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Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Main course meat: 3 of 116
STICKY SPARE RIBS Article: This is a recipe that's great for dinner parties and can make your guests believe that you are a cordon bleu cook, even if cooking isn't your best talent. No suggestions needed for leftovers, as the dish is so tasty that it always gets completely devoured at one sitting.For 2 people you will need...... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Your best soup recipe: 2 of 77
HOME-MADE SUPREME VEGETABLE SOUPWhat more satisfying and warming meal can there be, especially on cold winter days, than a bowl of hot home-made soup with crusty bread? I am constantly experimenting with various foods in my kitchen, as I'm not an organized or efficient shopper and and frequently find I am missing the basic in... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Your best invented dish: 1 of 32
SAUSAGE RISSOLESThese sausage rissoles were invented by my long-departed mother, and I feel sure she would like me to record her recipe on this site, as they were a great favorite in our family home. I have never been able to cook them quite in the same way as she did. I believe a lot of what makes my own attempts at my mothe... More..
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Top 10 albums of all time and what makes them the best: 1 of 23
I have read through people's personal all-time top ten albums list with interest, and because I am a devoutly passionate music lover and I can't resist writing lists, I felt I'd like to share my own all-time favorites. Unfortunately because my musical tastes are so eclectic, I'm unable to narrow the list down to a top ten. My... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Cakes: 11 of 103
STICKY COCONUT LEMON CURD CAKEThis is a wonderfully moist, indulgent cake that is delicious eaten with a cup of strong continental (European) coffee. You will need a fork to eat the cake with, as it's sticky and will make a real mess of your fingers.INGREDIENTS8oz fine white self-raising flour1 flat teaspoon baking powder1 wh... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Sauces, spreads and dips: 4 of 32
FIVE FAVORITE DIP RECIPESWe all love dips, don't we. These are all self-created, and are my favorites. They go down very well at social gatherings and occasions such as parties, wedding receptions, christening gatherings etc. They are very cheap and easy to make, and can brighten up even the dullest vegetable stick or whateve... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Gourmet vegetarian sandwiches: 1 of 8
I agree with what others say, in that it can be very difficult to dream up interesting vegetarian sandwich fillings. During my veggie phases in life, I have experimented with all sorts of weird and wonderful combinations some of which have bordered on inedible and some of which have been delicious. I have stuck with my ten fa... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) The best way to cook trout: 5 of 35
TROUT WITH PEANUT SAUCEI wanted to cook a special meal once for a friend's birthday. It was one of those milestone birthdays, so I wanted to do something a little out of the ordinary for a change, and after a search through my store-cupboard, this was the result.......and, it turned out delicious! Whenever I cook for this par... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Amazing desserts: 24 of 147
SPECIAL RASPBERRY & CHOCOLATE DESSERTThis is a gorgeously delicious, calorie-ridden and unashamedly indulgent dessert which you can impress your friends with, as it's really easy to make. It's especially good for a summer garden party or a special dinner party dessert.For 6 to 8 servings, you will need.............1 lb wa... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Creative meatball dishes: 3 of 18
SPICY INDIAN-STYLE MEATBALLS WITH SAVORY VEGETABLE RICEThis is a delicious self-created and very spicy dish, which is perfect for all occasions.For 4 people, you will need..........FOR THE MEATBALLS1lb very lean minced lamb 1 level teaspoon ground ginger powder 1 level teaspoon ground turmeric powder 1 level teaspoon coriande... More..