In the UK we have the tradition of Pancake Day. That is a particular day, Shrove Tuesday, when we traditionally eat a thin crepe-like pancake which is most usually served with some sugar and lemon juice. They can be rolled up or folded into triangles for eating, and they are delicious. As we approach Shrove […]
Stove top recipes
Recipes such as jams, pancakes, possets, where they are cooked on the stove top
Banana Oat Drop Scones – Scotch Pancakes
Having seen a recipe for Oaty Banana Drop Scones on River Cottage I decided to make a slight variant of them. Drop Scones are similar, if not exactly the same as Scotch Pancakes. They also are very similar to those American pancakes so often enjoyed with maple syrup. These, though, are different in that they have […]
Seville Orange Marmalade
Seville oranges are the best for marmalade, so get them quickly as they aren’t available for long. But they make such a great tasting marmalade it is something that is difficult to beat to go with toast for breakfast. I do love marmalade, particularly on toast but also in baking and other things as well. […]
Lemon Curd
Since I had rather a lot of eggs that needed to be used and also some lemons which would soon be past their best I decided it was time to make some Lemon Curd. Lemon curd is such a delicious spread, I love to eat it on toast, or in a scone as well as […]
Mincemeat, for Mince Pies
In preparation for making mince pies, just before Christmas, I have made my own mincemeat. Some may wonder why I have posted this on a baking blog. But of course, it is a precursor to another post, on 18th or 19 December, when I will make the mince pies. They are definitely baked items. […]
Cauiflower Soup
After the rather lovely fruit cake I am taking a break from baking, until tomorrow. Instead I have decided to make one of my favourite soups. This is entirely my recipe, no cribbing from anyone else. Therefore, as you might imagine, it is a very simple recipe but tastes delicious. You do need a food […]
Roasted Orange Pepper Soup
Taking a break from baking recipes I want to share a rather nice, and very simple to make soup. Orange Peppers have a nice sweet taste to them. So that is what I used for this soup, though red, or yellow would probably be just as good. I think green peppers might be a little […]