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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Published on 2012-02-10 02:13:00

My kids favourite meal from the Chinese takeaway is in their own words 'Chicken Balls and Sauce' aka Sweet and Sour Chicken. So, I thought I'd try and recreate a version at home, without all the additives, preservatives, excess salt and MSG that you find in proper takeaway versions. Despite my house smelling a bit 'deep fried' for a few hours it was most definitely worth it. The chicken turned out crispy and crunchy and the sauce was as good as any from a takeaway. Have a good half term every

Meal Plan 6th February - 12th February 2012

Published on 2012-02-05 05:15:00

We are off to Egypt next week for a much needed family holiday so this weeks meals are all about using up leftovers and clearing out  the freezer. Monday 6th February Chicken Kievs with Sweet Potato Mash and Peas Tuesday 7th February Two Cheese, Bacon and Pea Risotto Wednesday 8th February Prawn, Pepper and Mushroom Korma with Basmati Rice Thursday 9th February Prawn Biryani made with leftover curry and rice....with some secret additions Friday 10th February Fish and Chips Saturday 11

Bakers Pantry Biscuit Club

Published on 2012-02-05 03:00:00

I received a lovely package from Bakers Pantry yesterday containing a months supply of biscuits - much needed after a stressful week which included putting our house on the market (if you are looking for 3 bed dormer bungalow in North Cornwall let me know). If you don't know, Bakers Pantry is a new website offering a unique luxury biscuit club service whereby subscribers receive a monthly package of biscuits  - you can see February's pack here - containing offerings such as Banoffee Oatie

Giveaway: Cornishware Dreadnought Jugs

Published on 2012-01-30 23:00:00

Cornishware was first produced in the 1920's by T.G Green in Derbyshire and has since become a British design classic with its famous blue and white stripes (they also now do red and white stripes). It's said that the colours reminded a T.G Green employee of the blue skies and white crested waves of Cornwall - can't argue there! They have a seriously huge range from plates, bowls, mugs, jugs, jars and egg cups to name just a few items - and the range really can take you from breakfast through

Meal Plan 30th January - 5th February 2012

Published on 2012-01-29 09:34:00

Here is what we will be eating in the Jam and Clotted Cream house this week. Lunches will be wraps or pasta salad. Monday 30th January: Spanish Style Chicken and Chorizo Stew Tuesday 31st January: Harissa Spiced Lamb Chops and Veggie Rice Wednesday 1st February: Mushroom and Bacon Penne Thursday 2nd February: Prawn Pilau Friday 3rd February: Tamarind Beef Stir Fry Saturday 4th February: Frittata and Chips Sunday 5th February: Sticky Sausage and Red Onion Wraps with Salad

Fish is the Dish Challenge 4: Haddock Curry

Published on 2012-01-27 13:00:00

  When I mentioned Haddock Curry on Twitter I got a few 'urghs' from people....but what you have to think here is kedgeree. Curry and white fish really do work amazingly well together- try this you will be convinced I promise! So, in this latest Fish is the Dish pack we received some lovely North Sea haddock fillets from Delish Fish based in Scotland. The fillets come individually vacuum packed which really helps with quantity control! I used the curry recipe that was provided to u

Spicy Carrot, Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

Published on 2012-01-25 04:17:00

I didn't expect much from this soup but it really packed a punch and I've been enjoying it for lunch this week as per the weekly meal plan. Baking the sweet potatoes in the oven before adding the soft flesh to the soup really helped with both the flavour and texture but it was the coconut milk that made it lovely and silky. The green chili (which I didn't de-seed before using) gave it a heady kick, but if you don't like a lot of heat you can just leave it out, or use half a de-seeded chili inste

Giveaway: Traditional Scottish Cheeseboard

Published on 2012-01-23 18:30:00

COMPETITION CLOSED We'll be enjoying a traditional Scottish cheeseboard with out Burns Night Supper on Wednesday and Mull of Kintyre are kindly providing another cheeseboard to giveaway to one Jam and Clotted Cream reader. The prize includes: A slate engraved cheeseboard not available in the shops (not shown in photo) Mull of Kintyre Scottish Mature Cheddar Mull of Kintyre Scottish Extra Mature Cheddar Scottish Oatcakes Traditional Chutney To enter: To win the cheeseboard all you need to

Creme Brulée

Published on 2012-01-23 05:20:00

I received lots of lovely foodie related gifts for my birthday last week but the cooks blow torch and 4 Portmerion creme brulée dishes from my in-laws were my favourite presents. I'd never attempted creme brulee's before, partly because I lacked the necessary blow torch (you wouldn't get the same effect under a grill) and partly because I 'thought' it was complicated. As it turns out it really wasn't. On Saturday I set about making the creme brulée's and what I ended up with (thankfully) wa

Burns Night Supper

Published on 2012-01-23 01:00:00

I thought you might like to have a sneaky look at my Burns Night Supper Menu for Wednesday (25th January) - the night when Scots celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns. Now, as you may have gathered I'm not Scottish, nor have I ever lived in Scotland but you will  know I don't need much encouragement for a feast (I can call this an 'educational feast' can't I.... for the kids), especially when enticed by some lovely Scottish products such as Mull of Kintyre Scottish Cheddar that I wa