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6 spears green asparagus, trimmed
Mince Pie Shortcrust Pastry
Posted by a in RecipesIngredients
550g biscuit flour (or plain flour)
130g castor sugar
245g butter chilled (unsalted)
4ml vanilla essence
pinch salt
30ml water
40g milk powder
Method
Rub butter into flour,...
Easy Fruit Mince
Posted by a in RecipesIngredients
210g grated Granny Smith apple (skin on, 4 apples)
250g sultanas
40g dried cranberries
250g currants
90ml vinegar
7ml brandy
20g peel (or finely shredded skin of fresh oranges)
25g...
Mulled Spiced Figs and pears
Posted by a in PreservingDrying
Figs
Preparation
Wash fruit thoroughly and remove imperfections. Halve and slice into uniform sizes allowing drying to be even. Figs have a natural wax coat. To speed up dehydrating, dip in...
Plum tart with Crème Fraiche
Posted by a in RecipesSweet shortcrust pastry
Ingredients
250g unsalted butter (softened)
125g castor sugar
1 or 2 small eggs
375g plain flour
Method
Combine the butter and sugar in a food processor and process...
Plums in Pinot Noir
Posted by a in PreservingPlums
The Angeleno variety of plums is a medium sized plum with a deep purple skin and amber flesh. Autumn giant will be harvested soon - a plum, with a dark pink skin and a yellow flesh. The ruby blood plum,...
Pizza Napoletana
Posted by a in RecipesDough
Ingredients
2 cups of plain flour
¼ tsp. salt
2 tbsp. olive oil
1½ tsp. active dry yeast
Bottle of home-made Passatta
Basil leaves
Mozzarella pieces
Method
1. Make the...
Bottled Passatta
Posted by a in RecipesMakes approx. 12 x No 20 Bottles
Ingredients
6 kg Roma tomatoes (red and ripe for full flavour)
3 Tbsp. Salt
1 cup of mixed herbs (dried in your Fowlers Ultimate Dehydrator) ie. thyme, basil, sage,...