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I'm a caterer who blogs to save you money and to spread a bit of kindness. I also share my recipes and thoughts on food-related matters.
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1y ago
Delicious Chicken Goujons – don’t buy them! Make them instead. They’re simple to make and taste so much better.
Recipe for Delicious Chicken Goujons
Category*BuffetsDifficultyBeginner
Chicken Goujons - Juicy filets of chicken wrapped in a golden crispy coating of breadcrumbs and oats. Serve hot with a dip of your choice.
Yields2 ServingsQuarter (0.5 Servings) Half (1 Serving) Default (2 Servings) Double (4 Servings) Triple (6 Servings)Prep Time30 minsCook Time4 minsTotal Time34 mins
400 g Chicken Breasts (skin off)
75 g Natural Breadcrumbs
25 g Oats
50 g Plain Flour ..read more
Catering-Online
2y ago
Traditional Jam Roly-Poly is a truly nostalgic pudding. Not only is it an original comfort food, it doesn’t cost much to make. What’s more – you’re likely to have most of the ingredients already. For step by step instructions on how to make this delicious dessert, read on.
Traditional Jam Roly-Poly Recipe
Category*Memory Lane, *Pastries, Pies & Tarts, *Puddings & DessertsDifficultyIntermediate
Suet Jam Roly Poly - Back to School for this one - Jam Roll Poly made a regular appearance as a dessert at School Dinner time. Originally steamed it was nicknamed "dead man's arm"
Yields4 Serv ..read more
Catering-Online
2y ago
Free-range eggs are no longer available to buy in the UK. This is due to an outbreak of avian influenza. As a result all chickens are subject to a housing order and are not allowed to roam freely.
What Is Avian Influenza
Avian Influenza is better known as bird flu. It’s a virus that is highly contagious amongst chickens. It began spreading across England and Scotland in November 2021. In December 2021, farmers in the UK slaughtered over 500,000 chickens in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus.
Can The Virus Be Transmitted To People?
Bird-to-human transmission of avian influenza are rare ..read more
Catering-Online
2y ago
Deep Fryer or Air Fryer – the question that’s often asked. Which is best? Should I replace my deep fryer with an air fryer, or vice versa?
Back in 2019 I replaced my Deep Fryer with an Air Fryer. My deep fryer, which I’d had for many years, sadly gave up the ghost. After carrying out some research (Air Fryer – Which One Do I Buy) I purchased an air fryer.
My Air Fryer Habor 5.5L Air Fryer
The air fryer I bought did everything it claimed to do, although I did not use all its functions. Furthermore, it had a large 5.5 litre capacity which was the largest I could find. So why have I replaced this ..read more
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2y ago
Spotted Dick or Spotted Dog Pudding (as it is sometimes called in Scotland) is a traditional British pudding. It is made with suet and dried fruit, and is a very simple dessert to make. The pudding is soft and moist, and springy to touch. Served warm with lashings of custard it is a comfort food that is well worth making.
Spotted Dick/Spotted Dog Pudding Recipe
Category*Puddings & DessertsDifficultyBeginner
Spotted Dick Pudding - The "spotted" part of the name refers to the currants, which resemble spots, and "Dick" is believed to derive from the word dough.
Yields8 ServingsQuarter (2 S ..read more
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2y ago
Creamy Cauliflower Cheese can be a main course or a side dish. It’s also known as Cauliflower Au Gratin. Whatever name you choose to use, if you like cheesy comfort food – then look no further. This recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious.
Creamy Cauliflower Cheese Recipe
Category*Main Dishes, *VegetarianDifficultyBeginner
Cauliflower Cheese - First introduced in Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management by Isabella Beeton. A guide to running a household in Victorian Britain.
Yields4 ServingsQuarter (1 Serving) Half (2 Servings) Default (4 Servings) Double (8 Servings) Triple (12 Servi ..read more
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2y ago
Food costs are spiralling and are predicted to rise at an even faster rate. How can you cut your food costs? Are there ways to eat more cheaply? Can you eat for free? Here are some ideas to cut your food costs.
13 Ways To Cut Your Food Costs Shopping For Food 1. Shop At Cheaper Supermarkets
According to Which, the cheapest supermarket in 2021 was Aldi. In fact, Aldi won their “cheapest supermarket of the month” title more than six times last year – more than any other supermarket. Lidl came top for five months and, for one month, the two supermarkets tied.
At the other end of the scale, Wait ..read more
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2y ago
Stew and dumplings – what could be better for those chilly winter nights? A delicious and nutritious meal to warm you up. Who else has fond memories of devouring bowls of hearty stew as a child?
Stew and Dumplings Recipe
AuthorBobCategory*Main Dishes, *Memory LaneDifficultyIntermediate
A truly British favourite.
Yields2 ServingsQuarter (0.5 Servings) Half (1 Serving) Default (2 Servings) Double (4 Servings) Triple (6 Servings)Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hr 35 minsTotal Time1 hr 50 mins
50 g Cooking Oil
400 g Lean diced stewing beef
1 Small Onion (diced)
1 t ..read more
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2y ago
What do you buy a foodie for Christmas? And what about an aspiring chef or someone who just loves cooking? What present do you choose for them? Here are 15 gift ideas for the foodie in your life.
1. Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL Stand Mixer £739
If money was no object I would would certainly put this item on my Christmas Wish List!!! Not only does it mix food ingredients, it has an easy warm bowl – which means it can prove dough or melt chocolate. You can also weigh directly into the bowl as it has built in scales, thereby saving on the washing up! And you can do all of this with the simp ..read more
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3y ago
Raspberry Steamed Pudding is a perfect example of a British comfort food. Take a trip down memory land for this old fashioned dessert. Here is an easy recipe that will delight both children and adults alike.
Raspberry Steamed Pudding Recipe
This recipe makes 6 individual puddings – or one large one!
Ingredients
100 g Margarine
100 g Caster Sugar
2 Eggs
200 g Self Raising Flour
1 tsp Vanilla Essence
2 tbsp Milk
6 tbsp Raspberry Jam
Method
Use 6×6 fluid ounce pudding moulds & put 1 tablespoon of raspberry jam in each. Set to ..read more