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Mayonnaise Roast Potatoes
I'm experimenting with different fats and this week's guest was mayoinnaise. I was sceptical but would use again (probably if I didn't have beef dripping or goose fat available). They had an amazing smell, crisped up nicely and brough a subtle sweet element (sort of caramelised crunch). I preheated the mayo but it doesn't melt so definitely toss the par boiled potatoes in it when warm. Ingredients Potatoes, peeled and chopped 3 tbsp mayonnaise (full fat) Sprinkle of polent
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Pork Wellington
Yes, yes and thrice yes! Make this, make it all the time. Absolutely delicious. Ingredients 500g pork tenderloin 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp butter 250g mushrooms, finely diced 1 red onion, finely diced Small bunch fresh thyme leaves only 50ml white wine 250g puff pastry Sliced prosciutto 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Small bunch fresh sage leaves chopped 1 egg, beaten Sea salt and black pepper Method Heat the oven to 220°C. Remove any silver skin from the tenderloin and season
2 hours ago


Creamed Cabbage with Mustard
The search for the ultimate roast package continues. This was a perfect accompaniment to pork wellington which also has a mustard element. Will 100% be adding into rotation as I love cabbage but it can be bland. Ingredients 1 head of cabbage, chopped into 2cm slices 300ml single cream 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder Salt and pepper Method Add the oil and chopped cabbage to a large pan. Season with salt and pepper and
2 hours ago


Toad in the Hole with Leftover Roast
A nice way to use up leftovers. I will take a much better picture next time I make this as I opened the oven door by accident so it was slightly flat. We hadn't had roasties so I made some to go with. Ingredients ½ cup leftover roast meat ½ cup leftover roast potatoes ½ cup cooked vegetables (carrots, sprouts, peas..whatever you have left) 150g plain flour 185ml milk 2 eggs ¼ tsp salt ⅛ tsp black pepper 1 tbsp vegetable oil Method Preheat the oven to 220C. Drizzle the
3 days ago
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