Category: Christmas
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Not Boris Johnson’s Homemade Chutney
I follow Boris on Twitter because he’s such a funny guy. He always makes me laugh. He posted: “Due to popular demand here is the recipe for my homemade chutney. Apple, raisins, vinegar, sugar & onion. All in a pan. Cook till ready. Eat.” Cripes! That’s a Not Delia kind of recipe. Let’s have a…
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Carrot and orange soup
This was a real favourite in the 1980s, although it has stood the test of time and is still popular. I was having one of my “use it or lose it” days and a glut of carrots emerged from the fridge’s vegetable drawer. They were a little bit past their best, so no use for…
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Pancakes with bacon, mushroom, and leek
I posted a recipe for buckwheat pancakes recently. These are lovely savoury pancakes which I stuffed with a filling of bacon, mushroom and leek in a parsley and mustard sauce. This is a very quick and easy recipe to make – especially if you have a few buckwheat pancakes already stored in the freezer. They…
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Canapés
by Eric Treuille and Victoria Blashford-Snell This book made it to Number 5 of my Top Ten list for 2008. If you’re into making canapés, nibbles and tapas, whether for entertaining or just for yourselves, then this book is an absolute must. It’s packed full of of inspiring photos and recipes for wonderful party snacks.…