Posts about misc
Apple and Cinnamon Scones
2024-09-08 08:59
Scones are awesome.
But, you generally only see raisin or cheese scones in shops. This recipe makes a set of apple and cinnamon scones.
To really bring out the flavour, serve with clotted cream and jam.
This recipe can be varied quite a lot. For example, if you dust with a little icing sugar you can achieve a sweetness balance that's reminiscent of a Strudel.
The type of apple used can also be varied - Granny smith apples will taste quite tart whilst something like Gala will lend more sweetness. If the apple is being chunked rather than grated, you can also caramelise it in sweet cinnamon first.
As with any scone, take care when mixing: you want to try and mix without overly warming the butter or patting too much air out: they're supposed to be light and crumbly.
BBQ Rub for Pork
2023-10-15 10:19
Sometimes, rather than roasting pork, I cook a joint on the barbecue. The best BBQ flavours, though, happen when the pork has first been seasoned with a dry rub.
This rub achiveves a slightly sweet BBQ flavour, though variations can be made by adding things like garlic or chilli poweder to it.
The Coronation Quiche
2023-05-07 09:19
The Coronation Quiche recipe was created for the coronation of King Charles
It's a light quiche with flavours of Spinach, broad beans and tarragon.
This recipe amends the original to make it a little more convenient to make, using ingredients that are more readibly available.
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
2022-07-05 15:14
Someone I follow on Twitter tweeted about making these and provided a link to the original recipe. I love cinnamon swirls but hate waiting for pastry to prove, so figured I'd give them a go.
This recipe amends the original in a few small ways * Uses SI for measurements * Adjusts the sugar ratio a bit * Does the prep first
They work really well - I was a little dubious of the inclusion of egg to begin with, but it helps the bread maintain it's shape and the other flavours drown out the egg flavour.
If you want them to look really nice, you'll need to pipe the icing on - or if you're like me, just splat it on with a spoon
JD and Coke Ice Lollies
2022-04-18 18:47
Every one loves an ice-lolly (popsicle for the americans), and there's only one thing better on a hot day: a boozy ice-lolly
The basic principle is make a drink, sweeten and then freeze it.
The variations are never-ending: * Pimms and Lemonade * Gin and Tonic * Brandy and coke * Southern Comfort and Lemonade
You will find, though, that lollies made with a sweet mixer will tend to flake a bit more
Breakfast Burrito
2021-07-28 10:54
This recipe makes 4 breakfast burritos - whether that's serving 4 people or 1 is up to you.
For efficiency, the bacon and sausages are done in the oven (it's being warmed to do the tomatoes anyway), but obviously you could pan fry them instead.
One thing to note - if you like your teeth, you're aiming for the bacon to be cooked properly - soft and chewy, not american style bacon glass
Egg Bread
2021-07-28 10:18
Also sometimes called Oopsie bread, or cloud bread, this is a grainless bread substitute
It doesn't rise much, but works well as a replacement for things you'd normally use bread rolls for, particularly as buns around a grilled chicken breast, just make sure the filling sits well with a slight egg flavour
This recipe grinds black pepper over the top, but you can sprinkle seeds instead if preferred
Butterscotch and gingerbread biscuits
2021-07-14 12:59
This recipe makes gingerbread biscuits with a subtle mix of flavours.
The gingerbread is rolled a little thicker so that you get a nice crumbly inside - if you want thin and crunchy then when rolling out aim for about 0.5cm thickness.
Steak Sandwich
2021-05-20 15:11
I've a recipe elsewhere on this site for something more like a Philly Cheese-Steak, but this is a lot quicker and easier to make, giving a very different sandwich
You can add red onions and even chopped tomato for simple variations
Roast Pork Cooking Times
2020-12-26 09:22
Cooking time is calculate based on the weight of the cut - most cuts of pork require the same time per weight, the only real exception is fillet (45 mins, plus 45 per 500g at 140c)