This is a recipe given to me by a friend and I love it. I always like to try new recipes and I apologise for no photos, I no longer have a camera which is probably a good thing as my Carrot Cake did not turn out as “pretty” as it should have. More…
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Recipe – Scrummy Carrot Cake
Monday, February 22nd, 2010Recipe – Imbolc Honey Cake
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010Following on from my article regarding Imbolc, here is one of my favourite recipes for this day.
INGREDIENTS* 225ml – Clear honey* 75g – unsalted Butter* 350g – Plain flour – 350g* Bicarb of soda* 3 medium eggs* Milk* Ground mixed spice* 50g lemon peel* Zest of 1 large lemon
TOOLS* 8 inch square cake tin* Greaseproof More…
Recipe – Imbolc Honey Cake
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010Following on from my article regarding Imbolc, here is one of my favourite recipes for this day.
INGREDIENTS* 225ml – Clear honey* 75g – unsalted Butter* 350g – Plain flour – 350g * Bicarb of soda* 3 medium eggs* Milk * Ground mixed spice* 50g lemon peel* Zest of 1 large lemon
TOOLS* 8 inch square cake More…
How to make use of vegetable peelings
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009When I was younger, my Dad used to do this with the vegetable peelings. Back then I didn’t understand why he did it, as crisps were readily available in the shops. Of course now, I’m older and wiser…
What did he do?
When he’d peeled all the veg for a roast dinner – carrots, parsnips and potatoes - he would More…
Chocolate & Cinnamon Shortbread
Friday, October 30th, 2009175g unsalted butter 75g caster sugar pinch of sea or rock salt 170g plain flour 60g semolina 20g cocoa – fair trade & organic 1 tsp cinnamon
Cream together butter, sugar and salt. Sieve in dry ingredients and mix until ball of dough is formed. Roll out into a round about 1.5 cm thick. Place More…
Seasonal Spinach Salad
Friday, October 23rd, 2009Ingredients:
One bag (or five handfuls) of spinach leavesOne tin of sardines in oil (chilli oil is good, obviously vegetarians/ vegans can omit this ingredient!)One red or white onion500g couscousA handful of mushroomsA quarter of a fennel bulbSalt and Pepper, to tasteJuice of half a lemon
Method:
Make the couscous according to the directions on the packet, More…
Recipe Prize Draw
Friday, October 9th, 2009Submit a recipe to Ooffoo for your chance to win a £100 spend with Natural Collection!
Second Prize – £50 spend with Natural Collection!
Here at Ooffoo, we’re loving all the recipes that our members have been busy posting. So much so, that we’re launching a Prize Draw to thank you all! First prize will be a £100 More…
Recipe – Autumnal Fish Dish
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009With cold weather creeping in, we have been looking for yummy warm "autumn" meals.
This one has been tucked away in my "card box" of recipes. (As a recently turned veggie, this isn’t for me anymore but I thought some of the ooffoo-ers on here might enjoy it)
INGREDIENTS1lb of Cod steaks1 small onion4oz mushroomsFish stock4 oz More…
Celebrate British Food Fortnight with these great, traditional British recipes
Friday, September 25th, 2009Celebrate British Food Fortnight with these great, traditional British Recipes:
Yorkshire puddings with pork filling
Batter:125 g (4½ oz) plain flour2 eggs, lightly beaten½ tsp sweet paprika300 ml (10 fl oz) semi-skimmed milk
Pork filling:1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil300 g (10½ oz) lean minced pork1 small onion, finely chopped1 small leek, finely chopped1 carrot, finely chopped1 More…
Recipe – Raspberry Buns
Sunday, July 26th, 2009One of my fondest memories as a child was baking with my Gran and despite growing up to abhor cooking completely, I am still thrilled at the idea of baking desserts!
This was the first recipe my Gran taught me and while I am sure if it is in some cook book it will More…
