Archive For January 2025

Chocolate Figgy Pudding with White Chocolate Brandy Sauce

Chocolate Figgy Pudding with White Chocolate Brandy Sauce

From Sainsbury’s A rich and fruity festive pudding with a chocolate twist.   Serves: 8 Preparation time: 35 Minutes Cooking time: 2 Minutes   Ingredients 1 x 250g pack Sainsbury’s dried ready-to-eat figs 1 x 300ml single cream 250g Sainsbury’s mixed luxury dried fruit 1 x 200g bar white chocolate, broken into squares 200ml orange…

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Oaty Banana Mini Muffins

Oaty Banana Mini Muffins

From Sainsbury’s These fruity banana muffins are ideal for freezing.   Serves: 24 mini muffins Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 15 Minutes   Ingredients 250g plain flour 75g JS porridge oats plus a spoonful for decoration 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 eggs, beaten 175g caster sugar 250ml corn or sunflower oil 2 medium-ripe JS…

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The Hairy Bikers Ride Again – review

The Hairy Bikers Ride Again – review

If you watch British TV then you would know of the Hairy Bikers, but there are those who have not, thus far, been fortunate enough to get to know these boys. You are missing a treat. Dave Myers and Si King are two northern lads with passions for travel, bikes and food. Their books are…

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A Very Easy One-crust Gooseberry Pie

A Very Easy One-crust Gooseberry Pie

From Delia Smith   This American idea for making a pie is blissfully easy – no baking tins and no lids to be cut, fitted and fluted. Gooseberry Pie looks very attractive because you can see the fruit inside and, because there is less pastry, it’s a little easier on the waistline. Perhaps one of…

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Spicy Parsnip & Carrot Soup

Spicy Parsnip & Carrot Soup

From Sainsbury’s   Sweet, nutty root vegetables in a delicious soup topped with a swirl of cream. Comfort food at its best.   Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 45 Minutes   Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 celery sticks, chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled & finely chopped 1 tablespoon…

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Healthy ceramic non-stick Wok from The Original Green Pan – product review

Healthy ceramic non-stick Wok from The Original Green Pan – product review

This is the pan that will likely get most use. It has the high sides of a wok but a flat base suitable for all heat sources.  The metal handle allows it to be put into a hot oven making this even more versatile. This is an easy-clean wok with Thermolon™ non-stick technology – a…

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Banana Cake

Banana Cake

From Sainsbury’s A lovely moist banana cake for a special tea time.   Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 25 Minutes   Ingredients 125g soft margarine 4 tablespoons clear honey 2 ripe bananas, mashed plus 1 banana mashed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 medium size eggs 125g plain wholemeal flour 2 teaspoons…

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