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    Savoury Bread and Butter Pudding

    Savoury Bread and Butter Pudding

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    Baked Herb Yorkshire Pudding from English Fields and Hedgerows

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    Brownie Trifle
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    I have made zillions of trifles in my lifetime, but this one is fantastic. Toffee bits are unavailable where I live, so I always have visitors bring me...

    Brownie Trifle

    Recipe #16028

    Brownie Trifle

    By Mirj on December 19, 2001

    Recipe #16028

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    "I have made zillions of trifles in my lifetime, but this one is fantastic. Toffee bits are unavailable where I live, so I always have visitors bring me some just to make this (usually for them)."

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    Ingredients: fudge brownie mix, dry instant coffee...

    117 Reviews

    Prep Time:4 hrs

    Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

    Our Daily Bread in a Crock - Weekly Make and Bake Rustic Bread
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    Make up a large batch of rustic artisanal bread dough, store it and then bake a loaf each day you need fresh bread, amazing but true! This is a hodge...

    Our Daily Bread in a Crock - Weekly Make and Bake Rustic Bread

    Recipe #340621

    Our Daily Bread in a Crock - Weekly Make and Bake Rustic Bread

    By French Tart on December 1, 2008

    Recipe #340621

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    "Make up a large batch of rustic artisanal bread dough, store it and then bake a loaf each day you need fresh bread, amazing but true! This is a hodge podge of old fashioned English and French rustic bread recipes; the bread dough is made up ahead of time and stored (in the old days) in an earthenware crock or bowl, with a lid. You tear a piece of the..."

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    Ingredients: fast rising yeast, warm water...

    95 Reviews

    Prep Time:336 hrs

    Total Time: 336 hrs 30 mins

    Traditional English Cheddar Cauliflower Cheese - Gratin
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    When I was growing up, we NEVER called this dish a "Gratin" - it was always Cauliflower cheese and was invariably our main meal and NOT an accompaniment!...

    Traditional English Cheddar Cauliflower Cheese - Gratin

    Recipe #216237

    Traditional English Cheddar Cauliflower Cheese - Gratin

    By French Tart on March 11, 2007

    Recipe #216237

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    "When I was growing up, we NEVER called this dish a "Gratin" - it was always Cauliflower cheese and was invariably our main meal and NOT an accompaniment! My mother had to be very clever and thrifty in what she bought & cooked, and in the absence of meat on the table, she used cheese as the protein! This dish has become very "fashionable"..."

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    Ingredients: fresh breadcrumbs, English mustard...

    94 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

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    English Walnut or Pecan-Bourbon Pie
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    I came across this recipe several years ago. I originally used walnuts as directed, but then began substituting pecans. My friends and I agree this is...

    English Walnut or Pecan-Bourbon Pie

    By Crazycelt on December 27, 2011

    Recipe #470650

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    "I came across this recipe several years ago. I originally used walnuts as directed, but then began substituting pecans. My friends and I agree this is the BEST pecan pie recipe ever!!!"

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    Ingredients: whole pecans, eggs, lemons...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

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    Healthy Tasty Tuna Burgers
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    This a great simple recipe for a healthy burger alternative, or to spice up a can of tuna. It worked really well, was quick, filling and low in fat too....

    Healthy Tasty Tuna Burgers

    By rcm89 on December 22, 2011

    Recipe #470378

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    "This a great simple recipe for a healthy burger alternative, or to spice up a can of tuna. It worked really well, was quick, filling and low in fat too. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. I ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture oops!"

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    Ingredients: pepper, mineral water, eggs...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    My Favourite Colcannon
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    A recipe that has come to be from trial and error. The whole family approve which is how I know it is a good dish.
    Cooking time includes time to...

    My Favourite Colcannon

    By rasully on November 16, 2011

    Recipe #468340

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    "A recipe that has come to be from trial and error. The whole family approve which is how I know it is a good dish. Cooking time includes time to boil potatoes Note: We dont use butter, we use flora buttery."

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    Ingredients: pepper, reduced-fat sour cream...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

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    Cranberry Orange Scones
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    A must-have around the holidays, but nice to make all year round.

    Cranberry Orange Scones

    Recipe #27910

    Cranberry Orange Scones

    By Sue Lau on May 9, 2002

    Recipe #27910

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    "A must-have around the holidays, but nice to make all year round."

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    Ingredients: dried cranberries, eggs...

    51 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Old-Fashioned Rice Custard
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    This is absolutely the BEST rice pudding I've ever found. VERY custardy and creamy at the same time.

    Old-Fashioned Rice Custard

    Recipe #19213

    Old-Fashioned Rice Custard

    By Gayle M on February 8, 2002

    Recipe #19213

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    "This is absolutely the BEST rice pudding I've ever found. VERY custardy and creamy at the same time."

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    Ingredients: light raisins, eggs...

    32 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

    Skinny Mashed Potatoes
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    I have a meat and potatoes guy who could live on potatoes and gravy. This is how I make it healthier and lower in fat!

    Skinny Mashed Potatoes

    Recipe #145147

    Skinny Mashed Potatoes

    By Mama's Kitchen (Hope) on November 15, 2005

    Recipe #145147

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    "I have a meat and potatoes guy who could live on potatoes and gravy. This is how I make it healthier and lower in fat!"

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    Ingredients: potatoes, salt and pepper...

    28 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Cranberry Orange Scones
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    A must-have around the holidays, but nice to make all year round.

    Cranberry Orange Scones

    Recipe #27910

    Cranberry Orange Scones

    By Sue Lau on May 9, 2002

    Recipe #27910

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    "A must-have around the holidays, but nice to make all year round."

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    Ingredients: dried cranberries, eggs...

    51 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Skinny Mashed Potatoes
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    I have a meat and potatoes guy who could live on potatoes and gravy. This is how I make it healthier and lower in fat!

    Skinny Mashed Potatoes

    Recipe #145147

    Skinny Mashed Potatoes

    By Mama's Kitchen (Hope) on November 15, 2005

    Recipe #145147

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    "I have a meat and potatoes guy who could live on potatoes and gravy. This is how I make it healthier and lower in fat!"

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    Ingredients: potatoes, salt and pepper...

    28 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Fish and Chips
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    Fish and chips is one of Britain's favourite and most famous take-aways, often accompanied with Chip Shop Curry Sauce. Here is a simple recipe to...

    Fish and Chips

    Recipe #18481

    Fish and Chips

    By Mille® on January 30, 2002

    Recipe #18481

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    "Fish and chips is one of Britain's favourite and most famous take-aways, often accompanied with Chip Shop Curry Sauce. Here is a simple recipe to have that unique melt-in-your-mouth fried fish at home."

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    Ingredients: deep fat, eggs, lemon wedges...

    20 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Fluffy Little Clouds - Old Fashioned Dumplings for Stew
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    This is my Mum's traditional dumpling recipe - and they ARE very light & fluffy, hence the recipe name! I never use beef suet, there is very good...

    Fluffy Little Clouds - Old Fashioned Dumplings for Stew

    Recipe #211082

    Fluffy Little Clouds - Old Fashioned Dumplings for Stew

    By French Tart on February 13, 2007

    Recipe #211082

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    "This is my Mum's traditional dumpling recipe - and they ARE very light & fluffy, hence the recipe name! I never use beef suet, there is very good vegetable suet available now; if you cannot get hold of suet, put a block of butter in the freezer & grate it into the dumpling mixture - it's the little pieces of fat that give the dumplings their..."

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    Ingredients: pepper, dried herbs...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Recipe #30538

    Cheese and Onion Pasties
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    The traditional Cornish recipe uses a cheese such as Double Gloucester or English Cheddar, but I have made some very tasty varieties using Stilton, Feta,...

    Cheese and Onion Pasties

    By Mille® on June 6, 2002

    Recipe #30538

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    "The traditional Cornish recipe uses a cheese such as Double Gloucester or English Cheddar, but I have made some very tasty varieties using Stilton, Feta, Bleu Cheese, and even Havarti."

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    Ingredients: fresh parsley, double Gloucester cheese...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

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