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  • All eggs are large, free-range
  • All dark chocolate is 70% cocoa solids minimum
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  • Recipes containing raw or partially cooked eggs should not be served to those with weak or compromised immune systems.
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Sausage RagùBy danieldiverA quick, tasty & very easy recipe for sausage ragu. This recipe is an ideal everyday easy weeknight supper. You can make a few sausages go a long way and it only take as long to make as it does to cook your pasta.
Sausage, Sage & Apple StuffingBy danieldiverFor me Christmas dinner is all about tradition and it is traditional in our house to have a sausage meat stuffing. I use a couple of eggs in the stuffing to bind it all together so that it can be sliced later into thick slices and squeezed between two slices of thick good bread with some cold turkey, hot crispy bacon, bread sauce and a little cranberry sauce too. Making ahead: After the sausage meat mixture has been cooked and breadcrumbs stirred through, cover with cling film and refrigerate. When ready to cook add the eggs and continue on as normal with the recipe.
SconesBy danieldiverThese delicious scones are light and soft textured within with a slightly firm exterior which in my opinion makes the perfect scone. They are best eaten with lots of clotted cream and your favourite jam, although they are wonderful simply slathered with butter also.
Scotch EggsBy danieldiverA real treat and well worth the effort these golden yolked eggs are encompassed with a sausage meat layer and given a final golden crunchy breadcrumb layer. They are perfect hot or cold.
Slow Cooker Jam SpongeBy danieldiverThis recipe came about as a result of requiring a pudding to follow Sunday lunch that didn't need to go into the oven. The struggle for oven space on a Sunday is real. The oven is always full with meat, roast potatoes vegetables etc so I wanted a warm pudding but that didn't need the oven so came up with this easy jam sponge which is such a doddle to make it's simply a matter of greasing and spreading the base of the slow cooker with jam then whipping up a simple sponge. The steam given off by the jam helps keep the sponge really tender and the outside gets a little chewy and there is always fight over edge bits in my house. To serve you can simply spoon out into bowls. If you decide to turn it out allow at least 20 minutes and be extremely carefully as the jam will be very hot.
Slow Cooker Sticky Toffee PuddingBy danieldiverThis sticky date pudding is cooked in quite a radical way. It does require a leap of faith but you rewarded with a tender sponge, much like a steamed sponge and a molasses rich sauce with very little work.
Slow Roast Should of LambBy danieldiverA slow cooked shoulder of lamb is such a treat. It is less expensive than leg of lamb and is best cooked on a low temperature for a long period of time to break down the collagen. Breaking down the collagen results in a tender, moist joint that will come away from the bone with the gentlest of nudges. Leftovers should you be lucky enough to have any make the most wonderful pita pocket filling. Heat through in a small oven dish with a splash of water covered with foil until piping hot. Meanwhile, add some minced garlic, dried or fresh mint, and some salt to Greek yoghurt and stir together. Stuff your pita pocket with the hot lamb, some shredded iceberg lettuce and spoon some sauce in and eat greedily.
Smashed Salt & Vinegar PotatoesBy danieldiverA go to side dish for me. I love these potatoes they have an intense salt and vinegar flavour like a packet of good crisp. I make these most often not as a side dish but as dinner itself. A much easier alternative to chips. Intensely salty vinegary crispy roast potatoes.
Smoked Haddock & Bacon ChowderBy danieldiverA speedy chowder that a fraction of the time it takes to make a traditional chowder. This chowder uses thawed frozen sweetcorn as the base which adds lots of flavour and gives the soup it's a thick consistency making for a heartwarming and soul soothing chowder.
Smoky Bacon SoupBy danieldiverOn a cold day there are few things as reassuring and comforting as a bowl of soup. This soup not only brings that comfort as you eat but also as you cook the smoky bacon aroma will fill the house and leave everyone salivating. Like most soups this soup is ideal for batch cooking and freezing in individual portions.
Soul Soothing Chicken Noodle SoupBy danieldiverThe name says it all. This soup is the type of soup that I turn to when the deepest of comfort is required. I should state as well that when this soup is required the last thing I and probably you want to do is follow a recipe. This truly is a blueprint recipe use what you have to make it. I get the foundations of the soup under way and pull out the veg drawer out place it on the counter and whatever can be used or needs using goes into the soup.
Spaghetti CarbonaraBy danieldiverThis cheesy Italian Classic is simple, delicious and quick to make. By the time the pasta has cooked all will be ready to go.
Spiced Guinness CupcakesBy danieldiverThese cupcakes are the best cupcakes I have ever eaten. They have a subtle spice both from the Guinness and with a little help from gingerbread spices also with a hint of chocolate. Making a deep dark and moist cupcake topped with a sweet topping that balances the spices perfectly.
Steak with Anchovy & Garlic ButterBy danieldiverMelt in the mouth ribeye steak with a delicious anchovy and garlic butter. This is a real treat dinner, that is a doddle to make. The anchovy and garlic compound butter elevates a steak to a whole new level. Leftover butter can be refrigerated or frozen for later use. It is excellent tossed with some cooked spaghetti and a little parmesan sprinkled over for an easy supper or placed on top of a pan-fried breast of chicken.
Sticky Asian Style RibsBy danieldiverDelicious sticky Asian style ribs. Let's be frank, ribs do take a long time to cook. However, most of that time requires no effort from you and the reward tender juicy sticky ribs that are finger licking good. There is certainly enough ribs here to feed four, but in our house two of us can finish them off. I suggest if having as a main course serve with slaw, perhaps some good chunky chips and plenty of napkins. I also think beer is essential too.
Strawberry ShortBy danieldiverStrawberry short is like an English summer in cake form. I had a version of this in a Japanese patisserie in London and knew right away I had to make one as soon as I got home and that's exactly what I did. Even though this cake has a substantial amount of cream it tastes fresh and light. The subtle rosewater enhances the strawberries and makes the crimson berry sing. If you haven't rosewater you could substitute with balsamic vinegar or vanilla extract. The simple sponge is incredibly light and incredibly easy to make as it only relies on 3 ingredients egg, sugar and flour.
Strawberry TartBy danieldiverThis is a super easy no-fuss strawberry tart. It doesn't require any baking and no pastry. Instead, it has a simple biscuit base with a luscious lemon centre and topped with glossy glazed strawberries.
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