Marbled Banana Bread

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting the pan 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 medium very ripe bananas 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup canola oil 2 large eggs 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly...

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BANANA BREAD

Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 large eggs 3 ripe bananas 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Cream the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until...

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Moist and Creamy Coconut Cake

Ingredients: 1 Box White Cake Mix 1/2 Cup Cup Milk 1/2 Cup Sugar 2 Cup Angel Flake Coconut 8 oz Cool Whip Directions: Mix cake as directed on box and bake in oblong ( 9 x 13) pan. Combine sugar, milk and 1/2 cup coconut in sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer one minute. Punch holes in cake with wooden spoon or straw. Carefully pour warm liquid over cake, allowing...

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Veal with tomato, sage & bocconcini

Ingredients  Olive oil spray 4 (about 125g each) veal leg steaks 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp chopped fresh sage 1 x 400g can no-added-salt chopped tomatoes 500g small washed potatoes, quartered 2 tbs chopped fresh continental parsley 75g bocconcini, thinly sliced Steamed green round beans, to serve Method  Step 1: Heat a non-stick frying pan...

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Charlotte aux fraises

Biscuit à la cuiller 48 g Egg yolk 35 g Caster sugar (1) 77 g Egg white 40 g Caster sugar (2) 75 g Cake flour Icing sugar Italian Meringue 25 g Egg white 45 g Caster sugar (1) 5 g Caster sugar (2) 15 g Water Strawberry Mousse 200 g Strawberry (fresh or frozen) 25g Caster sugar 5 g Gelatin 150 g Whipping cream 40 g Italian meringue Make...

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Southwest Chili Recipe

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1/2 pound cubed leftover pot roast 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 2 cups water Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese (or whatever you have on hand) Directions: Heat a large saucepan over...

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Crabcake Sliders Recipe

Ingredients: 1 lb. canned or imitation crab1 C. panko crumbs2 chopped green onions1 beaten egg1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper1 Tblsp. mustard2 Tblsp. mayojuice of 2 limes or 1 lemon2 Tblsp. each butter and oilcoleslawslider buns (I like Hawaiian rolls) Mix the crab, panko and green onions together. In a separate bowl, mix together remaining ingredients. Add sauce to the crab mixture and form into...

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Chicken and Pea Orzotto

Ingredients 1 Small onion 2 Cloves of garlic 2 tsp of chicken fat or butter (see note below) 150g, 5.5oz Pearl Barley 1/2 tsp White wine vinegar 850ml, 1.5pints Chicken stock (preferably home made) A bay leaf 200g, 7oz Cooked chicken 100g, 3.5oz Frozen small peas To finish 2 generous tbsp Parmesan or other cheese of your choice Small knob of butter Parsley if liked MethodIf you've had a roast...

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The Best Roast Potatoes

IngredientsFloury potatoes - as many as you want but I used about 4 medium sized spuds.  This served 2 adults and a toddler.   You need to bear in mind that people really like roast potatoes.2-3 tbsp Duck or Goose fat (or vegetable oil if you don't have either or would like a vegetarian version.  Dripping or lard is also good.)MethodPeel your spuds and cut them into pieces...

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Slow Roasted Shoulder of Lamb

Ingredients 1kg Half shoulder of lamb 1 tbsp Olive oil 2-3 Sprigs of rosemary (although as I grow my own, I took around 6 of the tips of the sprigs as they are the most tender) 3 Cloves of garlic Coarsely ground black pepper For the gravy Beef or lamb stock (you can use a stock cube and water but fresh stock is better if you have it) 1-2 tbsp Cornflour (cornstarch) MethodPreheat the oven to 220oC...

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Mini Quiches

IngredientsShortcrust pastry made from:280g, 10oz plain flour60g, 2oz cornflour225g, 8oz unsalted butterA few tbsp water(Or buy some ready made)Filling4 eggs100ml, 3.5 fl oz milk150ml, 5.25 fl oz single cream (this is cream of around 18% fat in the UK.  Light cream would be fine.)200g, 7 oz cheddarOptional ingredientsCheese and ham:Cut up pieces of ham; I used black forest ham which has a...

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Cheddar and Sweetcorn Muffins

Ingredients140g, 5oz Self Raising FlourFreshly ground black pepper70g, 2.5oz Natural Greek Yogurt, put into a jug and make up to 125ml with milk3 tbsp Oil90g, 3oz Frozen Sweetcorn70g, 2.5oz Extra Mature Cheddar (Extra sharp)Extra oil for greasingMethodPreheat the oven to 180oC / 350F / Gas Mark 5.Put the flour and pepper into a bowl.Weigh the yogurt into a jug and make up to 125ml with milk.  Crack...

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Pumpkin Brownie Bites

Ingredients: One (13×9 family size) brownie mix One (15 oz) can pumpkin puree One egg (optional) Directions: Mix brownie mix, pumpkin, and egg with a wooden spoon. Spoon into greased 13 x 9 pan or mini muffin tins. Bake for about 30 minutes for the pan, and 15-20  for the mini muffin tins (they’re done when they spring back slightly when you touch them). Devour...

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Homemade Pita Chips

Ingredients: 4 pita pockets 3 tbsp olive oil a few big dashes of salt, pepper, and garlic powder Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Cut the pita pockets in half, then slice the half pockets again so you have four halves. Cut each half into three triangle wedges. 3. Whisk together the olive oil and spices. Then brush the olive oil over both sides of the pita chips with a pastry...

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Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 large sweet potatoes 1/2 of an 8 oz pkg light cream cheese 1/2 tsp cinnamon handful of chopped pecans (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. Prick potatoes with a fork. Wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave for 10-12 minutes or until they are soft. Slice them in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell. 3. Mix together...

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Homemade Guacamole

Ingredients: 4 medium ripe avocados, pitted and peeled 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced juice of 1 lime 1/4 tsp garlic powder salt and pepper Directions: Mash the avocados in a large bowl. Stir in the tomato, onion, and lime juice. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste....

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