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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-I3E9XFxsiEA\/XRSA3y4iMeI\/AAAAAAACiPQ\/hBhySKCno0EWRpjzRawPGXM5ltCAgOHVgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4570.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Perfect Picnic\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1336\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-I3E9XFxsiEA\/XRSA3y4iMeI\/AAAAAAACiPQ\/hBhySKCno0EWRpjzRawPGXM5ltCAgOHVgCLcBGAs\/w531-h640\/IMG_4570.JPG\" title=\"The Perfect Picnic\" width=\"531\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;This week in honor of the world's first Pickle-nic Week we decided to invite some good pickle-loving friends over\u0026nbsp; for a picnic lunch to help celebrate with us.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EA Pickle-nic shared is a Pickle-nic joy doubled!\u0026nbsp; That's my story and I'm sticking to it!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uqKcc0zDQ3w\/XRSBC5cKldI\/AAAAAAACiPU\/U899U0cA0CMlul7Kibi5pTw-Y4RBeED2QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4559.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Perfect Picnic for Pickle-nic Week\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1197\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uqKcc0zDQ3w\/XRSBC5cKldI\/AAAAAAACiPU\/U899U0cA0CMlul7Kibi5pTw-Y4RBeED2QCLcBGAs\/w640-h475\/IMG_4559.JPG\" title=\"The Perfect Picnic for Pickle-nic Week\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPickles are the perfect picnic food don't you think?\u0026nbsp; Sweet\/sour\/crunchy and perfectly portable!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOf course our weather these past few weeks hasn't been all that Picnic friendly, so for safety we planned a Pickle-nic worth indoor picnic and of course Mrs Elswood's pickles were the centre of our picnic table feast.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThey are the only pickle I have ever been able to find over here in the UK that compares in taste and crunch to the pickles I was used to from back home.\u0026nbsp; I miss the pickles from home and its so nice to finally have a tasty alternative here that I can munch on and enjoy just as much!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VQF-ks9lfLE\/XRSCN-wfdRI\/AAAAAAACiPw\/LJjpdF29_bogkVzYBMO4IUDdZNDNQNOJgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Ham%2B%2526%2BPickle%2BBuns.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Perfect Picnic for Pickle-nic Week\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1339\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VQF-ks9lfLE\/XRSCN-wfdRI\/AAAAAAACiPw\/LJjpdF29_bogkVzYBMO4IUDdZNDNQNOJgCLcBGAs\/w533-h640\/Ham%2B%2526%2BPickle%2BBuns.JPG\" title=\"The Perfect Picnic for Pickle-nic Week\" width=\"533\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTheir sandwich slices were perfect in my ham and pickle buns.\u0026nbsp; Such a simple make also, with plenty of salty ham, sweet pickle crunch and some sharp grainy mustard.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESimply layer well buttered soft rolls that you have spread with grainy mustard (I used German) with some\u0026nbsp; Mrs Elswood's Sandwich slices and some finely sliced ham.\u0026nbsp; Perfectly delicious!\u0026nbsp; These went down a real treat!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis was a picnic I decided to throw together basically at the last minute, having only decided to plan it on Monday evening.\u0026nbsp; I had been wanting to have our friends over for a while but had been waiting for good weather to do so in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI finally told myself \"The heck with the weather!\" we will just invite them anyways and weather come what may, we'll either do it indoors or outside.\u0026nbsp; I planned something which worked both ways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMy Perfect Picnic List\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n- Suitable seating, blankets and folding chairs for outdoors, or plenty of seating indoors\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n- A cooler or basket to hold the food whilst transporting (outdoor picnics) or a suitable surface to spread everything out on (indoors)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n- Freshly made sandwiches, suitably wrapped. Nothing overly messy. If your sandwiches are going to be in the car or basket for too long, make sure you also include little ice blocks to keep everything cold, or else avoid fillings which include mayonnaise. Indoors, make your sandwiches ahead of time, and keep them covered and chilled in the refrigerator, putting them out just before serving.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n- Something crunchy to enjoy along with your sandwiches. Crisp pickles. Crisp raw vegetables (with dip!). Potato chips.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n- Something sweet to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth.\u0026nbsp; Sturdy cakes that travel well and are not overly fussy with tons of frosting and decorations. Fresh fruit\/berries. Cookies and squares, again not too fussy or mussy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n- Plenty of cold refreshing drinks. Carbonated don't travel well. I like to make ice cold lemonade and then pack it into large sealable containers with plenty of ice. Of course if you are indoors transportation isn't a problem, neither is keeping everything cool until you are ready to enjoy.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n- paper napkins, plates, plastic\/wooden knives\/forks\/spoons, cups\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n- scintillating conversation and company, plus some calming background music, nothing to gregarious or distracting. Gentle and soothing is the key.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\nMAKE SURE YOU INVITE EVERYONE TO LEAVE THEIR MOBILES\/LAPTOPS AND OTHER DISTRACTING MEDIA ASIDE FOR THESE FEW HOURS!\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp; This will greatly add to the enjoyment of the time you are able to spend together!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAside from the Ham \u0026amp; Pickle Buns I made a few other sandwiches.\u0026nbsp; I did Cheese \u0026amp; Tomato on whole grain bread (Just layer in grated strong cheddar cheese, and sliced ripe tomatoes, making sure you drain as much of the pips out beforehand), Cheese \u0026amp; Pickle (exactly what it says and very popular) and some Chicken Salad Croissants.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI made a delicious Curried Chicken Salad and then layered it in fresh buttered croissants along with some baby rocket.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AD-s0l-5-nY\/XRSByruGADI\/AAAAAAACiPg\/Z8yCDy2MgKYFpgTKcESUzzTE04KowIV5gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/curried%2BChicken%2BSalad.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Curried Chicken Salad\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1336\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AD-s0l-5-nY\/XRSByruGADI\/AAAAAAACiPg\/Z8yCDy2MgKYFpgTKcESUzzTE04KowIV5gCLcBGAs\/w533-h640\/curried%2BChicken%2BSalad.JPG\" title=\"Curried Chicken Salad\" width=\"533\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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This will keep in the refrigerator for about 2- 3 days. I would not keep it any longer. (Of course this depends on when you cooked the chicken. 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treat along with the ham and pickle sandwiches, although the chicken croissants were a tad bit messy, but in a very good way if you know what I mean!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LeUZlsHo5jc\/XRSDc2Wem_I\/AAAAAAACiQI\/QipH2np3syMOaJXz_q2xzdiWfNdvqChZwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4565.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Perfect Picnic for Pickle-nic Week\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1336\" height=\"640\" 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left;\"\u003E\nFor the something crunchy I provided some potato chips.\u0026nbsp; You could use ruffled chips or tortilla chips and have a dip as well if you wanted.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOf course plenty of crunchy pickles are nice and yes, the vegetables and dips!\u0026nbsp; Did you know you can stuff larger pickles with cheese?\u0026nbsp; Just do a search on google.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI found some that had been wrapped in bacon and fried.\u0026nbsp; OH MY GOODNESS.\u0026nbsp; Not exactly Pickle-nic worthy, but hey ho!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-juuf23KBW4M\/XRSC6afnfrI\/AAAAAAACiQA\/anO9bqsn7vMvGAj5T02iS4bwfGHNNMhcACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4563.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Perfect Picnic for Pickle-nic Week\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1336\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-juuf23KBW4M\/XRSC6afnfrI\/AAAAAAACiQA\/anO9bqsn7vMvGAj5T02iS4bwfGHNNMhcACLcBGAs\/w533-h640\/IMG_4563.JPG\" title=\"The Perfect Picnic for Pickle-nic Week\" width=\"533\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nFor my something sweet I served\u0026nbsp; fresh berries from the garden and cake.\u0026nbsp; I had baked two cakes for the occasion . . .\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Swedish Visiting Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"852\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jhpO6hxG1uE\/XRI0iNk28kI\/AAAAAAACiI4\/opkyYTG0WQML5kGpDu0g1eY8XTokcjbjQCLcBGAs\/w640-h339\/IMG_4537.JPG\" title=\"Swedish Visiting Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr 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berries and I'll be honest with you because we were at home I got some Clotted Cream Ice Cream out of the freezer and we each had a scoop of that on top as well!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9xrbpHCMbrU\/XRSGFcsuRZI\/AAAAAAACiQo\/wADg9vRTlEIlcRlz8lUgghWeQUV--Lo3gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/drinks.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd of course we washed it all down with an assortment of refreshing drinks.\u0026nbsp; I had ice cold sparkling water which I served with a twist of lemon over ice and chilled sparkling lemonade.\u0026nbsp; Both were nice and went very well.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca 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center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nEveryone loves these Ham \u0026amp; Pickle Sandwiches.\u0026nbsp; Mrs Elswood's Sweet Cucumber Sandwich slices worked perfectly in these and we even enjoyed a few on their own, because who doesn't enjoy the extra crunch of a pickle, sliced or not!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThese taste very similar to the Bread \u0026amp; Butter Pickles from back home. Great on burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and even chopped up and popped into your salads.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI wish they would do a sweet pickle relish like we have back home. So, so, so tasty!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-te6M73BtqF4\/XRSEQ0a4hAI\/AAAAAAACiQg\/uMKuCMO7SNACP8MX1jPO5oWzvEaFc5h1ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4571.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"picnic\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-te6M73BtqF4\/XRSEQ0a4hAI\/AAAAAAACiQg\/uMKuCMO7SNACP8MX1jPO5oWzvEaFc5h1ACLcBGAs\/w640-h480\/IMG_4571.JPG\" title=\"picnic\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis was a wonderful feast to be enjoyed for Pickle-nic week.\u0026nbsp; Everyone was really happy with the food.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt wasn't stressful for me to prepare and made for a very relaxing meal. Picnics indoors or out! You can't beat them for fun, fun, fun!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-U1ia1tZvodI\/XRSTH0S3ePI\/AAAAAAACiQw\/jxr3vIIu3pE21ABcr1LZ6XDz8uERD3TzgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/picnic%2Bmemory.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"picnic memories\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"687\" data-original-width=\"576\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-U1ia1tZvodI\/XRSTH0S3ePI\/AAAAAAACiQw\/jxr3vIIu3pE21ABcr1LZ6XDz8uERD3TzgCLcBGAs\/w536-h640\/picnic%2Bmemory.jpg\" title=\"picnic memories\" width=\"536\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EA PICNIC MEMORY\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI must have been 10 or 11 years old and my friend and I decided we wanted to go on a picnic.\u0026nbsp; My mom made me a peanut butter sandwich and I had that in a brown paper bag along with a few cookies.\u0026nbsp; I also had a cold bottle of Nesbitts Orange Soda Pop.\u0026nbsp; My friend had something similar.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe popped our lunches into our bicycle baskets and then took off for the great outdoors on a grand adventure.\u0026nbsp; We ended up in Torbrook, which was quite a tough bicycle ride partway up the nearby South mountain.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe parked our bicycles and ate our lunches on a hillside looking down on the old Baptist church, with the sounds of bees buzzing, all hot and sweaty from our exertion in getting there, but I can tell you, you have never tasted a better or more delicious peanut butter sandwich than that one!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe finished it off by eating some green apples we picked from a near-by tree and went to bed with belly-aches that night, but oh what a wonderful memory we had built!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI do believe a Picnic is a wonderful excuse to crack open your inner-child and dust it off for a few hours!!!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHappy Picnic Days!!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UwHKdoihH-A\/XF7HNswJMDI\/AAAAAAACX-c\/9VfKxrUzrgosLGCN_LKJQPQcOnEXvVb2ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/PicMonkey%2BCollage.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A Valentines Picnic for Two\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UwHKdoihH-A\/XF7HNswJMDI\/AAAAAAACX-c\/9VfKxrUzrgosLGCN_LKJQPQcOnEXvVb2ACLcBGAs\/w640-h640\/PicMonkey%2BCollage.jpg\" title=\"A Valentines Picnic for Two\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWith Valentines Day coming up this week, and my stove being out of commission, I thought it would be fun to do something different and create a delicious picnic for my sweetie pie and I to share for the occasion.\u0026nbsp; Its really fun to do and really doesn't take a lot of work.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe weather has been right miserable lately, but that doesn't mean we can't still enjoy a picnic.\u0026nbsp; Some of the nicest picnics can be shared right within the four walls of your comfy home!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iNDhIFDeihQ\/XF6-_ELJVEI\/AAAAAAACX94\/dhgNIAipjEQqcmwdR045CXKdf79R3jsAQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/cover%2Bphoto.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A Valentines Picnic for Two\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1086\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iNDhIFDeihQ\/XF6-_ELJVEI\/AAAAAAACX94\/dhgNIAipjEQqcmwdR045CXKdf79R3jsAQCLcBGAs\/w640-h434\/cover%2Bphoto.JPG\" title=\"A Valentines Picnic for Two\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe centre piece of my picnic was a delicious Buffalo Chicken Salad that I threw together.\u0026nbsp; You will find the recipe below for a basic chicken salad and 10 variations.\u0026nbsp; This is just one of them, and I can tell you it is really tasty!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t7ZGLb3QKaI\/XF7IInOLWAI\/AAAAAAACX-k\/FDqHtmIq5Q42zYL2ue1DPUZfBeBApKyogCLcBGAs\/s1600\/collage%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A Valentines Picnic for Two\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t7ZGLb3QKaI\/XF7IInOLWAI\/AAAAAAACX-k\/FDqHtmIq5Q42zYL2ue1DPUZfBeBApKyogCLcBGAs\/w640-h640\/collage%2B2.jpg\" title=\"A Valentines Picnic for Two\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI had a good old rummage around the refrigerator this morning while my husband was out and by the time he came home, I had a picnic feast for two more than ready.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe had some leftover potato salad and coleslaw from the other day, so that was packed\u0026nbsp; into a container for sharing . . .\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1J5NmbMBY2E\/XF6-S-lO7RI\/AAAAAAACX8g\/8VkWiNt58GkI4AfE6xGEgtr6pq4R0SnJACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_0958.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cheese tray\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1237\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1J5NmbMBY2E\/XF6-S-lO7RI\/AAAAAAACX8g\/8VkWiNt58GkI4AfE6xGEgtr6pq4R0SnJACLcBGAs\/w640-h493\/IMG_0958.JPG\" title=\"Cheese Tray\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI always have lots of cheeses on hand, chutney's and crackers and so I did up a small cheese tray for us to enjoy.\u0026nbsp; I used some vintage white cheddar, Danish blue, wensleydale with cranberries and boursin cheeses.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI put the chutney into a small Bonne Maman Jar and an assortment of crackers and some butter for spreading in a sandwich container. Be sure to include a knife for cutting up the cheeses and a spoon for the chutney.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zrrfYk6QeYo\/XF6-VuYoUDI\/AAAAAAACX8o\/jW7V8BTKjN0vyfuZqo0GUS0HUmT6uvFQACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_0962.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"baguette\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1578\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zrrfYk6QeYo\/XF6-VuYoUDI\/AAAAAAACX8o\/jW7V8BTKjN0vyfuZqo0GUS0HUmT6uvFQACLcBGAs\/w640-h630\/IMG_0962.JPG\" title=\"baguette\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou will want a toasted baguette or crisp breads to have with the chicken salad, or even some salad greens.\u0026nbsp; My husband isn't one much for salad greens, so I had soft baguettes for him. No toasting today as there is no oven.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wDCAQJtUOIw\/XF7Jik-HJkI\/AAAAAAACX-s\/FqiDFWUbkz0bUExV4o-3XhdKKG5EVbHiwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/collage%2B3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A Valentines Picnic for Two\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wDCAQJtUOIw\/XF7Jik-HJkI\/AAAAAAACX-s\/FqiDFWUbkz0bUExV4o-3XhdKKG5EVbHiwCLcBGAs\/w640-h640\/collage%2B3.jpg\" title=\"A Valentines Picnic for Two\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThere was a Melton Mowbray Pork Pie in the refrigerator (his favourite pie) and some cheese and onion rolls, so I added a container with them, as well as some English Mustard for him to enjoy with a slice of pie.\u0026nbsp; I also had some black and green grapes, so I washed some of them and put them into another container.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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I then packed it into our picnic basket . . .\u0026nbsp; its a red metal one with chrome handles that I bought several years back.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI think its really pretty, although in all truth a wicker one is better as this one is quite heavy once you get it packed.\u0026nbsp; It didn't all quite fit inside, but no matter we weren't going very far . . .\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAs I said, we did not have far to go!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uYkEThU-NHs\/XF6-JwfsX6I\/AAAAAAACX8M\/elrWwg-8dKUbKL2BP_ZJziiytRTQfmguQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_0954.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Buffalo Chicken Salad\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1379\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uYkEThU-NHs\/XF6-JwfsX6I\/AAAAAAACX8M\/elrWwg-8dKUbKL2BP_ZJziiytRTQfmguQCLcBGAs\/w640-h549\/IMG_0954.JPG\" title=\"Buffalo Chicken Salad\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMy husband was pleasantly surprised when he got home.\u0026nbsp; I put some nice music on for us to listen to and in all truth, we sat at the table\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; these old bones of ours are not fond of floor sitting, not anymore\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KYCzSBXr2gI\/XF6-6X-U4bI\/AAAAAAACX9o\/MU36ZVpw6PsvTKGID9oEZu--BLM-5SH0wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_0981.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"valentines picnic for two\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1561\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KYCzSBXr2gI\/XF6-6X-U4bI\/AAAAAAACX9o\/MU36ZVpw6PsvTKGID9oEZu--BLM-5SH0wCLcBGAs\/w640-h624\/IMG_0981.JPG\" title=\"valentines picnic for two\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI had my chicken salad on salad greens . . .\u0026nbsp; my husband, of course,\u0026nbsp; did not.\u0026nbsp; Oh well . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qZU1zRDjKGY\/XF6-LX1ncRI\/AAAAAAACX8U\/rgn3HKBhoUQrFon1oNNbNHjOO1SyoabKgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_0955.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Buffalo chicken Salad\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qZU1zRDjKGY\/XF6-LX1ncRI\/AAAAAAACX8U\/rgn3HKBhoUQrFon1oNNbNHjOO1SyoabKgCLcBGAs\/w640-h613\/IMG_0955.JPG\" title=\"Buffalo Chicken Salad\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe star of course was the chicken salad.\u0026nbsp; I did the Buffalo Chicken version and it was absolutely fabulous.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe recipe comes from a magazine on chicken that I bought at the grocery store the last time I was visiting Canada.\u0026nbsp; Its a lovely basic recipe . . . .\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HI5a-lss-hw\/XF6-Kv6X__I\/AAAAAAACX8Q\/9haAx7UntgQm-IrtU1oPZXUerg8JpxIGwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_0956.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Buffalo Chicken Salad\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1479\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HI5a-lss-hw\/XF6-Kv6X__I\/AAAAAAACX8Q\/9haAx7UntgQm-IrtU1oPZXUerg8JpxIGwCLcBGAs\/w640-h589\/IMG_0956.JPG\" title=\"Buffalo Chicken Salad\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Mix together the mayonnaise, basil, lemon zest and salt. Fold dressing into the chicken and vegetables gently, to combine well. Cover and chill for 1 to 4 hours.\u0026nbsp; Serve on bread, crackers, or salad greens.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ing-section\"\u003E\nVariations:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003E1. Buffalo Chicken - Omit Basil, stir in 1\/2 cup crumbled blue cheese and 1\/4 to 1\/2 tsp hot pepper sauce. \u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003E2. Hawaiian - Stir in 1\/2 cup chopped pineapple. Just before serving, stir in 1\/4 cup chopped toasted macadamia nuts.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003E3. Mediterranean - Omit celery. Stir in 1\/2 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts and 1\/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese. Top with shredded basil.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003E4. Grape-Nut - Stir in 3\/4 cup chopped seedless grapes. Just before serving, stir in 1\/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003E5. Bacon-Egg-Tomato - Stir in two chopped hard boiled eggs. Just before serving, stir in 1\/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes. Top with crumbled cooked crisp bacon.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003E6. Spicy Chili - Omit Basil and lemon zest. Stir in 1 to 2 tsp mild chili powder.\u0026nbsp; Top with toasted pumpkin seeds.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003E7. Cashew Curry - Stir in 1 to 2 tsp curry powder. Just before serving stir in 2 TBS chopped roasted cashew nuts. You can also add 2 TBS mango chutney with the mayonnaise.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003E8. Cucumber\/Melon - Just before serving, stir in 1\/2 cup chopped cucumber and serve on melon wedges.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003E9. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZW3gD-lQjXg\/Wt8eMd-NEjI\/AAAAAAAB4E4\/1Hn6nFvtfVE8gYVXfFgJf-EkLnsOlb2iQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Cover%2Bchicken%2Bsalad.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1522\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZW3gD-lQjXg\/Wt8eMd-NEjI\/AAAAAAAB4E4\/1Hn6nFvtfVE8gYVXfFgJf-EkLnsOlb2iQCEwYBhgL\/s400\/Cover%2Bchicken%2Bsalad.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI confess when I was younger I was not all that fond of chicken salad sandwiches. I am not sure why.\u0026nbsp; It is something which I have taken to mostly in my older life.\u0026nbsp; There wasn't anything really per se that I didn't like about them, I guess I just always preferred sliced chicken to chicken salad.\u0026nbsp; To be honest, I hadn't really tried it . . . I just always thought that I wouldn't like them, and so I was hesitant to try.\u0026nbsp; When I worked at the Manor though, I used to make Chicken Salad for my boss now and then, and in the process I was required to taste it, and I then learned that actually, Chicken Salad was kinda tasty!\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-72dyOarxRRI\/Wt8eSLjjCII\/AAAAAAAB4FA\/4bq7aiQLO8kcwGPFVYcitmu35mE3DNdRgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSCN7969.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1513\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-72dyOarxRRI\/Wt8eSLjjCII\/AAAAAAAB4FA\/4bq7aiQLO8kcwGPFVYcitmu35mE3DNdRgCEwYBhgL\/s400\/DSCN7969.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou can make a chicken salad either to eat on its own on a lettuce leaf, or to be placed between two sliced of bread very easily.\u0026nbsp; Chicken breast meat is so benign flavourwise and adapts itself well to many textures and flavours.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DD3Gb3zisCE\/Wt8eciddIOI\/AAAAAAAB4FM\/oZGLcXFmXps-HUfXGa68cFi7-maoy-ipQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSCN7970.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1236\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DD3Gb3zisCE\/Wt8eciddIOI\/AAAAAAAB4FM\/oZGLcXFmXps-HUfXGa68cFi7-maoy-ipQCEwYBhgL\/s400\/DSCN7970.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI think for me the reason I avoided chicken salad for so long, it was a texture thing.\u0026nbsp; I was never really fond of the feeling of having something soft in my mouth, and mixed with something of resistance . . .\u0026nbsp; almost like trying to eat the bone in a fish, or a piece of gristle in a hamburger.\u0026nbsp; I still cannot really eat a lot of things with hamburger in them, but I do enjoy a nice chicken salad every now and then.\u0026nbsp; I have adapted and my tastes have grown!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yrzI929Atfw\/Wt8ei5Ak8VI\/AAAAAAAB4FY\/ZWQOjSCFt4Q0AAF-VabDKDqhKmu6-hVhgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSCN7972.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1460\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yrzI929Atfw\/Wt8ei5Ak8VI\/AAAAAAAB4FY\/ZWQOjSCFt4Q0AAF-VabDKDqhKmu6-hVhgCEwYBhgL\/s400\/DSCN7972.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis chicken salad today is a bit different than the usual one. You won't find any fruit in it all, nor nuts.\u0026nbsp; In fact almost everything in it is green. You might want to call it GREEN chicken salad, except that name is quite highly un-appealing, so we won't!!\u0026nbsp; There is plenty of flavour and texture in this salad from the use of chopped spring onions (Scallions), celery, cucumber, pickle, dillweed and the usual mayo, sour cream, some Dijon mustard and some seasoning.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FCX_BsEmPy8\/Wt8en4rmHtI\/AAAAAAAB4Fg\/kKBaTcByxb8cois9UdKn22-UL-CqAKljwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSCN7973.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1574\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FCX_BsEmPy8\/Wt8en4rmHtI\/AAAAAAAB4Fg\/kKBaTcByxb8cois9UdKn22-UL-CqAKljwCEwYBhgL\/s400\/DSCN7973.JPG\" width=\"392\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nFor the pickles I chose Mrs Elswood Whole Sweet Cucumbers.\u0026nbsp; They are not really sour like gerkins or cornichons would be, but have a lovely sweet pickle flavour, with just a hint of onion and sweet pickling spices.\u0026nbsp; I thought they would go well with the dillweed.\u0026nbsp; If I had used dill pickles that would have been too much dill, these whole sweet cucumbers added just the right touch.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ntq_uv0m14M\/Wt8esyEQk3I\/AAAAAAAB4F4\/Dx5RkS6s4L4qX4tg4HAdy-I4eLBRd7iZgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSCN7975.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1079\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ntq_uv0m14M\/Wt8esyEQk3I\/AAAAAAAB4F4\/Dx5RkS6s4L4qX4tg4HAdy-I4eLBRd7iZgCEwYBhgL\/s400\/DSCN7975.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTodd enjoyed his on a soft roll, as for myself, I wanted to enjoy it on some toasted wholewheat bread.\u0026nbsp; Kind of like you might get at a Diner Counter.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AUp9tIflIL4\/Wt8e5n9VGVI\/AAAAAAAB4F8\/eIqNbKWSzw0KEr0Nm0NLEYlQ8x1hxUawACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSCN7982.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1467\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AUp9tIflIL4\/Wt8e5n9VGVI\/AAAAAAAB4F8\/eIqNbKWSzw0KEr0Nm0NLEYlQ8x1hxUawACEwYBhgL\/s400\/DSCN7982.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis sandwich kind of reminded me of my younger days when I was first working away from home.\u0026nbsp; I was boarding with a little old lady who gave me a packed lunch to take to work every day, but on paydays I used to treat myself to a nice lunch out at the Metropolitan Department store which was around the corner from the office I worked in.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IuwIF5AF6y4\/Wt8e2n8C7UI\/AAAAAAAB4F4\/GPopKDIMsUoPG_LUSoKWcr0umKOt-6uBwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSCN7983.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IuwIF5AF6y4\/Wt8e2n8C7UI\/AAAAAAAB4F4\/GPopKDIMsUoPG_LUSoKWcr0umKOt-6uBwCEwYBhgL\/s400\/DSCN7983.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSome days it would be our family favourite Fish and Chips, always disappointing because it was only the frozen fish wedges, not hand dipped fillets . . .\u0026nbsp; more often than not, I would opt for a Club Sandwich\u0026nbsp; or a BLT on toasted whole wheat bread.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nv_yQEIfaYs\/Wt8evrgdEiI\/AAAAAAAB4Fs\/byC4dfiwIJQBBm-KU4fAg7Q9M-O4qVDlwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSCN7978.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1307\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nv_yQEIfaYs\/Wt8evrgdEiI\/AAAAAAAB4Fs\/byC4dfiwIJQBBm-KU4fAg7Q9M-O4qVDlwCEwYBhgL\/s400\/DSCN7978.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIf they had offered a sandwich like this . . .\u0026nbsp; with a delicious chicken salad, and a healthy layer of salad greens on toasted whole wheat bread, I might have been tempted to try out chicken salad sooner!\u0026nbsp; This \u003Cstrike\u003Ewas\u003C\/strike\u003E IS a very good sandwich.\u0026nbsp; I am going to try this again!\u0026nbsp; It made a great change from having chicken salad with cranberries or pecans.\u0026nbsp; This was very nice.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-itGpAgpI30I\/Wt8e98cwAuI\/AAAAAAAB4GA\/0voyKr5xpA0X0W7iRTZvrSkauuQNj67nwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSCN7989.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1268\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-itGpAgpI30I\/Wt8e98cwAuI\/AAAAAAAB4GA\/0voyKr5xpA0X0W7iRTZvrSkauuQNj67nwCEwYBhgL\/s400\/DSCN7989.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Dill \u0026amp; Cucumber Chicken Salad*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 8 servings\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/dill-cucumber-chicken-salad\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nA delicious chicken salad that is a bit out of the ordinary.\u0026nbsp; Filled with lots of flavour and crunch.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n375g cooked chicken, cubed (3 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n40g sour cream (1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n65g mayonnaise (1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS Dijon mustard\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 spring onions, trimmed and chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n6 inches of an English cucumber, peeled, deseeded and chopped (abput 1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 sticks celery, trimmed and chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 pickles, chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp fresh dill leaves\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp fine sea salt\u003C\/div\u003E\nfreshly ground black pepper to taste\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aCxcfJAyxTU\/Wt8fDFsZAUI\/AAAAAAAB4GE\/I3S2iVR2CuEWYJ0iYDRP4PsDolJKteHywCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSCN7993.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1250\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aCxcfJAyxTU\/Wt8fDFsZAUI\/AAAAAAAB4GE\/I3S2iVR2CuEWYJ0iYDRP4PsDolJKteHywCEwYBhgL\/s400\/DSCN7993.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMix all ingredients together in a large bowl, stirring until completely \ncombined.\u0026nbsp; Taste and adjust seasoning as required.\u0026nbsp; Use as desired. Its \nlovely served as a salad, scooped onto lettuce leaves, or in a sandwich \nwith another pickle on the side.\u0026nbsp; I like mine on toasted whole wheat \nbread with a healthy layer of salad leaves.\u0026nbsp; Store any leftovers, \ncovered, in the refrigerator.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qdBsedysxeA\/Wt8fGOlCV3I\/AAAAAAAB4GI\/lZJNSCpj_kgs4nzgQ6ZaC9ZQ5qrRSvoGwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSCN7994.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1269\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qdBsedysxeA\/Wt8fGOlCV3I\/AAAAAAAB4GI\/lZJNSCpj_kgs4nzgQ6ZaC9ZQ5qrRSvoGwCEwYBhgL\/s320\/DSCN7994.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWith Picnic season coming up, these would also make great sandwiches to take along with you in the picnic basket on some of your outings.\u0026nbsp; Todd and I love to gad about in the warmer months going here and there, but we don't always want to have to resort to buying a meal when we are out.\u0026nbsp; I normally will make us a picnic lunch to take along. There is nothing like sitting on a blanket up at the Horseshoe Pass and enjoying a nice sandwich while you take in the beauty of God's splendor!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uf-ksT3vIfI\/WuXFlVIUJdI\/AAAAAAAB4fo\/7G5F7sE9q-oVubkmKI-ggVcAHXImHE6XgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/VW50aXRsZWQgNC5wbmc%253D.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"441\" data-original-width=\"493\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uf-ksT3vIfI\/WuXFlVIUJdI\/AAAAAAAB4fo\/7G5F7sE9q-oVubkmKI-ggVcAHXImHE6XgCLcBGAs\/s400\/VW50aXRsZWQgNC5wbmc%253D.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhether it’s the healthy addition to your cheeseboard, for adding a tasty crunch to your sandwich or the secret ingredient in your salmon terrine, pickles are bigger than ever (The London Evening Standard flagged them as an upcoming trend), which is why \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrselswooduk.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMrs Elswood\u003C\/a\u003E, the number 1 pickled cucumber brand in the UK is excited to announce their return as a sponsor of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalpicnicweek.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENational Picnic Week \u003C\/a\u003E(15-24 June 2018).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow in its 13th year National Picnic Week is dedicated to everything great about the British summer – getting outdoors (weather permitting), enjoying tasty food \u0026amp; drink, and spending time with family \u0026amp; friends. Activity planned for National Picnic Week include competitions for the best picnic spots in the UK, recipes for delicious alfresco dishes to prepare at home and general advice on picnicking.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn preparation for National Picnic Week, the team at Mrs Elswood will once again be coming up with some easy, outdoor recipes to impress your friends on your jaunt to the park.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nProduced at the height of the cucumber growing season during June \u0026amp; July every year and packed straight away for freshness and full flavour, Mrs Elswood is ideal in a quiche, a welcome addition to a ham sandwich or fabulous on their own. A household name for over 70 years, Mrs Elswood is the\u003Ci\u003E must-have\u003C\/i\u003E picnic basket essential.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr a=\"\" an=\"\" and=\"\" are=\"\" blanket=\"\" br=\"\" create=\"\" cucumber=\"\" cucumbers=\"\" dill=\"\" eight=\"\" elswood=\"\" endless.=\"\" from=\"\" grab=\"\" insta-worthy=\"\" jar=\"\" mrs=\"\" of=\"\" pickled=\"\" picnic=\"\" possibilities=\"\" range=\"\" sandwich=\"\" slices=\"\" spears=\"\" spread=\"\" summer.=\"\" sweet=\"\" the=\"\" this=\"\" whole=\"\" with=\"\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4775888129434978431\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2018\/04\/dill-cucumber-chicken-salad.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4775888129434978431"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4775888129434978431"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2018\/04\/dill-cucumber-chicken-salad.html","title":"Dill \u0026 Cucumber Chicken Salad"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZW3gD-lQjXg\/Wt8eMd-NEjI\/AAAAAAAB4E4\/1Hn6nFvtfVE8gYVXfFgJf-EkLnsOlb2iQCEwYBhgL\/s72-c\/Cover%2Bchicken%2Bsalad.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7025193598403285397"},"published":{"$t":"2017-07-04T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-07-04T06:10:52.588+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family pleasers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"potatoes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Salads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Two Potato Salad"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fJivSwcSI5c\/WVof51_ulTI\/AAAAAAABDZY\/zxyJAc6CmJ4B0S2vTM01ANN8BkJUbU6HwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cover%2Bsalad.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1361\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fJivSwcSI5c\/WVof51_ulTI\/AAAAAAABDZY\/zxyJAc6CmJ4B0S2vTM01ANN8BkJUbU6HwCLcBGAs\/s640\/Cover%2Bsalad.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI am a HUGE fan of potato salad, especially this time of year!\u0026nbsp; Its so perfect for the summer and for all those get-togethers we plan during these warmer months.\u0026nbsp; It makes the perfect carry along and picnic dish.\u0026nbsp; I confess . . .\u0026nbsp; I have even been known to eat it for breakfast!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tbAtKd_sJC0\/WVofrYVkW0I\/AAAAAAABDZU\/UOmrW8eGWEsx4Lv9yHnHfie8OQsx7aC8ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2769.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1348\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tbAtKd_sJC0\/WVofrYVkW0I\/AAAAAAABDZU\/UOmrW8eGWEsx4Lv9yHnHfie8OQsx7aC8ACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2769.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI am also always looking for something different to do as far as salads go.\u0026nbsp; I have a motto, and it is this . . .\u0026nbsp; \"There is no such thing as a boring salad!\"\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-o-XotTkdjyQ\/WVof-izXxgI\/AAAAAAABDZc\/p7ksIEnvKV83RlZZqln3rVOzZ18PUhgQgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2770.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1435\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-o-XotTkdjyQ\/WVof-izXxgI\/AAAAAAABDZc\/p7ksIEnvKV83RlZZqln3rVOzZ18PUhgQgCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2770.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;This salad is so far from boring that it is sure to become a family favourite, with two types of potatoes . . .\u0026nbsp; white and sweet . . .\u0026nbsp; and the surprise ingredient . . .\u0026nbsp; a tiny bit of butternut squash!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xLhkkycVZCY\/WVogJa8BmCI\/AAAAAAABDZg\/ZNvtJAk-mR0mX05TcUZxMWW6kic_O8b0QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2771.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1580\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xLhkkycVZCY\/WVogJa8BmCI\/AAAAAAABDZg\/ZNvtJAk-mR0mX05TcUZxMWW6kic_O8b0QCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2771.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAdd to that a punchy cider vinegar dressing with onion and zesty dry mustard along with the flavour and crunch of celery seed.\u0026nbsp; (I love celery seeds!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iQJUlUSaPR0\/WVogVrlRH1I\/AAAAAAABDZo\/yIUOc6Zx8uQ86ia3bf5_YogV1hADxnVlgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2772.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1555\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iQJUlUSaPR0\/WVogVrlRH1I\/AAAAAAABDZo\/yIUOc6Zx8uQ86ia3bf5_YogV1hADxnVlgCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2772.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nButternut Squash isn't the only surprise however\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; there are also dried cranberries and chopped toasted walnuts . . .\u0026nbsp; the cranberries adding a jewel-like touch and the nuts a lovely crunch!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OWXEscFXo_M\/WVogkJuOlPI\/AAAAAAABDZs\/u9Tkhyzk9l0wZwARVEw_htL9xDb3OoBYQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2773.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1463\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OWXEscFXo_M\/WVogkJuOlPI\/AAAAAAABDZs\/u9Tkhyzk9l0wZwARVEw_htL9xDb3OoBYQCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2773.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith plenty of chopped parsley, this is a fabulous salad that will have everyone scrambling for seconds. Perfect with your grilled chicken and pork dishes, as well as salmon, this is sure to become everyone's favourite.\u0026nbsp; I guarantee you will be asked to bring it along to your next cookout!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVW6RF9Cw2g\/WVog-VMvu6I\/AAAAAAABDZ0\/1HWgoT51AksES_7_mQPzQFEQkND-4b-4ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2774.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1443\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVW6RF9Cw2g\/WVog-VMvu6I\/AAAAAAABDZ0\/1HWgoT51AksES_7_mQPzQFEQkND-4b-4ACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2774.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Two Potato Salad*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 6 to 8\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/two-potato-salad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nAn unusual potato salad that is totally delicious.\u0026nbsp; Colourful too!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EYou will need:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 pound small sweet potatoes\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 1\/2 pounds red skinned potatoes\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1\/4 inch cubes\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the dressing:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n50g caster sugar (1\/2 cup superfine sugar)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 tsp dry mustard powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 TBS grated onion\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n80ml cider vinegar (1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n220ml rapeseed oil (1 cup canola oil)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 TBS celery seed\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EYou will also need:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\na handful of chopped fresh parsley (about 1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\na handful of dried cranberries (about 1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 small red onion, peeled and chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\na handful of chopped toasted walnuts (about 1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-l1BnfPbbAyg\/WVohBYlyqzI\/AAAAAAABDZ4\/EJO2R8VPWn0VXyKK9cjuMW5XBrBdjl1yACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2776.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1484\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-l1BnfPbbAyg\/WVohBYlyqzI\/AAAAAAABDZ4\/EJO2R8VPWn0VXyKK9cjuMW5XBrBdjl1yACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2776.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 200*C\/400*F\/ gas mark 6.\u0026nbsp; Scrub the sweet \npotatoes really well with a brush, dry and prick with a fork.\u0026nbsp; Bake in \nthe oven for about 30 minutes, until just tender when pierced with a \nfork.\u0026nbsp; Alternately you can bake in the microwave on high for 6 to 8 \nminutes, taking care not to overcook them.\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool completely.\u0026nbsp; \nPeel and dice.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nBoil the regular potatoes in a pot of \nboiling water to cover for about 20 to 25 minutes, until just tender.\u0026nbsp; \nDrain well and set aside to cool.\u0026nbsp; Peel and dice.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nCook the butternut squash cubes in a pot of boiling water until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Drain well and allow to cool.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7joLwtEtBEk\/WVohDf-0ySI\/AAAAAAABDZ8\/7iMf1ohW_dcwhkn8aYhV-LqStyIPZP-0ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2777.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1547\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7joLwtEtBEk\/WVohDf-0ySI\/AAAAAAABDZ8\/7iMf1ohW_dcwhkn8aYhV-LqStyIPZP-0ACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2777.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nTo make the dressing whisk the sugar, mustard \npowder, salt and grated onion together with 1\/2 of the vinegar to \ndissolve the sugar.\u0026nbsp; Add the remaining vinegar, oil and celery seed.\u0026nbsp; \nShake together well to combine.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nGently mix both \npotatoes and the butternut squash in a large bowl wth the parsley. Fold \nin the dried cranberries, onion and chopped walnuts. Cover and chill.\u0026nbsp; \nServe at room temperature.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-t28qTZxjFTQ\/WVohcdG352I\/AAAAAAABDaM\/dAEMrOOfTmMH1315IEhv0NbUyyERMUOzgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2788.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1540\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-t28qTZxjFTQ\/WVohcdG352I\/AAAAAAABDaM\/dAEMrOOfTmMH1315IEhv0NbUyyERMUOzgCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2788.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI am koo koo for dried cranberries and nuts in anything, but I have to tell you they are quite simply beautiful in this delicious potato salad.\u0026nbsp; Somewhat reminiscent of a harvest type of salad that you might want to eat closer to the holidays, but don't wait til then.\u0026nbsp; Make and eat this now!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Heck, make and eat this all year round!\u0026nbsp; Bon Appetit!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Happy Fourth of July to all my American readers and friends!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7025193598403285397\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/07\/two-potato-salad.html#comment-form","title":"10 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7025193598403285397"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7025193598403285397"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/07\/two-potato-salad.html","title":"Two Potato Salad"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fJivSwcSI5c\/WVof51_ulTI\/AAAAAAABDZY\/zxyJAc6CmJ4B0S2vTM01ANN8BkJUbU6HwCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Cover%2Bsalad.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"10"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7413468842413689127"},"published":{"$t":"2017-06-25T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-06-25T04:00:35.801+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"afternoon tea"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast on the go"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"brunch"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coffee break"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"muffins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"quick breads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Bakewell Tart Muffins"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sIvGyByl6cs\/WU5HiJniOeI\/AAAAAAABCDY\/0YtDuSaEoyAsLvbHF3gMlataKk5penRoQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cover%2BBakewell%2BMuffin.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1491\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sIvGyByl6cs\/WU5HiJniOeI\/AAAAAAABCDY\/0YtDuSaEoyAsLvbHF3gMlataKk5penRoQCLcBGAs\/s640\/Cover%2BBakewell%2BMuffin.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTodd is a Bakewell Tart man.\u0026nbsp; He loves, LOVES the flavour of Bakewell Tart(s)!\u0026nbsp; It doesn't matter if it is a whole tart or small individual tarts.\u0026nbsp; You can count him in if Bakewell Tart is on the menu.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lFGViw034aU\/WU5IH42wlDI\/AAAAAAABCDs\/jcYt8w-ddqYSWIaHrG6p_zGrO7YKqTnGQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2572.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1443\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lFGViw034aU\/WU5IH42wlDI\/AAAAAAABCDs\/jcYt8w-ddqYSWIaHrG6p_zGrO7YKqTnGQCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2572.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA Bakewell tart is an English pastry consisting of a shortcrust pastry shell beneath a layers of jam, almond flavoured frangipane, and a topping of flaked almonds.Oftimes the flakes almonds are foregone and the tarts are topped with an almond glace icing and a glace cherry.\u0026nbsp; Those are Todd's absolute favourites! You can also find it baked as a large tart as opposed to small individual tarts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xhfiNZlQe3M\/WU5IBnVL0qI\/AAAAAAABCDg\/zYvfT5V36fkka_IUO_1l3KghOjxSiNjrgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2573.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1551\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xhfiNZlQe3M\/WU5IBnVL0qI\/AAAAAAABCDg\/zYvfT5V36fkka_IUO_1l3KghOjxSiNjrgCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2573.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe definitive flavours are almond and raspberry . . . the rest (the icing and cherry) are just gilding an already beautifully flavoured lily.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RpEjnUb-EzU\/WU5IEYsLNbI\/AAAAAAABCDk\/eR2LDRDiI_oHI8df3amqNIxpl4Mr1o7KACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2574.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1422\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RpEjnUb-EzU\/WU5IEYsLNbI\/AAAAAAABCDk\/eR2LDRDiI_oHI8df3amqNIxpl4Mr1o7KACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2574.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;These muffins are moist from the use of buttermilk in the batter and deliciously almondy, using both ground almonds and almond extract . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Mn2KKfD2I4\/WU5Iu-atv2I\/AAAAAAABCD0\/Gv_6cbP3U5sjdLgxzWAempXIwejy7kLLwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2575.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1450\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Mn2KKfD2I4\/WU5Iu-atv2I\/AAAAAAABCD0\/Gv_6cbP3U5sjdLgxzWAempXIwejy7kLLwCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2575.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThey are filled with sweet raspberry jam . . .\u0026nbsp; just a dollop in the centre, prior to baking . . . kind of like my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2014\/05\/doughnut-muffins.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ejam doughnut muffins\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E are filled with jam.\u0026nbsp; The jam really stays in the centre of these however, and I think it is the ground almonds in the batter which helps with this.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LUIkgZk7jlM\/WU5I_rqbbdI\/AAAAAAABCEA\/TvObg22javIIn4vTLgOwe4s9WcCgvNJIwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2576.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1481\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LUIkgZk7jlM\/WU5I_rqbbdI\/AAAAAAABCEA\/TvObg22javIIn4vTLgOwe4s9WcCgvNJIwCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2576.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;They crown beautifully and come out of the oven with lovely muffin tops!\u0026nbsp; Ohh, I do so love a good muffin top . . .\u0026nbsp; all crispy edged\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; my favourite part of any muffin!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TopAaodgQGM\/WU5I6GxxkWI\/AAAAAAABCD8\/0m0vvC75RxsHEdV58KAcOcxlT-5dO_zTACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2578.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1561\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TopAaodgQGM\/WU5I6GxxkWI\/AAAAAAABCD8\/0m0vvC75RxsHEdV58KAcOcxlT-5dO_zTACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2578.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe almond glaze tops the off beautifully . . .\u0026nbsp; and of course that cherry is the perfect dressing!\u0026nbsp; And so very bakewellie.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qdiIEvppv7E\/WU5JQ9p4VDI\/AAAAAAABCEI\/VTCrB8vUmcEXIP6gLEoFMwh64QQyYbGDgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2581.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1561\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qdiIEvppv7E\/WU5JQ9p4VDI\/AAAAAAABCEI\/VTCrB8vUmcEXIP6gLEoFMwh64QQyYbGDgCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2581.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPerfect for Elevensies, tea time, breakfast on the go, brunch, picnic baskets, or just because\u0026nbsp; . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SOIpQeNSqyQ\/WU5JmAI0bgI\/AAAAAAABCEQ\/q_FquNCs9MIqnw6WNrSTwYxvKq6jOqmZACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2585.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1469\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SOIpQeNSqyQ\/WU5JmAI0bgI\/AAAAAAABCEQ\/q_FquNCs9MIqnw6WNrSTwYxvKq6jOqmZACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2585.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGo on!\u0026nbsp; Treat yourself!\u0026nbsp; You won't regret it.\u0026nbsp; I guarantee!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1D0JHW-hQ7E\/WU5JmmVi3UI\/AAAAAAABCEU\/TSRWE4FbkCIKYryJbWZCd_sgBsBzCkDSACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2587.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1590\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1D0JHW-hQ7E\/WU5JmmVi3UI\/AAAAAAABCEU\/TSRWE4FbkCIKYryJbWZCd_sgBsBzCkDSACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2587.JPG\" width=\"634\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Bakewell Tart Muffins*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 6\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/bakewell-tart-muffins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMoist and tender almond muffins filled with raspberry jam and topped with an almond glaze and the traditional glace cherry.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n210g plain flour (1 1\/2 cups flour)\u003C\/div\u003E\n75g caster sugar (6 1\/2 TBS)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp baking soda\u003C\/div\u003E\npinch salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n45g ground almonds (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 medium free range egg, beaten\u003C\/div\u003E\n60ml vegetable oil (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n120ml buttermilk (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp almond extract\u003C\/div\u003E\nraspberry jam\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ETo finish:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n130g sifted icing sugar (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS cold water\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp almond extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 glace cherries, halved\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 200*C\/400*F\/ gas mark 6.\u0026nbsp; Butter a 6 cup muffin tin really well.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhisk\n together the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt and ground \nalmonds.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Beat together the egg, oil, buttermilk and almond extract.\u0026nbsp; \nMake a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet.\u0026nbsp; Mix together just \nto combine.\u0026nbsp; Fill the muffin cups only half way with half of the \nbatter.\u0026nbsp; Spoon a bit of jam in the centre of each.\u0026nbsp; Top with the \nremaining batter to cover the jam.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBake for 15 to 17 \nminutes, until well risen and golden brown.\u0026nbsp; Let stand in the muffin tin\n for about 5 minutes before tipping out onto a wire rack to cool \ncompletely.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhisk together the icing sugar, water and \nalmond extract for the finishing glaze until smooth. It should not be \ntoo thick, so adjust the amount of water if necessary.\u0026nbsp; Dip the tops of \nthe muffins into the glaze and place back on the rack, topping each with\n 1\/2 cherry.\u0026nbsp; Let glaze set prior to serving.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nNote - This \ncan also be successfully doubled to make more muffins, in which case you\n use 1 large free range egg, instead of a medium one.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RSri4JyOruQ\/WU5K343ypQI\/AAAAAAABCEw\/Gusagkh_QLoUSWHuBgh7yT--8Oaz9huKwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2577.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1518\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RSri4JyOruQ\/WU5K343ypQI\/AAAAAAABCEw\/Gusagkh_QLoUSWHuBgh7yT--8Oaz9huKwCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2577.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou will love these muffins.\u0026nbsp; If you only bake one thing this weekend, let it be these!\u0026nbsp; Bon Appetit!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7413468842413689127\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/06\/bakewell-tart-muffins.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7413468842413689127"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7413468842413689127"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/06\/bakewell-tart-muffins.html","title":"Bakewell Tart Muffins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sIvGyByl6cs\/WU5HiJniOeI\/AAAAAAABCDY\/0YtDuSaEoyAsLvbHF3gMlataKk5penRoQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Cover%2BBakewell%2BMuffin.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1213120890839236503"},"published":{"$t":"2017-06-17T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-06-17T04:00:00.219+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookies and bars"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"for the kids"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chocolate Jazzie Slices"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mu0T7F8LySU\/WUEyxUHYiSI\/AAAAAAABBS8\/fTn8acoRVqcrcohu2MyisbImSaZDrSjngCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cover%2BSlice.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1418\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mu0T7F8LySU\/WUEyxUHYiSI\/AAAAAAABBS8\/fTn8acoRVqcrcohu2MyisbImSaZDrSjngCLcBGAs\/s640\/Cover%2BSlice.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nDo you love Nutella?\u0026nbsp; I love Nutella.\u0026nbsp; Its not something that I indulge in very often, but I always have a jar in the cupboard.\u0026nbsp; I quite like it spread on plain biscuits like Malted Milk Biscuits or Social Teas.\u0026nbsp; Don't judge me, lol \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UQzzAZsu1iY\/WUEzMV2YVEI\/AAAAAAABBTE\/_uOLpyxbeYIPhs2yhzE90sBAWiDBaFCBgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2516.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1583\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UQzzAZsu1iY\/WUEzMV2YVEI\/AAAAAAABBTE\/_uOLpyxbeYIPhs2yhzE90sBAWiDBaFCBgCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2516.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere today I am using it in a fabulous slice\/bar that would be a great addition to picnic baskets or lunch buckets . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-thh-vcC0o6Q\/WUEzSWMaahI\/AAAAAAABBTM\/6K6NJ7-BdGI7uwSImmoGr945bEzzGqh7QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2517.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1079\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-thh-vcC0o6Q\/WUEzSWMaahI\/AAAAAAABBTM\/6K6NJ7-BdGI7uwSImmoGr945bEzzGqh7QCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2517.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese have a lovely fudgy consistency . . .\u0026nbsp; almost being a cross between a brownie and a cookie . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EKW4vUpbUg8\/WUEzQbBl5KI\/AAAAAAABBTI\/1KcdkV8CSugldZwG6pkonY23tLXL9VGlwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2518.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1447\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EKW4vUpbUg8\/WUEzQbBl5KI\/AAAAAAABBTI\/1KcdkV8CSugldZwG6pkonY23tLXL9VGlwCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2518.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe batter is really simple to make and goes together very quickly.\u0026nbsp; It also bakes in quick time.\u0026nbsp; You do have to work super fast when you take them out of the oven to get those chocolate jazzies popped on top while the slice is still hot and they can melt and adhere together.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_eWJ6a70kI4\/WUE0GJnqB0I\/AAAAAAABBTg\/-6SmL4AMSC4_GdOjMVfvxB3tjog0ZUbiwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2519.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1482\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_eWJ6a70kI4\/WUE0GJnqB0I\/AAAAAAABBTg\/-6SmL4AMSC4_GdOjMVfvxB3tjog0ZUbiwCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2519.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat is a Chocolate Jazzie?\u0026nbsp; Well, it's a milk chocolate button, topped with multi coloured non-pareil cake decorations.\u0026nbsp; You could use anything you want really\u0026nbsp; . . . just so long as you pop it on while the squares are still hot from the oven.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-o_0lJFWbRx8\/WUEzwG8gdsI\/AAAAAAABBTU\/G3yP0zdfuCMbxVtc_1l6IDjrihaCQ_X-QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2521.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1589\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-o_0lJFWbRx8\/WUEzwG8gdsI\/AAAAAAABBTU\/G3yP0zdfuCMbxVtc_1l6IDjrihaCQ_X-QCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2521.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThinly sliced Mars Bars or Snickers Bars would be scrumptious.\u0026nbsp; As would pieces of a chocolate orange, or even just milk chocolate chips or buttons.\u0026nbsp; Whatever you fancy really, in the chocolate line, would work great!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-I8X34_B-VOc\/WUEz1cUQA7I\/AAAAAAABBTY\/iFBmEKwXoZIycIrxn5hfxO2g0zaEdOLFACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2522.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1449\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-I8X34_B-VOc\/WUEz1cUQA7I\/AAAAAAABBTY\/iFBmEKwXoZIycIrxn5hfxO2g0zaEdOLFACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2522.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese would also be a great addition to your Elevensies cuppa, or for an afterschool treat.\u0026nbsp; Oh heck, I can't think of any time these wouldn't be welcomed!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-V6gO9tuTgv0\/WUE0t0ihOUI\/AAAAAAABBTs\/2VRUNu6JB3EAopcFFNd3Y-CQCABoi1zhgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2524.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1366\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-V6gO9tuTgv0\/WUE0t0ihOUI\/AAAAAAABBTs\/2VRUNu6JB3EAopcFFNd3Y-CQCABoi1zhgCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2524.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMoreishly scrumptiously chewy and rich . . .\u0026nbsp; with a hint of\u0026nbsp; whatever floats your boat, and nutella on top . . . these spell winner, winner, winner!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VndhqeHCYmY\/WUE0uzTOwMI\/AAAAAAABBTw\/12UH91wUlZsPlu0D-p5CQrYWx-Q9cJTawCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2527.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1493\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VndhqeHCYmY\/WUE0uzTOwMI\/AAAAAAABBTw\/12UH91wUlZsPlu0D-p5CQrYWx-Q9cJTawCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2527.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Chocolate Jazzie Slices*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 16 slices\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/chocolate-jazzie-squares\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nKids love these quick and easy chocolate squares with chocolate jazzies melted into the tops.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n185g butter, softened (3\/4 cup plus 1 TBS)\u003C\/div\u003E\n220g chocolate hazelnut spread (1 1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n75g soft light brown sugar (1\/3 cup acked)\u003C\/div\u003E\n250g plain flour (1 3\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n200g chocolate jazzies (generous cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 160*C\/325*F\/ gas mark 3.\u0026nbsp; Line an 8 by\u0026nbsp; 12 inch baking tin with baking parchment, leaving some overhang.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBeat\n the butter, chocolate spread and brown sugar together until well \ncombined.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the flour in two lots, until thoroughly combined.\u0026nbsp; \nPress this mixture evenly into the prepared pan. (I find it easiest to \nuse my hands for this.) Smooth the top with a spatula.\u0026nbsp; Bake for 25 \nminutes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWorking quickly remove the baked squares from the \noven and press the chocolate jazzies firmly on top of the baked squares \nin rows, leaving about 3\/4 of an inch in between each.\u0026nbsp; Leave to cool \ncompletely before cutting into rectangles\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6tZNAmP0bwo\/WUE0UR9dXnI\/AAAAAAABBTk\/HqzDv0DIxao66l7kCTbY5pq9MoMyQ5vvgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2529.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1539\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6tZNAmP0bwo\/WUE0UR9dXnI\/AAAAAAABBTk\/HqzDv0DIxao66l7kCTbY5pq9MoMyQ5vvgCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2529.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI hope you will take the opportunity to bake these this weekend and that when you do you will pop back to let me know how very much you enjoyed them!\u0026nbsp; Bon Appetit!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote - the recipe was adapted from one I found in the June Issue of Food to Love."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1213120890839236503\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/06\/chocolate-jazzie-slices.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1213120890839236503"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1213120890839236503"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/06\/chocolate-jazzie-slices.html","title":"Chocolate Jazzie Slices"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mu0T7F8LySU\/WUEyxUHYiSI\/AAAAAAABBS8\/fTn8acoRVqcrcohu2MyisbImSaZDrSjngCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Cover%2BSlice.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-288674283530576936"},"published":{"$t":"2017-06-16T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-06-16T04:00:16.392+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dried fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pies and tarts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pork"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sausages"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"stuffings"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sausage Pie"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A9NG-iavuMQ\/WT_PLn7lGaI\/AAAAAAABBJM\/0P_IRdSpfCQEccRBYxjZDfz61KLegz05QCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN2456.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1597\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A9NG-iavuMQ\/WT_PLn7lGaI\/AAAAAAABBJM\/0P_IRdSpfCQEccRBYxjZDfz61KLegz05QCLcB\/s640\/DSCN2456.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSausage Pie.\u0026nbsp; I can hear you saying, now\u003Ci\u003E that\u003C\/i\u003E sounds a bit unsual!\u0026nbsp; I hope it also sounds tasty!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vKUpme639Yw\/WT_PI5t3UyI\/AAAAAAABBJI\/iSZLAcrJx40b0_r3USJ3LPrGhitBfvoUwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN2457.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1575\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vKUpme639Yw\/WT_PI5t3UyI\/AAAAAAABBJI\/iSZLAcrJx40b0_r3USJ3LPrGhitBfvoUwCLcB\/s640\/DSCN2457.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBecause it is, very tasty.\u0026nbsp; A delicious crisp and buttery crust filled with a fabulous sausage stuffing mix . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-f1kBQYyPeOY\/WT_PTCltdFI\/AAAAAAABBJQ\/M_gQCcU3mXAx-L9rHd-eOJ_DYI4LJUy1gCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN2459.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1323\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-f1kBQYyPeOY\/WT_PTCltdFI\/AAAAAAABBJQ\/M_gQCcU3mXAx-L9rHd-eOJ_DYI4LJUy1gCLcB\/s640\/DSCN2459.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMade with two slices of crumbed stale bread, some chopped onion and celery . . .\u0026nbsp; sage . . . a small leek I had languishing in the bottom of the vegetable drawer that needed using up . . . \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DNnm5c0AGOM\/WT_PlAfA7uI\/AAAAAAABBJY\/y89qCpQPWd0H0b1wlQ6hALDT290JHPyWgCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN2460.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1523\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DNnm5c0AGOM\/WT_PlAfA7uI\/AAAAAAABBJY\/y89qCpQPWd0H0b1wlQ6hALDT290JHPyWgCLcB\/s640\/DSCN2460.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA pound of really flavourful breakfast sausages, skins removed and meat crumbled.\u0026nbsp; I like the Heck 97% myself, or Debbie and Andrew's, but you pick your own favourite breakfast sausage . . .\u0026nbsp; you don't want to go too crazy with unsual flavours here.\u0026nbsp; Breakfast sausage will do the trick . . . \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2h0ToLzVoOA\/WT_Phwd-CuI\/AAAAAAABBJU\/dnGKrYS8XC4AJWealDFw6UKz-Voxs3H-ACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN2461.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1546\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2h0ToLzVoOA\/WT_Phwd-CuI\/AAAAAAABBJU\/dnGKrYS8XC4AJWealDFw6UKz-Voxs3H-ACLcB\/s640\/DSCN2461.JPG\" width=\"618\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nJust don't go cheap and nasty.\u0026nbsp; NO.\u0026nbsp; NO.\u0026nbsp; NO.\u0026nbsp; Blecch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-a7_z9t5HfKE\/WT_PoPslcYI\/AAAAAAABBJg\/sUBrucgiOxksvSyEHgmFN8oNlYuFzvuaQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN2462.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1462\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-a7_z9t5HfKE\/WT_PoPslcYI\/AAAAAAABBJg\/sUBrucgiOxksvSyEHgmFN8oNlYuFzvuaQCLcB\/s640\/DSCN2462.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere is some dried sage in there, and some salt and pepper, just a smidge . . . and then the addition of chopped prunes and apricots which go soooooo well with pork.\u0026nbsp; Mix it all together and pop it into that crisp buttery crust and voila!\u0026nbsp; You have a pie fit for a King! And . . . it was so easy to make!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4jj3MfJUQ8E\/WT_P5MdTl3I\/AAAAAAABBJk\/zh0MnL94G7UGmLJUDYm2Uchjfwe8DAk3QCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN2463.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1567\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4jj3MfJUQ8E\/WT_P5MdTl3I\/AAAAAAABBJk\/zh0MnL94G7UGmLJUDYm2Uchjfwe8DAk3QCLcB\/s640\/DSCN2463.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Sausage Pie*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 6\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/sausage-pie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis\n is delicious.\u0026nbsp; Sausage meat stuffing baked inside a buttery crust. You \nwill want to use a good quality meaty sausage for this.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the pastry:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n175g plain flour (1 1\/4 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\npinch fine sea salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n85g butter cut into cubes and chilled (6 TBS)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 - 2 TBS cold water\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the Stuffing filling:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 pound pork sausages, skinned and crumbled\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS olive oil\u003C\/div\u003E\na knob of butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 small leek, trimmed, washed and finely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 stalks celery, with leaves, trimmed and finely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 TBS dried sage leaves\u003C\/div\u003E\nsalt and black pepper to taste\u003C\/div\u003E\n9 soft pitted prunes, chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n9 soft dried apricots, chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 finely grated zest of one large orange\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 thick slices stale bread made into crumbs\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large free range egg, beaten\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u7snseInS-I\/WT_P9PA_5oI\/AAAAAAABBJs\/Y0fxAND-nycKsC6WoyBBMyrxtmOw7Rr3gCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN2464.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1465\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u7snseInS-I\/WT_P9PA_5oI\/AAAAAAABBJs\/Y0fxAND-nycKsC6WoyBBMyrxtmOw7Rr3gCLcB\/s640\/DSCN2464.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nMake the pastry case first.\u0026nbsp; Sift the flour and salt into the bowl \nof a food processor.\u0026nbsp; Drop in the butter cubes and pulse until the \nmixture resembles fine crumbs.\u0026nbsp; Add 1 TBS of the cold water through the \nfeeder tube while you have the motor running until the mixture forms a \nball, only adding additional water as needed.\u0026nbsp; Shape into a flat disc, \nwrap in cling film and chill in the refrigerator for half an hour to \nrest.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nMake the stuffing while the pastry is chilling.\u0026nbsp;\n Melt the butter with the oil in a skillet.\u0026nbsp; Add the onion, leek and \ncelery.\u0026nbsp; Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat to soften without\n browning.\u0026nbsp; Toss in the bread crumbs, dried fruit and orange zest.\u0026nbsp; \nSeason lightly, remembering that the sausage meat will be seasoned.\u0026nbsp; \nCrumble in the sausage meat and mix to combine.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the beaten egg \nuntil it is absorbed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPreheat the oven to \n190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp; Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured \nsurface to a 11 inch round. Fit into a 9 inch tart tin.\u0026nbsp; Line the pastry\n case with a sheet of baking paper and fill with baking beans or rice.\u0026nbsp; \nBake in the heated oven and bake blind for 15 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Remove from the \noven and remove the paper and beans\/rice.\u0026nbsp; Prick with a fork and return \nto the oven for 5 minutes longer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPile the stuffing \nmixture into the pastry case.\u0026nbsp; Smooth it down slightly.\u0026nbsp; Bake for 30 \nminutes in the heated oven until the top is browned and the filling is \ncooked through.\u0026nbsp; Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nNote - this can also be served cold.\u0026nbsp; Mustard or\u0026nbsp; a tomato chutney go very well with this.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-82JhUBi-sLU\/WT_P_D1UZ2I\/AAAAAAABBJw\/fqv1Krw51EoCV-6Kl2zbg6TwTkubfXgCwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN2466.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1582\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-82JhUBi-sLU\/WT_P_D1UZ2I\/AAAAAAABBJw\/fqv1Krw51EoCV-6Kl2zbg6TwTkubfXgCwCLcB\/s640\/DSCN2466.JPG\" width=\"632\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis makes a great picnic pie!\u0026nbsp; And this is the picnic season coming up!\u0026nbsp; Perfect!\u0026nbsp; It also makes a nice light lunch with a salad on the side.\u0026nbsp; Todd really loves this and\u0026nbsp; think you will too! Bon Appetit!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/288674283530576936\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/06\/sausage-pie.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/288674283530576936"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/288674283530576936"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/06\/sausage-pie.html","title":"Sausage Pie"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A9NG-iavuMQ\/WT_PLn7lGaI\/AAAAAAABBJM\/0P_IRdSpfCQEccRBYxjZDfz61KLegz05QCLcB\/s72-c\/DSCN2456.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7162492055456385248"},"published":{"$t":"2016-07-11T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-07-11T04:00:04.965+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diabetic friendly"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy alternatives"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy options"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sandwiches"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple lunches"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple suppers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chicken Caesar Wraps"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7853_zpsnyvwu3rt.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN7853_zpsnyvwu3rt.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese Chicken Caesar Wraps make a really lovely and quick light supper or lunch for those days that its just to hot to cook, or when you are lacking in time and inspiration.\u0026nbsp; Wit a bit of salad on the side, you have a delicious meal that\u0026nbsp; is\u0026nbsp; really very simple to make. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7854_zpsaolannwz.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN7854_zpsaolannwz.jpg\" width=\"365\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey're also perfect to take on picnics or as a brown bag lunch for either work or school.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7855_zpsbxfzml5x.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN7855_zpsbxfzml5x.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey make a big change from the normal sandwich and are very healthy, especially if you choose to use low fat ingredients, and I did\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7856_zps7mbluynx.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN7856_zps7mbluynx.jpg\" width=\"386\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTortillas are spread with a simple cream cheese, flavoured with a delicous caesar dressing, and then topped with a chicken salad, made with a mix of the remaining caesar dressing, shredded chicken and peppers.\u0026nbsp; Topped with lettuce and some low fat cheese, and then tightly rolled up, these really moreish delights are ready to grab and go!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7857_zpshgdtdpm3.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN7857_zpshgdtdpm3.jpg\" width=\"379\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Chicken Caesar Wraps*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 5\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/chicken-caesar-wraps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nSimple,\n light and delicious. You can make and take to work or on a picnic, or \njust enjoy at home.\u0026nbsp; Add a nice salad on the side for a lovely light \nsupper!\u0026nbsp; You can use light or low fat ingredients and make it quite \nhealthy also.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n110g of Caesar Salad Dressing (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n90g of finely grated Parmesan Cheese (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 1\/2 tsp lemon juice\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 clove of garlic, peeled and minced\u003C\/div\u003E\nground black pepper to taste\u003C\/div\u003E\n250g of low fat cream cheese (8 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 head of romaine (Cos) lettuce, washed and chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 large red pepper, diced\u003C\/div\u003E\na handful of olives sliced\u003C\/div\u003E\n5 whole wheat tortillas\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded\u003C\/div\u003E\ngrated cheese of your choice (I like medium low low cheddar)\u003C\/div\u003E\ndash of garlic salt\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nCombine\n the dressing, Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic and black pepper.\u0026nbsp; In a \nseparate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and then stir in half \nof the dressing mix.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u0026nbsp; Stir the red pepper, olives and \nchicken into the other half of the dressing.\u0026nbsp; Add a touch of garlic \nsalt, if desired. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nSpread a portion of cream cheese onto \neach tortilla.\u0026nbsp; Top with a portion of the chicken salad and then the \nchopped romaine and greated cheese of your choice.\u0026nbsp; Roll up tightly.\u0026nbsp; \nCut in half on the diagonal and enjoy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7858_zpshk54uuyx.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN7858_zpshk54uuyx.jpg\" width=\"380\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSimple, quick, healthy and delicious.\u0026nbsp; You really can't go wrong!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Its also a great way to make use of leftover chicken if you have some which needs using up!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7860_zpsldkn90kd.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN7860_zpsldkn90kd.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEnjoy!\u0026nbsp; Bon Appetit! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7162492055456385248\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/07\/chicken-caesar-wraps.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7162492055456385248"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7162492055456385248"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/07\/chicken-caesar-wraps.html","title":"Chicken Caesar Wraps"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2157595873186530261"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-24T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-24T04:00:03.891+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A delicious Picnic Cake!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0153.jpg\" height=\"340\" width=\"355\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, we have had plenty of showers this afternoon.  Perfect baking weather.  I just love being indoors and baking on a rainy afternoon! There's something really comforting about being in the house warm and dry, while the smell of something scrummy baking in the oven wafts through the air!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nmmmmm . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0154.jpg\" height=\"302\" width=\"354\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nToday I baked a Coconut \u0026amp; Lime Cake.  It's a recipe that I clipped from the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.goodtoknow.co.uk\/recipes\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood To Know Recipes \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Emagazine  the other day when I was going through my old cooking mags.  I couldn't begin to tell you what month it was from . . . but it must have been recently as the article is entitled Perk Up Your Picnic! (I'm trying to weed them out and let me tell you . . .\u0026nbsp; for a cooking and recipe fanatic, it's a really difficult job to do . . . )\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0155.jpg\" height=\"329\" width=\"355\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's not exactly picnic weather today, but I have to say that some of my most favourite picnics have been held on a blanket in front of the electric fire on a rainy day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0159.jpg\" height=\"307\" width=\"361\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's fun to do that sometimes . . . just have a picnic where you are!  You don't have to worry about bad weather . . . wasps or ants!  And the company is always perfect.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0160.jpg\" height=\"333\" width=\"348\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis cake is rather scrummy . . . I think you would enjoy it even if you weren't on a picnic . . . but a picnic would make it even tastier . . . just sayin . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0161.jpg\" height=\"338\" width=\"351\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Coconut \u0026amp; Lime Cake*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes one large loaf cake\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/coconut-lime-cake\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPerfect picnic food.  Moist and delicious with the flavours of lime and coconut!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n175g butter, softened (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 large free range eggs, beaten\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n250g of sweetened condensed milk (scant 200ml or scant 3\/5 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(This is not evaporated milk, it's the sweet thick stuff)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n40g of desiccated coconut (generous 1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nthe finely grated zest and juice of one lime\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n175g of self raising flour (generous 1 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the drizzle icing:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nthe juice and zest of 1 lime\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g of icing sugar sifted (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\ntoasted flaked coconut to decorate\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 170*C\/ 325*F\/ gas mark 3.  Butter and base line a 2 pound loaf tin with wax or parchment paper.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace  all of the cake ingredients in a bowl.  Beat with a hand held electric  whisk for several minutes, just until the batter is smooth and pale.   Don't overdo it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nScrape the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top over.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake  for about 1 hour, or until risen and a toothpick inserted in the centre  of the cake comes out clean.  Allow to cool slightly in the tin, then  lift out to a cooling rack to cool completely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOnce cold, whisk  together the icing sugar, zest and lime juice to give you a smooth  drizzable icin  Drizzle this over the cake with a spoon and toss on the  toasted coconut flakes.  (To toast the coconut flakes, spread it onto a  baking sheet and leave in the heat of the oven after you have removed  the cake for about 5 to 8 minutes)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2157595873186530261\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/08\/a-delicious-picnic-cake.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2157595873186530261"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2157595873186530261"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/08\/a-delicious-picnic-cake.html","title":"A delicious Picnic Cake!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-5148777442952162771"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-12T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-07-12T04:00:00.057+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"afternoon tea"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cookies and squares"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lemon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lemon and Chocolate Slices"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2336_zpsnl9ukugv.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2336_zpsnl9ukugv.jpg\" height=\"386\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI make a lemon cake that we are awfully fond of here in my house\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2013\/04\/lemon-chocolate-chip-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELemon and Chocolate Chip Cake.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; It's really good, with a nice lemon flavoured cake and just a hit of chocolate chunks throughout.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Lemon and chocolate are actually a very nice flavour combination.\u0026nbsp; It's true.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2337_zpszriyvyhp.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2337_zpszriyvyhp.jpg\" height=\"345\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEspecially when combined in these delicious teatime treats . . .\u0026nbsp; with their vanilla shortbread cookie base . . .\u0026nbsp; all crisp and buttery on the bottom . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2338_zps1xu42jc6.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2338_zps1xu42jc6.jpg\" height=\"363\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAll that melted semi sweet chocolate sandwiched in the middle . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2339_zpspysqr8vz.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2339_zpspysqr8vz.jpg\" height=\"381\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOhhh, and that rich luciously tart lemon curd mixture baked on top.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; These delightful bars please on many levels . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2343_zps15r8mcnd.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2343_zps15r8mcnd.jpg\" height=\"397\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPretty to look at\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; crisp and sweet . . .\u0026nbsp; luciously lemony\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; with a devilish chocolate centre.\u0026nbsp; What's not to like I ask??\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Indeed!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2344_zpsvqtm24nf.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2344_zpsvqtm24nf.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"370\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Lemon and Chocolate Slices*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes one 9 by 13 inch pan\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/lemon-and-chocolate-slices\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nLemon\n and chocolate are a marriage made in heaven.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Seriously.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Buttery \nvanilla shortbread base with a semi sweet chocolate filling and a lemon \ncurd type of topping.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Fabulous!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the base:\u003C\/div\u003E\n245g of plain flour (1 3\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n65g of icing sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n250g of cold butter, cut into bits (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp vanilla\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the centre:\u003C\/div\u003E\n135g of semi sweet chocolate chips (3\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n(Use good quality ones)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n(I use the Kirkland ones from costco)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nTopping:\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 large free range eggs\u003C\/div\u003E\n380g of white sugar (2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n47g of plain flour (1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp finely grated lemon zest\u003C\/div\u003E\n6 fluid ounces of fresh lemon juice (3\/4 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nTo finish:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nsifted icing sugar to dust the top\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2352_zps9nekwbyb.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2352_zps9nekwbyb.jpg\" height=\"385\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat\n the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp; Line a 13 by 8 inch baking pan \nwith foil, leaving an overhang, and spray with non-stick cooking spray.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPut\n the flour, salt and icing sugar into a food processor with the salt.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nTurn the motor on low and add the butter bits, with the motor running, \nalong with the vanilla, until you have fine crumbs.\u0026nbsp; Press evenly into \nthe prepared pan.\u0026nbsp; (Alternately sift the flour and sugar into a bowl \nwith the salt.\u0026nbsp; Drop in the cold butter bits and rub in with your \nfingertips using a snapping motion until you get the same result).\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nBake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Remove from the oven and \nscatter the chocolate chips over top.\u0026nbsp; Return to the oven for about 60 \nseconds.\u0026nbsp; Remove from the oven and spread out evenly over the crust with\n the bottom of a metal spoon.\u0026nbsp; (Lick the spoon when you're done.) (☺)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhisk\n the sugar and flour together for the topping along with the lemon \nzest.\u0026nbsp; (It will smell heavenly.)\u0026nbsp; Beat in the eggs and lemon juice.\u0026nbsp; Mix\n until thoroughly combined.\u0026nbsp; Pour this over the chocolate layer and \nreturn to the oven.\u0026nbsp; Bake for a further 25 to 30 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Allow to \ncool completely before dusting with icing sugar and cutting into squares\n to serve.\u0026nbsp; Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the \nrefrigerator.\u0026nbsp; "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/5148777442952162771\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/07\/lemon-and-chocolate-slices.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5148777442952162771"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5148777442952162771"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/07\/lemon-and-chocolate-slices.html","title":"Lemon and Chocolate Slices"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-5796978555333761267"},"published":{"$t":"2014-07-19T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-08-11T05:46:53.243+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookies and bars"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Weekends"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Thick and Chewy Triple Chocolate Chunker Bars"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6115_zpsa14fdf29.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6115_zpsa14fdf29.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"392\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\nAfter baking these delicious bars today I may never bake regular chocolate chip cookies ever again.\u0026nbsp; Seriously.\u0026nbsp; These are fabulous!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6114_zps1bc0382c.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6114_zps1bc0382c.jpg\" height=\"388\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I was really craving a chocolate chip cookie today, but I had tons of other things to do . . . and it is stinkin' hot too.\u0026nbsp; I really did not feel like standing over a hot stove for ages.\u0026nbsp; And so . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6116_zpsbef08d01.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6116_zpsbef08d01.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI did something really really lazy. \u0026nbsp; I just made the cookie dough and then pressed it all into a pan, crossed my fingers and banged it into the oven. \u0026nbsp; And guess what? \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6117_zpse5b27380.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6117_zpse5b27380.jpg\" height=\"361\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI ended up with the most delicious, easiest, TASTIEST, simplest cookie bars ever! \u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6120_zpsd22282a2.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6120_zpsd22282a2.jpg\" height=\"382\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was really, really pleased with how they turned out.\u0026nbsp; So was the Toddster.\u0026nbsp; WE both gobbled up two of them right away and I have locked the rest away until tomorrow because if I dare to look at them even once more I will be done for . . . in fact I may just have to give them away coz they are that dangerous to have around. \u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6122_zpsba104f28.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6122_zpsba104f28.jpg\" height=\"345\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Thick and Chewy Triple Chocolate Chunker Bars*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes about 18 bars\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/thick-and-chewy-triple-chocolate-chunker-bars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis\n came about because I was too lazy to bake cookies.\u0026nbsp; I just spread the \ndough into a pan, crossed my fingers and hoped for the best. They turned\n out beautiful. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n300g of flour (scant 2 1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp fine sea salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)\u003C\/div\u003E\n172g of butter, melted and cooled slightly (3\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n200g of soft light brown sugar (1 cup, lightly packed)\u003C\/div\u003E\n95g of granulated sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large free range egg\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large free range egg yolk\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n360g of a mix of chocolate, white, dark and white, cut into chunks (about 2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n60g of coarsely chopped toasted walnuts or pecans (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6120_zpsd22282a2.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6120_zpsd22282a2.jpg\" height=\"382\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat\n the oven to 160*C\/325*F\/ gas mark 3.\u0026nbsp; Line a 9 by 12 inch baking pan \nwith foil, leaving an overhang to lift them out at the end.\u0026nbsp; Butter \nwell, or spray with nonstick spray.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6119_zps679edb83.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6119_zps679edb83.jpg\" height=\"395\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhisk the butter \ntogether with both sugars to blend.\u0026nbsp; Beat in the egg, egg yolk and \nvanilla, mixing all in well.\u0026nbsp; Sift together the flour, soda and salt.\u0026nbsp; \nStir this in just to combine.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Stir in the chocolate chunks and nuts.\u003C\/div\u003E\nPress this mixture into the prepared pan.\u0026nbsp; I use my hands for this. They work beautifully.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake\n until the top of the bars is light golden brown and they are firm to \nthe touch., 25 to 30 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool to room temperature in the\n pan.\u0026nbsp; When cool, lift out to a cutting board and cut into bars with a \nsharp knife.\u003C\/div\u003E\nNote - These are fabulous with a scoop of ice cream on top and some chocolate sauce.\u0026nbsp; Just sayin'\u0026nbsp; \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E☺\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6100_zps6c88d9b3.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6100_zps6c88d9b3.jpg\" height=\"386\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI used three kinds of chocolate in these.  A good dark chocolate.  A good white chocolate.  A good milk chocolate.  Chocolate is like wine.  You wouldn't cook with a wine you wouldn't be happy drinking if you were a wine drinker. and if it's not a chocolate you would eat, then don't bake with it either.  \n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/5796978555333761267\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/07\/thick-and-chewy-triple-chocolate.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5796978555333761267"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5796978555333761267"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/07\/thick-and-chewy-triple-chocolate.html","title":"Thick and Chewy Triple Chocolate Chunker Bars"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2086790334118891289"},"published":{"$t":"2014-07-04T06:10:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-07-02T14:14:18.460+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Barbeques"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family pleasers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Salads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"side dishes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad . . ."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad\" border=\"0\" height=\"594\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5737_zpsff892923.jpg\" title=\"Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe don't have a fourth of July Celebrations here in the UK, probably because it was one of the wars we lost. \u0026nbsp;If we did have one, it would probably be rained out anyways. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThat doesn't preclude me however from showing you a salad that I think would go down a bomb at your picnic\/barbecue feast on the fourth!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad\" border=\"0\" height=\"608\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5738_zps32364789.jpg\" title=\"Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's not red, white and blue, but food on the fourth of July doesn't have to be red, white and blue to be delicious. \u0026nbsp; This \u003Ci\u003Eis\u003C\/i\u003E delicious and it's red, green and white. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENot only is it really tasty, quick and easy to make, but I am betting you have everything you need to make it already in your fridge\/larder! \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Simple ingredients, well prepared. \u0026nbsp;That's my motto.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad\" border=\"0\" height=\"608\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5740_zpsd771e30b.jpg\" title=\"Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have used bow tie pasta here, but you could use any pasta shape that will cling to the dressing and hold it in there. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThere are frozen peas, sliced celery, diced cheddar and chopped red onions as well . . . \u0026nbsp;and that dressing . . . \u0026nbsp;wowsa! \u0026nbsp;A dressing makes a salad a beautiful thing. \u0026nbsp; A dressing MAKES a salad full stop!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad\" border=\"0\" height=\"584\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5742_zpsda70fcd2.jpg\" title=\"Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd this simple dressing is filled with lovely flavours that will have your family sitting around the picnic table or blanket, licking their chops. \u0026nbsp;It's as simple as that . . . mayo, milk, mustard, honey and some seasonings. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENothing complicated here, but when combined in this way . . . \u0026nbsp;they are magic. \u0026nbsp;Pure and simple magic. \u0026nbsp;Happy Fourth of July my American friends!! \u0026nbsp;May the fourth be with you! \u0026nbsp;Haha, a bit corny I know, but what can I say . . . \u0026nbsp;I am a corny kind of a gal!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5739_zps172e25c9.jpg\" title=\"Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad\" width=\"632\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E*Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EServes 5\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/cheese-peas-and-bow-ties-salad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWith ingredients you most likely have in your pantry and fridge, this is a salad you can make today! \u0026nbsp;Deliciously simple!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E4 ounces uncooked pasta (I used bow ties, but you could use shells, etc.)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 mug full of frozen peas (about 1 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2 stalks of celery, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1\/4 of a red onion, peeled and finely chopped (about 1\/4 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFor the dressing:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E75g of mayonnaise (1\/3 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2 TBS milk\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 TBS Dijon mustard\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 TBS liquid honey\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1\/4 tsp black pepper \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad\" border=\"0\" height=\"598\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5747_zps6dd419bf.jpg\" title=\"Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil. \u0026nbsp;Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al Dente, adding the frozen peas during the last couple of minutes. \u0026nbsp;Drain and rinse with cold water until cold. \u0026nbsp;Drain again and set aside.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhisk together all of the dressing ingredients. \u0026nbsp; Put the pasta, peas, celery, onion and cheese into a bowl. \u0026nbsp;Toss together with the dressing ingredients to coat. \u0026nbsp;Cover and chill for at least an hour to blend flavours prior to serving.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2086790334118891289\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/07\/cheese-peas-and-bow-ties-salad.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2086790334118891289"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2086790334118891289"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/07\/cheese-peas-and-bow-ties-salad.html","title":"Cheese, Peas and Bow Ties Salad . . ."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-8987141755626263072"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-14T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-05-14T04:00:06.479+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sandwich Week"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sandwiches"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Picnic Sandwiches for Sandwich Week"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Picnicstothewoodscopyright.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/craft%20photos\/Picnicstothewoodscopyright.jpg\" height=\"236\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSandwich week is coming up from the 19th to the 25th May and what better way to celebrate it than enjoying a good old fashioned picnic! \u0026nbsp;We British love picnics and we love sandwiches. \u0026nbsp;Combining the two together puts us right in our element! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Unilever Kitchen recently sent me a sandwich hamper containing a variety of flavour packed sauces and condiments to use in creating some delicious sandwiches including . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo 59300011_0_640x640_zps1be3ad3f.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/59300011_0_640x640_zps1be3ad3f.jpg\" height=\"320\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA nice jar of my favourite mayonnaise Hellman's, along with a variety of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hellmanns.co.uk\/squeeze_bottles\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHellmann's Mayonnaise\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E flip top containers in A Zing of Lemon, \u0026nbsp;A Spark of Chili, A Touch of Garlic, \u0026nbsp;A Twist of Pepper and A Hit of Caramelized Onion. \u0026nbsp; I love, LOVE these flip top bottles. \u0026nbsp;They are convenient to use and to carry about in picnic baskets and for al fresco dining! \u0026nbsp;Easy to use and easy to enjoy! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo sauces_zpsb91b3b27.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/sauces_zpsb91b3b27.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"367\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlso included were a variety of the Colman's sauces in flip tops (their new Fiery BBQ Chilli sauce as well as their new Chunky Burger Sauce) and some good old fashioned Coleman's English Mustard (the Toddster's favourite) and a jar of their grainy mustard. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe challenge was to enjoy some of these sauces and condiments and make good use of them for Sandwich week 2014.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/tunafilling2.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe British are real sandwich lovers, which is why you will see in the shops (even newsagents) no end of variety of ready made sandwiches for purchase. \u0026nbsp; I have often found however \u0026nbsp;(with the exception of the ones from M\u0026amp;S), they are usually very disappointing, dry, dull, tasteless and half empty. \u0026nbsp;It is so much better to make and take your own! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"383\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/hamfilling2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEasy and more delicious. \u0026nbsp; Making your own sandwiches doesn't really take a lot of effort or time. \u0026nbsp;There are a few rules I like to follow however, which help to make sure that my sandwiches are the tastiest on the block. \u0026nbsp;And now yours can be too! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESpread any sandwich which is going to have a wet filling generously with butter, and right to the edges, so as to prevent any sogginess.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUse a sturdy bread which will hold up to the journey and standing for several hours.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESpread the filling generously and to the edge. Helps to prevent dry corners from being discarded in the trash later on.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ECut in half so that you have rectangles. This shape is a lot easier to pack and a lot easier to eat out of hand.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWrap well in greaseproof paper (wax paper) or cling film to help keep them fresh and store in a sturdy container to help keep them from becoming crushed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EDon't forget the napkins. If you have followed my advice and generously filled them, you will quite happily need them! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"342\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/generousfillingbuttertoedge.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI always keep tins of tuna, salmon and ham in the larder, along with a variety of condiments. \u0026nbsp;That way I can always rustle up some tasty sandwiches at the drop of a hat. \u0026nbsp;If we get up one morning and the weather's right . . . \u0026nbsp;a picnic is only a few minutes away. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; These are two of our favourite sandwich fillings that I make. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/hamfilling5.jpg\" width=\"389\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"\u003E*Ham Salad Filling*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMakes 2 or 3, depending on how generous you are with your filling\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/more-tasty-sandwich-fillings\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #3366ff; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESavoury chopped ham, combined with some crunch, and tasty bits.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 (200g) tin of cooked ham\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E(or 200g of cooked ham, chopped finely)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n(You will end up with roughly one cup of ham)\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 TBS good quality mayonnaise (I use Hellman's)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 heaped tsp of \u0026nbsp;mustard (Coleman's is the best)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E(if you like extra texture, use a grainy one)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 TBS sweet pickle relish\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 TBS finely chopped\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003Egherkins\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 spring onion, trimmed and chopped\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003Efreshly ground black pepper\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBread (choose a sturdy one)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003Esoftened butter\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMix together all of the sandwich ingredients. (Ham, mayo, mustard, pickle relish, gerkhins and onion.) Taste and add pepper as required. Butter your slices of bread to the edges with softened butter. Spread half of the slices with the filling and top with the rest. Cut in half to serve.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIf taking out, wrap well and then store in a sturdy container.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"384\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/tunafilling5.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"\u003E*Tuna Salad Filling*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003EMakes 2 or 3 depending on how generous you are with your filling.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/more-tasty-sandwich-fillings\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003ETasty tuna with some crunch and savoury bits.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E1 (200g tin) of albacore tuna in spring water, drained and flaked\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E(The regular sized tin. \u0026nbsp;Not the smallest nor the biggest \u0026nbsp;You get about\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 cup of tuna when drained)\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E1 TBS of lemon pepper salad cream (Or Hellman's Twist of Pepper Mayo)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E1 TBS of good quality mayonnaise (Or Hellman's Zing of Lemon Mayo)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E1 TBS sweet pickle relish\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E1 stick of celery, finely chopped\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E1 heaped TBS of finely chopped red onion\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003Esea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003EBread (choose a sturdy one)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003Esoftened butter\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003EMix together all of the sandwich ingredients. (drained tuna, salad cream, mayonnaise, pickle relish, celery, and red onion) Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Butter your slices of bread to the edges with softened butter. Spread half of the slices with the filling and top with the rest. Cut in half to serve\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003EIf taking out, wrap well and then store in a sturdy container. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6877_zps5fff2335.jpg\" height=\"344\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6877_zps5fff2335.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nAnother favourite is my pressed picnic sandwiches. \u0026nbsp;These will want to be started the night before you want them\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;so that you can give them plenty of time for the flavours to meld together and blend into the perfect mix of deliciousness.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Three hours will do it, but ideally overnight is best if you have the time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6878_zps6758e079.jpg\" height=\"338\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6878_zps6758e079.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThese are the easiest and the tastiest of picnic sandwiches.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; They are simply layers of meat and cheese and vegetables compressed between two layers of crisp chewy Italian Slipper bread, or Ciabatta as it is called.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6890_zps8e3c3fd1.jpg\" height=\"370\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6890_zps8e3c3fd1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EYou line the bottom half of the loaf with a good layer of tangy grainy mustard mayonnaise . . . and the inside of the top of the loaf with a tasty layer of \u0026nbsp;soft herbed cheese.\u0026nbsp; This helps to prevent the bread from getting soggy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You wrap all of those layers tightly in cling film and then compress them just so . . . \u0026nbsp;and then when you are ready to pack up your lunch, just slice the compressed loaf into single sized servings. \u0026nbsp;Wrap each one well and pack them into your basket ready to go. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6892_zps33ccea77.jpg\" height=\"380\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6892_zps33ccea77.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E*Pressed Picnic Sarnies*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMakes 5 to 6 servings\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/pressed-picnic-sarnies\" style=\"color: #9ea52f; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELayers of color and beautiful flavors.\u0026nbsp; Perfect summer picnic fare!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 Ciabatta loaf, cut in half length wise\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E(If you can get them the sun dried tomato or olive Ciabatta makes for a really fun sandwich)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E3 TBS grainy mustard\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E3 TBS mayonnaise\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EGarlic and Herb Boursin cheese\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1\/4 pound thin sliced roast turkey\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1\/4 pound thin sliced ham\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1\/4 pound thin sliced German Salami\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E4 slices gouda cheese\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E4 slices of edam cheese\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E4 slices emmental cheese\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ERoasted bell peppers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Esliced sweet gerkins\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Esweet pickled jalapeno peppers (or any other hot pickled pepper you like)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Echopped marinated olives\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ethinly sliced red onions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ethinly sliced ripe tomatoes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFresh basil leaves\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFresh rocket leaves \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6899_zps85927a64.jpg\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6899_zps85927a64.jpg\" width=\"393\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESpread the mustard and mayonnaise on the bottom of the ciabatta. Pull out some of the inner bread on the top half and discard.\u0026nbsp; (You can blitz it into bread crumbs and freeze it for another time.)\u0026nbsp; Spread the insides of the top half of the ciabatta with the Boursin cheese. Sprinkle the chopped olives over top and layer on the slices tomatoes, and some more\u0026nbsp; rocket leaves.\u0026nbsp; On the bottom crust of the ciabatta, layer rocket leaves and some basil leaves.\u0026nbsp; Add the sliced red onions. Layer on the meats.\u0026nbsp; Top with the cheeses.\u0026nbsp; Add a layer of roasted peppers, gerkins, and jalapenos.\u0026nbsp; Cover with top layer of ciabatta.\u0026nbsp; Press down lightly.\u0026nbsp; Wrap the\u0026nbsp; entire ciabatta tightly with several layers of plastic cling film, making sure it is well covered.\u0026nbsp; Place the wrapped ciabatta onto a chair and sit on it.\u0026nbsp; (I know this sounds silly, but it's the secret to a nicely pressed sandwich!) \u0026nbsp; Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. \u0026nbsp;Remove from the refrigerator. \u0026nbsp;Cut way the plastic wrap and cut into individual sandwiches.\u0026nbsp; You should get 5 or six sandwiches depending on the size of your Ciabatta!\u0026nbsp; These are delicious! \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOf course you don't have to go out and about to enjoy Sandwich week. \u0026nbsp;There are plenty of pretty tasty things you can do right at home to enjoy them, Al Fresco . . . \u0026nbsp;without leaving the comforts of home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7457_zps3c17c030.jpg\" height=\"372\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7457_zps3c17c030.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\nThese grilled steak sandwiches are beautiful. \u0026nbsp; You spread one slice of toasted sour dough\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;bread with the scrummy garlic mayo . . . and then you top it with two nicely grilled sandwich steaks.\u0026nbsp; Just look at those lovely char marks . . . yummo!!\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7448_zpsf446a60e.jpg\" height=\"393\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7448_zpsf446a60e.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EYou pile another slice of toasted bread with fresh rocket leaves and several \u0026nbsp;deliciously caramelized slow roasted tomatoes . . . just look at them . . . all sticky and slightly sweet, garlicky, herby . . . deliciously mouth wateringly scrummo . . . \u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EYou put that all together and you have a sandwich made in Heaven!! \u0026nbsp; Delicious enough to be restaurant fare . . . but created and eaten in the comfort of your own home. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7446_zps4d590081.jpg\" height=\"385\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7446_zps4d590081.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Grilled Steak Sandwiches*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 2\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/grilled-steak-sandwiches\" style=\"color: #9ea52f; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThese are fabulous.\u0026nbsp; You can make them as a full sandwich, or as an open face sandwich.\u0026nbsp; I like them open faced myself.\u0026nbsp; But Todd likes them doubled.\u0026nbsp; This is a two hander!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E4 thinnish sandwich steaks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E4 thick slices of sourdough bread\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eolive oil for brushing\u003Cbr \/\u003Efine sea salt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ecracked black pepper\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Egarlic mayonnaise\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea handful of rocket leaves\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eslow roasted tomatoes \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHeat your grill pan or barbeque grill over medium high heat.\u0026nbsp; Brush the steaks and the bread with a bit of olive oil.\u0026nbsp; Season the steaks with salt and black pepper.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Grill the bread for about a minute per side until the bread is toasted and you have some nice grill marks.\u0026nbsp; Remove and set aside. Keep warm.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the steaks and grill them until done to your likeness.\u0026nbsp; (Two minutes.\u0026nbsp; We like ours rare. ) Turn them a quarter turn halfway through grilling the first side to give you good grill marks.\u0026nbsp; Repeat on the other side.\u0026nbsp; Place two slices of bread onto each of two heated plates.\u0026nbsp; Spoon garlic mayonnaise onto one slice.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Place the rocket on the other slice.\u0026nbsp; Place two steaks on top of the garlic mayonnaise.\u0026nbsp; Top the rocket with a few roasted tomatoes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Serve immediately. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7434_zps771f2185.jpg\" height=\"335\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7434_zps771f2185.jpg\" style=\"background-color: transparent;\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E*Slow Roasted Tomatoes*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMakes as many as you like\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/slow-roasted-tomatoes\" style=\"color: #6c82b5;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis is an easy and delicious way to deal with the garden glut of tomatoes!\u0026nbsp; Great to use in salads or soups, with pasta etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eripe garden tomatoes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ea few cloves of garlic, peeled and minced\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E(The amount depends on how many tomatoes you have.)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Efresh basil leaves, shredded\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Efresh oregano (optional\u0026nbsp; can use dried)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Esea salt flakes\u003Cbr \/\u003Ecoarsely ground black pepper\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eolive oil\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPreheat your oven to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp; Lightly oil a roasting tin.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ECut your tomatoes in half crosswise and place them, cut sides up, in the roasting tin.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle with the minced garlic, shredded basil and oregano leaves if using.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle with some sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Drizzle with some olive oil.\u0026nbsp; (Don't drown them.\u0026nbsp; For a full 9 by 13 inch roasting tin I would only use about 2 TBS)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ERoast uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to an hour.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThey are now ready to use as you like.\u0026nbsp; We like them at room temperature served with some torn buffalo mozzarella and some salad leaves with a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar and a scattering of Parmesan flakes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You can also blend them and use them in soups, on toasted bread as bruschetta, or Steak Sandwiches, etc.\u0026nbsp; Blended just as they are, they make an excellent Pasta Sauce! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6335_zpsde06290f.jpg\" height=\"363\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6335_zpsde06290f.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Better Than Grandma's Potato Salad*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 4 to 5\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"color: #9ea52f; text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/better-than-grandma-s-potato-salad\" style=\"color: #9ea52f; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"color: #9ea52f; text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMuch better for you than the mayonnaise laden potato salad of yore, yet still every bit as tasty and healthier with the addition of lots of green vegetable crunch and snap! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2 1\/2 pounds of waxy new potatoes, halved or quartered if large\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E6 large radishes, trimmed and finely sliced\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ea large handful of fresh chives, finely snipped\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1\/2 of a punnet of mustard cress, snipped\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ea large handful of fresh haricot beans, trimmed and cut into two inch lengths\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ea handful of frozen petit pois, thawed and drained\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 TBS minced fresh dill weed\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFor the dressing:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2 TBS creamed horseradish\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2 TBS good quality mayonnaise\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ethe juice of half a lemon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E4 TBS good quality olive oil\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Efine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to the boil.\u0026nbsp; Add the potatoes and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender, adding the green beans during the last five minutes.\u0026nbsp; Drain well and then tip in to a large salad bowl. Toss in the peas. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhisk together the dressing ingredients and pour them over the vegetables.\u0026nbsp; Season with some sea salt and black pepper to taste.\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the radishes, chives and cress, folding together gently.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Serve at room temperature.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAnd of course . . . what would a picnic be without something sweet to end it all on . . \u0026nbsp;. and not just anything sweet, but Lemon Drizzle Fairy Cakes . . . \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EScrummy cakes flavoured with Lemon, stuffed with lemon curd and baked, then brushed with a sugar and lemon syrup while still hot and then topped with a tasty lemon drizzle icing when cool for the perfect lemon treat! \u0026nbsp;Little jelly lemon slices on top make for the sweetest decoration!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"381\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/LemonDrizzleFairyCakes007.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Lemon Drizzle Fairy Cakes*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes 8\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/lemon-drizzle-fairy-cakes\" style=\"color: #33ff33; text-decoration: none;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELucious lemon flavoured fairy cakes, filled with some lemon curd, and then soaked with a lemon sugar mixture and then finally topped with a lemon drizzle icing and some sweet little lemon jelly slices! Oh so Scrummy Yummy!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the cakes:\u003Cbr \/\u003E140g self raising flour (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 ounces butter (1\/2 cup) (115g)\u003Cbr \/\u003E115g caster sugar (2\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 large free range eggs\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 dessertspoons of lemon curd\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe grated zest of one lemon\u003Cbr \/\u003Emore lemon curd for filling the fairy cakes\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the topping:\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe juice of 1\/2 lemon\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS caster sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the icing:\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 ounces icing sugar (1 cup) (no need to sift)\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe juice from the other 1\/2 of the lemon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo decorate:\u003Cbr \/\u003Emini lemon jelly slices \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/LemonDrizzleFairyCakes022.jpg\" width=\"392\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F. Line 8 muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPut all the fairy cake ingredients into a food processor. (with the exception of the additonal lemon curd to be used for filling the cakes.) Blend together for 2 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Dollop about 1\/2 of the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Top each with about 1\/2 teaspoon of additional lemon curd, then cover with the remainder of the cake batter. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the tops spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted in the centre of one comes out clean.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile the cakes are still hot, and before removing them from the tin, mix the lemon juice and sugar together until the sugar dissolves somewhat. Prick the cakes all over with a toothpick and then carefully spoon the lemon\/sugar mixture over the top, allowing it to soak in. Let sit for about 10 minutes before removing from the tin to cool completely on a wire rack.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo make the icing, whisk together the icing sugar along with enough juice from the other half of the lemon to make a drizzeable icing. Spoon this over top of the cooled cakes and then top each with a couple of lemon jelly slices. Delicious!! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMany thanks to the people at Unilever for sending me this lovely sandwich hamper. \u0026nbsp;Also included were some bread, a picnic blanket and a lovely bread board shaped like a slice of bread!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8987141755626263072\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/05\/picnic-sandwiches-for-sandwich-week.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8987141755626263072"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8987141755626263072"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/05\/picnic-sandwiches-for-sandwich-week.html","title":"Picnic Sandwiches for Sandwich Week"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6666308502706367835"},"published":{"$t":"2013-07-05T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-05T04:00:00.785+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Chicken"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Dressings"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"potatoes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Salads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegetables"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Oven Fried Picnic Chicken and a Creamy Garden Potato Salad"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6801_zps6d0f2e52.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6801_zps6d0f2e52.jpg\" width=\"395\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThis is the type of food I like to eat in the summer.\u0026nbsp; Light and fresh, and easy to prepare.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6796_zps2a2eefda.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"376\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6796_zps2a2eefda.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe do eat a lot of chicken in this house.\u0026nbsp; It's such a versatile meat and goes with just about anything.\u0026nbsp; I always have boneless chicken breasts in the freezer.\u0026nbsp; Just perfect for this delicious chicken recipe.\u0026nbsp; I have adapted it from the Betty Crocker website.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6794_zps3d18ca21.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"393\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6794_zps3d18ca21.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt always turns out moist and delicious, and let's face it . . . chicken breasts are so very easy to get wrong. \u0026nbsp; I hate dried out chicken breasts . . . cardboard is every bit as palatable . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6793_zps45911cf2.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"343\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6793_zps45911cf2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese are always moist and delicious, easy to make and perfect for eating cold with salads, or hot . . . as you like. \u0026nbsp; They are great both ways.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The chicken is dipped in buttermilk and then rolled in a tasty coating and baked just until golden brown on the outsides, yet still moist inside.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; These are fabulous!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You can also do chicken tenders in this way.\u0026nbsp; Just cut the baking time down!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6795_zpsa897f69f.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"391\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6795_zpsa897f69f.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Oven Fried Picnic Chicken*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/oven-fried-picnic-chicken\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nA\n tasty and easy way to prepare chicken to bring with you on picnics or \nfor those summer evenings when you want something tasty to serve with \nyour salad!\u0026nbsp; Adapted from a recipe found on the Betty Crocker site.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, rinsed and dried\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/3 cup of buttermilk\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 cup cornflakes\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 cup of Bisquick biscuit mix, or plain flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 package of dry ranch dressing mix\u003C\/div\u003E\n(you can also use a substitution noted at bottom of recipe)\u003C\/div\u003E\nlow fat cooking spray oil\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 200*C\/400*F\/ gas mark 6.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Spray a shallow baking sheet with cooking spray.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTip\n the buttermilk into a bowl.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Put the cereal, biscuit mix (flour) and \nranch dressing mix into the bowl of a mini food processor.\u0026nbsp; Blitz to \ncombine well and crumble the cereal.\u0026nbsp; Tip this mixture into a plastic \nfood storage bag.\u0026nbsp; Roll your chicken breasts in the butter milk, turning\n to coat, one at a time.\u0026nbsp; As you coat them, drop them into the bag with \nthe dry mixture and give them a shake in it to coat.\u0026nbsp; Place them onto \nthe baking sheet, presentation side down. \u0026nbsp; Repeat until all four \nbreasts are coated.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Spritz well with the cooking spray.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Bake for 25 \nminutes. Flip them over and spritz them again with the cooking spray.\u0026nbsp; \nBake for a further 15 to 20 minutes or until the juices run clear when \npricked at the thickest part.\u0026nbsp; Serve hot or cold.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nNote:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nAs\u0026nbsp; a substitute for the ranch dressing mix, combine\u0026nbsp; 2 TBS dry parsley,\n 1 tsp dried dill weed, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1\/2 tsp\n dried basil and 1\/2 tsp ground black pepper in a mortar.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Crush with a\n pestle until fairly fine. Use as above.\u0026nbsp; If you want to use it as a \nsalad dressing, combine 1 TBS of the mix with 1\/3 cup of mayonnaise and \n1\/4 cup of milk.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOf course a tasty salad goes well with these.\u0026nbsp; I like a tossed salad myself . . . but the Toddster is a meat and potatoes kind of a guy . . . so I like to make this creamy garden Potato salad, which meets both of our desires.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; He gets to please his meat and potatoes soul . . . and I get part of my daily dose of veg . . . both in a tasty salad.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; This dressing is a type of honey mustard, creamy delish!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6786_zps8a2449d1.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"346\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6786_zps8a2449d1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Creamy Garden Potato Salad*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nServes 6 to 8\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/creamy-garden-potato-salad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA \ndelicious potato salad with a punchy low fat Honey Dijon mayo dressing.\u0026nbsp;\n The green bush beans and radishes add a bit of crunch and colour.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 pound of small new potatoes\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS Cider Vinegar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 TBS low fat mayonnaise\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS honey Dijon mustard\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp cayenne pepper\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nfine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 to 4 spring onions, chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(white and green parts)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\na handful of radishes, trimmed and chunked\u003Cbr \/\u003E\na handful of bush green beans, trimmed and cut in half crosswise\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 TBS Dill Weed (or a handful of fresh dill, finely chopped)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6785_zpsec09db67.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"389\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6785_zpsec09db67.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace\n\n the potatoes in a pot of lightly salted water to cover.\u0026nbsp; Bring to the \nboil and then simmer on medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Add\n the green beans for the last 5 to 6 minutes of cooking time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhile\n the potatoes are cooking whisk together the vinegar, mayonnaise, \nmustard, and cayenne pepper along with salt and pepper to taste.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Set \naside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDrain the potatoes and beans once they are tender.\u0026nbsp; Leave \nin the \ncolander and place the colander over the hot pot.\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool until \nyou can easily handle.\u0026nbsp; Cut the potatoes into halves or quarters.\u0026nbsp; Place\n the \nwarm potatoes and beans into a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Pour the dressing over top of the \nwarm vegetables.\u0026nbsp; Add the onion, radishes and dill weed and gently toss \ntogether.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nServe at room temperature.\u0026nbsp; "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6666308502706367835\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/07\/oven-fried-picnic-chicken-and-creamy.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6666308502706367835"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6666308502706367835"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/07\/oven-fried-picnic-chicken-and-creamy.html","title":"Oven Fried Picnic Chicken and a Creamy Garden Potato Salad"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3649520300357015302"},"published":{"$t":"2013-06-28T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-06-28T04:00:03.439+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheese"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"meats"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sandwiches"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegetables"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pressed Picnic Sarnies"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6882_zps51561734.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"354\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6882_zps51561734.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI just adore \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boursin.co.uk\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBoursin cheese.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; It's a soft and creamy cheese which is spreadable and comes in lots of delicious flavours.\u0026nbsp; I am partial to the Black Peppercorn one and the Herb and Garlic one.\u0026nbsp; I use it quite a lot.\u0026nbsp; It's excellent stirred into sauces, or mixed with the flesh of baked potatoes and stuffed back into the skins for fabulous double baked spuds!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It's nice on a cheese board and lovely spread onto crackers, or crisp celery sticks!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6883_zps4ab743da.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"363\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6883_zps4ab743da.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThey now come in packs containing six individual portions and I was sent samples of both the Black Peppercorn and the Herb and Garlic to try out!\u0026nbsp; Scrummo!!\u0026nbsp; These are the perfect size to take on summertime picnics or pop into portable lunches for school or work . . . or even just to munch on when you are feeling a bit peckish.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6885_zps935cddd7.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"369\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6885_zps935cddd7.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe've been having such fabulous weather lately that yesterday I decided to put some of it to good use and make some tasty Pressed Picnic Sarnies to share with the Toddster . . . with the view in mind of taking ourselves off into the Welsh countryside . . .\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6877_zps5fff2335.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"344\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6877_zps5fff2335.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThese are the easiest and the tastiest of picnic sandwiches.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; They are simply layers of meat and cheese and vegetables compressed between two layers of crisp chewy Italian Slipper bread, or Ciabatta as it is called.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6878_zps6758e079.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"338\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6878_zps6758e079.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nYou can choose your own favourite filling ingredients, but what I have shown you here is what I like to use . . . ham, turkey, salami . . . three tasty slices cheeses . . . gouda, emmenthal and edam . . . crisp and peppery rocket and sweet basil leaves . . . sweet pickled hot peppers and sweet gerkins . . . roasted red and yellow peppers, ripe tomatoes and marinated olives . . .\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6888_zps5d55f93a.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"373\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6888_zps5d55f93a.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nYou line the bottom half of the loaf with a good layer of tangy grainy mustard mayonnaise . . . and the inside of the top of the loaf with a tasty layer of Boursin cheese.\u0026nbsp; This helps to prevent the bread from getting soggy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You wrap all of those layers tightly in cling film and then compress them just so . . .\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6890_zps8e3c3fd1.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"370\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6890_zps8e3c3fd1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nYou do need to make these ahead of time so that you can give them plenty of time for the flavours to meld together and blend into the perfect mix of deliciousness.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Three hours will do it, but ideally overnight is best if you have the time.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6892_zps33ccea77.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"380\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6892_zps33ccea77.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWhen you are ready for your picnic, just slice open the covering and cut that tasty baby into five or six thick slices which are then ready to wrap and pack for your portable meal!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Unless of course it is raining . . . which it is today.\u0026nbsp; We picnicked in the confines of our lounge as we watched it pelt against the windows.\u0026nbsp; Sure . . . it would have been nicer to be gazing out upon a field of lovely sheep . . . but that's England for you\u0026nbsp; . . . when life hands you lemons and all that . . . you know how it goes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6889_zps620400a7.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6889_zps620400a7.jpg\" width=\"393\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Pressed Picnic Sarnies*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 5 to 6 servings\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/pressed-picnic-sarnies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nLayers of color and beautiful flavors.\u0026nbsp; Perfect summer picnic fare!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 Ciabatta loaf, cut in half length wise\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n(If you can get them the sun dried tomato or olive Ciabatta makes for a really fun sandwich)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 tablespoons grainy mustard mayonnaise\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nGarlic and Herb Boursin cheese\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 pound thin sliced roast turkey\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 pound thin sliced ham\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 pound thin sliced German Salami\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 slices gouda cheese\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 slices of edam cheese\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 slices emmental cheese\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nRoasted bell peppers\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nsliced sweet gerkins\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nsweet pickled jalapeno peppers (or any other hot pickled pepper you like)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nchopped marinated olives\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nthinly sliced red onions\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nthinly sliced ripe tomatoes\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFresh basil leaves\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFresh rocket leaves\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6899_zps85927a64.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6899_zps85927a64.jpg\" width=\"393\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSpread\n the mustard mayonnaise on the bottom of the ciabatta. Pull out some of \nthe inner bread on the top half and discard.\u0026nbsp; (You can blitz it into \nbread crumbs and freeze it for another time.)\u0026nbsp; Spread the insides of the\n top half of the ciabatta with the Boursin cheese. Sprinkle the chopped \nolives over top and layer on the slices tomatoes, and some more\u0026nbsp; rocket \nleaves.\u0026nbsp; On the bottom crust of the \nciabatta, layer rocket leaves and some basil leaves.\u0026nbsp; Add the sliced red\n onions. Layer on the meats.\u0026nbsp; Top with the cheeses.\u0026nbsp; Add a layer of \nroasted peppers, gerkins, and jalapenos.\u0026nbsp; Cover with top layer of \nciabatta.\u0026nbsp; Press down lightly.\u0026nbsp; Wrap the\u0026nbsp; entire ciabatta tightly with \nseveral layers of plastic cling film, making sure it is well covered.\u0026nbsp; \nPlace the wrapped ciabatta onto a chair and sit on it.\u0026nbsp; (I know this \nsounds silly, but it's the secret to a nicely pressed sandwich!) \u0026nbsp; \nRefrigerate at \nleast 3 hours or overnight. \u0026nbsp;Remove from the refrigerator. \u0026nbsp;Cut way the \nplastic wrap and cut into individual sandwiches.\u0026nbsp; You should get 5 or \nsix sandwiches depending on the size of your Ciabatta!\u0026nbsp; These are \ndelicious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to the people at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boursin.co.uk\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBoursin Cheese\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for sending me these tasty samples! \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both; 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Nobody does picnics better than the British!\u0026nbsp; When the weather turns nice we just adore packing up a tasty lunch, hopping into the car, or on a bus or a train and high tailing it out and into our stunningly beautiful countryside to enjoy some good food and outdoor delights!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe are a nation of picnic-ers and for the last nine years we have been celebrating our love for the outdoors and outdoor lunches with a National Picnic Week!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA picnic can be as grand or as simple as you desire . . . a moveable feast which pleases all of the senses. \u0026nbsp; I can remember a picnic when I was a girl which consisted of nothing more than a bread bag filled with peanut butter sandwiches and a thermos filled with coolaid.\u0026nbsp; (A North American powdered drink which you re-constitute with water, much like the British squash)\u0026nbsp; A friend and I biked half a day up the South mountain back home and enjoyed our picnic resting on a grassy knoll overlooking a church graveyard.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The sun was hot.\u0026nbsp; The drinks were refreshing and the sandwiches were every bit at delicious as delicious could be!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnother memorable picnic was one which I enjoyed after I had grown and had a family of my own.\u0026nbsp; Rained out, we spread a blanket on the floor in the living room, where we enjoyed our sandwiches and treats\u0026nbsp; and each others company as thunder cracked and lightening light up our big picture window.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It's not so much the food you eat, or the location as it is the company that you keep!\u0026nbsp; And of course the spirit which you bring to the occasion!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was recently sent a delightful picnic hamper from Unilever and challenged to come up with a new recipe for the upcoming National Picnic Week!\u0026nbsp; You know I do love a challenge and I do love picnics so the hardest part for me was narrowing it down to one recipe!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6348_zps8e186aab.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"398\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6348_zps8e186aab.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLet me say first of all the hamper was absolutely gorgeous.\u0026nbsp; A lovely white wicker basket filled to the brim with an assortment of lever\u0026nbsp; products . . . Hellman's mayonnaise's, Coleman's sauces, a variety of mustard's and every thing else you could need for a successful picnic . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6343_zps8eef8185.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"341\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6343_zps8eef8185.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n. . .\u0026nbsp; a cooler bag to keep your salads cool, plates, salt and pepper shakers, forks, knives, spoons etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6342_zps8b1b3c52.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"342\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6342_zps8b1b3c52.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn short, everything that anyone could possibly need to take four hungry and adventurous people on a picnic!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6345_zpsdeebf27f.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"346\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6345_zpsdeebf27f.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI can tell you that we will sure be getting good use of this (I'm being optimistic here!\u0026nbsp; We can't have three bummer summers in a row can we???\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I sure hope not!)\u0026nbsp; We do love a good picnic here at Casa da Rayner!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6339_zpsf4fe54e2.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"355\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6339_zpsf4fe54e2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Toddster is a potato fiend!\u0026nbsp; He just loves potatoes.\u0026nbsp; I love them too.\u0026nbsp; In this house it's not a perfect day unless some potatoes are involved and so I decided to create a delicious potato salad to take on our picnic and to help celebrate National Picnic week!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6340_zps7881f8c5.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6340_zps7881f8c5.jpg\" width=\"390\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI love potato salad.\u0026nbsp; This is something which all too often is done very poorly though . . . over gloppy and cloying . . .\u0026nbsp; stogged far too full of mayonnaise, with potatoes that are either under cooked and hard . . . or over cooked and falling apart.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6338_zps8192692e.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"363\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6338_zps8192692e.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStore bought ready made potato salads are always\u0026nbsp; a HUGE disappointment to me!\u0026nbsp; Lacking in flavour, they just never quite reach the mark of what a good potato salad should and can be.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6336_zpsde40a651.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"361\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6336_zpsde40a651.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy salad has a lovely light dressing that is neither cloying or gloppy, flavoured lightly with a touch of horseradish, lemon and dill . . . sweet and oniony spring chives . . . the merest hint of mayonnaise . . .a dollop of extra virgin olive oil . . . the peppiness of mustard cress . . . \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6335_zpsde06290f.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"363\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6335_zpsde06290f.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAdd to that the delightful crunch and colour of spring beans and petit pois . . . crisp slices of red radishes . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn short the perfect picnic potato salad!\u0026nbsp; I call it Better than Grandma's Potato Salad!\u0026nbsp; Not because it's better, but because I'm cheeky!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; My gran made the best potato salad ever, and so did my mom.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; But this is good too, very . . .\u003Ci\u003E very\u003C\/i\u003E good!\u0026nbsp; Happy National Picnic Week!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6333_zps685a759a.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"365\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6333_zps685a759a.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Better Than Grandma's Potato Salad*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nServes 4 to 5\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/better-than-grandma-s-potato-salad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMuch\n better for you than the mayonnaise laden potato salad of yore, yet \nstill every bit as tasty and healthier with the addition of lots of \ngreen vegetable crunch and snap!\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 1\/2 pounds of waxy new potatoes, halved or quartered if large\u003C\/div\u003E\n6 large radishes, trimmed and finely sliced\u003C\/div\u003E\na large handful of fresh chives, finely snipped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 of a punnet of mustard cress, snipped\u003C\/div\u003E\na large handful of fresh haricot beans, trimmed and cut into two inch lengths\u003C\/div\u003E\na handful of frozen petit pois, thawed and drained\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS minced fresh dill weed\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the dressing:\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS creamed horseradish\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS good quality mayonnaise\u003C\/div\u003E\nthe juice of half a lemon\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 TBS good quality olive oil\u003C\/div\u003E\nfine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6334_zpsab12b571.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"391\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6334_zpsab12b571.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBring\n a large saucepan of lightly salted water to the boil.\u0026nbsp; Add the potatoes\n and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender, adding the green beans \nduring the last five minutes.\u0026nbsp; Drain well and then tip in to a large \nsalad bowl. Toss in the peas.\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhisk together the dressing \ningredients and pour them over the vegetables.\u0026nbsp; Season with some sea \nsalt and black pepper to taste.\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the radishes, \nchives and cress, folding together gently.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Serve at room temperature.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6341_zps0c7d39d0.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"388\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6341_zps0c7d39d0.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to the people at Unilever for sending me this delightful hamper and for challenging me to come up with something new!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow, get out there and have a picnic!\u0026nbsp; Go on . . . you know you want to!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Keepcalmpicniccopyright.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/craft%20photos\/Keepcalmpicniccopyright.jpg\" width=\"287\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote:\u0026nbsp; All artwork and photographs for this post are copyright owned by myself, the artist and photographer.\u0026nbsp; "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8425405538959617468\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/06\/not-your-grandmas-potato-salad-and.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8425405538959617468"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8425405538959617468"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/06\/not-your-grandmas-potato-salad-and.html","title":"Not Your Grandma's Potato Salad and National Picnic Week"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6971355658573429361"},"published":{"$t":"2013-06-05T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-06-07T06:12:30.317+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Chicken"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Indian"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Leftovers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"product reviews"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"savoury bakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"spices"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegetables"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chicken Samosa Pie and some really nice kitchen kit!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6297_zps8e2740b2.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"309\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6297_zps8e2740b2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EI don't know about you, but I am right in love with the Joseph Joseph line of cooking and baking utensil products.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; They are always such fun and in such brilliant colours!\u0026nbsp; I could spend hours looking at all of the line which is available at our local Garden centre, and often do to Todd's chagrin, but then . . . I don't complain when he spends hours looking at man stuff . . . ok . . . so maybe I\u0026nbsp; do a little bit . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI have a huge wish list of wants from Joseph Joseph so when I was recently contacted by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFind Me A Gift \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Eand asked would I like to try out their new 4 piece baking set, I jumped at the chance!\u0026nbsp; It was like all of my Christmas's Birthdays, Anniversaries had come at once!\u0026nbsp; Lucky moi!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis brightly coloured set comprises four highly practical baking items from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk\/gifts\/joseph-joseph-baking-set.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJoseph Joseph’s\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E award-winning kitchen utensil range. Finished in a striking pink and aubergine colourway, the set comes presented in a stylish gift box.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6300_zps3fe9260b.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6300_zps3fe9260b.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIncluded in the set are a very uniquely elevated pastry brush and spatula, which have weighted handles and\u0026nbsp; really cool integrated tool rests, which help to keep the mess up off the table.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6298_zps3a85acbc.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6298_zps3a85acbc.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere is also an unusually shaped one hour baking timer, in bright pink, which I found really easy to use.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6301_zps8cdef8f1.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6301_zps8cdef8f1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe thing I loved the most though, is this fabulous rolling pin.\u0026nbsp; Made of beech it is adjustable, with three sets of removable discs which allow you to roll out your pastries, biscuits and other doughs to three different heights, with the measurements showing in both inches and millimeters! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;This allows you to roll things out to an exactness which removes any guesswork!\u0026nbsp; I found the discs really easy to change as they are quite simply held in place with a kind of screw thingie.\u0026nbsp; As easy to use as nuts and bolts!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6299_zps6af472c0.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6299_zps6af472c0.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are other measurements printed on the actual rolling pin as well, which easily help you to measure out whatever it is you are rolling, eg 12\" round, 15\" rectangle, etc.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; These are also in both measurements.\u0026nbsp; I love this rolling pin . . . I absolutely love it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6303_zps860411e1.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"351\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6303_zps860411e1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOf course I could not wait to put it all to good use.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6306_zpsb9068a51.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"357\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6306_zpsb9068a51.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI just adore Samosas.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; When my oldest son was at Uni, I often would stop at the local market on a Saturday morning and pick up some samosas for us to share.\u0026nbsp; He loves them too.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I would ring the doorbell to his flat and when he answered the intercom, I would reply . . . \"Speedy Samosa Delivery!\"\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; He never failed to let me in.\u0026nbsp; Samosas are Indian snack food\/appetisers . . . kind of like little curry turnovers.\u0026nbsp; You can get veggie ones, or lamb ones.\u0026nbsp; (My friend Joy makes fabulous lamb ones!) Most usually they are fried.\u0026nbsp; Beautifully spiced and flavoured.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6331_zpsa4b9da8b.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"346\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6331_zpsa4b9da8b.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt isn't much of a stretch really to incorporate those flavours into a tasty pie.\u0026nbsp; I had some leftover roasted chicken that needed using up and I thought a chicken pie would be nice . . . and then I thought, why not a Samosa pie.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Win\/win!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6321_zpsaa9c716d.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"368\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6321_zpsaa9c716d.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe crust is just lightly spiced with a bit of cumin and uses butter, so it's rich and\u0026nbsp; beautifully coloured.\u0026nbsp; Sturdy enough to stand up to the hearty filling, and yet\u0026nbsp; flake, flake, flaky!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6325_zps75d67a49.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"388\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6325_zps75d67a49.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe filling contains the most usual samosa fillings . . . tender pieces of potato and onion, garlic, some cooked carrot, baby peas . . . cooked chicken . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6323_zpsd9f5d8c5.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"380\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6323_zpsd9f5d8c5.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Beautifully flavoured with a tasty mix of aromatics and spice . . . coriander, ginger, fennel, cumin, mustard, fenugreek, tumeric (for colour) and cayenne for some heat, this tasty pie pleases on many levels, both sight, smell and taste . . . and with picnic season having arrived it would make a great pie to take on a picnic.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I served it simply . . . with some salad and mango chutney on the side.\u0026nbsp; Deeeeeeeee-licious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6320_zpsa8cde235.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"380\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_6320_zpsa8cde235.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Chicken Samosa Pie*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nServes 8\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/chicken-samosa-pie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nYour favourite Indian snack in a dinner pie!\u0026nbsp; Couldn't be easier or tastier!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 large potatoes, peeled and diced (2 large)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 large carrot, peeled and diced\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 TBS vegetable oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 cups of chopped cooked chicken\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 tsp fennel seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 tsp cumin seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 tsp brown or black mustard seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 tsp ground tumeric\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 tsp coriander seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 tsp fenugreek seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/4 tsp cayenne pepper\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 medium onion, peeled and chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 TBS grated fresh ginger root\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 cup frozen peas\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 TBS chopped fresh coriander leaves\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 TBS fresh lemon juice\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the pastry:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n250g of plain flour (2 1\/2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 1\/2 tsp cumin seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n150g\u0026nbsp; cold butter, cubed (2\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n160ml of milk (2\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 egg beaten, to glaze the pie with\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFirst\n make the pastry.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sift the flour into a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Whisk in the salt and \ncumin seed.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Drop in the butter.\u0026nbsp; Rub it in with a pastry blender or \nyour finger tips until it resembles fine bread crumbs.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the milk \nand stir with a fork to form a dough.\u0026nbsp; Divide in two and shape each into\n a round flat disc.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Wrap in plastic cling film and chill while you are\n making the filling.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPlace the potato and carrot into a\n pot of lightly salted water.\u0026nbsp; Bring to the boil and cook until tender, \nabout 10 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Drain and place in a large bowl.\u0026nbsp; Heat the oil over \nmedium heat.\u0026nbsp; Add the chopped onion.\u0026nbsp; Saute to soften.\u0026nbsp; Add the seeds \nand stir fry until very fragrant.\u0026nbsp; Tip in the salt, cayenne pepper, \ngarlic and ginger root.\u0026nbsp; Cook and stir for about a minute.\u0026nbsp; Add the \ncooked chicken, frozen peas, coriander leaf, and lemon juice.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Taste \nand adjust seasoning as desired.\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool completely.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 200*C\/400*F\/ gas mark 6.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nRoll\n out one disc of the pastry to a 1\/8 inch thickness round, large enough \nto line a 9 inch pie dish, with some overhang.\u0026nbsp; Spoon the cooled chicken\n filling into the crust.\u0026nbsp; Roll out the other disc of pastry to 1\/8 inch \nthickness, making it large enough to cover the filling with some \noverhang.\u0026nbsp; Brush some beaten egg on the edges of the bottom\u0026nbsp; overhang \nand top with the other round of pastry to cover.\u0026nbsp; Press the edges \nclosed.\u0026nbsp; Trim off with a sharp knife and flute the edge decoratively.\u0026nbsp; \nBrush the top of the pie all over with some beaten egg.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Cut some vents\n in for steam.\u0026nbsp; Bake on the bottom rack of the preheated oven for 50 to \n60 minutes, until golden brown and tasty!\u003C\/div\u003E\nCut into wedges to serve.\u0026nbsp; Mango chutney is a good go-with!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis delightful\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk\/gifts\/joseph-joseph-baking-set.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Joseph Joseph Baking Set\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E usually retails for up to £40 at most shops but you can get it right now on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFind Me A Gift\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for the low price of only \"29.99!\"\u0026nbsp; That's a real steal!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Find Me A Gift\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and the lovely Emma for sending this to me!\u0026nbsp; (Psst!\u0026nbsp; With Father's Day coming up soon you should really check out the Find Me A Gift site.\u0026nbsp; They have ooodles of nice things to choose from on there to suit every price range.\u0026nbsp; They even have a really cool gift finger personal shopper page, which you can find \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk\/gift-ideas-from-your-personal-shopper.asp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E)"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6971355658573429361\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/06\/chicken-samosa-pie-and-some-really-nice.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6971355658573429361"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6971355658573429361"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/06\/chicken-samosa-pie-and-some-really-nice.html","title":"Chicken Samosa Pie and some really nice kitchen kit!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4945100923550424001"},"published":{"$t":"2013-06-04T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-06-04T04:00:06.431+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"yeast breads"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Baking Bread and a very tasty Tear and Share Greek Loaf!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6311_zpsbac2a9e2.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"368\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6311_zpsbac2a9e2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have always put my hand up and been very honest in saying I cannot make yeast bread.\u0026nbsp; It's just not something I've ever been able to do successfully . . . until today that is!\u0026nbsp; I think I've finally cracked it!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI found this recipe for plain white bread in an old Co-op cookbook of my mom's when I was home last month and thought I would copy it down and give it a try.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6307_zps80fa9dc5.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"385\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6307_zps80fa9dc5.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's for a simple white loaf of bread.\u0026nbsp; The original recipe used the old fashioned yeast, but I have adapted it to use the more commonly available granulated dry yeast which we have today.\u0026nbsp; The end result was a lovely textured bread with a beautifully crisp crust.\u0026nbsp; I think I've found a winner here!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6308_zps920cfea4.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6308_zps920cfea4.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Plain White Bread*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 2 loaves\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/plain-white-bread\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nSimple and easy.\u0026nbsp; If I can make it anyone can.\u003C\/div\u003E\n310ml lukewarm water (1 1\/4 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\nlarge pinch of white sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 1\/2 tsp dried yeast (not quick yeast)\u003C\/div\u003E\n60g of butter melted (2 1\/4 oz)\u003C\/div\u003E\n250ml of milk, warmed (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n900g of strong bread flour (6 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nCombine\n half of the water and the sugar in a large bowl.\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle the yeast \nover top.\u0026nbsp; Allow to stand for 5 to 6 minutes until foamy.\u0026nbsp; Add the \nbutter, milk, remaining water, half of the flour and salt, using a \nwooden spoon.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Mix well together.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the remaining flour a bit at a \ntime until you have a coarse and shaggy dough.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6293_zpsb9f8f960.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"366\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6293_zpsb9f8f960.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTip out onto a lightly \nfloured work surface and knead in the remaining flour,\u0026nbsp; for 8 to 10 \nminutes until it is smooth and elastic, feeling fairly soft.\u0026nbsp; You may \nadd extra flour if the dough is sticky.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6294_zpsac8666fc.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"351\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6294_zpsac8666fc.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPut the dough into a\n large bowl which you have greased with white vegetable shortening, \nturning the dough to coat with the grease.\u0026nbsp; Cover with plastic cling \nfilm and set aside in a warm draft free place for 1 1\/2 hours to rise, \nor until the dough has doubled in size.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6296_zpse1092266.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"338\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6296_zpse1092266.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPunch the \nrisen dough down to expel the air.\u0026nbsp; Tip out onto a lightly floured work \nsurface.\u0026nbsp; Cut in half with a sharp knife.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Pat each half out into a \nrough rectangle 8 inches in length.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Roll up tightly into a loaf.\u0026nbsp; Have\n ready well greased 8 by 4 inch loaf tins.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Put a loaf into each, seam \nside down.\u0026nbsp; Cover with a damp kitchen towel and allow to rise for a \nfurther 45 minutes, or until the dough has risen just about the edge of \neach tin.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F. gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Bake the\n loaves for 30 minutes, or until they are a deep golden brown and sound \nhollow when tapped on the base.\u0026nbsp; Turn out onto a wire rack to cool \ncompletely.\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor Wholemeal Bread:\u0026nbsp; use 450g of plain flour and 450g of wholemeal flour.\u0026nbsp; (3 cups each)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd of course as you know when I get the ball I like to run with it . . . and so I decided that I would take half of the bread dough and create something deliciously different with it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6310_zpsf7fd4f8d.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6310_zpsf7fd4f8d.jpg\" width=\"381\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI just love the tear and share breads that you can get at the grocery shops and so I decided to make one today\u0026nbsp; with decidedly Greek flavours. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6312_zps6de557fa.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"361\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6312_zps6de557fa.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI rolled the bread out to a rectangle and then spread half of the rectangle with some crumbled feta cheese, chopped kalamata olives and sun dried tomatoes . . . and oregano.\u0026nbsp; You can use fresh herbs if you have them, but the freeze dried worked just fine for me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6314_zps16bab871.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"341\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6314_zps16bab871.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe end result was something which was moreishly tasty and delish!\u0026nbsp; We loved this.\u0026nbsp; It would make great picnic food packed with an assortment of sliced cold meats, crisp vegetables, hot pickled peppers and some cheese and olives!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6309_zps8625c6b1.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"390\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6309_zps8625c6b1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Tear and Share Greek Bread*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes one loaf\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/tear-and-share-greek-bread\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nTasty,. tasty!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Easy to make too!\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 quantity of basic white bread (see Plain White Bread Recipe)\u003C\/div\u003E\n80g pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n80g sun dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n150g feta cheese, crumbled (5 1\/2 oz)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS dried oregano leaves\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 clove of garlic, peeled and finely minced\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 1\/2 TBS olive oil\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6313_zps03d60d4e.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6313_zps03d60d4e.jpg\" width=\"368\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nUse\n a rolling pin to roll out the bread dough to a rectangle which is 11 \ninches by 16 inches in size.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Mix together the olives, tomatoes, \ncheese, oregano and garlic.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Scatter this mixture lengthwise over half \nof the dough, with the long side facing you.\u0026nbsp; Drizzle with the olive \noil.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Fold the other half of the dough over top of the filling and seal\n the edges.\u0026nbsp; Cut into 10 even strips cross wise with a sharp knife.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWorking with one piece at a time, roll up lengthways and place, cut side\n down, into a well greased 9 by 5 inch loaf tin.\u0026nbsp; Push the ends in to \nfit and take care not to drop too much filling.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Continue to pack the \nrolls in so that they fit snugly and scattering with any dropped pieces \nof filling as you go along.\u0026nbsp; Press down on the surface with a damp hand \nto make it even.\u0026nbsp; Cover with a damp towel and allow to raise in a warm \ndraft free place for about an hour, or until the dough reaches the top \nedge of the tin.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark \n4.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Bake the loaf for 50 minutes, or until golden all over and the \nbottom sounds hollow when tapped.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before\n removing to a wire rack to finish cooling completely."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4945100923550424001\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/06\/baking-bread-and-very-tasty-tear-and.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4945100923550424001"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4945100923550424001"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/06\/baking-bread-and-very-tasty-tear-and.html","title":"Baking Bread and a very tasty Tear and Share Greek Loaf!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2378846711920043319"},"published":{"$t":"2013-03-31T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-03-31T04:00:06.417+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coffee break"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cookies and squares"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Blueberry Macaroon Slices"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5784_zps6a1085ac.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"380\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5784_zps6a1085ac.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Toddster and I are no stranger to jam . . . we both just \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cstrike adore=\"\" strike=\"\"\u003Elove\u003C\/strike\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp; ADORE jam.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; We like marmalade too . . . but jam . . . it holds a special place in my heart.\u0026nbsp; Jam is something which I always have in my larder and I have my favourites . . . sour cherry, strawberry, apricot and wild blueberry are real favourites of ours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5786_zps217d6d04.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"370\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5786_zps217d6d04.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI use jam quite a lot . . . some nights we have just buttered bread and jam for our suppers . . . that makes us quite happy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Other times it's a slice of toast and jam in the evening when we are feeling a bit peckish . . . which is really nice too,\u0026nbsp; but what I \u003Ci\u003Ereally\u003C\/i\u003E love to do with jam is bake with it!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5788_zps947b7085.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5788_zps947b7085.jpg\" width=\"397\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen I was a child my mother always made delicious raspberry jam filled\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2012\/12\/moms-christmas-feather-squares.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFeather Squares\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for the holidays . . . cake base, jam middles and a coconut toasted meringue topping.\u0026nbsp; She also made a lovely hot milk sponge which she would split and fill with jam.\u0026nbsp; We all loved it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5793_zpseacb5845.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5793_zpseacb5845.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nToday I decided to bake the Toddster a delicious jam teatime\u0026nbsp; treat . . . Blueberry Macaroon Slices . . . using my favourite Wild Blueberry jam.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; They are quite similar to my mom's Feather Squares, but instead of a flaked coconut covered meringue topping, they have a Coconut Macaroon Topping.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5791_zps37ee1418.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"368\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5791_zps37ee1418.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nQuite, quite delicious and something which really brought a smile to Todd's face.\u0026nbsp; Do I know the way to that man's heart or not???\u0026nbsp; I sure do . . . and it's with a jar of jam!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou're going to love, LOVE these! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5785_zpsb51ce11c.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"375\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5785_zpsb51ce11c.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Blueberry Macaroon Slices*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 16 bars\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/blueberry-macaroon-slices\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA short cake base, topped with wild blueberry preserves and a sweet macaroon cookie topping.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n90g butter, softened (6 1\/4 TBS)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n110g caster sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 large free range egg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g plain flour (2\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n35g self raising flour (1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 TBS custard powder (Birds custard powder)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 generous half cup of wild blueberry jam\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMacaroon topping:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 large free range egg whites, lightly beaten\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n190g of shredded coconut (2 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n55g caster sugar (1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat\n the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Butter an 8 by 12 inch \nrectangular baking tin.\u0026nbsp; Line with some baking paper, leaving an \noverhang over the long edges in order to lift it out when done.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCream\n the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.\u0026nbsp; Beat in the \negg.\u0026nbsp; Sift together the flours and custard powder.\u0026nbsp; Stir it into the \ncreamed mixture.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Spread the batter into the prepared pan.\u0026nbsp; Spread the \njam over top.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStir together the egg whites, coconut and sugar for\n the macaroon topping and dollop evenly over top to cover.\u0026nbsp; Bake for \nabout 40 minutes until\u0026nbsp; a toothpick inserted in the center comes out \nclean and the macaroon topping is golden.\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool in the tin \nbefore cutting into squares to serve.\u0026nbsp; Store any leftovers in an \nairtight container for up to a week."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2378846711920043319\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/03\/blueberry-macaroon-slices.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2378846711920043319"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2378846711920043319"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/03\/blueberry-macaroon-slices.html","title":"Blueberry Macaroon Slices"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7527680892650092409"},"published":{"$t":"2012-08-05T04:00:00.004+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-08-05T04:00:00.627+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"product reviews"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Coconut \u0026 Lime Cake"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0153.jpg\" height=\"340\" width=\"355\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWell, we have had thunder this afternoon and pretty heavy showers too.  Perfect baking weather.  I just love being indoors and baking on a rainy afternoon!  there's something really comforting about being here warm and dry, while the smell of something scrummy in the oven wafts through the air!  mmmmm . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0154.jpg\" height=\"302\" width=\"354\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday I baked a Coconut \u0026amp; Lime Cake.  It's a recipe that I clipped from the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.goodtoknow.co.uk\/recipes\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood To Know Recipes \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Emagazine  the other day when I was going through my cooking mags.  I couldn't begin to tell you what month it was from . . . but it must have been recently as the article is entitled Perk Up Your Picnic!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0155.jpg\" height=\"329\" width=\"355\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's not exactly picnic weather today, but I have to say that some of my most favourite picnics have been held on a blanket in front of the electric fire on a rainy day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0159.jpg\" height=\"307\" width=\"361\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's fun to do that sometimes . . . just have a picnic where you are!  You don't have to worry about bad weather . . . wasps or ants!  And the company is always perfect.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0160.jpg\" height=\"333\" width=\"348\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis cake is rather scrummy . . . I think you would enjoy it even if you weren't on a picnic . . . but a picnic would make it even tastier . . . just sayin . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0161.jpg\" height=\"338\" width=\"351\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Coconut \u0026amp; Lime Cake*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes one large loaf cake\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/coconut-lime-cake\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPerfect picnic food.  Moist and delicious with the flavours of lime and coconut!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E175g butter, softened (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E3 large free range eggs, beaten\u003Cbr \/\u003E250g of sweetened condensed milk (scant 200ml or scant 3\/5 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E(This is not evaporated milk, it's the sweet thick stuff)\u003Cbr \/\u003E40g of desiccated coconut (generous 1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe finely grated zest and juice of one lime\u003Cbr \/\u003E175g of self raising flour (generous 1 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tsp baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the drizzle icing:\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe juice and zest of 1 lime\u003Cbr \/\u003E100g of icing sugar sifted (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003Etoasted flaked coconut to decorate\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat the oven to 170*C\/ 325*F\/ gas mark 3.  Butter and base line a 2 pound loaf tin with wax or parchment paper.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace  all of the cake ingredients in a bowl.  Beat with a hand held electric  whisk for several minutes, just until the batter is smooth and pale.   Don't overdo it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EScrape the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top over.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBake  for about 1 hour, or until risen and a toothpick inserted in the centre  of the cake comes out clean.  Allow to cool slightly in the tin, then  lift out to a cooling rack to cool completely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce cold, whisk  together the icing sugar, zest and lime juice to give you a smooth  drizzable icin  Drizzle this over the cake with a spoon and toss on the  toasted coconut flakes.  (To toast the coconut flakes, spread it onto a  baking sheet and leave in the heat of the oven after you have removed  the cake for about 5 to 8 minutes)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/shop.twinings.co.uk\/shop\/media\/upload\/image\/Static_twiningsCollectables.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"463\" width=\"311\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Twinings people recently sent me some lovely herbal teas, which are perfect for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.twinings.co.uk\/shop\/afternoon-tea.html\"\u003Eafternoon tea,\u003C\/a\u003E and rug picnics.  Their \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.twinings.co.uk\/\"\u003Esite \u003C\/a\u003Eis really quite nice, there is even a page of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.twinings.co.uk\/shop\/tea-gifts-1.html\"\u003ETea Gifts \u003C\/a\u003Eon it, perfect for your tea loving friends.  They have a wonderful assortment of black teas, herbal infusions and even \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.twinings.co.uk\/shop\/whole-leaf-silky-pyramid-teas\/whole-leaf-silky-pyramids-jasmine-pearls-green-tea.html\"\u003EJasmine Pearls Green Tea.\u003C\/a\u003E    Most unusual!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/shop.twinings.co.uk\/shop\/media\/upload\/image\/Inpage_JasminePearls%281%29.png\" height=\"349\" width=\"349\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI was sent two of their herbal teas . . . their Lemon \u0026amp; Ginger and their Blueberry \u0026amp; Apple.  I was already quite familiar with the Lemon \u0026amp; Ginger one as we already use that one a lot.  Especially when we are feeling a bit low and wanting a pick me up.  It's a real favourite of ours.  We don't drink regular teas in our house for religious reasons, but we do enjoy herbal teas and the Twinings ones are the best.  They're made with natural ingredients and I have found them to have lovely flavours without any aftertaste like some of these herbal teas can have.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0167.jpg\" height=\"390\" width=\"356\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EActually they also make really lovely chilled drinks as well.  You just add about 6 of them to a jub and pour boiling water in.   Cover and chill for a few hours, then strain into a clean jug and you have something that's quite delicious and refreshing, not to mention good for you, as well as sugar and additive free!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0171.jpg\" height=\"327\" width=\"353\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis was my first time trying the Blueberry \u0026amp; Apple one and it was really lovely . . . very fresh and fruity!  It went really well with the cake for our rug picnic!  I can't wait to try it chilled!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMany thanks to Orly and the people at Twinings for sending me these lovely teas!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7527680892650092409\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/08\/coconut-lime-cake.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7527680892650092409"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7527680892650092409"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/08\/coconut-lime-cake.html","title":"Coconut \u0026 Lime Cake"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-26200113838692026"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-10T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-09T07:47:03.849+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Al Fresco Dining"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple desserts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mixed Berry and Creamy Custard Tarts"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17228.jpg\" height=\"392\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere is no end to the variety of berry tarts that you can find to satisfy your sweet tooth, and your greedy eyes on the net you know . . . each one looking more decadent and delicious than the last . . . this is the time of year for berries . . . and as you all know, I am a great lover of berries.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17232.jpg\" height=\"363\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNo surprise then . . . I also love berry tarts.\u0026nbsp; This is a recipe that I have had in my file to make for several years now.\u0026nbsp; I've adapted it from a Waitrose Seasons cookbooklet, from the summer recipes edition for 2009.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17229.jpg\" height=\"381\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter having made these the other day . . .I have to confess . . .\u0026nbsp; they are quite, \u003Ci\u003Equite,\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Equite\u003C\/span\u003E fabulous . . . \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Eseriously\u003C\/span\u003E so.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17231.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst there is the sweet dessert pastry, which is slightly sweet, and buttery . . . and oh so crisp.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17233.jpg\" height=\"332\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen there are the berries.\u0026nbsp; I used blueberries and raspberries the other day . . . my strawberries being to large to really fit into the shells . . . these are the perfect red, white and blue dessert tarts for summer holidays . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17234.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe creamy custard is unctuously delish . . . light and rich, without being overly sweet.\u0026nbsp; It is simply vanilla custard folded into softly whipped cream . . . napped over the berries like a lovely . . . soft . . .\u0026nbsp; little cloud . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17235.jpg\" height=\"342\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe three together are totally, utterly, impossibly . . .\u0026nbsp; irresistable!!\u0026nbsp; I kid you not!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17237.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNot only that, but they are the perfect portable dessert.\u0026nbsp; You can just carry your ingredients to the venue . . . the crisp tart shells, that beautiful custard cream, a bowl of those lucious berries . . . and put them together on sight.\u0026nbsp; Easy peasy . . . lemon squeasy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17238.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"397\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI can't believe I waited \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Ethree \u003C\/span\u003Ewhole years to make these!!\u0026nbsp; I can tell you it \u003Ci\u003Ewon't\u003C\/i\u003E be three years before I make the next bunch!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17245.jpg\" height=\"398\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Mixed Berry and Creamy Custard Tarts*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nserves 4\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/mixed-berry-and-creamy-custard-tarts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFabulous\u0026nbsp; fresh berries in a crisp sweet pastry shell and topped with a creamy custard.\u0026nbsp; Delicious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n200ml of milk (7 fluid ounces)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 free large range egg yolks\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n20g of caster sugar (5 tsp)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 1\/2 TBS plain flour\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n150g of sweet dessert pastry (enough for 4 4-inch tarts)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100ml of double cream (6 3\/4 TBS), softly whipped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n200g of fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, etc.\u0026nbsp; (about 2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst\n make the custard.\u0026nbsp; Pour the milk into a medium saucepan and bring just \nto the boiling point, over gentle heat.\u0026nbsp; Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, \nflour and vanilla paste together in a heatproof bowl.\u0026nbsp; Pour on the hot \nmilk, whisking continuously.\u0026nbsp; Clean pan and return the warm mixture to \nit.\u0026nbsp; Cook, over medium heat, whisking vigorously until the mixture \nthickens and comes to a simmer.\u0026nbsp; Pour into a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Place a piece of \ncling film over top, pressing it to the surface, and set aside to cool \ncompletely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDivide the pastry into four pieces.\u0026nbsp; Roll each piece \nout into a round large enough to line a 4 inch loose bottomed tartlet \ntin.\u0026nbsp; Prick the bases all over with a fork.\u0026nbsp; Line with baking parchment \nand fill with baking beans.\u0026nbsp; Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until just \nbeginning to turn golden.\u0026nbsp; Remove the paper and beans and return to the \noven for an additonal 5 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Remove from the tins and cool \ncompltely on a rack.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFold the softly whipped cream into the cold \ncustard.\u0026nbsp; Spoon the berries into the pastry cases and top with the \ncustard mixture.\u0026nbsp; Dust with icing sugar prior to serving.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/craft%20photos\/copyright2.jpg\" height=\"175\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you are looking for some more ideas to indulge in on a summer picnic this year, why not indulge in my newest Cookbooklet, The Great British Picnic!\u0026nbsp; Available\u0026nbsp; at a bargain price of only £5.\u0026nbsp; Check it out along with my other cookbooklets by clicking on the Cookbooklets Tab above!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFilled with over 36 new recipes, including several types of flavoured \nmayonnaises, flavoured butters, beautiful sandwiches,  delicious spreads\n and dips, a tasty assortment of salads, a variety of cool soups, \nrefreshing beverages, picky bits, cakes and general scrumminess, all \nperfect for celebrating the summer season in a very British Picnic Way. \n (We are great picnickers over here!)  There's something here for \neveryone, including my \"Top Tips for Picnic Success\" and \"Chic Ideas\" for creating\n a \"Very Stylish Moveable Feast!\"  Interspersed between all this \nscrumminess, there are witty quotes and my own delightful water colour \nillustrations! Pick one up today before this offer is quite simply . . . gone!\u0026nbsp; *pouf*\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/craft%20photos\/Picnicstothewoodscopyright.jpg\" height=\"236\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/26200113838692026\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/06\/mixed-berry-and-creamy-custard-tarts.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/26200113838692026"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/26200113838692026"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/06\/mixed-berry-and-creamy-custard-tarts.html","title":"Mixed Berry and Creamy Custard Tarts"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4212207831922661045"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-01T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-06-01T04:00:05.754+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheese"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Eggs"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Quick and Easy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple suppers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegetables"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Vegetarian"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Courgette and Blue Cheese Tortilla"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"357\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17126.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDo you ever have a lazy day?  You know the type of day I mean . . . a kind of a do nothing day, when you are tired and completely lacking in culinary inspiration.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17128.jpg\" width=\"382\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's the end of the week, and the cupboards are looking pretty bare . . . except for a few veg and some eggs . . . you really need to go shopping, but not right now . . . it's the end of the work week, and to be honest . . . you just can't be asked . . .\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17129.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou're starving and you want something to eat that's not overly complicated, or that will take oodles of time to throw together. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"363\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17130.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou also want to use up some of that tired looking veg and those eggs that are just about up to their sell by date!\u0026nbsp; What's a gal to do . . . what's a gal to do . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"336\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17131.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMake a Spanish Tortilla!\u0026nbsp; Spanish Tortilla is one of those throw together dishes that you can do with just about anything.\u0026nbsp; All you need is some eggs and some vegetables and cheese.\u0026nbsp; Easy peasy, lemon squeasy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"362\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17132.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey go together lickety split and everyone loves them!\u0026nbsp; They are fab served hot from the pan, cut into wedges with a bit of salad on the side . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"370\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17133.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nor cold, and wrapped\u0026nbsp; up, ready for a brown sac lunch the next day or even for\u0026nbsp; a picnic.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; They are the \u003Ci\u003Eperfect\u003C\/i\u003E portable food.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"376\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17134.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nToday I used some courgettes, Jersey Royal potatoes and Blue Cheese I had kicking around the refrigerator.\u0026nbsp; Yummilicious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"380\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17136.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Courgette and Blue Cheese Tortilla*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nServes 4\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/courgette-and-blue-cheese-tortilla\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPerfect\n for a nice light lunch or supper, served with a salad.\u0026nbsp; Perfect for \npicnics too.\u0026nbsp; Just cut into wedges, wrapping each wedge seperately in \nfoil.\u0026nbsp; You may also cut into small squares to serve as a nibble.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n200g of Jersey Royal, or new potatoes (a scant pound)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS olive oil\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 small onion, peeled and chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 small courgettes, washed and thinly sliced\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 fat cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 large free range eggs\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nfine seasalt and freshly ground black pepper\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n75g of Cashel Blue Cheese, crumbled (scant 3 ounces)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nScrub\n the potatoes clean and then place them into a steamer basket over \nsimmering water.\u0026nbsp; Cover and steam for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.\u0026nbsp; \nSet aside to cool.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHeat 1 TBS of the oil in a 8 or 9 inch \nnonstick frying pan, with an ovenproof handle.\u0026nbsp; Cook the onions and \ncourgettes for 5 to 6 minutes, until tender.\u0026nbsp; Add the garlic and cook \nfor a further minute.\u0026nbsp; Remove from the heat and set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSlice \nthe potatoes about 1\/3 inch thick.\u0026nbsp; Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl\n and season with some salt and pepper.\u0026nbsp; Gently fold in the potatoes, and\n the courgette and onion mixture.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWipe the skillet clean with a\n piece of paper towel and add the remaining TBS of oil.\u0026nbsp; Heat it over \nmedium heat until it is hot and then pour in the egg mixture, spreading \nthe potatoes and courgettes out evenly in the pan.\u0026nbsp; Push the blue cheese\n down into any gaps.\u0026nbsp; cook over a gentle heat for 5 to 6 minutes, until \nset.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHeat the grill to high.\u0026nbsp; Place the tortilla under the \ngrill for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown and set.\u0026nbsp; Slide out of the \npan onto a chopping board.\u0026nbsp; Cut into wedges to serve."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4212207831922661045\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/06\/courgette-and-blue-cheese-tortilla.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4212207831922661045"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4212207831922661045"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/06\/courgette-and-blue-cheese-tortilla.html","title":"Courgette and Blue Cheese Tortilla"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3581032567042782866"},"published":{"$t":"2011-09-03T04:00:00.004+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-09-03T07:33:33.483+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pies and tarts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Traditional"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Great Cornish Pasty"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12908.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe had such a fabulous sunny day here today!  Perfect eating outdoors day.  The Missionaries came over and helped Todd to trim the hedge and I thought I would bake them something filling for their lunch.   Pasty's are perfect picnic food . . . filling, delicious and great for eating out of hand.\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12909.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe pasty has been a staple food down South in Cornwall for a very long time.  It's been known as many things through the years .  .. . tiddy oggy was one name used and hoggen was another name, which was used in particular when they didn't contain potato.\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12911.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EMany things were used as fillings through the years . . . meats, fish, vegetables, eggs and sometimes you would have a savoury filling at one end of the pasty and a fruit filling at the other.\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12912.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are pasty shops all over the UK, where you can just about any kind of pasty you could want nowadays . . . steak and stilton, steak and ale, Lamb and mint, cheese and onion, to name but a few.  (I confess to having a certain fondness for the steak and stilton ones and the cheese and onion ones.  Oh so scrummy!!)\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12913.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EThese here today are a traditional, no frills steak, potato, onion and swede pasty.  (A swede is a rutabaga, but you could also use turnip.)\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12915.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EDelicious and tender meat and vegetables encased in a delightfully flakey pastry.   They're not as hard to make as some would suppose, but are really quite simple to execute.  What's not to like!!!\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12916.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*The Great Cornish Pasty*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes 4\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/the-great-cornish-pasty\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EButtery Puffed Pastry, all flakey and encasing a delicious filling of beef, potato, onion and swede.  Perfect and totally portable!!!\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 3\/4 to 2 pounds of puff or shortcrust pastry\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 pound of beef skirt or chuck steak, sliced into very thin strips\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 medium potato, peeled and thinly sliced and chopped\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 large onion, peeled and chopped\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 small swede, peeled and thinly sliced and chopped\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 ounce butter (2 TBS), melted\r\u003Cbr \/\u003Efine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 freerange egg, beaten\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003ERoll  the pastry out 1\/3 inch thick.  Cut into rounds approximately 8 inches  in diameter.  You will need 4.  I find a sandwich plate is perfect to  use as a template.\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace the potatoes, onions, swede and steak  into a large bowl.  Season with salt and generously with lots of  pepper.. Drizzle the melted butter over all and mix well together.\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EDivide  the filling between the 4 rounds, placing it just slightly off centre.   Brush the edges with some beaten egg and fold one half of the pastry  round over to cover the filling. Seal shut and then pinch and roll the  edges from one edge to the other, giving it a bit of a rope effect.   Place onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Pierce the tops in a few  places and brush with beaten egg.  Place into the refrigerator to ill  for about 1\/2 hour.\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat the oven to 200*C\/400*F\/ gas mark 6.   Place the tray of pasties into the oven and bake for 15 minutes.  Lower  the heat to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4 and cook for a further 30 to 35  minutes until well risen and golden brown and the filling is cooked  through and the vegetables are tender.  You can shield with some foil if  you think the pastry is getting too dark.\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EServe hot or cold as you like.  These are great picnic food!\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Food%20Pictures\/Fishchowder.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere is a deliciously \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ayearfromoakcottage.org\/2011\/09\/poetry-saturday-when-earths-last.html\"\u003ECreamy Fish Chowder \u003C\/a\u003Ecooking over in Oak Cottage today.  If you are a regular reader of \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ayearfromoakcottage.org\/\"\u003EA Year From Oak Cottage\u003C\/a\u003E, you will want to update your bookmarks, as the url has changed!  Thanks!\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3581032567042782866\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/09\/great-cornish-pasty.html#comment-form","title":"16 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3581032567042782866"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3581032567042782866"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/09\/great-cornish-pasty.html","title":"The Great Cornish Pasty"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"16"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-654914141004398964"},"published":{"$t":"2011-07-28T04:00:00.004+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-07-28T04:00:02.065+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Eggs"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegetables"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Vegetarian"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Courgette and Dolcelatte Picnic Tortilla"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC12293.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis week we are finally having beautiful summery weather . . . hot and sunny . . perfect picnic weather.  Not the kind of weather that you really want to heat up the kitchen by cooking a roast dinner or some such.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC12294.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe quicker and cooler the better.  It's also portable food weather . . . you know the kind I mean . . . the kind that can be easily wrapped and transported in to the great outdoors where you can enjoy it surrounded by all that is good about nature and summer!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC12295.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETortillas are the perfect summer food.  Easy and quick to make, they are equally as  delicious served warm or cold.  They are very easily cut into wedges and wrapped and fit perfectly into a picnic basket.  They're also fairy sturdy and can't be too awfully damaged by a lot of jostling around!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC12296.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThey also very versatile.  Basically they are not much more than a baked omelette, filled with your favourite scrummy ingredients . . . tasty things  like herbs, olives, tomatoes, peppers, onions, mushrooms, chorizo, etc.  Even leftover spaghetti and macaroni and cheese make great tortilla fillings.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC12297.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBeaten eggs with your favourite savoury weaknesses folded in . . . browned in a well oiled skillet until set on the bottom . . .  then popped under the grill to brown the top and set the whole thing together.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC12302.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECheese is nice.  Cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan . . . tuck in your own chosen  poison.  Today I have chosen simple courgettes and new potatoes from the garden . . . and rich soft lucious dolcelatte cheese.  Oh so delicious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC12310.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Courgette and Dolcelatte Picnic Tortilla*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 4\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/courgette-and-dolcelatte-picnic-tortilla\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDelicious  served warm from the pan, or wrapped up and served at room temperature  at a picnic. Easy to transport.  Goes very well with crusty bread,  sliced ripe tomatoes and olives.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E9 ounces of new potatoes (You want a waxy potato, a generous half pound), ends trimmed off\u003Cbr \/\u003Eand cut into thick slices\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 medium courgettes, ends trimmed and cut into thick slices (zucchini)\u003Cbr \/\u003E5 large free range eggs\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 clove of garlic, peeled and minced\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS snipped fresh chives\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 TBS olive oil\u003Cbr \/\u003E3 ounces dolcelatte cheese, broken into pieces\u003Cbr \/\u003ESliced tomatoes, crusty bread and black olives to serve\u003Cbr \/\u003Esalt and black pepper\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBring  a saucepan of water to the boil.  Add the potato slices.  When the  water comes back to the boil, cook the potatoes for 2 minutes.  Add the  courgettes and cook for two minutes longer and then drain everything  well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETurn the grill on to high.  Beat together the eggs, garlic,  chives and season very well with salt and black pepper.  Stir in the  vegetables.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHeat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet, with an  oven proof handle.  Pour in the egg mixture.  Smooth it all out.  Tuck  in the dolcelatte cheese here and there.  Cook, undisturbed for about 5  minutes, until nicely browned on the bottom.  Place under the grill for  an additional 5 to 8 minutes, until the top is set and golden brown.   (If you pan doesn't have an oven proof handle, cover it with foil.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServe warm or cold, cut into wedges along with sliced crusty bread, sliced ripe tomatoes and ripe olives.  Delicious!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/654914141004398964\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/07\/courgette-and-dolcelatte-picnic.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/654914141004398964"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/654914141004398964"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/07\/courgette-and-dolcelatte-picnic.html","title":"Courgette and Dolcelatte Picnic Tortilla"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7933838046226508751"},"published":{"$t":"2011-05-03T04:00:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-05-03T04:00:05.292+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Eggs"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegetables"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Vegetarian"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Springtime Frittata"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC10725.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENothing speaks spring time to me more than the fresh flavours of tender young fresh asparagus and sweet young freshly podded peas, and here in the UK we have the best asparagus and peas in the world!  I don't think anyone could argue with that fact!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC10726.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENothing beats the taste of fresh peas from the pod.  As a child, I loved being given the job of podding the peas and I think I probably ate half of what I podded, much to my mother's chagrin!  Am I alone in thinking that peas taste beautiful raw and fresh from the pod??  I didn't think so!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC10727.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe herbs in my garden are taking off like wild fire right now.  The thyme and chives are covered with little blooms . . . the sage too has beautiful flower buds just waiting to burst out into colour.  This has to be my favourite thyme of year!  (every pun intended!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC10729.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere in the UK, we like to make hay while the sun shines and we have been taking full advantage of this recent spate of sunny days, having days out together and taking in all the gorgeous springtime scenery that we can.  We often take a bit of a picnic with us to share together in the sunshine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC10736.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOftimes it is just a couple of sandwiches and some fruit, but sometimes it's a delicious frittata like this beautiful springtime offering I have thrown together here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC10738.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETender young spears of asparagus, tasty new potatoes, sweet young English Peas, fresh thyme, chives, farm fresh free range eggs and some crumbled Stilton cheese turn this into a truly British picnic offering.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC10740.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EColourful and delicious it went down a real treat on our latest sunny day outing!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC10728.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Springtime Frittata*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 4\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/springtime-frittata\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA beautiful  frittata, filled with all the lovely tastes of spring . . . tender young  asparagus, sweet peas fresh from the pod, baby new potatoes, along with  a smattering of thyme, chives and crumbled Stilton.  This is British  picnic food!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 to 3 TBS olive oil\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tsp chopped fresh young thyme leaves\u003Cbr \/\u003E150g of podded spring peas, blanched for about 4 minutes and cooled (about 1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E250g of baby new potatoes, peeled and sliced (about 3\/4 pound)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea knob of butter\u003Cbr \/\u003E6 large free range eggs, beaten\u003Cbr \/\u003Esea salt and freshly ground black pepper\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea handful of fresh chives, snipped finely with some kitchen scissors\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 ounces of good stilton cheese, crumbled\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHeat  2 TBS of the olive oil in a 10 inch nonstick heavy bottomed frying  pan.  Add the onions, turn the heat down to low and season with a  sprinkling of sea salt.  Cover and allow to sweat, stirring occasionally  until the onions are meltingly soft, about 15 minutes.  Add the new  potatoes and thyme.  Cook for a further 10 to 12 minutes, covered, until  the potatoes are just tender, stirring from time to time and adding the  additional TBS of oil if needed.  Season with some black pepper and  turn up the heat. cooking and stirring the potatoes until they  begin to  colour.  Toss in the aspagarus.  Continue to cook and stir until the  asparagus is crispy tender.  Stir in the well drained peas. Stir about  3\/4 of the chives into the eggs, season and pour this over top of the  vegetables.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat the grill.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECook the frittata over  mediium heat, drawing in the edges with a spatula until the base is  set.  When it is nicely browned on the bottom scatter the stilton cheese  over top and then bang it under the grill for 2 to 3 minuttes until the  frittata is set on top and starting to lightly brown.  Remove from the  grill and scatter the remaining chives on top.  Serve warm or at room  temperature, cut into wedges.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlease Note:  If you arfe not fond of Stilton Cheese you may substitute a good Parmesan.  Gruyere is also very good."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7933838046226508751\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/05\/springtime-frittata.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7933838046226508751"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7933838046226508751"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/05\/springtime-frittata.html","title":"Springtime Frittata"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7813327841656419649"},"published":{"$t":"2010-04-27T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-04-27T04:00:03.547+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cakes scrummy snacks"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Eggs"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Light Suppers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sunday Lunch"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Hearty Country Style Tortilla"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 366px; height: 380px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/tortilla.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI just love tortilla for lunch.  Not the flour or corn ones in the sense of Mexican Tortillas, but those wonderful eggy creations in the Spanish tradition.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 353px; height: 397px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/tortilla2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EQuick, easy, nutritious and delicious, they make a quick lunch or light supper and are great to take on picnics, coz not only do they taste fabulous hot or warm . . .  they are also scrumtious cold from the fridge or at room temperature.  I'd even wager to say that they are even more delicious on picnics!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 358px; height: 387px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/tortilla3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMind you it is not quite picnic season yet . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 353px; height: 426px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/tortilla4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe traditional tortilla contains not much more than egg, onions, potatoes and olive oil, but . . . once again, I can't leave well enough alone can I.  I just have to grab the ball and run with it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 363px; height: 391px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/tortilla5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere's my take on the tortilla.  It does have shades of Mexico in it, I think . . . with the sweet peppers and the sweet potato . . . but there is also a very definite Spanish bent . . . with the chorizo and of course the olive oil!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 357px; height: 395px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/tortilla7.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENo matter, it was delicious . . . this conglomeration of mine.  That's what's good about Tortilla . . . you can put everything in them but the kitchen sink . . . and they always comes out tasting wonderfully moreish!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 353px; height: 480px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/tortilla6.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Hearty Country Style Tortilla*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 4\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 204, 0);\" href=\"http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/hearty-country-style-tortilla\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAn  omelet by any other name.  Chock full of tasty things, this is perfect  for using up little bits of leftovers.  Don't let what I have used here  limit you, try adding your own combination of cooked veg, such as  asparagus, corn, broad beans, mushrooms, broccoli!  The sky's the limit!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4  TBS extra virgin olive oil\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 baking potato, peeled and cubed\u003Cbr \/\u003E1  sweet potato, peeled and cubed\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 red onion, peeled, halved and cut  into half moons\u003Cbr \/\u003E75g frozen peas\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 small red pepper, trimmed,  seeded and diced\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 small green pepper, trimmed, seeded and diced\u003Cbr \/\u003E1  clove of garlic, peeled and minced\u003Cbr \/\u003E75g spicy chorizo sausage\u003Cbr \/\u003E6  large eggs\u003Cbr \/\u003Esmoked paprika to taste\u003Cbr \/\u003Esalt and freshly ground black  pepper\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea handful of grated strong cheddar cheese\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat the  grill to medium.  Heat 2 TBS of the oil in a skillet about 10 inches  wide at the base.  Toss in the baking and sweet potato cubes.  Cook,  stirring occasionally, over medium heat until they begin to soften.   Toss in the onion and peppers, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring  occasionally until the potatoes are almost tender and beginning to  brown.  Add the peas, garlic and chorizo.  Cook for 5 minutes or so.   Season to taste with the smoked paprika, salt and pepper.  Beat the eggs  together in a large bowl.  Tip in the cooked mixture and mix it in  thoroughly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWipe out the skillet with some paper toweling.  Add  the remaining oil and heat until hot.  Tip in the tortilla mixture,  letting it spread out evenly in the pan.  cook over medium low heat  until the bottom is golden brown and it is almost set.  Sprinkle the  grated cheddar over top and slide under the preheated grill.  Grill  until set and lightly browned on top.  Remove and transfer to a serving  plate.  Cut into wedges to serve."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7813327841656419649\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/04\/hearty-country-style-tortilla.html#comment-form","title":"13 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7813327841656419649"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7813327841656419649"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/04\/hearty-country-style-tortilla.html","title":"Hearty Country Style Tortilla"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"13"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6025033197682855991"},"published":{"$t":"2009-09-27T05:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-09-27T05:00:01.286+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Picnics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Ploughman's Muffins"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 358px; height: 336px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/A1ploughman.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the more popular pub lunches over here in the UK is the delicious Ploughman's Lunch.   Generally comprised of a buttered crusty loaf, accompanied with Pickle (usually Branstons or a Chutney) slabs of cheddar cheese, and generally some salad leaves on the side, it has become somewhat of a cultural icon over here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is really rather good.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 358px; height: 370px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/cheddarcheeseNZ2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECheese and crusty buttered bread . . . yummy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECheese and pickle . . . delicious\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 341px; height: 471px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/6898.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECheese and crusty buttered bread and pickle together . . . scrumdiddlyumptious!!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI thought I would go a bit further and combine all the tasty flavours in one delightful little muffin.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI was feeling rather inspired.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 356px; height: 403px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/SaturdaySept26003.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy pickle of choice . . . a tasty Apricot and Ginger chutney.  These rock!  (If I don't say so myself!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 368px; height: 403px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/SaturdaySept26010.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Ploughman's Muffins*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes 12\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 204, 0);\" href=\"http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/ploughman-s-muffins\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI just love ordering a ploughman's lunch when we go to the pub.  A tasty hunk of good cheese, along with some chutney or pickle and salad leaves . . . simple and yet extremely delicious.  Here is a tasty muffin that combines all the wonderful flavours of a ploughman's lunch into one scrumptious little parcel.  Perfect for a packed lunch!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 ounces butter, melted\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 large egg\u003Cbr \/\u003E250ml of milk\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tsp English Mustard\u003Cbr \/\u003E3 TBS chutney or French mustard\u003Cbr \/\u003E( I like to use an apricot and ginger chutney)\u003Cbr \/\u003E6 ounces strong cheddar cheese, grated and divided\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 TBS baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E11 ounces plain flour\u003Cbr \/\u003Epinch salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 365px; height: 365px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/SaturdaySept26025.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPre-heat the oven to 190*C\/375*F.  Butter a 12 hole muffin tin very well.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECombine the butter, egg, milk, mustard and chutney in a beaker.  Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl.  Stir in the 5 ounces of the cheese.  Add the wet ingredients all at once.  Combine only until just mixed.  Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.  Sprinkle the remaining ounce of cheese evenly over top.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until well risen and firm.  Leave in the pan to cool for several minutes before loosening and placing on a wire rack to finish cooling.  Serve warm for a real taste treat.  These are also very good cold for lunch."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6025033197682855991\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2009\/09\/ploughmans-muffins.html#comment-form","title":"10 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6025033197682855991"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6025033197682855991"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2009\/09\/ploughmans-muffins.html","title":"Ploughman's Muffins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"10"}}]}});