmeanuseverylittle,andcheckthetasteasyou

go.Handfulsaremoregenerous,buttendtobeusedforthingslikefreshherbsthatarevery

light,andmayonlytranslateto25gorso.Again,itsbesttostartwithalittleandadd.


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1. Snacks,Soups&Starters


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Cabbagesoup

MarkHoult-Allen

Hatfield,Hertfordshire

FormanyyearsMarkwasChairoftheTrusteesofPacittiCompany,theartorganisationbehindOnLandguardPoint.

Youwillneed1potato(approximately250g)finelydiced1onionfinelydiced

300gSavoycabbageshredded25gbutter

MethodMeltthebutterandsoftentheonionforapprox.5minutes.Addthedicedpotatoand

lightlysautforafurther10minutes.Addthestockandbringtotheboil.Boilfor

approx.10minutesuntilthepotatoiscooked.Addtheshreddedcabbageandcookfor5minutesandseveralgoodgrindsofblackpepper.Allowtocoolslightly.Liquidisethe

soup.Returntoacleanpanandgentlyreheatbutdonotallowthesouptoboil.

ToserveThissoupshouldbeservedpipinghot,withgoodbreadandbutter.


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Dad'sWelshRarebit

KatyOwen

Norwich,NorfolkWelovethistraditionalrecipealmostasmuchasitsservingsuggestion!

Youwillneed2slicesoffarmhouse-stylebrownbread200gSTRONGcheddarcheese(grated)

20gbutter

1tablespoonofplainflour

2tablespoonsColmansEnglishmustard2tablespoonsHendersonsrelish

4tablespoonsofarealaleofyourchoiceSomegoodtomatochutney

MethodLightlytoastthebreadonbothsides,andspreadonesidewithchutney.Mixtherestof

theingredientsandmicrowaveuntilmelted/mixed.Shouldformthickfondue-stylecheesysauce.Addtothetoast,ontopofthechutney.Grilluntilgoldenbrown,addmore

Hendersonstotaste.

ToserveEnjoywiththerestofthebottleofrealale.


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DapperDappleLankanToastie

CharleneKatuwawala

Norwich,Norfolk

CharleneisPacittiCompanysMarketingManager,andthisdishisoneofherfaves.

YouwillneedForyourbase:

2slicesofthickwhite/seededbread

Forthetopping(inthisorderassemblethefollowing):GratedorthinlyslicedtastyNorfolkDapplecheddarcheese(trytofindsomethatismellowandmild);2sweetmediumsizedonthevinetomatoesfinelysliced;Goodshake

ofSriLankangroundpepper(thisparticularpepperisslightlyfruitybutstillpacksafierypunch...tryandfindifyoucan!);Finelycut/shreddedham(nothingtoofancy);2

greenfingerchilliesfinelycutstrategicallyplaced!Sprinkleofroastedvegetablecurry

powder(optionalturnsthisfromsnackintomini-dinner).

ToserveEtVoila...nottooheavyonthestomachbuttastyenoughtofillyouup!


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Gazpacho

RobertPacitti

Ipswich,SuffolkThereareloadsofdifferentrecipesforgazpacho,butthiscomesfromaSpanishartist

friendwhomadethisforasummerparty.Itwassuchahitwiththeassembledcompany

Ioftenmakeitforsummergatheringsnowtoo.Thisfeedsabout68people.

Youwillneed2kgtomatoes(ripe,skinnedandde-seeded)

500gonion

500ggreenpeppers(de-seeded)cucumbers

1clovegarlic(use2or3ifyoulikegarlic)75mloliveoil

2sliceswhitebread(turnedintobreadcrumbs)Alittleicetoserve

OptionalextrasAfewdropsofTabascoand/or

3tablespoonsdrysherryor

3tablespoonssherryvinegar

Method

Blendallingredientstogetheruntilfairlysmooth,althoughIfindafewchunkshereand

therearealwaysatreattodiscoverasyouareeating.Refrigerate.Itreallyisthatsimple.

ToserveAddoneortwoicecubestoeachbowlasitisserved.


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Mum'sDippyBoiledEggs

JenWalke

Ipswich,Suffolk

Thisrecipeserves2.Ideally,meandMum.

Youwillneed2eggs4slicesofgranarybrowntoast

Flora

PhiladelphiacreamcheeseMarmite

MethodPuteggsinpanofcoldwater.Thewatershouldonlycovermostoftheeggs,butafewmmoftheeggs'surfaceshouldremainabovewater.Bringthewatertotheboil.Assoon

asitstartsarollingboil,bringthetemperaturedowntomakethewatersimmerfor3

minutes.Atthesametimeputthebreadinthetoaster.Atexactly3minutes,removetheeggs,andputin2eggcupsonseparateplates.Tapthetopswithateaspoonandsliceoff

thetop.Butterthetoastandcoverinmarmite,thenPhiladelphia.Cutintosoldiersfor

dipping.

ToserveServewithsaltontheside


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NettleSoup

EdwinJones

Ipswich,SuffolkThisisavariationonLadyRidley'sSoup.

Youwillneed1poundofpotatoespoundofyoungnettles

2ozbutter

1pintsvegetablestock

BlackpepperandMaldonseasalt4tablespoonsofcream(sourorsingle)

MethodCookthepeeled,choppedpotatoesfor10minutesinsaltedwater.Drain.Washandchopcoarselythenettles-youngtopsonlyMeltthebutterinasaucepan,addthenettles

andcookgentlyforafewminutes.Addthepotatoesandheatedstockbringtotheboil

andsimmerfor10minutes.Checkthatpotatoesarecookedandsoft,coolslightlyandpureinablender,addingseasoning.

ToserveTopwithcreamandserve.


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NorfolkGamePt

NickyStainton

Harleston,Norfolk

Ameatyptofpheasant,hareandchickenlivers.

Youwillneed

6ozcookedpheasant

12ozcookedhare12ozchickenlivers

8ozbellypork

1largeonion2clovesgarlic(crushed)

1sliceofbread(preferablywholemeal)1largeegg

Asplashofsherry1Bayleaf

Ahandfulofchoppedparsleyorthyme

Salt&pepper,totaste

MethodMinceorprocessthemeats,onionandgarlicingredientsinafoodprocessoruntilofaroughconsistency.Add1largeegg,thebayleaf,asplashofsherry,salt&pepperand

thechoppedparsleyorthyme.Mixtogether.Placethemixtureintoanearthenwareterrine.Coverwithadoublelayeroffoilandstandinabakingtraycontaininghot

water.Cookintheoverat180Cfor80-90minutes,removingthefoil20minutesbefore

theend.Coolunderaweightandleavefor24-48hours.

ToserveBestservedwithtoastandchutney


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SmokedSalmonPt

VanessaSinclair

Cambridge,CambridgeshireThisrecipehaskindlybeenofferedbytheParkArtsGroupinCambridge,andisfrom

theOrchardParkCommunityCookbook.Thedishserves1520people.

Youwillneed250gsmokedsalmon(usesmokedsalmontrimmings-theyholdabitmoreflavourand

theyaremuchcheaper)

300gfullfatcheese(lowfatmakesitwatery)

Juiceofalemon1tablespoonoftomatopure

CoarsegroundpepperToastorwaterbiscuits

MethodBlitzalloftheingredients(exceptthebiscuits)togetherinablendertoformacoarse

pate-justafewsecondsforcoarsept,andalittlelongerforasmootherconsistency.Transferintoadishand,usingaforkcreateapatternonthetop.Decoratewithlemon

andcucumberslices,quarteredtoresemblefishscales.

ToserveServechilledwithtoastorwaterbiscuits.


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Wildmushroomsontoast

RobertPacitti

Ipswich,SuffolkThisearthylunchormid-weeksupperdishhasafeelgoodfactorwithminimumfuss.It

worksespeciallywellwhenaccompaniedbyachilledglassofFino.Servesjust2.

Youwillneed3largehandfulsoffreshmixedlocalmushrooms(eitherforagedsafelyfromthewild,orstorebought)

2fatclovesofgarlic-freshifavailable

Athicksliceofsaltedbutter

AsplashofFinoSherryAteaspoonofsmokedpaprika

Ahandfulofflatleafparsley2thickslicesofsourdoughbread

GoodoliveoilSourcream

Seasalt

Blackpepper

Method

Cleanthemushroomsbywipingthemgentlywithapieceofkitchenroll,thenslicethemthickly.Placetheslicedgarlicinashallowpan,addthebutterandthenheatuntilthe

butterismeltedandthegarlicsoftened.Addthemushroomsandsprinkleoverthepaprika.Cookforacoupleofminutesoverafairlyhighheatbeforesplashinginthefino.

Letthissizzleandbubbleforamomentbeforeaddingtheparsley,turningdownthe

heat,coveringwithalid,andleavingforafewminutes.Meanwhilegrillthebread.Takethelidoffofthemushroomsandseasontotaste.Putasliceoftoastedbreadontoaplate

andpouroliveoilalloveritnottoomuch,butenoughtosoakin.Spoonoverthemushrooms.

Toserve

Topeachplatewithasmallamountofsourcream,scatterwithparsleyanddevour.


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2. Mains


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AlhooGobhi

KavitaJain

Cambridge,Cambridgeshire

ThisrecipehaskindlybeenofferedbytheParkArtsGroupinCambridge,andisfromtheOrchardParkCommunityCookbook.Kavitahaschosenthisrecipebecauseitis

popularlyeateninNorthIndia.Itserves4.

Youwillneed2tablespoonsofvegetableoil

1tablespoonofmustardseedstablespoonofgroundturmerictablespoonofchillipowder(toindividualtaste)

tablespoonofsalt1tablespoonsoffreshgratedginger

1tablespoonoflemonjuice

2tablespoonsofwater3potatoescutintocubes

250gchoppedtomatoes

tablespoonsugar(optional)

Cooking/bakingtime:30minutes

Method

Heatthevegetableoilinasaucepanoveramediumheat.Whenhotaddmustard&cuminseeds(mustardseedswillstarttopopsobecareful).Addtheginger,potatoes

andstirwellthenaddthetomatoes,cauliflower,juiceandwater.Mixthemallinwellandcook.Reducetheheatandcookfor20-25minutes,oruntilthepotatoeshave

cookedthroughandthemixturehasthickened.

Toserve

Servehot


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BeerBatteredDogfish

NickDickson

Gislingham,Suffolk

AswellasDogfish,thisdishisalsoverygoodmadewithcodorwhiting.

Youwillneed250gofDogfishSievedplainflour

1teaspoonofbakingpowder1teaspoonofsmokedpaprika

1goodpinchblackpepper1goodpinchsalt2bottlesgooddarkSuffolkAle(oneforthebatterandoneforthechef)

Method

Mixdryingredientsandwhiskinbeertothickemulsionconsistency.Filletthedogfish

andcutinto2-inchstrips.Heatoilto190degreesandfryfor4minutesoruntilgolden.

ToserveServeinabasketwhilestillhotwithdips.Whynottrymixingequalamountsoftartar

saucewithmayonnaise;ormixingtogethersourcream,dillandlemonzest.Enjoy!


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CheesyNutburgers

RobertPacitti

IpswichThisisarecipeIusedtomakewhenIworkedinafantasticvegetarianrestaurantmany

moonsago.Itsquitesimple,butitisalwaysawinner.Thisrecipemakes12burgers.

Youwillneed400gredskinpeanuts

120ggratedcheddarcheese

2largepotatoes,cookedandmashedwithalittlebutterandmilk

Agoodfewglugs(3-4tablespoons)ofdarksoysauceSaltandpeppertotaste

Sometimesneedsaneggtobind5-6tablespoonsvegetableorsunfloweroil

MethodPeelthepotatoesifyouwish(Ioftendontbother).Boiluntilsoft,drainandaddalittle

butterandmilk.Mashthepotatoesandputtooneside.Putallofthepeanutsinalargefryingpanwithoutanythingelse.Cookonahighheat,stirringfrequently,untilthe

peanutsstarttocrackleandcolour.Whentheyhavestartedtochangecolourremove

fromtheheat.Pourthedarksoysaucedirectlyontothenuts(becarefulasthesoywillsizzleandthesteamrisingwillbehot).Quicklystirthenutsaroundinthesoyuntilthey

becomedarkandsticky.Setasidetocoolalittleforafewminutes.Placethewarmpeanutsintoafoodprocessorandblenduntiltheyreachacoursebreadcrumb

consistencythismayonlytake5-10seconds.Pourhalfofthenutsintoalargemixing

bowl.Continuetoblendtheremainingnutsforanother5-10secondsuntiltheyreachafinebreadcrumbconsistency.Addtothecoarselychoppednutsalreadyinthemixing

bowl.Putthepotatoes,gratedcheeseandsaltandpepperintothebowltoo.Mixallingredientsthoroughly.Themixshouldeasilyformpattiesinyourhandoncemixed.If

themixistoodryandcrumbly,addabeatenegg,mixinthoroughly.Takesmallhandfuls

ofthemixtureandformpattiesabout5cmroundand2cmdeep.Placeonaplateand

putthemallinthefridgeforatleast30minutes.Thisallowsthemtosetproperlyandstopsthemfallingapartwhenyoucookthem.Shallowfrytheburgersin2-3

tablespoonsoil,turningonceonesideisgoldenbrownandrepeatontheotherside.Onlyfryenoughthatyoucaneasilyfitintothepan-theyarebestdoneinbatchesto

ensureevencooking.

Toserve

Greatservedwithspicytomatosauceandfreshsaladleaves.


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ChorizoChickenwithChilliWedges

DianaMorden

TrimleySt.Mary,SuffolkThistastydish,whichserves2andisrichinflavour,isloweffortandhighimpact.

Youwillneed2largesweetpotatoes,peeledandcutintowedges1teaspoonofoliveoil

teaspoondriedchilliflakes

6-8thinchorizoslices

2skinlesschickenbreaststeaspoondriedthyme

MethodHeatovento220C/fan200C/gas7putsweetpotatoonabakingtray,tosswithoil,chilliflakesandseasoning.Roastfor10minutesthenremoveandsettheovento

200C/fan180C/gas6.Layhalfthechorizoslicesovereachchickenbreast,overlapping

sothechickeniscovered,tucktheedgesunderneathtosecure.Liftontobakingtraynexttothewedges,scatterwithdriedthyme,roastfor20minutesmore,turning

chickenandwedgeshalfwayuntilgolden.

ToserveGreatservedwithasmallglassofcrispdrywhitewine.


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Cbanac

NikaVincovi


theOrchardParkCommunityCookbook.Youwillneed300gbeef

300gpork

200gonions

2potatoes6tablespoonsoil

Paprika100gcarrot

50gparsleyrootGarlic

Salt,blackpepper

Vegeta*

Method

Firstcutporkandbeefintosmallpieces,dothesamewiththepotato.Finelyminceonion,carrotandparsley.Heattheoilandsauttheonion.Addmeatandcontinueto

saut.Addpaprika,salt,pepper,carrotandparsleyroots.Stirwellandcontinuetosautfor5minutes.Addwine,stirandsautuntilalcoholevaporates.AddaspoonofVegeta.

Addwatertocovermeatandcookonlowheatfor40minutes.Makebatterdumplings

fromegg,saltandflour.Adddumplingsandcontinuetocookfor15minutes.

*Vegetaisacondimentthatisamixtureofspicesandvariousvegetablesandcanbeboughtinsupermarkets.

Toserve

Thestewmustbesouplike.Youeatitonlywithaspoon,andalltheingredientsmustbesoftandeasytoeat.


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CrabTart

GaltonBlackinston

MorstonHall,NorfolkGaltonBlackinstonisownerandchefoftheMorstonHall,whichhasbeenawardedwith

aMichelinstarsince1998,ThreeAARedStarsandThreeAARosettes.Thistart-

whichserves6-reallysmacksofcrabandisbettereatenwarmratherthanpipinghottoallowalltheflavourtocomethrough.Tosavetime,boththepastrycaseandthe

custardcanbepreparedahead.Eitherbuydressedcrabsforthisrecipe,separatethewhiteanddarkmeatandspreadthedarkmeatonthebaseofthepastrycaseorjustbuy

whitecrabmeattostirintothecustard.

Youwillneed1x23cm(9inch)flanring,4cm(112inches)deep,linedwithsavouryshortcrustpastry

Forthecustard:3eggs,plus2eggyolks

425ml(34pint)whippingcreamPinchoffreshlygratednutmeg

Forthecrabfilling:

3dressedcrabsor450g(1lb)ofwhitecrabmeat2tablespoonsoliveoil

2bunchesspringonions,finelysliced

40g(112ounces)freshlygratedParmesancheeseSaltandpepper

Lightlydressedsaladleavesandnewpotatoes,toserve(optional)

MethodPre-heattheovento180C/350F/Gas4.Coverthepastry-linedflanringwithbakingparchment,fillwithbakingbeansandplaceinthecentreofthepre-heatedoven.Bake

blindforabout30minutes,oruntilthepastryjuststartstocolour.Carefullyremovethebakingbeansandparchment:ifthereareanycracksinthepastry,useleftover

piecesofpastryorbeateneggtofillthem.Returnthepastrycasetotheovenforabout5

minutes.Leavetocool.Makethecustard.Placetheeggs,eggyolksanddoublecreamin

abowlandbeatgently,addingnutmeg,saltandpepper.Passthroughasieveintoapouringjug.(Thiscouldbedoneinadvance.)Ifusingdressedcrabs,separatethecrab

meatwithyourfingers,removinganybitsofshellandflakingthewhitemeat.Spreadthedarkcrabmeatoverthebaseofthepastrycase.Heattheoliveoilinafryingpan,

thenquicklyfrythespringonionsuntiljustsoftened.Addthemtothepastrycase.StirthewhitecrabmeatandtheParmesanintothecustardmixture,lightlyseasonandthen

carefullypouritontothespringonions.Placethetartonabakingtrayinthecentreof

thepre-heatedoven.Cookforabout50minutes,oruntilthefillingisjustset.

Toserve

Leavetocoolforafewminutesbeforeservingwithsomelightlydressedsaladleavesandnewpotatoes.


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CreamySmokedSalmonRisotto

DianaMorden

TrimleySt.Mary,SuffolkThisquickandsimpletomakerisottoserves2

Youwillneed2teaspoonsofoliveoil1smallonionfinelychopped

140g/5ozofrisottorice

100ml/3fluidounceswhitewine

600ml/1pinthotvegetablestock50g/2ozofPhiladelphiaChivesLight

85g/3ozofsmokedsalmonslicedintostrips1tablespoonchoppeddilltoserve

MethodHeatoliveoilindeepfryingpan,addonionandcookfor3-5minutesuntilsoftened.Stir

inriceandcookfor1minutemoreuntilallthericegrainsarecoatedwithoil.Pouroverthewineandallowittoevaporate.Addabout100millilitresofstocktothepan,stir

occasionallyandcookoveragentleheat,addingmorestockeverycoupleofminutes.

After15minutesstartcheckingtoseeifthericeiscooked,itshouldbecreamyandsoftwithjustalittlebite.StirinmostofthePhiladelphiaandsmokedsalmon,spooninto

dishes,arrangingremainingsalmonontop,dollopwithPhiladelphia.

ToserveServedscatteredwithdill.


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CurriedHalibut

WithOnionBhajiandLimePickle

PhilFanningWoburn,Bedfordshire

PhilFanningisHeadChefofParisHouseinWoburn,Bedfordshire.ThereasonforhisrecipechoiceisthatitreflectstheethnicdiversityinBedfordshiretownsthathavelarge

Asiancommunities.HesaysAtfirstthisdishmightlookdauntinglycomplicatedbutitreallyisn't,thepickle,poppadoms,currybubblesandmarinatedfishcanallbedone

wayinadvance.Thelimepickleshouldbeallowedtomatureforaminimumofone

week.Oncealltheprepisdoneitjustcookingabitoffish,fryingabhajiandwarming

somevegetables.Itserves4.

Youwillneedforthelimepickle1cauliflower

3onions8babyonions

35gsalt

1cucumber,deseededdicedandsalted600mlwhitewinevinegar

300mlmaltvinegar

1redchilli350gsugar

50gEnglishmustardpowder25gturmeric

1tablespooncornflour3limeszestedandjuiced

MethodCutthecauliflowerintosmallflorets,dicedthecumberinto5mmcubes.Finelydicethe

onionsandpeelandhalvethebabyonions.Mixallthevegandsalttogetherandallowto

saltfor6hours.Putalltheremainingingredients,exceptthezest,intoapanandcook

onamediumheatuntilithasreducedtoathicksyrup.Thenallowtocool.Squeezethesaltedvegtoremoveexcesswaterandmixintothebase,addingthezestattheend.

Pourintoairtightcontainerandleavetomaturefor1weekminimum.

Youwillneedforthepoppadoms130gGramflour

2gcumin

3gbicarbonateofsoda25twistsofblackpepper

3gsalt

40gwater


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MethodMixalltheingredientstogetherandkneedwell.Wrapinclingfilmandrestinfridgefor1hour.Rollthroughapastamachineallthewaytothethinnestsetting.Withapastry

cutter,stampintocirclesandlayerbetweengreaseproofpaper.Storeinthefridgeuntilreadytocook.Heatsomevegoilto220Cthendropthepoppadomsin.Holdunderthe

oilforacoupleofsecondsthenstiruntilgoldenbrown.Drainonkitchentowel.

Youwillneedforthemarinatedhalibut

1teaspoonofmildcurrypowder

1teaspoonofturmeric75mlgrapeseedoil

4100gportionsofhalibut

Method

Gentlytoastthespicesinadrypanonamediumheatuntilveryfragrant.2.addtheoilandallowtocool.3.Rubbertheoilandspicesintothefishtoformathin,even

coating,4.Allowtomarinateforonedayinthefridgeinanairtightcontainer.

Fortheonionbhajisyouwillneed2mediumonions6gsalt

25ggramflour

12gflour1ggaramasala

2gcurrypowderagarlicclove

7gvegoil25gegg2gbicarbonateofsoda

7gwater

Choppedcoriander

MethodChoptheonionsinto5mmstrips.Mixwiththesaltandallowtositfor6hours.Mixall

theremainingingredientstogetherexceptthecoriander.Squeezetheonioninacloth

untilbonedry.Mixtheonionandcorianderwiththepaste.Keepinthefridgeuntilreadytocook.Shapeinto30gballs,nottooneat.Whenreadytoserve,gentlylowerinto

afryerat180Cfor2-3mins,turninghalfway,untilbrownandcrispy.Drainonkitchentowelandseason.

Forthesagalooyouwillneed70gfinelydicedonion

5ggarlic(chopped)

25goil3gmadraspowder

3ggarammasala200gpickedwashedspinach

200gdiced,cookedpotato100gcauliflowerflorets,cooked


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MethodCaramelizetheonionandgarlicwiththeoilinamediumpanonamediumheatuntilgolden.Addthespicesandcookoutslowlyfor10-15mins.Whenreadytoserve,place

allingredientsintothepan,coverwithalidandheatonamediumheatuntilwarmandthespinachiswilted.

FortheCurryBubblesyouwillneed40gcurryPaste

440gmilk

7gturmeric60gyoghurt

6gsalt10gsoylecithin

MethodCookthepaste,100gmilkandtheturmericinasmallpanoveralowheatfor3mins,

keepitmovingoritwillcatch.Removefromtheheatandaddtheremainingingredients

andmixwithanelectricwhiskfor5minutes.Allowtomaturefor12hoursinthefridge.Whenreadytoservebringthemixto50Cthenfrothwithanelectricwhisk.

ToserveForthefinaldishyouwillneed4100gportionsofhalibut(skinremoved)

300gSagAloo4OnionBhajis

20gchiffonnadeofspringonion20gCoriandercress500mlCurryBubbles

100gLimePickle

20-30Poppadoms40glemonjuice

40gbutterSalt

MethodDeepfrypoppadoms.Heatcurrybubblesandkeepsomewherewarm.Filltwobowls

withlimepickleandpoppadoms.Finishsagalooandreserve.Heatanon-stickfryingpanwithalittleoilonamediumheat.Deepfryonionbhaji.Placehalibutintoafryingpan,skinsidedown(wheretheskinwouldhavebeen)andcookoveramediumheat

untilalightgoldencolourhasbeenachieved(2-3mins).Turnthefishoverandremovefromtheheat,pourthelemonjuiceintothepanfollowedbythebutter.Swirlthelemon

andbuttertogetheruntilitisemulsifiedbastingthefishasyougo.Leavethefishinthe

panasyoubuildthedish.Placethewarmedsagaloointhebottomofabowl,placethefishontop,followedbythebhaji.Garnishwiththespringonionandcoriandercress,

followedbythefreshlybubbledcurrybubbles.

ServethelimepickleandPoppadoms.


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FamilyFishPie

Anonymous

Thorpeness,SuffolkEnjoyedbythefamilyonholidaysinThorpeness.

Youwillneed600g(1lb5oz)potatoes,peeledandcutintochunks75g(2oz)unsaltedbutter

600ml(1pt)wholemilk

Saltandfreshlygroundpepper

350g(12oz)smokedhaddock350g(12oz)skinnedwhitefish,cutinto2.5cm(1in)pieces,anybonesremoved

12rawshelledkingprawns3hard-boiledeggs,shelledandquartered

35g(1oz)peas,defrosted1tablespoonsplainflour

2tablespoonschoppedflat-leafparsley

Tablespoonofcapers(optional)

Method

Preheattheovento220C,425F,Gas7.Putthepotatoesinapan,coverwithwater,bringtotheboilandsimmerfor15minutes.Drainandmashwith50g(1oz)ofthe

butterand150ml(5floz)ofthemilk.Seasonandsetaside.Putthesmokedhaddockinapiedish.Pourinremainingmilkandbakeintheovenfor10minutes.Removefishand

placeonaplate.Strainthemilkintoajugandsetaside.Skinfish,breakintochunksand

removeanybones.Returntothedishandaddtherawwhitefishandprawns.Topwiththeeggs,peas(andcapersifyoulikethem).Inapan,melttheleftoverbutterwiththe

flourandstirfor2minutes.Graduallywhiskinthereservedmilkandcookfor10minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilthickened.Stirintheparsleyandseason.Pourthe

sauceoverthefish,spreadthemashontopandbakefor20minutes,untilgolden.


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FestiveFlan

PamBell

WickhamMarket,SuffolkAtimesavingdishthatisequallyenjoyableservedhotwithvegetablesorcoldwith

salad.IdealonChristmasEvewhenguestsarearrivingatdifferenttimes,forpicnics,or

analfrescomealonasummerevening.Ialwaysmaketwoandfreezeone.

YouwillneedShortcrustpastry

Sausagemeat

1onion

DriedherbsTomatoessliced

2eggsSalt,pepper

MethodLineaflandishwithshortcrustpastry.Mixsausagemeatwithfinelychoppedonionand

mixeddriedherbs(ithelpstohavewell-flouredhandsforthisjob).Putthemixtureontothepastryandspreadevenly.Addasinglelayerofslicedtomatoes.Sprinklewith

salt&peppertotaste.Pourtwo,wellbeaten,eggsoverthetop.Bakeinamediumoven

forapproximately40minutes.


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Feta,Fennel,Pomegranate&OrangeSalad

RobertPacitti

Ipswich,SuffolkIfyouhavethissaladinthewinter,thesefreshflavoursreallytransportyoustraightto

summer.Thisrecipeserves4-6asastarter,andisbroadlybasedonsomethingIheard

onRadio4manyyearsago.

Youwillneedforthesalad2bulbsoffennel

redonionsveryfinelysliced

200gFetacheese,cutintocubesabout1cmacross2smalloranges(peeledandcarefullysliced)

SeedsfrompomegranateAhandfuloftornmintleaves

Youwillneedforthedressing1tablespoonsofwhitewinevinegar

2tablespoonsextravirginoliveoil2tablespoonshoney

Saltandpeppertotaste

MethodMakethedressingbywhiskingtogetherallthedressingingredientsinashallowservingbowl.Ifindoneofthoselittlehandheldcappuccinofrothersworksreallywell,buta

forkwilldo.Trimthefennelbulbstopandbottom,quarterandcutoutthewoodycore

anddiscard.Finelyslicethefennellengthwaysandplaceintothebowlwiththedressing.Addtheslicedonion,theonionandthemint.Tossthesaladandscatterover

thepomegranateseedsandlaythecubedfetaontop.

Note:donottossthesaladonceyouhaveaddedthepomegranateleaves,asthejuices

willleachout.

ToserveServejustasitis.


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LambChops,Coriander&YoghurtChutney

AnnaSaeed


theOrchardParkCommunityCookbook.

YouwillneedForthelamb

1kglambchops

1tablespoonsalt

1tablespoonredchillipowder1tablespoongarlicpaste

1tablespoongingerpaste1/2tablespoonscorianderpowder

1/4tablespoonstumericpowderZestof1biglemonandjuiceofhalfalemon

FortheCorianderandYogurtChutney:Halfabunchoffreshcoriander

2greenchillies

Salttotaste1tablespoonlemonjuice

Yogurthalfacup

MethodPreparation:(canmarinatefor2-3hoursbutforbestresultsovernight).Mixalltheingredientstogetherinabowlandrubthemonthelambchops,leaveto

marinate.Thisdishisveryversatile.Youcansteam,grillandalsobarbequethechops.Forgrillingturnthegrillonhighheatandpoursomewaterinthetraythenputthe

chopsonthegrillstand,thewaterinthetraywillkeepthemeatmoistasitcooksand

chopswillnotgodry.Grillthechopsfor3-4minuteseachside.Thisdishgoeswellwith

corianderandyogurtchutneyastheyogurttendstocalmallthespicesinthelamb.Takegreenchilliesandputthemintheblenderfor30justtocrushthemroughlythen

addthefreshcoriander(cutthestems)andlemonjuiceandblendtomakeapaste.Addsomewaterifitistoothickmaybe4-5tablespoons.Whenit'sallblendedandbecomesa

pastethenaddsalttotasteandmixitwithsomeyogurt.


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Maryslamb

MarkHoult-Allen

Hatfield,HertfordshireWevebeentreatedtothisonafewoccasionsonourvisitstoHatfield,anditreallyis

quitesomething.Tobeenjoyedwithfriends,familyandlovedones!

YouwillneedLegoflamb

pintredwine

pintvegetablestock

Forthemarinade

Liquidise3garliccloves

SmallbunchofmarjoramSmallbunchofparsley

3sticksofthyme

1jarofanchovies(drained)3tablespoonsofoliveoil

4tablespoonsWorcestersauce

3teaspoonsdriedmustardtothicken

MethodRubthelambwithflourandoliveoil.Coverthelegoflambwiththemarinadeandleave

overnight.Pourhalfpintofredwineandhalfpintofstockoverthelambandloosely

tentwithfoil.Heatovento200Candcookfor30minutesthenturndownto180C.Removefoilafteranhourandthentest.Approximatelycookingtime1andhalfhours.

Allowthelambtorestfor20minutesbeforecarving

ToserveServethemarinadeasasauce.


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MeatLoaf

JudyLim

Beccles,Suffolk

InNovember1963,twoweeksbeforetheassassinationofPresidentJohnKennedy,I

flewtotheUSAtoworkasanaupairforafamilywholivedinLaurel,Maryland.ThisrecipebecameafavouritesupperdishthatIsometimesmadeforthefamily.

Youwillneed(fortheloaf)

700gmincedbeef

1cupoffreshbreadcrumbs1finelychoppedonion

1egg1tablespoonoftomatopuree

Salt&Peppertotaste

Youwillneed(forthesauce)2tablespoonsoftomatopureecupwater

3tablespoonsvinegar

3tablespoonsbrownsugar2tablespoonsWorcestersauce

MethodMixtogethertheloafingredientsinabowlandformintoaloafshapeinadeep

ovenproofdish.Combinethesauceingredientsandpourovertheloaf.Bakeat180C/350F/Gas4for90minutes.Basteoccasionally.

ToserveServewithmashedpotatoesandvegetables.


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Oven-BakedCourgette,RedPepper

&TunaPasta

DianaMordenTrimleySt.Mary,Suffolk

Thislightpastadishserves2-4people.

Youwillneed8oz/225gpasta

1tablespoon/15millilitresoliveorsunfloweroil

1largeonion,finelychopped2mediumcourgettes,sliced

1largeredpepper,deseededandfinelydiced1teaspoondriedmixedherbs

1can(200g/7oz)tunainwaterorbrinedrained

Forthecheesesauce

2tablespoon/30mlcornflourpint/425mlskimmedmilk

3oz/75gcheddargrated

Salt/pepper/freshlychoppedparsleytogarnish

MethodBoilthepastaaccordingtothepacketinstructionuntiltender,drainandsettooneside.

Meanwhileheattheoilinanon-stickfryingpanandsauttheonion,courgetteand

pepperwiththelidonfor4-5minutesuntilsoft.Stirinthemixedherbs,drainedtuna,pastaandmixthoroughly.Turnintoalargeovenproofdish.Mixthecornflourwitha

littleofthemilktoformasmoothpaste.Heattheremainingmilkintoasaucepanthenpourontothecornflourmixture,stirringthoroughly.Returnthecornflourmixtureto

thesaucepan,stirringcontinuouslyoveralowheatfor1-2minutesuntilthickened.Stir

incheeseandseasontotaste.Pourthecheesesauceoverthepastaandbakeat

200C/400F/Gasmark6for25minutesuntilgoldenbrown.


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PrawnPasta

SallyRose

Ipswich,SuffolkAspicyprawnlinguinethatiseasytomakeanddelicioustoeat.

Youwillneed1packoflargejumboprawns1packlinguinepasta

1punnetcherrytomatoes

1-2redchillies

2-3garlicclovesOliveoil

Salt,pepperBunchofparsley

MethodChopthegarlicandchilliestogether.Heatalargelongslugofoliveoilinabigpanand

addthegarlicandchillies.Frygently.Halvethewholepunnetoftomatoesandaddtothepanwithplentyofsaltandpepper,simmerfor5-10minutes.Meanwhileaddthe

linguinetoapanofsaltedboilingwaterwithalittleoil.Cookfor11minutes.Whenthe

sauceisgoldenslushyaddtheprawnsandcookfor2-3minutes.Drainthepastaandaddtothepanwithalittleofthepastawater.Stirandcoatpastthoroughlyandtheadd

ahandfulofchoppedfreshparsley.Addmoresaltandpepper.

ToserveToserveshareamongsttheplateswithequalamountsofprawns,addingmoreblackpepper.Mmm!


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RabbitPiedmontStyle

GiovannaMariaCasetta

Ipswich,SuffolkIlearnttocookbysightsizewatchingmyNonnaandNan.Thisisafamilytraitasmy

Daddoesthesame,butwebothunderstandeachothersconceptofalittlebitofthis

andalittlebitofthatFormethisrecipeisgoodoldfashionedfoodforthesoulandhasmemoriesofchildhoodandhome.Itserves46.

Youwillneed1largeRabbitchoppedintosixportions

1Redonion2largeclovesgarlic

AgoodsprigoffreshrosemaryPlentyofItalianredwine

1tinofchoppedItaliantomatoesSaltandpepper

Oliveoil

MethodCoattherabbitinoliveoilandplaceinanovendish,choppedtheonionandgarlicand

addtothedish.Covertherabbitinredwineandrosemary.

Pourthetomatoesover.Addmorewineorwatertoensuretherabbitiscover.

Cookat150orGasmark5foraboutanhourandahalforuntiltender.

Toserve

ServewithMashedpotatoesandgreenbeans.


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RoastGressinghamDuck

WithaVietnameseNoodleandMangoSalad

VernonBlackmore

Ipswich,Suffolk

MyhomehasbeenEastAngliafor25years,thoughmyrootsarebasedintheFarEast.

Thisdishcombinesthebestofbothworlds,usingthefamouslocalGressinghamduckwithanOrientalrecipe.Thisdishserves2.

Youwillneed2GressinghamduckbreastsPinchofsalt

Forthesalad:

200gricenoodles

4springonions,finelyslicedintorings1ripemango,dicedapprox.1cm

1finelydicedredpepper

Smallsprigofcoriander,leavesremoved

Smallsprigofmint,leavesremovedForthedressing:

5tablespoonsfishsauce

1tablespoonricevinegarJuiceof2limes,plusafewlimewedgestogarnish

2tablespoonscastersugar1redchilli,finelychopped

1tablespoongarlic,finelychopped

2tablespoonswater1tablespoonsesameoil

MethodPreparingthedressing:combineandmixalloftheingredientsinabowlandsetaside.

Cookingthenoodles:cookthenoodles(asperthepacketinstructions)beforeplungingintocoldwateranddraining.Combineandmixallofthesaladingredients-minusthe

noodles,limewedgesandcoriander-inabowlandsetaside.Pre-heattheovento

200C/Gasmark6.Scoretheskinontheduckbreastssixtoeighttimeswithasharpknifeandseasononbothsideswithsalt.Placetheduckbreastsskinsidedowninanon-

stickpanonalowtomediumheat.Cookforsixtoeightminutes,oruntiltheskinis

goldenbrownandcrispy,beforepouringoffanyexcessfatandflippingoverthebreast.Cookandsealthebreastonthissideforaround30secondsbeforeremovingfromthe

heat.


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Turnthebreastbackontotheskinsideandplaceintothepre-heatedovenforaroundsixminutesformediumrareduck.Removetheduckfromtheoven,flipbacksoskin-

sidefacesup,andleavetorestforfiveminutes.PuttingeverythingtogetherSetaside2tablespoonsofdressing(forgarnishinglater).Placetheduckbreastsandtheirjuices

intotheremainingdressingandmix.Setasideforfiveminutesbeforeremovingthebreastsfromthedressingandplacingthemonachoppingboard.Takethedrainednoodlesandtossthemwithalittleoilandlightlyseason.Addthedressingandsaladand

mixwellbeforedividingontoservingplates.Finelyslicetheduckandplaceontopof

thesalad.

ToserveDrizzletheremainingdressingontopandgarnishwithlimewedgesandcoriander.


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SavouryBakedCod

P.Johnson

WickhamMarket,SuffolkWhenIwasgrowingupinthe1930smumusedtoprepareafamilymealofawhole

stuffedcod.Myechoesofhomeversionisstillafavouritetothisday.Itserves2.

YouwillneedCodfillet

pintcream

70gparsley&thymestuffingmix

Butter

MethodPuta12-14codfilletinabutteredovenproofdishwithpintofmilk&seasonto

taste.Coverwithalayerofparsley&thymestuffingmix,approximately70grams.Dot

generouslywithbutter.Sealdishwithfoil&bakeinpreheatedovenat150degreesF,

for30minutes.Removefoil&returntoovenforfurther10minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.

ToserveServewithcreamedpotatoes&peasornewpotatoes&broccoli.


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SeaBass&Samphire

CarolineLawson

Godmanchester,CambridgeshireInowlivecentrallyinCambridgeshire,almostasfaraspossibleinland;timespent

staringouttoseaonarough,blusterydayorcalmsun-drenchedafternoonconnectsme

withmemoriesandthoughtsofhome.Whereverwevisitonthecoastweheadforthelocalfishshacksforanarrayofthefreshestfish.Dependingonourpurchasearecipeis

conjureduponthewayhomeasourappetitesgrow.Thisrecipeprovidesaneffortlesssimplesupperandminimalwashingup.Thesamphireseasonrunsthroughoutthe

summermonthsandabundlecanbepurchasedatthesametimefrommost

fishmongers.Thisrecipeserves2.

Youwillneed2 largefillets of fish suchassea bass (expertly preparedbyyour fishmongerorone

wholeifyouprefer)Asmallcubeofginger,peeledandchoppedintomatchsticksorfinerifpreferred

Acoupleofspringonionsfinelychopped

RedchillideseededandchoppedAsqueezeoflemonjuiceorafewthinslices

Olive(orsesame)oil

Samphire

500-750gofsamphireMaldonseasaltandcrackedblackpepper

Acoupleoflemons

Olive(orsesame)oil

MethodHeatyouroventoahightemperaturewhilstchoppingtheremainingingredientsforthe

fish.Wraptheseabassfilletsinaparcelofbakingparchmentlayeredwiththerestof

theingredients.Ifusingawholefishscorethefleshandinserttheingredientssothey

penetratethedish,placedirectlyontoabakingtray.Cookingtimewillvarydependingontheweightbutshouldntbemuchlongerthan10-12minutesforfilletedpieces,

maybejustslightlylongerforawholefish.Whilstthefishisroastingwashthesamphirethoroughly,drainandremoveanywoodyroots.Cookinapanofboilingwaterwitha

littlesaltfor5-7minutes,checkingfrequentlytoretainsufficientbite.Whenready,drainanddresswithplentyoflemonjuice,oilandblackpepper.

ToserveServebothimmediately;enjoyandthinkofthesea.


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ShepherdsPie

JennyWaltonIpswich,Suffolk

Thisserves4.

Youwillneed

1lbmincedlamborbeef

Littleoil2mediumchoppedonions

2carrotschoppedverysmall

Alittleswedechoppedverysmall1tablespoonchoppedparsley

1tablespoonplainflour10flozsstock

1tablespoontomatopuree

Saltandpepper

Topping

2ozmaturecheddarcheese,grated2mediumleeks,sliced

2lbpotatoes2ozbutter

Salt&pepper

Method

Heatoil,fryonionsforabout5minutes.Addcarrot&swedefor5minutes,removefrompan.

Turnupheatandbrownmeat,seasonandaddvegetableandparsley.

Stirinflourandgraduallyaddstock,stirintomatopuree.Turndownheat,lidon,cookgentlyforapproximately30minutes.

Setovento180C.

Cookpotatoesandmashwithbutter.Popminceintowellbutteredovenproofdishandcoverwithmash.

Sprinkleleeksontopandsprinklewithcheese.Bakeonhighshelffor25minutesoruntilcrusty&golden.

Delicious!!


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SiggistraditionalSchweinhaxe

MitSauerkraut

Siggi&AdrianBatstoneWoodbridge,Suffolk

Forthenon-Germanspeakingfriendsamongstus,thisdishtranslatesasGammonHockwithSauerkraut.Thisisfantasticallygoodheartyfood,andserves4

Youwillneed3onions

30gdrippingParsleystalks

10juniperberries2carrots

1tablespooncarawayseeds1swede

800gsauerkraut(cheat&buyfromagoodsupermarket)

4x400gunsmoked(green)Gammonhocks 250mlvegetablestock

6bayleaves

1pinchsugarSalt&pepperforseasoning

Method

Washgammonhocksincoldwater

Choponions,carrots,swede&parsleyPlacealloftheaboveinalargepanandcoverwithwater&seasonwithsalt&pepper

Bringtotheboilandsimmerfor1hour,thenremovefromheat&drainPutSauerkraut,dripping,juniperberriesandcarawayseedsinalargeovenproofdish

Sitgammonhocksontopofsauerkraut&addstock

Bakeinovenfor40minutesonmoderateheat-GasMark3(325F/170C)oruntilhocks

appearnice&crispySeasontotastewithsalt,pepperandalittlesugar

Toserve

Servewithboiledpotatoes&mustard.GutenAppetit!


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SpaghettiBolognese

EstherPacitti

Ipswich,SuffolkArecipethatfeelslikehomehastobespaghettibologneseforme,asithasalwaysbeen

astapleinmylife.

YouwillneedGarlic

1whiteonion

1greenpepper

OliveoilMincedbeef

CourgetteFreshtomatoes

AtinoftomatoesTomatopure

Brownsugar

Bayleaf

Method

Addgarlic,whiteonionandgreenpeppertosomeoliveoil-heattillonionsaresoft.Addsomemincedbeefandkeepingturninguntilbrown.Addcourgetteandfreshtomatoes.

Addatinoftomatoes.Addtomatopureandbrownsugar.Addabayleafandplaceinovenfor25minutes.

ToserveServicewithfreshlycooked(butnotovercooked)pasta-yummy!


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SpaghettiwithHerbyCourgettes

DianaMorden

TrimleySt.Mary,SuffolkEvenbetterifyoucangrowyourowncourgettes!Thisdishserves4.

Youwillneed350g/12ozspaghetti4tablespoonsoliveoil

2garlicclovesfinelychopped

650g/1pounds7ozcourgettescutintoslimsticks

25g/1ozbuttercutinpieces50g/2ozfreshlygratedGranaPadano

Handfulofbasilleavesandflatleafparsley(ormint)roughlytorn

MethodCookspaghettiinlargepanofboilingwaterforabout10minutesoruntilaldenteoras

directedonpack.Meanwhileheatoilinaworkorlargefryingpan.Addgarlicandfry

brieflywithoutlettingitbrown.Tipincourgettes,cookoverlowheatforabout4minutes,stirringoccasionallyuntiljusttender.Drainthespaghetti,gentlystirintothe

courgetteswithbutter,cheeseandherbs.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.


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Tabbouleh

KateBeddardThisrecipehaskindlybeenofferedbytheParkArtsGroupinCambridge,andisfrom

theOrchardParkCommunityCookbook.Quick,easy,andafirmfavouritewithfamilyandfriends.Serves6.

Youwillneed7oz(200g)bulgarwheat

1tablespoonsalt12floz(330ml)boilingwater

2floz(50ml)oliveoil2floz(50ml)freshlemonjuice

1-2crushedgarliccloves

6tablespoonschoppedparsley1lb(450g)choppedtomatoesanddiced

Cucumber

Preparationtime:30minutes(Canbemadedaybeforeifrequired)

MethodMixbulgarwheatwithsaltandaddboilingwater.Leavetostandfor15-20minutes,

duringwhichtimethebulgarwheatwillswellandabsorballthewater.Mixoliveoil,

lemonjuice,andcrushedgarlicinajarorsealedcontainer.Pouroverthebulgarwheat.Mixwell,coverwithclingfilm,andleaveinthefridgeovernight.Beforeservingadd

choppedparsley,dicedcucumberandchoppedtomatoes.Mixwellandserve.

ToserveGoeswellwithcoldmeat,cheeseandBBQs.


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VegetableChilli

MickNewman

Colchester,EssexDevelopedbyMickNewman,andservedtoallandsundryattheArtsCentreovera

coupleofdecadesorso.Thisrecipetendstohaveslightlydifferentheat,tasteand

textureeverytimeit'smade,so,assumingyou'regoingtohaveagoatit,feelfreetochangeitasyouseefit.Itserves20to30people,dependingonhungerlevels.

Youwillneed6to10greenpeppers(dependingonsize)

2or3largeonions(dependingonsize)10to12handfulsofclosedcupmushrooms

Adozenof400mltinsofchoppedtomatoesdarksoysauce

4x400mltinseachofborlottibeans,redkidneybeansandblackeyedbeans

MethodChopthislotupanddumpinalargepanwithagenerous(butnottoogenerous)quantityofyourfavouritecookingoilandmakeithot.Openthetinsofchopped

tomatoesandaddtothevegetables.Addatubeofgarlicpuree,twoorthree(depending

onsize)tubesoftomatopuree,agoodhandfulofdriedmixedherbs(ifyou'reusingSchwarzrefillpacksusebothsachets,samedealwith)driedcrushedchilli.Addalso

darksoysauce(ifyou'reusingSharwoods,abouthalfabottle,ifyou'reusingproperChinesestuffyou'llneedsomewhatless).Open,drainandrinsefourthetinsofborlotti

beans,redkidneybeansandblackeyedbeans.Addthemtothepanwithalltherestof

theingredients.Bringtotheboil,thensimmerfortwotothreehours.Keepaneyeonit,stirregularly.Addwaterifyouneedto,butnotmuchatatime.

ToserveServewithfresh,crustybreadofyourliking,plusextra-maturecheddar.Ifyouwantto

butterthebread,makesureyouusebutterasallmargarine,oilbasedspreadsarecrap

(mindyou,soaremanybutters).Ialsousuallyservewithbrownrice,butusewhitericeorabakedpotatoshouldyousodesire.


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AlmondCake

MargaretMiller

Felixstowe,SuffolkNowwhocanreallyresistanalmondcakeeh?

Youwillneed8ozbutter8ozcastersugar

4eggs

6ozgroundalmonds

2ozplainflour1teaspoonalmondessenceorAmaretto

8ozalmondpaste

MethodHeatovento160C

Beatbutterandsugartogether.WhiskeggsandAlmondEssence/Amarettoand

graduallyaddtothemixturetogetherwiththegroundalmondsandflour.Linea9inchtinwithbakingparchment.Puthalfthemixtureinthetin.RolloutAlmond

Pastetothesamesizeasthetin.Laypasteontothemixtureinthetin.Addrestof

mixture.Bakeforabout11/4hoursuntilfirmtothetouch.

ToserveServewithadecorationofhalvedstrawberriesanddoublecream.

Thiscakefreezesbeautifully(withoutthestrawberriesandcream!)


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Angela'sNo-CheeseCitrusCheesecake

CarolineWright

Framlingham,SuffolkCarolineWrightisanartistwhosepracticespansvisualandlivework.Workingin

mediumsasdiverseasglassandgoldaswellasthehumanbody,shehasmadeworkfor

citiesandruralspaces,forgalleries,theatres,churches,ondesolateuninhabitedislandsandforaudiencesof1000andof1.

YouwillneedOnetincondensedmilk(397g)

1/2pintdoublecreamOnelemon

Twolimes125ggingerbiscuits

85gbutter

Non-stick loosebottomed tin, 8ins, greased and linedwithbaking parchment on the

bottom

Method

Meltthebutterandtoitaddthebiscuitsthathavepreviouslybeencrushedtofinecrumbs.Stirwellandpressintothebaseofthetinandrefrigerateforonehour.Putthe

condensedmilkintoalargemixingbowlandwhipslightlywithahandwhisk.Addthezestofthelimes,plusthejuiceofthelimesandthelemonandwhiskagainuntilit

thickens.Inaseparatebowlwhipthecreamandthenfoldthisintothemilk/lemon/lime

mixture.Pouroverthebiscuitbaseandrefrigeratefor-dayminimum.

ToserveToserve,turnoutoftinontodishandgarnishwithlemonpeel.


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AuntieSusansChocolateGateau

LauraPatron

Cambridge,CambridgeshireThisrecipehaskindlybeenofferedbytheParkArtsGroupinCambridge,andisfromtheOrchardParkCommunityCookbook.

YouwillneedForthecake:5ozself-raisingflourcanaddonetablespoonbakingpowder)

1ozcocoa

Pinchsalt

5ozcastersugar5tablespoonsoil

5tablespoonswater2eggs(separated)

Fortheicing:

4ozicingsugar

ozcocoa1tablespoonsmilk

1tablespoonsoil

Fewdropsalmondessence

MethodStirflour,cocoa,salt.Whiskeggwhitesuntilstiff.Addoil/watertoflour/cocoa/egg

yolksandbeatfor2mins.Foldeggwhitesintomixture.Bakein2linedandgreasedtins

(7)andbakefor30minutesat350C,gasmark4.Maketheicingbymixingalltheingredientstogether.Sandwichtogetherthetwospongecakesusingtheicingin

between.


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AustrianBakedMice

AnnaMoser


theOrchardParkCommunityCookbook.Annahaschosenthisrecipebecauseitisher

childrensfavourite.Youwillneed120mlmilk

1packetyeast

250gflour40gbutter

1tablespoonvanillaessenceLemonzest

Pinchofsalt100gicingsugar

1tablespooncinnamon

Oilforfrying

Method

Mixyeast,sugarandlukewarmmilk.Thenaddalltheotheringredients,excepttheicingsugarandcinnamonandbeatthemthroughwithwoodenspoonuntilsmooth.Coverthe

mixtureandletitriseinawarmplaceuntilthedoughhasdoubled.Heattheoilandputsmallwedgesofthedoughmixture(formedwithusingtwoteaspoons)inthepotand

frythemuntilgoldenbrown.Rollthesmallmiceshapeddonutsinthemixtureoficing

sugarandcinnamon.

ToserveServewarmwithhotvanillasauce.


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Bonnag

MarkHoult-Allen

Hatfield,HertfordshireOddly-giventhatithailsfromtheIsleofMan-wehadthisrecipesubmittedtwice.Itisalightfruitcakethatisgentlyspiced.Wewentwiththisversionbecausewelove

nutmeg!

Youwillneed500gself-raisingflour500gdemerarasugar

250gcurrantsorsultanas

100mloil

500mlmilk2eggs

Agenerousgratingofnutmeg2teaspoonmixedgroundspice

teaspoonbicarbonateofsodateaspoonsalt

MethodInalargebowlcombineflour,sugar,currants,salt,bicarbonateofsoda,mixedspiceand

setaside.Next,inalargejugaddmilk,vegetableoilandeggsandbeatwell.Pourover

themixtureandmixwell.Transferintoalargebakingpanlinedwithbakingparchment.Smooththetopwiththebackofaspoondippedinwarmwaterandbakefor1hours

at180C/350Foruntilaskewerinsertedinthecentrecomesoutclean.Coolinpan.

ToserveServewithbutter.


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Cookies

JoColdwell

Colchester,EssexThesearetheonesIbegmyhusbandtomakethenightbeforefriendsarevisiting

Youwillneed2eggwhites,atroomtemperatureSomesugar

Goodquality,darkchocolate

Somesoftnuts(pecansorwalnutsforexample)

Adropofvanillaextractifyouhaveit

MethodPreheatovento190Cfor15minutes.

Beateggwhitesuntilstiff.Graduallyaddsugar.Mixthoroughly.AddotheringredientsLineatraywithgreaseproofpaper.Dropmixturebyteaspoonfulsontothebakingtray,

leavingabout2inchesin-betweeneachdollop

Placetrayinovenandturnovenoff.Leavecookiesinoven(withoutopeningtheovendoor!)untilovenhascompletelycooled(overnightisgood).


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CranberryandHazelnutTart

MargaretMiller

Felixstowe,Suffolk

AsweettastingrecipefromMargaretinthehat

Youwillneed12ozshortcrustpastry

4ozshelledhazelnuts

4ozbutter4ouncescastersugar

2eggsbeaten

1ozplainflour3teaspoonscranberry,brambleorredcurrantjelly

5ozcranberriesIcingsugar

MethodPreheattheovento190C/375F/gasmark5andputabakingsheetin.Linea

9in/23cmflantinwiththepastry,prickthebaseandputinthefridgetorest.Toastthenutsintheovenuntilgoldenbrown.Ruboffskins,thengrindinthefoodprocessor(a

spoonfulofflourinwiththenutshelpsreducetheoiliness).Beatthebutterandsugaruntilpale,thenbeatintheeggslittlebylittle.Stirinthegroundnutsandrestoftheflour.Spreadtheredjellyoverthepastrybase,followedbythehazelnutcream.

Sprinkleoverthecranberriesandgentlypressthemintothenutmixture.Placeinthe

ovenonthehotbakingsheetandbakefor35-40minutesuntilthetartisbrownedandfirmtothetouch.Coolforatleastfiveminutesbeforedustingwithicingsugar.

Toserve

Servewithcream.

Frozencranberriescanbeusediffresharenotavailable.


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DanishApplePudding

DianaMorden

TrimleySt.Mary,FelixstoweThisisarecipefromthe1960swhichisasgoodtodayasitwasthen!

(RobertPacittisays:Thisrecipeissubmittedherebymymum,andthisismyalltimepersonaltasteofhome)

Youwillneed

8ozself-raisingflour,plusapinchofsalt

4ozsugar2dessertspoonsbrownsugar

4ozmargarine12ozcookingapples

2ozraisinstablespoonsgroundginger

1egg

MethodPeel,coreandslicetheapples.Placeinapanandcookuntilsoft.Allowtocoolalittle

andthenaddtheraisins.Inanothersaucepan,gentlymeltthemargarine,andplaceinabowl.Addbothtypesofsugarandtheeggandbeatlightly.Whencombined,slowlyaddtheflourandsalt.Mix

thoroughly.

Greasean8inchcaketin(Ialwaysusaloosebottomedtinitseasiertogetout).Spread2/3ofthemixtureoverthebottomofthetin.Placetheapple/raisinsontop.

Sprinklethegingerontotheapples.Addtheremainingmixtureonthetopindollops.

Donotspread.Cookfor40-45minuteson180C/350F/Gas4.

ToserveGreatwiththickfreshcream


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FatlessSultanaLoafCake

MargaretMiller

Felixstowe,SuffolkItimproveswith2dayskeeping.Freshfromtheovenisstillnice!Itfreezeswell.

Youwillneed200gwholemealself-raisingflour150gsoftbrownsugar

170mlcoldtea

200gsultanas

1largeegg

MethodPlacesultanasinabasinandpourcoldteaontothem.Leaveovernight.Nextdayadd

dryingredientsfollowedbybeateneggandstirwell.Linea2poundloaftinwithbakingparchment.Spooninmixture(mixtureisquitestiff).Bakefor1hourat180Cuntiltop

isfirmtothetouch.Leaveinthetinfor10-15minsbeforeturningontocakeracktogo

cold.

Toserve

Serveslicedwithbutter(iffatlesswasntreallyyourthing!).


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FrozenSummerFruitMeringue

LizHughes

Cambridge,CambridgeshireThisisadecadentdessertthatcanbeservedwithalotoflovelysummerfruits.Itshould

bemadeinadvanceandfrozen.

Youwillneedapintcream.

1packetmeringues.

2tablespoonsbrandy

1tablespooncastersugarLotsofsummerfruits

MethodWhiskthecream,crushthemeringuesintopiecesandaddtothecream,foldinwiththe

brandyandsugar.Lineapintdishwithgreaseproofpaper,fillthedishwiththepudding

mixtureandputinthefreezerforatleast24hours.

ToserveWhenyouarereadytoeatitremovefromthefreezerandservewithsummerfruits.


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GingerCake

RayLivingstone


theOrchardParkCommunityCookbook.

Youwillneed230ggoldensyrup

4tablespoonsmilk

125gbutter

125glightbrownsugar2eggsatroomtemperature

225gself-raisingflour1tablespoonbicarbonateofsoda

1tablespoongroundginger1tablespooncinnamon

1tablespoonmixedspice

tablespoonssalt50gorsoofcurrantsorsultanas

150gcrystallineginger

MethodWarmsyrup,milk,butterandsugarinsaucepanovergentleheatuntilalldissolved.Transfer to large mixing bowl. Add eggs then stir/blend in flour, ground ginger,

cinnamon,mixedspice,salt,bicarbonateofsoda.Thenchopupcrystallinegingerinto

small pieces and add them along with the sultanas to the mixing bowl and stireverything together.Transfer to square cake tin (lined with baking paperwith oil if

required)andcookforaround1hourorsoat170C(fanassisted).Iceifyouwant!


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GingerbreadMen

SaimaDivi


the OrchardParkCommunity Cookbook. Brilliant for childrentomakeespecially if

youreadthestorytothem!

Youwillneed2ozbutter

2ozsugar

1tablespoonsgoldensyrup6ouncesself-raisingflour

tablespoonbicarbonatesoda1tablespoongroundginger

MethodPreheatovengasmark5,190C/175F.

Meltbutter,sugarandsyrupinpanandstircontinuously;whenmeltedremovefromheat.

Stirmeltedingredientsintoadough.Rollouttoinchthickandcutout.

Cooking/bakingtime:8-10minutes.

ToserveDecoratetoyourchildstaste-betterstillletyourchildrendecorate.


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Gooseberry&AppleCrumble

WithVanillaCrmeFrache

PhilThompsonWelwyn,Hertfordshire

This recipe comes from Phil Thompson of L'Auberge du Lac, the Michelin starredrestaurantatBrocketHallinHertfordshire.Philexplainsforhischoicethat'thisdish

alwaysmakesmethinkofhomeasit isa favouritedishofmyMum'sandshealwaysusedtomakeitforme'.

YouwillneedFilling

500gGooseberries4Bramleyapples

1lemon200gsugar

50gcider(optional)

Topping

50gplainflour

50gbutter50gbrownsugar

50ggroundalmonds

Vanillacrmefrache

200gcrmefracheZest1lemon

1Vanillapod

MethodPeelanddicetheappleto1cmpiecesandaddthejuiceandhalfthezestofthelemon.

Halvethegooseberriesandplaceintoalargepanonalowheat.Addtheapple,lemon,ciderandsugarandcookgentlyuntiltheapplesoftens.

RemovefromtheheatandplaceintoanovenproofdishForthetoppingruballtheingredientstoacrumbandsprinkleontop

Cookat180Cfor20minutes

Toserve

Beattogetherthecrmefrache,zestandvanilla;servewithagenerousspoonfulontopofthecrumble.


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Granny'sChocolateSauce

HannahandJamesRobinson


theOrchardParkCommunityCookbook.Itisasupereasyandsuperquickrecipeand

grannyEricausedtomakeitformymum.Thisserves4.

Youwillneed25gbutter

25gcocoa

50gsugar2dropsvanillaessence

2tablespoonswater(30ml)MethodAddalltheingredientstoapanandheatgentlyuntilthebuttermelts.

Stiruntilthesugardissolves.Donotletitboil.Foralightersaucereplacethecocoawith

drinkingchocolatepowder.Cooking/bakingtime:2-3minutes.

ToserveIttastesgreatwithicecreamwithbananasorpears.


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HoneyandPineNutTart

ChristineBloomer

Thorpeness,SuffolkChristineBloomerispastrychefatThorpenessHotelinSuffolk.Thismakesatartthat

serves1012people.

Youwillneed

Forthetart:

255gpinenuts

255gcastersugar

4tbfloralhoney Apinchofsalt

Forthepastry:

115gbutter

225gplainflour

2tbcoldmilkorwater

255gsoftenedbutter

3largeeggs

115gplainflour1vanillabean,seedsscraped

100gicingsugar

2eggyolks

Method

Tomakethepastry;Creamtogetherthebutterandsugar,thenrubintheflourandegg

yolksuntilitresemblescoarsebreadcrumbs.Addthemilkandgentlymixtoforma

dough.Wrapinclingfilm&allowtorestfor1hour.Rolloutthepastryandlinea

greased30cm/12influtedflantin.Tidyuptheedgesandplaceinthefreezerforan

hour.Blindbakethepastrycaseat160cforapprox13minutes,oruntillightgolden

colour.Removefromtheovenandsetaside.Tomakethefilling;Toastthepinenutsin

theovenorunderthegrilluntilgolden.Setaside.Creamthebutter,sugarandvanilla

seedsuntilpaleandcreamy.Stirinthepinenutsandeggsoneatatime,thenfoldinthe

honey,flourandsalt.Spoonfillingintothetartshellandbakeat160Cfor30minutesor

untiljustsetandgoldencolour.

Toserve

Servewithsugargrilledfigs,lemonthymeleaves,andGreekyoghurtdrizzledwithsome

morehoney.


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JesssChocChipCookies

JessicaBaker

Ipswich,Suffolk

Jessis12.

Youwillneed350g(12oz)unsiftedflour1tablespoonbicarbonateofsoda

225g(8oz)butter

175g(6oz)castersugar175g(6oz)demerarasugar

1tablespoonvanillaextract2eggs

250g(9oz)crumbledmilkchocolate

MethodPreheattheovento190C(375F/Gas5).Inabowl,combinetheflourandbakingsoda.Inaseparatebowl,combinethebutter,bothtypesofsugarandvanillaextractuntil

creamy.Beatintheeggs.Beattheflourintothebutter/sugarmixture.Stirinthe

chocolate.Laycookiesontoabakingtray,spacedwideapart.Bakefor9-11minutes.

ToserveTrynottoeatthemwhentheyaretoohot,astemptingasitmaybe!


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LemonDrizzleCake1

KateBeddardCambridge,Cambridgeshire

ThisrecipehaskindlybeenofferedbytheParkArtsGroupinCambridge,andisfromtheOrchardParkCommunityCookbook.Thisrecipeispopularwithguestsandingreat

demandwiththeothervolunteersattheEACH(EastAngliasChildrensHospices)

charityshop.

Youwillneed175gself-raisingflour

1tablespoonbakingpowder175g(6oz)margarine

175g(6oz)castersugar

3mediumeggs2tablespoonsmilk

Finelygratedrindof2lemons

ForthelemonsyrupJuiceof2lemons

115g(4oz)castersugarMethod

Pre-heatovento180C/350F/GasMark4.Creamthesugarandmargarinetogetheruntilpaleandfluffy.Addremainingcakeingredientsandbeattogetheruntilsmooth.

Greaseandflour(orline)a1kgloaftinandspooninthemixture.Bakefor1hour,oruntilcooked.(Insertaknifeintothecentreofthecake,ifitcomesoutcleanthenitis

cooked.)Warmthelemonjuiceandsugartogetherinasaucepan.Drizzlethesyrupover

thecakeuntilsoakedin,andthenturnoutthecakeontoacoolingrack.

ToserveEitherchilledfromthefridgeorservedwarmwithcustard.


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LemonDrizzleCake2

(Caloriecountingalternative)

JennySmithAldeburgh,Suffolk

JennyisaProjectManagerforOnLandguardPoint.Thisrecipemakes12slices,andcanbefrozen.

YouwillneedFortheCake:

50g(1oz)butter.Leavequantityoutoffridgeforanhourtosoften200g(7oz)castersugar

Grated zestof awashed lemon(wearsomething tohelpprevent the zestsprayfromgettingonyourclothes!)

250g(9oz)self-raisingflour1tablespoonbakingpowder

1egg

100ml(3floz)semi-skimmedmilk2tablespoonslow-fatorordinaryplainyoghurt

FortheSyrup:50g(2oz)castersugar

Juiceof2lemons150ml(pt)water

MethodPreheatoventoGasMark4/180C/350F.Lightlygreaseandlinethebaseofa900g

(2lb)loaftinusingbakingparchmentcuttosize.Inabowlelectricwhiskthebutterandsugaruntillightandfluffy(Itwillbecomealittlepalerincolour).Addthelemonzest,

flour,bakingpowder,egg,milkandyoghurtandwhiskuntilsmooth.Ifthemixture

appearstobetoothickaddalittlemoremilkandwhiskagain.Spoonintotheprepared

loaftinandleveloutthetop.Bakefor5560minutesuntilspringytothetouchandlightlybrowned.Coolinthetinfor15minutes.Placethejuiceofthe2lemonsandthe

50gofcastersugarandwaterintoasmallpan.Bringtotheboil,stirringuntilthesugarhasdissolved,thenleavetobubblefor15minutesuntilitbecomessyrupy(keep

watchingforboilingover).Piercethecakeevery2cmorsowithacocktailsticktoadepthofabout1cm.Spoonthesyrupoverthewholeofthetopofthecake.Whencool,

removefromthetinandcutintoslicesandfreezesliceswrappedinfreezerfilmuntil

required.Defrostslicesovernightasrequired.Thecakewillkeepafewdaysinanairtightcontainer.


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SimpleLayeredFruityYoghurt

Jazzie

Ipswich,Suffolk

YouwillneedFruitofyourchoice,freshorfrozen

NaturalYoghurtenoughtofillabout2/3ofyourchosenservingdishIceCream

MethodPlacehalfofyourchosenfruitinaglassandmixinhalfoftheplainyoghurt.Placethe

mixtureintothefreezerforanhour.Removethemixturefromthefreezerandtakethe

frozenfruitoutoftheglass.Placemostoftheremainderofthefreshfruitatthebottomoftheglass,addthefrozenmixtureandtopwithicecream.Garnishwiththeremaining

fruit.

ToserveEnjoy!


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StephsCarrotCake

SarahGibbon

Aldeburgh,SuffolkThisrecipefrommyfriendStephwasfirsteatenonAldeburghBeachatFestivaltimein

theearly1990s...Itisnowagreatfamilyfavouriteandhasfeaturedonmanyacraft

stallthroughouttheEasternRegionsince.

Youwillneed300gplainflour

3eggs

300gsoftlightbrownsugar300mlsunfloweroil

1tablespoonBicarbonateofsoda1tablespoonbakingpowder

1tablespoongroundcinnamon,plusextratodecoratetablespoongroundginger,pluscrystallizedgingertodecorateifyoulike

tablespoonsalt

tablespoonvanillaextract300gcarrots,grated

100gshelledpecans/walnuts,chopped,plusextra,choppedandwhole,todecorate

Creamcheeseicing:

300gsiftedicingsugar50gunsaltedbutter,atroomtemperature

125gcreamcheese,cold

Method

Preheattheovento170C(325F)gas3.Puttheeggs,sugarandoilinalargebowlandmixwell.Slowlyaddtheflour,bicarbonateofsoda,bakingpowder,cinnamon,ground

ginger,saltandvanillaextractandcontinuetomixtogetherwell.Stirinthegrated

carrotsandwalnutswithaspoon,andthenpourthemixtureintoalargepreparedcake

tin(Iuseasquareone).Bakeinthepreheatedovenfor2025minutes,oruntilgoldenbrownandthespongebouncesbackwhentouched.Leavethecaketocoolslightlyinthe

tinbeforeturningoutontoawirecoolingracktocoolcompletely.Whenthecakeiscold,spreadoverthecreamcheeseicing.Finishwithchoppedwalnuts,pecans,gingerpieces

(totaste)andalightsprinklingofcinnamon.Forthecreamcheeseicing:Mixtheicingsugarandbuttertogetherwell.Addthecream

cheeseinonegoandmixwell.Continuemixinguntiltheicingislightandfluffy-forat

least5minutes.(Donotover-mixhowever,asitcanquicklybecomerunny.)


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StrawberryChampagneShortcake

JeanetteDuggin

NorthWalsham,NorfolkThesimplest,mostdeliciousdessertyouwillneverforget.Serveitasaspecialtreatfor

anafternoonteaandyourreputationasagreatcookwillbefirmlyrecognised.

Youwillneed3ozbutter

2tablespoonscastersugar

2eggyolks

cupplainflour1punnetstrawberries

cupStrawberryandChampagnepreserve1mediumtubofclottedcream

MethodWhipthecreamuntilgetslightandfluffy,addtheegg-yolks,andbeatwell.Workin

siftedflourwithfingersuntilwellcombined;kneaddoughonlightlyflouredboard.Pressdoughintolightlygreased8inchroundtin,bakeinmoderateoven15to20

minutes.Checkafter15minutestoseeifthebatterisbubbling.Oncecookedremoveit

fromtin,allowingittobecool.Reserveafewstrawberriesfordecoration.SpreadliberallystrawberryPreserveandaddremainingstrawberries,cutinhalves,overthe

slightlycoolshortcake.WhenitiscoolbrushmorepreserveChampagneoverthestrawberriesandshortcake.Refrigerateuntilset.Decoratewithwhippedclottedcream

andreservedstrawberries.

Toserve

Brushsomeofthepreserveglazeoverthestrawberriesforaprettyeffect.


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StrawberryTiramisu

ChristineBloomer

Thorpeness,Suffolk

ChristineBloomerispastrychefatThorpenessHotelinSuffolk.Thisserves68.

Youwillneed

500gstrawberries,hulled

100gcastersugar

100gGreekyoghurtorlightlywhippedcream

28spongefingerbiscuits

Mintleaves

250gmascarpone

130mlfruitliqueureg.Cassis,Cointreau

Icingsugar

3largeeggs,separated

Method

Halvethestrawberries,oriflarge,quarterthem.Inaseparatebowl,beattheeggyolks&sugar

untilsmooth.Beatinthemascarpone&yoghurt.Whisktheeggwhitestosoftpeaks&thenfold

intothemascarponemix.Dip1/3ofthespongefingersintotheliqueurandarrangeinalayer

overthebaseofalargedeepdish.Spreadwith1/3ofthemascarponemix,the1/3ofthe

strawberries.Diptheremainingspongefingersintheliqueurandrepeattomake3layers.

Coverandchillfor4-5hourstoallowtheflavourstodevelop.Scatterwithmintleaves&dust

withicingsugar.


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TopTipsApplePie

ProfessorMartinJones

Cambridge,Cambridgeshire

Thisrecipecomesfromalifetimeoftoptipsfromfriendsandfamily.

MethodPeelandcoreafewBramleyapples,mustbeBramley(thanksMum),roughlychopand

setaside.Inalargebowl,mixself-raisingflour,atinypinchofsaltandmargarinetogetherbetweenyourfingertipsliftingitasyoudoso.Forgetmeasurements,trust

yourfingers(thanksLisa)itshouldfeellikeveryslightlymoistenedbreadcrumbs.GetthetaptricklingVERYslowly,andstiritintothemix,withadinnerknife,NOTaspoon(thanksJanet),andtakethebowlaway,assoonastheclumpsareroughlythesizeof

golfballs.Switchtheovenon,itneedstobehotbeforeyoueventhinkofputtinganythingin(thanksMum),andgreaseashallowpiedishwiththepaperthemargarine

camein(thanksagainMum).Lightlyformthepastrydoughintoaball,androllit,in

ONEdirectiononly(thanksAnnie),drapeitintothepiedish,piercethepastrybasetwiceandgiveittenminutesintheoven.Addthechoppedapples,togetherwithoneof:

choppedmarzipan(thankyouDiane);blackberriesfromthelocalcemetery(thanks

Lucy);exoticspices(lightlybruisethemfirstcheersAlex).Coverthetopwithmore

pastry,makeprettypatterns,havefun(thanksLeonie),moistenwithapplejuice,sprinklewithsugar,andbake.

Toserve

Oncecooked,chopupandcrash-landlargeunevenbitsofpieintobowlsthatareslightlytoosmall,thenaddanabsurddollopofvanillaicecreamfromthecornershop(Thank

youGrandma).Sitback,enjoy,andmindyourtablemanners(ThanksDad)


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WhiteLionCrepesSuzette

JasonShaw

Aldeburgh,Suffolk

JasonShawisheadchefattheWhiteLionHotelinAldeburgh.

Youwillneed

Crepes:

500gplainflour

500mlmilk

6eggs20clAdnamsbeer

100gsugar

SuzetteSauce:

2oragneszestedandsegmented

400mlorangejuice

100gbutter

40gcastersugar

50mlgrandmarnier

Method

Crepes:

Whiskallingredientstogetherandsievethroughfinestrainerallowtorestforatleast1

hourinthefridge.

SuzetteSauce:

Blanchthezestfor3minutes.Placethezest,sugar,orangejuice,grandmarnierand

reduceinpanbyhalfthenaddorangesegments.

Toserve

Serveasdesired.


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OnLandguardPointistheEastofEnglandcommission.

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