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February

Meatloaf with Streaky Bacon

February has arrived and spring is still a long way off as the temperatures remain low. The wind recently has been bitter this weekend, and in this kind of weather there is really only one response. Meatloaf. No, not the singer (although if that is your thing, go for it) but the baked mince dish….

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December

Viennese Mince Pies

Now, I realise it might be a bit late to post recipes for Mince Pies now that the big day has passed, but I am still on leave from work, so it’s still Christmas in my eyes. Also, I have to share this recipe with you, because it is by far the best Mince Pie…

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November

Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage and Brown Butter

I made some pumpkin purée this weekend from the pumpkins that I managed to grow. About half a dozen pumpkins survived the slug invasion, and while they will last a good while uncut, the easiest way to store them for future cooking purposes is as purée. It can be frozen in purée form until required….

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September

Corndog Muffins

Another item that was made to take to our late night picnic at Wollaton Hall, were these little beauties. Described by my good friend Alasdair as “the food of the Gods themselves”. This might be an extravagant claim, but they were really good! Especially with the Tomato Jam I also made (more about that later)….

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August

Pecan Fudge Brownie

There really is nothing quite like a soft gooey brownie to give you the chocolate hit you need. It is the epitome of comfort, and if you can grab one while it is still a little warm … it’s heaven itself. There are pecans in this recipe, but they can easily be swapped out for…

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