Breaking Bread Cook Book

BreakingBread CookBook

IntergenerationalRecipes fromWestWales

Welcome to our Breaking Bread cook book!

WelovefoodhereattheAlternativeLearningCompanyandweknowthatthere’s lotstolearnfromsharingfoodskillsbetweengenerations.

OurBreakingBreadprojectbringstogetheryoungandoldtosharefoodskillsandlearnhowtocreatelessfood waste.

Tolaunchtheprojectwehostedan'internationalfoodfestival'whichwasattendedbyhundredsofpeoplefrom acrossWestWales. Theeventincludeda'FoodMemoryGraffitiWall' whichinvitedpeopletosharetheirfood memories.TheFoodMemoryWallinspiredthecreationofthiscookbook,whichisacollectionofrecipesand foodmemoriesfromthepeoplewhohavebeenpartofthis project.

Therecipesinthisbookincludetraditionalfavouritesandafewmoreunusualfavourites,buttheyareall specialtothepersonwhosubmittedit

Wehopeyouloveourbookasmuchaswedoandthatyoutryoutsomeoftheyummyrecipes!

Lunch&Dinner

Inthissectionofourrecipebookthereisamix oflighterandmoresubstantialdishes.Allof therecipesherewouldbeperfectforeither lunchordinner,dependingonwhatyoufancy.

Allofthedishesherearespecialtotheperson whosubmittedthemand

ChickenPie Thisrecipehasbeensubmittedby

AbigailHodgson, whosays'Itismagical'

Ingredients

1tablespoonOliveOil

4ChickenBreastschopped

4rashersofbacon(optional)

1MediumOnion(sliced)

1Carrot(roughlychopped)

1tablespoonFlour

200millilitresChickenStock

100millilitresDoubleCreamormilk

25gramsPeas(frozen)

1½teaspoonsWholegrainMustard

1packofshopboughtPuffPastry

1 Eggbeaten

Method

Heathalftheoilinalargepan;brownthechickeninbatches.Setaside.Addremainingoil; frytheonionandcarrotfor10min.Addthebaconandcookfor3min.

Stirinflourandcookfor1min.Graduallyaddstock,stirringwell.Addcreamandreturn chickentopan.Simmerfor5minuntilchickeniscooked.

Addpeasand mustard(ifusing)thencheckseasoning.Allowtocoolalittle.

Preheatovento200°C(180°Cfan)mark6.

Gentlytipinthechickenfillingintoa1litre(1¾pint)piedishorovenproofcasseroledish.

Rolloutpastrytomakealidwhichwillcoverthedishandfilling,thenlayoverthedishand trimofftheexcesspastryaroundthedishwithaknife.Peirceaholeinthemiddleofthepie toallowsteamtoescapewhilstintheoven.Brushthepastrywithbeateneggandcookfor 25-30minuntilgolden.

Serve: Hotwithboiledpotatoesandmixedveg

Chicken&Chips ThisrecipewassubmittedbyKeelanJones-

Ingredients

2chickenbreasts

2-3potatoesdependingonsize

Lettice

Cucumber

Tomato

Cheese

Coleslaw-yourfavouriteshopbought

Cookingoil

Seasoning

Method

preheattheovento200degrees.

Placeyourchickenbreastsinanovenproofdish,andseason.

Washandchopyourpotatoesintochips,season,coatinalittleoilandplaceonabaking tray.

Putboththechickenandthechipsintheovenfor25mins.Makesuretocheckonthemafter 15mins,turningboththechickenandchipstoensureevencooking.

Whilstthechickenandchipsarecookingpreparethesalad.Peelthecucumberandsliceit intothinrounds.Slicethelettuceandtomatoesandarrangeontheplatewithgratedcheese andthecoleslaw.

After25minscheckthatthechickeniscookedthrough.Youcanmakealittlesliceinthe thickestpartofthechickentomakesure.Servethechickenandchipswiththesalad.

Davies, whosayshelikeditbecause'It'seasy tomake'

Cheese&PotatoPie

Ingredients

1kg/2lb4ozbigflourypotatoes,peeledandcut intolargechunks

25g/1ozbutter,diced,plusextraforgreasing 250ml/9flozmilk

1 tsp English mustard powder or English mustard

225g/8ozmaturecheddar,grated

5–6springonions,finelysliced

1largefree-rangeegg,beaten

saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

Method

Putthepotatoesintoalargesaucepan,coverwithwaterandadd1teaspoonofsalt.Boilfor 12–15minutesuntilthepotatoesaretender.Drainwell,thentipbackintothesaucepanovera lowheattosteam-dryforafewminutes.

Preheattheovento190C/170CFan/Gas5.Greaseadeepbakingdishwithbutter.

Mashthepotatoesusingamasherorricer,thenmixinthebutter,milkandmustard.Add two-thirdsofthecheese,thespringonionsandtheeggandbrieflymixtogether.Tasteand seasonwithsaltandpepper.

Spoonthepotatoesintothebakingdish.Youcanleavethetopcraggy,orsmoothwitha spatulathenrunaforkovertoscruffupthesurface.Sprinkletheremainingcheeseover thetop.

Bakefor35–40minutesuntilthetopiscrispandwellbrowned.Servewithacolourfulsalad, pickleandmustard,orsteamedgreenvegetables.

ThiscomfortingdishwassubmittedbyRich, whosayshelikesitbecause 'it'seasytomake' andhasgreatflavour!

CornedBeefRissoles

ThisWelshclassicwassubmittedbyRich,

Ingredients

1cancornedbeef

450gpotatoes

2eggs

150gbreadcrumbs(dry)

1finelyslicedoniongentlyfrieduntilsoft

2eggs,beaten

Method

Boilandmashpotatoes.Setasidetocool(notcold).

Cutupcornedbeefandaddtopotatoes.Preheatovento180degrees. Addrestofingredients(except2additionalbeateneggs).Mixthoroughly. Rollintorissolesorshapeofcroquettes.

Dipintobeateneggandrollinmorebreadcrumbs. Bakeonalightlygreasedtrayfor25mins,oruntilgoldenandcrisp. Turntherisolesonthe trayafterabout12minsintheoven.

Thesemaybere-heatedinovenontrayifnotusedatonce.Sizeofthetinofcornedbeefcan alsobechangedtosuit.

who sayshelikeshow 'easytomake'.

LambStewwith Dumplings

ThisfamilyfavouritewassubmittedbyLeo MaguirewholovesitbecausehisNanmadeit.

Ingredients

Forthelambstew

750glambneckfillet,cutinto2.5cm/1incubes

saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

25gplainflour

1tbsp oil

50gbutter

12babyonions,peeled

2mediumcarrots,cutintolargedice

1mediumswede,cutintolargedice

2sprigsrosemary

4bayleaves

1.25litres/2pintslambstock

3tbspflatleafparsley,roughlychopped

Method

Preheattheovento120C/250F/Gas½.

Forthedumplings

125g plainflour

65gsuet

½tspbakingpowder

pinchsalt

1tbsprosemary,finelychopped 500ml/18flozlambstock(optional)

Seasonthelambanddustwiththeflour.Palceaheavy-bottomcasseroledishoveramedium heat,addtheoliveoilandbutterthenthelamb.Fryuntilgolden-brown.Removethelamband keeptooneside.

Reducetheheatandfrytheonions,carrotsandswedeuntilcaramelised,thenaddthelamband thelambstock.Bringthestewtoasimmerthenaddthebayleafandrosemary.Coverwithalid, transferthepantotheovenandbakeforonehour.

Forthedumplings,mixtheflour,suet,bakingpowderandapinchofsaltinabowl.Addthe rosemarythengraduallystirin3–5tablespoonsofcoldwater,orenoughtoformasticky dough.Flouryourhandsandthenrollthedoughinto12smallballs.Placeonaplateinthefridge tochill.

Whenthelambstewisready,placethedumplingsonthetopofthestewandputthelidbackon. Returnthestewtotheovenfor10minutesoruntilthedumplingsarefluffyandcookedthrough. (Alternatively,ifyouareshortofspaceinyourcasseroledish,place500ml/18flozlambstock intoaseparatepanandbringtoasimmer.Addthedumplingsandsimmerfor6–8minutes. Discardthestockwhenthedumplingsarecookedandsetthemasidetorestforaminute.)

Addtheparsleytothestewandserveequallybetweenfourshallowbowlswiththedumplings.

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MeatFeastPizza

ThisisafavouriteforJamesWoodaged,asit bringstomindchildhoodmemories.

Ingredients

ForthePizzaDough(enoughfortwo12inchbases)

550gofstrongwhiteflour

7gofdriedyeast(usuallyonesachet)

1tspoftablesalt

1tspofcastersugar

320mloflukewarmwater

Peppertoseason

2tbspofoliveoil

ForthePizzaBaseSauce

Tinofchoppedtomatoesorpassata

1tbspoliveoil

Peppertoseason

Coarsesalttoseason

2clovesofgarlic(crushedorfinelychopped)

1tspdryorfreshbasil(optional)

1tspdryorfreshoregano(optional)

1tsp dryoffreshthyme(optional)

Method

FortheToppings

Gratedcheddarandmozzarella

Selectionofsalamis&ham

Chilliflakes(optional)

Whateveryoulike!

Sievethestrongwhiteflourintoalargemixingbowl,addthesaltandpepper.

Addthewater,yeast,sugarandoliveoilintoajugandleavefor3minutestoallowtheyeastto activate.

Slowlypourthewetmixtureintothemixingbowlwhilestirringusingawoodenspoonuntil everythingisroughlymixed.Then,usingyourhands,furthermixandkneadthedoughuntilitis elasticandslightlytackybutnotoversticky.Placethedoughinthemixingbowlandcoverwith adampteatowelandleavefor1houruntilthedoughhasdoubledinsize.

Flouraworksurfaceandusingarollingpin,rollthedoughuntilitisroughlythesizeofthepizza trayyouareusing.Placetherolledoutdoughontothetrayandusingyourfingers,workthe doughuntilitfillsthetray.

Brushthesurfaceofthedoughwitholiveoilandthenaddenoughsaucemixtocoverthebase spreadingevenly.Sprinkleonthegratedcheesefollowedbyyourtoppingchoice.

Cookthepizzainpreheatedovenat200Cfor20minutesandthenserve.

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RoastChicken&Veg ThisrecipewassubmittedbyBrianbecauseit tastesgood!

Ingredients

3tbspvegetableoil

800g/1lb12ozpotatoes,unpeeledandcutinto roughly3cm/1¼inchunks

4mediumcarrots,peeledandcutinhalf lengthways

2mediumparsnips,peeledandcutinhalf lengthways

1smallwholechicken(around1.3kg/2lb14oz)

250g/9ozfrozenpeas

saltandgroundblackpepper

Method

Preheattheovento210C/190CFan/Gas6½.

Forthegravy

2tbspvegetableoil

2tbspplainflour

350ml/12flozhotchickenstock,madewith1 chickenstockcube

Bistoorgravybrowning

Scatterthevegetablesoveralargeroastingtinorbakingtray.Makeagapinthemiddleforthe chicken,andplacebreast-sideup.Snipoffthebutcher'sstringfromthechickenandseason withsaltandgroundblackpepper.

Roastthechickenandvegetablesfor30minutes,removefromtheovenandturnthe vegetables.Returntotheovenforafurther30–40minutesoruntilthechickenisthoroughly cookedandthejuicesrunclearwhenthethickestpartofthebreastandthigharepiercedwitha skewerortipofaknife.(Ifyourchickenislargerthantherecommendedsize,itwilltakelonger tocook.)

Oncethechickeniscooked,transfertoaboard,coverwithfoilandacoupleofteatowelsto keepwarmandrestfor10minutes.Transferthevegetablestoalargeservingdishandkeep warm.(Ifyouturnofftheovenandleaveitslightlyajar,youcankeepthevegetableswarm inside.)

Tomakethegravy,stirtheflourintoallthejuicesleftonthebakingtrayformthechickenand veg,includingallthecrispybitsasthesehavelotsofflavour.Placeovermediumheatand slowlyaddthechickenstock,justalittleatatime,stirringconstantly

AddtheBistoorgravybrowningtotasteandsimmergentlyfor2–3minsoruntilthickened, stirringoccasionally.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.

Cookthepeasaccordingtothepacketinstructionsinthemicrowaveoronthehobanddrain. Carvethechickenandservewiththeroastedvegetables,peasandgravy.

SundayDinner (roastchicken,vegandgravy)

ThisrecipewassubmittedbyJess,wholovesitbecauseit remindsherofSundaydinnerswithherGrandparents.

KaitlynPritchardandJeniferHardy,alsosubmitteda SundayDinnerbecauseit'stheirfavouritemeal.

Ingredients

3tbspvegetableoil

800g/1lb12ozpotatoes,unpeeledandcutinto roughly3cm/1¼inchunks

4mediumcarrots,peeledandcutinhalf lengthways

2mediumparsnips,peeledandcutinhalf lengthways

1smallswede

1smallwholechicken(around1.3kg/2lb14oz)

1broccoli

saltandgroundblackpepper

Method

Preheattheovento210C/190CFan/Gas6½.

Forthegravy

2tbspvegetableoil

2tbspplainflour

350ml/12flozhotchickenstock,madewith1 chickenstockcube

Bistoorgravybrowning

Scatterthecarrots,parsnipsandswedeoveralargeroastingtinorbakingtray.Makeagapin themiddleforthechicken,andplacebreast-sideup.Snipoffthebutcher'sstringfromthe chickenandseasonwithsaltandgroundblackpepper.

Roastthechickenandvegetablesfor30minutes,removefromtheovenandturnthe vegetables.Returntotheovenforafurther30–40minutesoruntilthechickenisthoroughly cookedandthejuicesrunclearwhenthethickestpartofthebreastandthigharepiercedwitha skewerortipofaknife.(Ifyourchickenislargerthantherecommendedsize,itwilltakelonger tocook.)

Whilstthechickenandvegarecookingboilandmashthepotatoesaddingalittlebutterand milktomakeitextrasmoothandcreamy.seasontotasteandsetasidetokeepwarm.

Breakthebroccoliintoflorets,washandcookforafewminsuntiltender,butnotsoggy.set asidetokeepwarm.

Oncethechickeniscooked,transfertoaboard,coverwithfoilandacoupleofteatowelsto keepwarmandrestfor10minutes.Transferthevegetablestoalargeservingdishandkeep warm.(Ifyouturnofftheovenandleaveitslightlyajar,youcankeepthevegetableswarm inside.)

Tomakethegravy,stirtheflourintoallthejuicesleftonthebakingtrayformthechickenand veg,includingallthecrispybitsasthesehavelotsofflavour.Placeovermediumheatand slowlyaddthechickenstock,justalittleatatime,stirringconstantly

AddtheBistoorgravybrowningtotasteandsimmergentlyfor2–3minsoruntilthickened, stirringoccasionally.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.

Carvethechickenandservewiththeroastedvegetables,mash,broccoliandgravy.

WelshCawl

ThisrecipewassubmittedbyNom-Nom.Cawl isafavouriteofhers,asitrepresentsher

Welshcultureandheritage.

Ingredients

600gWelshLambSteaks,diced(orLambneckfillets)

1tbspFlour,mixedwithapinchofsalt&pepper

RapeseedOil

4LargePotatoes,scrubbedanddiced

4LargeCarrots,peeled&diced

0.5Swede,peeled&diced

2Parsnips,peeled&diced

3Leeks,trimmed,sliced&rinsedthoroughly(greensandwhites)

SeaSalt&GroundBlackPepper,toseason

FreshParsley,chopped(togarnish)

CrustyBread(toserve)

CaerphillyCheese(toserve)

Method

Dredgethedicedlambintheseasonedflour,andinalargepot,heattheoiluntilhot;addthe floured,dicedlambandcookfor3to4minutes,stirringallthetime,untilthelambhasagolden browncrust.

Turntheheatdown,add2litresofwater,beforeaddingthedicedpotatoes,carrots,swedeand parsnips.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper,placealidonthepotandsimmerfor2hours,or untilthemeatistenderandthevegetablesarecooked.20minutesbeforetheendofthecooking time,addthechoppedleeks,replacethelidandcontinuetocook.

Checkandadjusttheseasoning,scatterthechoppedfreshparsleyoverthecawl,thenservein warmedsoupbowls,givingeachpersonsomemeat,vegetablesandthebroth.Deliciouswith crustybreadandCaerphillycheese.

Betterifmadethedaybeforeserving;toserve,skimoffanyfatandreheatgentlyuntilpiping hot.Serveasbefore.

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CheesyLeekand BaconPasta

GarethCornfieldSubmittedthisRecipe becauseit'seasytomakeandremindshimof hismum.

Ingredients

1tbspoliveoil

300gleek,halvedandfinelysliced

8rasherssmokedstreakybacon(orwhateverbaconyouhavein thefridge)sliced

400gpasta

100gherb&garlicsoftcheese

Method

Heattheoilinalargenon-stickfryingpan.Addtheleeksand2tbspwater,andcookforabout10 minsuntilverysoft.Addthebacon,turnuptheheatandfryuntilcooked.

Meanwhile,cookthepastafollowingpackinstructions.Drainandreserveamugofthecooking water.

Spooncheeseintotheleekandbaconmix,addingsomeofthereservedcookingwater.Season andstirgentlyoveralowheatuntilmelted.Tossthroughthecookedpasta,addingalittlemore cookingwater,ifneeded,tohelpthesaucecoatthepasta.

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LancashireHotpot

Thischildhoodfavouritewassubmittedby SusanSmith

Ingredients

Thisrecipeserves6people

1tbspsunfloweroil

900gcheapstewingbeef(askatyourbutchercounter),cutinto largechunks

200gsmokedstreakybaconcutintochunks

3onions,thicklysliced

5carrots,cutintobigchunks

6mediumpotatoes,cutintobigchunks

700mlstock

85gpearlbarley

smallknobofbutter

Method

Heatoilinalarge,deeppotand gentlyfrythebaconuntilcrispandsetaside,Thenbrownthe chunksofbeefinthesamepanandsetasidewiththebacon.Thenplacetheonionsinthepot andgentlyfryuntilsoft.

returnthebaconandbeeftotheonionsalongwiththestock,carrots (andanyherbsyoumight havearound)placealidonthepanandcookonalowheatfor1hour.

Afteranhouraddthepotatoesand pearlbarleytothepotandcookforafurhterhour,oruntil thebeefistender.

Stirinthebutter,seasonandservescoopedstraightfromthedish.

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Mac'n'Cheese

ThisrecipewassubmittedbyAmy,'cosit's nice!'

Ingredients

250g/9ozmacaronipasta(althoughmostpastaswillwork)

40g/1½ozbutter

40g/1½plainflour

600ml/1pint1½flozmilk

250g/9ozcheddar,grated

50g/2ozParmesan(orasimilarvegetarianalternative),finely grated

Mixedgreensaladtoserve

Method

Cookthemacaronipastainalargesaucepanofboilingsaltedwaterfor8–10minutes,oruntil justtender.Drainwellandsetaside.

Meltthebutteroveramediumheatinasaucepanslightlylargerthanthatusedforthe macaroni.Addtheflourandstirtoformaroux,cookingforafewminutes.

Graduallywhiskinthemilk,alittleatatime.Cookfor10–15minutestoathickenedandsmooth sauce.

Meanwhile,preheatthegrilltohot.

Removethesaucefromthehob,add175g/6ozofthecheeseandstiruntilitiswellcombinedand melted.

Addthemacaronitothesauceandmixwell.Transfertoadeepsuitably-sizedovenproofdish. SprinkleovertheremainingCheddarandtheParmesanandplacethedishunderthehotgrill. Cookuntilthecheeseisbrownedandbubbling.

Servestraightawaywithagreensalad.

ToadintheHole ThisrecipewassubmittedbyKathleenwho saidthisdishwasararetreat.

Ingredients

115g/4oz plain flour

large pinch of salt

freshly ground black pepper

4 large free-range eggs

300ml/½ pint milk

2 tbsp/30g fresh thyme leaves

8 good quality pork, beef or vegetarian sausages

2 tbsp/30g Dijon mustard

2 tbsp/30g of beef dripping or white vegetable fat for vegetarians

knob of butter, to serve

Method

Tomakethebatter,sifttheflourintoalargebowl.Addthesaltandpepper.

Makeawellinthecentreoftheflourandcrackintheeggs.Usingawoodenspoon,gradually beattheeggsintotheflourthenslowlybeatinthemilkuntilthebatteristheconsistencyof doublecream.

Strainandpushanyremaininglumpsthroughasieve.Stirinthethyme.Coverandleaveto standfor30minutes,orideally3-4hours.

Preheattheovento200C/400F/Gas6.

Heatalargenon-stickpanandcookthesausagesoveramediumheatuntilgolden-brownall over.(Ifyoudonothaveanon-stickpanaddalittleoil.)Turnofftheheatandbrushthesausages withthemustard.Setaside.

Placethedrippingorwhitevegetablefatintoanovenproofdishandheatintheovenforfive minutesoruntilthedrippingishotandhazy.

Addthesausagestothehotdishandpourinthebatter.Immediatelyreturnthedishtotheoven andcookfor35-40minutesuntilwell-risenandgolden-brown.

Serveseasonedwithblackpepperandalargeknobofbutter.

SimpleChickenand MushromRisotto

ThisrecipewassubmittedbyPaolowho's grandmotherusedtocookthisdish.

Ingredients

2tbspoliveoil

350–400gskinlesschickenbreastfillets,cutintoroughly2cm/¾inchunks

50gbutter

1brownonion,finelychopped 250gchestnutmushrooms,quartered 2garliccloves,crushed 250grisottorice,suchascarnaroliorarborio

950mlozhotchickenstock(freshormadefrom1½chickenstockcubes)

75gParmesan,finelygrated saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

Method

Heattheoilinawidesaucepanorflameproofcasseroleoveramedium–highheat.Seasonthe chickenwithalittlesaltandlotsofpepperandaddtothepan.Fryfor4–6minutes,turning occasionally,untillightlybrownedandcookedthrough.Transfertoaplate.

Returnthepantotheheatandaddhalfthebutter,theonionandmushroomsandfryfor5 minutes,stirringregularly,untiltheonionissoftenedandthemushroomsarelightlybrowned. Addthegarlicandbayleafandcookfor1minute,stirring.

Addthericeandcookfor20–30seconds,stirringconstantly.

Addaladlefulofthehotstockandstirwell.Cook,stirringconstantly,untiltheliquidhasalmost disappeared.Continueaddingstockaladlefulatatime,stirringconstantlyandsimmeringuntil absorbed,forabout15minutes,oruntilthericeistenderandcreamy,withaslightbite.

Returnthechickentothepanalongwiththefinalladlefulortwoofstockandcook,stirring,for 3minutes,oruntilhotthroughout.Therisottoshouldlookquitesloppyatthispoint,butitwill continuetoabsorbthestock.(Addasplashmorejust-boiledwaterifyourrisottoislookingdry.) Removethepanfromtheheat,stirintheParmesanandremainingbutter.Coverwithalidand leavetostandfor5minutes.Beforeserving,stirwell,andscatterwiththeparsley,ifusing.

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JamacanRicen'beans

ThisrecipewassubmittedbySimonwhowas givenitbyafriendmayyearsago.

Ingredients

2tbspvegetableoil

1largebrownonion,chopped

3springonions,finelychopped

4garliccloves,finelychopped

thumb-sizedpiecefreshrootginger,peeledandfinelychopped

½Scotchbonnetchilli,seedsremoved,finelychopped

2tbspgroundturmeric

1carrot,finelychopped

400gtinchoppedtomatoes

200gtincoconutmilk

400gtinblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

400gtinkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

1½tspseasaltflakes

1tspfreshlygroundblackpepper

500g/1lb2ozwhiteorbrownrice,rinsed

5freshthymesprigs

1tbspbutter

freshflatleafparsley,finelychopped,togarnish squeezelemonjuice,toserve

Method

Heattheoilinalargefryingpanoveralowheat.Addtheonion,springonions,garlic,ginger, Scotchbonnetandturmeric.Fryfor3minutes,untiltheonionandgarlicaresoftened.

Addthecarrot,tomatoes,coconutmilk,blackbeans,kidneybeans,saltandpepperandbringto theboil.Addtherice,mixand,ifnecessary,addmorewatersotheliquidlevelisjustabovethe rice.Addthethymeandbutterandbringtotheboil.Reducetheheattolow,coverwithalidand simmerfor25minutes,oruntilthewaterisfullyabsorbedandthericecookedthrough.

Garnishwiththeparsley,addthesqueezeoflemonjuiceandserve.

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LiverandOnions

ThisrecipewassubmittedbyRaywho's motherusedtocookthisdish.

Ingredients

450g/1lblambs’liver,slicedandfullythawediffrozen 25g/1ozbutter

2tbspsunfloweroil

4tbspplainflour

1onion,halvedlengthwaysandsliced

125g/4½ozrindlessstreakybaconrashers,eachcutinto4–5pieces

1beefstockcube

500ml/18flozjust-boiledwater 1–2tsptomatoketchup

Method

Rinsetheliverinacolanderundercoldwateranddrainwellonkitchenpaper.Melthalfofthe butterwiththeoilinalargenon-stickfryingpanoverahighheat.

Putthreetablespoonsoftheflourinalargebowlandseasonwithsaltandfreshlygroundblack pepper.

Coathalftheliverintheseasonedflour,shakeoffanyexcess,thenfryeachsliceinthehotfat for1–2minutesoneachsideuntillightlybrowned,butnotcompletelycookedthrough.

Transfertheslicestoaplateandrepeatwiththeremainingliver.

Reducetheheatandmelttheremainingbutterinthesamepan.Addtheslicedonionandcook foraminuteorso,stirringtoseparatethelayers.

Addthebacontothepanandcook,stirringfromtimetotime,for8–10minutesoruntiltheonion ispalegolden-brownandthebaconisbeginningtocrisp.

Sprinkletherestoftheflourovertheonionandbaconandstiritforaminuteorso.

Dissolvethestockcubeinthejust-boiledwaterandpourslowlyintothepan,stirringconstantly. Bringtoasimmerandcookoveramediumheatuntilthegravyisthickened.Addadashof tomatoketchupandseasonwithsaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper.

Returnthelivertothepanwiththeoniongravyforjust1–2minutestowarmitthroughandfinish cooking.

Servetheliverandbaconwithsomemashandfreshlycookedgreens.

SmileyFaces& Nuggets

Ingredients

Whilenotstrictlyarecipe,thisisafavourite 'nostalgic'dinnerforLukePavey, Bagoffrozensmileyfaces

BagofchickenorQuornnuggets

tomatoketchup

mixedgreenveg.

Method

Cookthedesiredamountofnuggetsandfacesaccordingtothepacketinstructions. Asthefacesandnuggetsarecooking,chopandwashthegreenvegandboiltheminapanonthe hob.2-3minsshouldbefine,asyoudon'twantthemtogosoggy!

Servethefaces,nuggetsandvegwithtomatoketchup-enjoy!

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ChipswithHerbsand Veg

Whilenotstrictlyarecipe,thisisafavourite 'nostalgic'dinnerforRhys.

Ingredients

DeepfriedChips

Mixedherbsandspices-yourfavourite

Mushrooms

Carrots

Method

Serveddeepfriedchipswithyourchoiceofherbsandspicessprinkledontop. Servewithasideofcarrotsandmushrooms,cookedtoyourliking.

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Sausages,Gravy&Chips aka'KyliesSpecial'

Thisrecipehasbeensubmittedby KylieHodgson, whosay'sitsspecialbecause 'myfathermakesit'

Ingredients

8Cumberlandsausages-KylielikestheonesfromAldi 2onions,sliced

½tspdriedmixedherbs

½tspEnglishmustard

600ml/20flozstock(ideallybeef,althoughchickenorvegetableisfine)

saltandblackpepper

2tspsoftenedbutter

2tspplainflour

Frozenchips,orpotatoeschoppedintochips

Method

Preheattheovento200C/180CFan/Gas6.

Putthesausagesinaroastingtinandplaceinthepreheatedoven.Cookfor10minutesthen turnthesausagesandcookforafurther5minutes,oruntiltheyhaveagoodcolouronthe outside.

Addtheslicedonionstothetin.Mixthedriedherbs,mustardandstocktogetherandpour overthesausagesandonions.Returnthetintotheovenforafurther20minutes,oruntilthe sausagesarecookedthroughandtheoniongravythickened.Seasontotastewithsaltand pepper.

Whenreturningthesausagesandgravytotheovenputthefrozenovenchipsinorthe chippedpotatoes,coatedinalittleoil.

Cookthepeasinasaucepanofboilingwaterfor2–3minutes,orsteamthemfor1–2minutes. Drainthoroughlyandsetaside.

Forthesausagesandoniongravy,mixthesoftenedbutterandplainflourtogethertoform apaste.Removethesausagesfromthebakingtray,setasideandcovertokeepwarm.Place thebakingtrayontothehob,addtheflourandbuttermixtureandwhiskuntilcombined. Stiroveramedium-highheatfor2–3minutes,oruntilthegravyhasthickenedslightly.Add thesausagesbacktothetrayandwarmthroughfor1–2minutes.

Servethesausages,chipswiththeoniongravyspoonedover.

Serve: Hotwithpeasorgreenveg

FriedChicken Drumsticks

ThisfamilyfavouritewassubmittedbyBen SextonwholovesitbecausehisDadcooksit.

Ingredients

200gplainflour

1tbspcelerysalt

2tbsppaprika

1tbspEnglishmustardpowder

generousgrindofblackpepper

2largeeggs

8skinlesschickenthighsand/orchicken legs.

Fryingoil

Method

Mixallthedryingredientstogetherinashallowdish Whiskthe2eggsinaseparateshallowdish Coatallthechickenlegsandthighsinthedryflourmix,thencoatthemallintheegg mixtureandfinallyreturntothedryflourmixtureforasecondcoat.

Heata10cmdepthofoilinashallowsaucepanordeep-fatfryeruntilitreaches175C.Lower twoorthreeofthethighsinatatimeandfryundisturbedfor3mins,makingsurethe temperaturedoesn’tdropbelow160C(itshouldstayatabout170C).Flipthethighs,thenfry foranother2-3minsuntildeeplygoldenandcrisponbothsides.Liftthechickenoutand transfertoatraylinedwithkitchenpapertodrain,thenputonarackorplatelinedwith kitchentowelandkeepwarminalowovenwhileyoufrytheremainingthighsandlegs.

TurkeyDinosaurs & homemadechips

ThisisafavouritemealofCourtneySmith.

Ingredients

4largepotatoes

Tablespoonofoil

seasoning

Bagofturkeydinosaurs

tomatoketchup

mixedgreenveg.

Method

Preheattheovento180degrees.

Chopthepotatoesintowedgesandcoatintheoilandseasoning.

Placethepotatoeswedgesonalargecookingtrayandroastfor15mins.

After15mintakeoutandturn,returningtotheovenwiththeturkeydinosaurs.

Cookthedinosaurstimeonthepacket.Thewedgesshouldbereadyatthesametimeasthe dinosaurs,butifnotgivethemanextrafewminutes.

Asthewedgesanddinosaursarecooking,chopandwashthegreenvegandboiltheminapan onthehob.2-3minsshouldbefine,asyoudon'twantthemtogosoggy!

Servetheturkeydinosaurs,wedgesandvegwithtomatoketchup-enjoy!

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TurkeyDinosaurs & PotNoodles

ThisdishremindsBethanyEdgillofplaying withthedinosaurswhenshewaslittle,

Ingredients

Bagofturkeydinosaurs SuperNoodles.

Method

DessertsandSweet Treats

What'sacookbookwithoutpuddingsand somesweettreats?

Herearesomealltimefavouritepuddingsand treatsforyoutotry.

Apple&Blackberry Crumble

Thisrecipewassubmittedbyananonymous cook. Shemadeitforhercookeryexamand

Ingredients

Forthecrumbletopping

120gplainflour

60gcastersugar

60gunsaltedbutteratroomtemperature,cut intopieces

Forthefruitcompote

300gBraeburnapple

30gunsaltedbutter

30gdemerarasugar

115gblackberries

¼tspgroundcinnamon vanillaicecream,toserve

Method

Heatovento190C/170Cfan/gas5.Tip120gplainflourand60gcastersugarintoalargebowl. Add60gunsaltedbutter,thenrubintotheflourusingyourfingertipstomakealight breadcrumbtexture.Donotoverworkitorthecrumblewillbecomeheavy.

Sprinklethemixtureevenlyoverabakingsheetandbakefor15minsoruntillightlycoloured. Meanwhile,forthecompote,peel,coreandcut300gBraeburnapplesinto2cmdice.

Put30gunsaltedbutterand30gdemerarasugarinamediumsaucepanandmelttogetherover amediumheat.Cookfor3minsuntilthemixtureturnstoalightcaramel.

Stirintheapplesandcookfor3mins.Add115gblackberriesand¼tspgroundcinnamon,and cookfor3minsmore.

Cover,removefromtheheat,thenleavefor2-3minstocontinuecookinginthewarmthofthe pan.

Toserve,spoonthewarmfruitintoanovenproofgratindish,topwiththecrumblemix,then reheatintheovenfor5-10mins.Servewith custard,creamorvanillaicecream.

it'sdelicious!

PassionCake

ThisrecipewassubmittedbyCarolewhowasgivenit byherfriendTriciabeforemovingtoScotland.The movewasahardoneandbakingthecakehelped Carolestaysane!

Ingredients

280gSelfraisingFlour

170gbrownsugar

170ggratedcarrot

150mlsunfloweroil

3ripemashedbanana's

3eggs

1tspsalt

1tspbakingpowder

1tspbicarbonateofsoda

50gflakedalmonds

100choppedwalnuts

Method

Heatovento180C/170Cfan/gas5.andlineandgreasetwo2lbloaftins.

Mixallthedryingredientstogether.

Addtheoilandtheeggs,mixinguntilsmooth.

Addthemashedbananas,gratedcarrotsandnuts.

Dividethemixtureequallyintothetwotins.

bakefor55mins.oncecooledthecakesarebestkeptinthefridge.Theyfreezewell.

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WelshCakes

ThisrecipewassubmittedbyMaryFrostwho saidher'familylovethem'

Ingredients

225gramsSelfraising Flour

85gramsCasterSugar

½teaspooncinnamon

100gramsButterormargarine(cutintosmallpieces)

50gramsCurrants

1 Egg(beaten)

Splashofmilk

Method

Tiptheflour,sugar,mixedspice,bakingpowderandapinchofsaltintoabowl.Then,withyour fingers,rubinthebutterandlarduntilcrumbly.Mixinthecurrants.Worktheeggintothe mixtureuntilyouhavesoftdough,addingasplashofmilkifitseemsalittledry–itshouldbethe sameconsistencyasshortcrustpastry.

Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetothethicknessofyourlittlefinger.Cutout roundsusinga6cmcutter,re-rollinganytrimmings.Greaseaflatgriddlepanorheavyfrying panwithlardoroilandplaceoveramediumheat.

CooktheWelshcakesinbatches,forabout3minseachside,untilgoldenbrown,crispand cookedthrough.Deliciousservedwarmwithbutterandjam,orsimplysprinkledwithcaster sugar.Cakeswillstayfreshinatinfor1week.

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MaidsofHonour ThisrecipewassubmittedbyKarenwhosays theyhave'happymemories'forher.

Ingredients

175greadyrollpastry

15teaspoonsofRaspberryJam

50gcastersugar

50gmargarineorsoftenedbutter

50gselfraisingflour

1mediumegg

Method

Preheattheovento180C/160CFan/Gas4.

Rollthepastryoutslightlythinnerthanaonepoundcoin,thenstampout157.5cmroundsand usetolinea15-holenon-stickpattytin.Placethetrayofpastrydiscsinthefridgewhileyou makethefilling.

Creamtogetherthebutterandsugarinabowluntilpaleandfluffy,thengentlyfoldintheegg, andflour.

Spoon1teaspoonofjamintoeachtartcaseandthenevenlydistributethebutterandsugar mixturebetweenall15tartcases.Bakeforaround20-25minutes,oruntilrisenandlightly brownedontop.Transfertoawirerackandleavetocoolcompletelybeforeserving.

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AllBranLoaf

ThisrecipewassubmittedbyJanettewhosaid thisissimpleandtasty.

Ingredients

100 grams

All Bran Cereal (or Bran Buds)

100 grams

Caster Sugar

150 grams

Sultanas

300 milliliters

Full Fat Milk (or Semi-skimmed milk)

100 grams

Plain Flour (or all Purpose Flour)

1 teaspoon

Baking Powder

Method

AddtheAllBran,sugar,sultanasandmilkintoalargemixingbowlandstirtogether Leavetheingredientstosoakinthemilkforatleastanhourorovernightinthefridge.TheAll Branwillsoakupthemilkhelpingthebranfruitloafstaymoist

Oncethemixturehassoaked,sievetogethertheflourandbakingpowderandaddtothesoaked ingredients

Preheattheover10180degrees.

Mixeverythingtogetheruntilwellcombined.Itwillstarttolookmorelikeacakebatternow Pourthemixtureintoaloafpanlinedwithbakingparchmentandbakefor50-60minutesuntil golden,thenturnoutontoawireracktocompletelycool.

Oncefullycooled,youcansliceupthebranloaf,wrapandpopinthefreezer,gettingitoutthe nightbeforeyouwanttoeatit,orkeepitinanair-tightcontainerandsliceasyoueatit.

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