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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v4kn0pnYETM\/XU_L6KQ9sYI\/AAAAAAAClU8\/HBEJyPLjwyARC060l9p82_qxyOYNkCR0QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cover%2Bbaked%2Bbeans.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1399\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v4kn0pnYETM\/XU_L6KQ9sYI\/AAAAAAAClU8\/HBEJyPLjwyARC060l9p82_qxyOYNkCR0QCLcBGAs\/s400\/Cover%2Bbaked%2Bbeans.JPG\" title=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" 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: left;\"\u003E\nOne thing I really missed when I first moved over to the UK was Baked Beans.\u0026nbsp; Beans that tasted like my mom's always did, and indeed like mine did through the years.\u0026nbsp; The dry beans were hard to come by, as was Molasses and to this day, Salt Pork does not exist here.\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; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-onWVPycw7PM\/XU_N5K15GwI\/AAAAAAAClWM\/DRo-JEZNuU8aZszweme6A-77KX5AQl5GgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Beans%2Band%2BBacon.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-onWVPycw7PM\/XU_N5K15GwI\/AAAAAAAClWM\/DRo-JEZNuU8aZszweme6A-77KX5AQl5GgCLcBGAs\/s400\/Beans%2Band%2BBacon.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\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\u0026nbsp; recipe is my nod to my mom's original Boston Baked Beans, and all the Baked Beans of my ancestors, albeit a bit easier to throw together. They use cooked tinned Haricot Beans (navy beans) and streaky bacon.\u0026nbsp; I like to use the dry cure bacon, and nitrate free if I can find it.\u0026nbsp; We love bacon, but its not very good for you, fat aside\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; its the chemicals.\u0026nbsp; Not good for you at all, that's why I use nitrate free if I can find it.\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\/-SnLysc6-sPk\/XU_L8UuYb4I\/AAAAAAAClVA\/cIGPlM7AKYI2sHye1OYnACX5ONjuFM_ewCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5532.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1320\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SnLysc6-sPk\/XU_L8UuYb4I\/AAAAAAAClVA\/cIGPlM7AKYI2sHye1OYnACX5ONjuFM_ewCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_5532.JPG\" title=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" 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\nBack home, once upon a time we had a butcher who made his own home smoked bacon and it was truly heavenly.\u0026nbsp; His butcher shop always had the wonderful smell of his home smoked bacon.\u0026nbsp; I wish I could make some way for you to smell it here, but alas, you will just have to take my word for it. If you have ever smelt home smoked bacon, you will know what I am talking about.\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:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--JW_LrzVnbs\/XU_L9XEf9DI\/AAAAAAAClVE\/20OUcQNHLowpTFsy9lp9S43BAMMKzmDgQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5533.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"789\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--JW_LrzVnbs\/XU_L9XEf9DI\/AAAAAAAClVE\/20OUcQNHLowpTFsy9lp9S43BAMMKzmDgQCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_5533.JPG\" title=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" 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\nBack to the beans. Mom always baked hers in a stoneware bean crock.\u0026nbsp; My sister does hers in the slow cooker, both ways take plenty of preparation and all day to cook.\u0026nbsp; You actually have to start them the night before by soaking the dried beans overnight, and then you boil them for a bit in the soaking water with a bit of soda, which is supposed to help them soften. I am not sure if it does. I was always afraid to leave it out just in case!\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:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5WdYXA-oavM\/XU_L_PnBn7I\/AAAAAAAClVI\/gELvJBQ9c4UurafXxkjmP07NlXlCWD5cQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5538.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"990\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5WdYXA-oavM\/XU_L_PnBn7I\/AAAAAAAClVI\/gELvJBQ9c4UurafXxkjmP07NlXlCWD5cQCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_5538.JPG\" title=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" 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: left;\"\u003E\nThis recipe cuts out all of that overnight soaking and the boiling.\u0026nbsp; And trust me when I say they taste just as good as they would had you\u0026nbsp; started with dried beans. It uses tinned cooked haricot beans. (Navy Beans)\u0026nbsp; Three cans, drained and rinsed\u0026nbsp; . . .\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\/-ILNh4AvQ-SI\/XU_NNV6pdTI\/AAAAAAAClWE\/Tu2ZwqSjeu0_9ltYFvi_IG0mZh378PIWgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5539.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1300\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ILNh4AvQ-SI\/XU_NNV6pdTI\/AAAAAAAClWE\/Tu2ZwqSjeu0_9ltYFvi_IG0mZh378PIWgCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_5539.JPG\" title=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\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: left;\"\u003E\nThe sauce contains everything that from scratch Boston Baked Beans uses.\u0026nbsp; Molasses . . .\u0026nbsp; tomato ketchup\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\/-RETHgUnSlY4\/XU_MA6edRJI\/AAAAAAAClVQ\/2ANktbxPyNIH3m9wlxyVRgPvHP1fO4K-wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5541.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1414\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RETHgUnSlY4\/XU_MA6edRJI\/AAAAAAAClVQ\/2ANktbxPyNIH3m9wlxyVRgPvHP1fO4K-wCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_5541.JPG\" title=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" 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\nSeasonings, brown sugar\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; Worcestershire Sauce . . .\u0026nbsp; the original use Cider vinegar, and you could certainly use cider vinegar instead of the Worcestershire sauce if you wanted to.\u0026nbsp; I like the Worcestershire sauce myself.\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:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wdHtMM9Mj5g\/XU_MCLdixkI\/AAAAAAAClVU\/BuEDIbrtpVI-h1i16iPm5RyIfh21t8KyQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5542.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1494\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wdHtMM9Mj5g\/XU_MCLdixkI\/AAAAAAAClVU\/BuEDIbrtpVI-h1i16iPm5RyIfh21t8KyQCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_5542.JPG\" title=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" 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\nChopped onion\u0026nbsp; . . . one medium brown skinned onion, peeled and chopped.\u0026nbsp; No more, no less . . .\u0026nbsp; the perfect amount.\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:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--n24_E4D_-w\/XU_MDtlyaMI\/AAAAAAAClVY\/Tw7Eq8678_EOilTXMLG1k4ZnJwho26ONgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5543.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1382\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--n24_E4D_-w\/XU_MDtlyaMI\/AAAAAAAClVY\/Tw7Eq8678_EOilTXMLG1k4ZnJwho26ONgCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_5543.JPG\" title=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" 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 dump the beans into a casserole dish and simmer the sauce ingredients to come to a boil and melt the sugar\u0026nbsp; . . . into that the onion goes. \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\/-kFMbOjPpZDA\/XU_ME2sylOI\/AAAAAAAClVc\/ZIOXI_OYV3IZhdJUelDd6EaWNAomF9ATQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_5546.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1540\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kFMbOjPpZDA\/XU_ME2sylOI\/AAAAAAAClVc\/ZIOXI_OYV3IZhdJUelDd6EaWNAomF9ATQCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_5546.JPG\" title=\"Easy Boston Baked Beans\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\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: left;\"\u003E\nThree hours does it fine.\u0026nbsp; No need to have them in the oven or slow cooker all day, and they taste just as if you have . . .\u0026nbsp; I call these perfect baked beans.\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\u003C!-- START The Recipe Box --\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardnum=\"1\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg draggable=\"false\" height=\"349\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v4kn0pnYETM\/XU_L6KQ9sYI\/AAAAAAAClU8\/HBEJyPLjwyARC060l9p82_qxyOYNkCR0QCLcBGAs\/s400\/Cover%2Bbaked%2Bbeans.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr();\" type=\"button\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003E\nEasy Boston Baked Beans\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"recipeYield\"\u003E8 - 10\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003E\nThese are hands-down the most delicious baked beans and they only take have the time and work of the original\u0026nbsp; all from scratch version. Every bit as good. Trust me on this.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ningredients:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E3 (400g) (15.5 ounce) tins of cooked haricot beans (cooked white navy beans0\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1\/2 pound sliced dry cure streaky bacon\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 medium onion, peeled and diced\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E6 TBS molasses (alternately you can use 3 TBS each golden syrup and dark treacle)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E2 tsp salt\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 tsp ground black pepper\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1\/2 tsp dry mustard powder\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E245g tomato sauce (Ketchup) (1 cup)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E200g soft light brown sugar (1 cup, packed)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E2 TBS Worcestershire Sauce\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ninstructions:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch2 class=\"ccm-howto ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\nHow to cook Easy Boston Baked Beans\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 165*C\/325\u0026amp;F\/ gas mark 3. Drain all the beans and rinse them in cold water. Drain them again and then put them into a 9 by 13 inch glass baking dish, of small roasting tin. Mix the ketchup, molasses, salt, black pepper, mustard powder, tomato sauce, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil over medium heat, stirring to melt the sugar. Remove from the heat. Stir in the onions. Pour half of this mixture over the beans in the dish. Top the beans with the slices of bacon and then spoon the remainder of the sauce over top. Cover tightly with a sheet of aluminium foil. Bake for 3 hours until the beans are tender and delicious. 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These are a great dish to carry along to a pot-luck or a covered-dish supper!\u0026nbsp; I guarantee you will come home with an empty dish!\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\u003EUp Tomorrow\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ci\u003E:\u0026nbsp; Stilton Steaks with Sweet Potato \u0026amp; Garlic Mash\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\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\nTasty tasty!\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: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OGhYOvMfC5k\/XVASXyL96fI\/AAAAAAAClWU\/ChgDXJM3qNUN2pqoMkcKaWO0KuqXDa7QQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Marie-Signature-Transparent.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HMil7SgVscM\/XPpkx67q9rI\/AAAAAAACg74\/Y-u_1dDKV6QROn0UuYYAbDbJLimnWX5EQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4005-001.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Beans on Toast\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1264\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HMil7SgVscM\/XPpkx67q9rI\/AAAAAAACg74\/Y-u_1dDKV6QROn0UuYYAbDbJLimnWX5EQCEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4005-001.JPG\" title=\"Maple Baked Beans on Toast\" 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 are just busy.\u0026nbsp; The last few days this week I have been busier then a \"Hen hauling wood\" as my old friend Leona would say!\u0026nbsp; Writing articles, doing laundry, appointments, etc. They say there is no rest for the wicked!\u0026nbsp; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\nJust because you are busy and don't have a lot of time that doesn't mean you can't get something tasty on the supper table!\u0026nbsp; These Maple Baked Beans on Toast are the perfect light supper entree for when you have a bit more on your plate to handle than normal.\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\/-YmhSZcKotFM\/XPpky4x18oI\/AAAAAAACg7o\/o5BjOOFLshkfNUrpqUil84dZl18dL__SgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4007-001.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Beans on Toast\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1519\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YmhSZcKotFM\/XPpky4x18oI\/AAAAAAACg7o\/o5BjOOFLshkfNUrpqUil84dZl18dL__SgCEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4007-001.JPG\" title=\"Maple Baked Beans on Toast\" 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: left;\"\u003E\nWith a little bit of pre-prep, they basically cook themselves!\u0026nbsp; Its amazing what you can do with a few store cupboard ingredients!\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\/-DMbnfU9nrYo\/XPplpL219DI\/AAAAAAACg78\/RqFBGrpb8rctqONiFfwktSfdL-8P5_tygCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4009-001.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Beans on Toast\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1024\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DMbnfU9nrYo\/XPplpL219DI\/AAAAAAACg78\/RqFBGrpb8rctqONiFfwktSfdL-8P5_tygCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_4009-001.JPG\" title=\"Maple Baked Beans on Toast\" 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 tasty recipe uses things I generally have in my larder at all times . . .\u0026nbsp; tinned cannellini beans, a good bottled tomato passata . . . \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:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QHGkHzUOUAU\/XPpk07-ej_I\/AAAAAAACg7w\/KXtftv-jJvMuXp3Kpx7Xz5fZcKWqaGrhQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4008-001.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Beans on Toast\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1242\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QHGkHzUOUAU\/XPpk07-ej_I\/AAAAAAACg7w\/KXtftv-jJvMuXp3Kpx7Xz5fZcKWqaGrhQCEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4008-001.JPG\" title=\"Maple Baked Beans on Toast\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\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\nMaple syrup, a good balsamic vinegar.\u0026nbsp; Today I used a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ilgusto.com\/collections\/balsamic-vinegars?page=1\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMaple Balsamic from ilGusto\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, but you could us any good Balsamic vinegar.\u0026nbsp; Since I also use pure Maple syrup I felt the Maple Balsamic would add a nice touch and more maple flavour.\u0026nbsp; It did.\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\/-rB2F35JOGhY\/XPplu1_Ty_I\/AAAAAAACg8A\/BY4TKtiuR9spUIgTPeSCeZhbbM5DAeeJQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4011-001.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Beans on Toast\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1293\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rB2F35JOGhY\/XPplu1_Ty_I\/AAAAAAACg8A\/BY4TKtiuR9spUIgTPeSCeZhbbM5DAeeJQCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_4011-001.JPG\" title=\"Maple Baked Beans on Toast\" 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 used a bottle of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cirio1856.co.uk\/en\/products\/item\/10\/rustica-sieved-tomatoes\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECiro Passata Rustica \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Etoday . . . it is lovely and thick and has a nice tomato flavour. If you can't get that you could use ordinary passata or even tomato sauce.\u0026nbsp; I don't think that it will taste as rich and luxurious however as this does\u0026nbsp; . . . \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:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cp6X8_1Kqc4\/XPpk19-4w5I\/AAAAAAACg7s\/YGgnS2kPTAA8aTTcxo7NODXRmqsse4qSgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4010-001.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Beans on Toast\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1263\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cp6X8_1Kqc4\/XPpk19-4w5I\/AAAAAAACg7s\/YGgnS2kPTAA8aTTcxo7NODXRmqsse4qSgCEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4010-001.JPG\" title=\"Maple Baked Beans on Toast\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\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: left;\"\u003E\nI started by softening some thinly sliced shallots in a bit of light olive oil along with some crushed garlic.\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\/-Zsv-QPOmGKw\/XPpk6dQi99I\/AAAAAAACg7w\/rjpaFDAwZBEipVDqRKRyuGD0D-zUlxiHgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_4013-001.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Beans on Toast\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1108\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zsv-QPOmGKw\/XPpk6dQi99I\/AAAAAAACg7w\/rjpaFDAwZBEipVDqRKRyuGD0D-zUlxiHgCEwYBhgL\/s400\/IMG_4013-001.JPG\" title=\"Maple Baked Beans on Toast\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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If you can think of it, do try to make them the day before. 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pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Delicious Mains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fabulous Sides"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Quick and Easy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fish Fingers, Chips \u0026 Beans"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZabYUE9rFc8\/XGvkYG9rSKI\/AAAAAAACYvs\/4Y0MZvKTvukwUBsdEv-rHWXP03Ba-4MaACLcBGAs\/s1600\/cover%2Bchips%2Band%2Bbeans.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fish Fingers, Chips \u0026amp; Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1508\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZabYUE9rFc8\/XGvkYG9rSKI\/AAAAAAACYvs\/4Y0MZvKTvukwUBsdEv-rHWXP03Ba-4MaACLcBGAs\/w640-h602\/cover%2Bchips%2Band%2Bbeans.JPG\" title=\"Fish Fingers, Chips \u0026amp; Beans\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\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\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZabYUE9rFc8\/XGvkYG9rSKI\/AAAAAAACYvs\/4Y0MZvKTvukwUBsdEv-rHWXP03Ba-4MaACLcBGAs\/s1600\/cover%2Bchips%2Band%2Bbeans.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\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\nOne thing that children really enjoy for their suppers in the UK are Fish Fingers, Chips and Beans.\u0026nbsp; Its a simple meal and quick to throw together, making it a firm favorite with mums as well.\u0026nbsp; You don't always have the time or the energy to put together a big meal.\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 confess that from time to time, I also enjoy it.\u0026nbsp; It can be as simple as opening frozen packets and tins, popping the fish and chips into the oven and the beans into a saucepan to heat up. I, however, always like to add a little twist to my baked beans which I am sharing with you today.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\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\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\/-Iq9WLQGgWwI\/XGvksXUNSVI\/AAAAAAACYv4\/v0iwHcqd_bUg7jwE86nL_ijMe_Rrp_K9ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1039.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1497\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Iq9WLQGgWwI\/XGvksXUNSVI\/AAAAAAACYv4\/v0iwHcqd_bUg7jwE86nL_ijMe_Rrp_K9ACLcBGAs\/w640-h597\/IMG_1039.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\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;\"\u003EMy secret recipe for dealing with a tin of baked beans to dress them up a bit and make them taste just like New England Baked Beans, is to treat them like baked beans!\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;\"\u003EI don't think I am the first person to admit that tinned baked beans can be a little bit lack luster in comparison to the real thing!\u0026nbsp; I was really spoilt as a child. Mom always used to bake our beans from scratch.\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;\"\u003EEvery Saturday without fail we could count on them for most of my growing up years. Occasionally she would open a tin, but more often than not we had the real deal.\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\/-AQvbktQSqMw\/XGvkt8FVbJI\/AAAAAAACYv8\/N4IVkC2oEfkTti0Uqb9YfG0p9TPbd3TkwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1043.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fish Fingers, Chips \u0026amp; Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1429\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AQvbktQSqMw\/XGvkt8FVbJI\/AAAAAAACYv8\/N4IVkC2oEfkTti0Uqb9YfG0p9TPbd3TkwCLcBGAs\/w640-h570\/IMG_1043.JPG\" title=\"Fish Fingers, Chips \u0026amp; Beans\" 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;\"\u003EBaked long and slow in a low oven, all day.\u0026nbsp; She would soak the beans the night before and then get them into her bean crock early in the\u0026nbsp; morning.\u0026nbsp; The smell of them baking would tantalize us all day.\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;\"\u003EBy the time supper rolled around we were more than ready to tuck in with delight. And there was always plenty extra that she would freeze in containers for us to enjoy at future dates.\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;\"\u003EMy sister bakes her own beans from scratch nowadays as well, but she uses her crock pot\/slow cooker.\u0026nbsp; They may not get quite as dark as mom's but the flavor is there, and we love them.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\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\/-Va9yu6HhRRw\/XGvkv93EEOI\/AAAAAAACYwA\/9VpS34jugOkz1DPtJf8K9gx5Bd_6-x2fwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1045.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fish Fingers, Chips \u0026amp; Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1593\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Va9yu6HhRRw\/XGvkv93EEOI\/AAAAAAACYwA\/9VpS34jugOkz1DPtJf8K9gx5Bd_6-x2fwCLcBGAs\/w640-h635\/IMG_1045.JPG\" title=\"Fish Fingers, Chips \u0026amp; Beans\" 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\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;\"\u003EYou don't always have time to bake your own beans however.\u0026nbsp; And you don't always want to resort to opening a tin, wanting to feed your family something a bit more tastier than that.\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;\"\u003EThankfully, I do know how to fix tinned beans up to taste very close to my mother's home baked beans with the addition of a few simple ingredients.\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\/-vuiC_ULWJQ4\/XGvkw49pW0I\/AAAAAAACYwE\/c6W87pktbh0BsEWfsABnNIZ63lI-SM0XgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1046.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fish Fingers, Chips \u0026amp; Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1250\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vuiC_ULWJQ4\/XGvkw49pW0I\/AAAAAAACYwE\/c6W87pktbh0BsEWfsABnNIZ63lI-SM0XgCLcBGAs\/w640-h498\/IMG_1046.JPG\" title=\"Fish Fingers, Chips \u0026amp; Beans\" 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\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;\"\u003EIts not very hard to do at all and this method works with any type of canned baked bean. All you need are a few simple ingredients . . . apple cider vinegar, molasses, soft light brown sugar, and tomato ketchup\u0026nbsp; . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE FAUX BAKED BEANS\u003C\/b\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\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 400g tin of baked beans in tomato sauce (14 oz)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 TBS apple cider vinegar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 TBS mild molasses\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 TBS soft light brown sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 TBS tomato ketchup\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 tsp hot mustard\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1\/2 tsp onion powder (not salt)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\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\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQgfwy08Rk6s5MSOI9iD7huUKBDJL3gNQM6ejJdYf6sEWaPk_VoOlS-4H43R3n7llAK_nq2dCEY_49GFUnseHCKTHgycQqwsiwoM_DxowyE7Xe2ghwXZLQuZeIUEH1KBKYa-3HyHv6M2mDSVli21d_JBYALV5uPzf9qfk-lq5cbwQoGS3KAi6zlZP0\/s612\/R%20(1).jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"frozen fish fingers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"612\" data-original-width=\"612\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQgfwy08Rk6s5MSOI9iD7huUKBDJL3gNQM6ejJdYf6sEWaPk_VoOlS-4H43R3n7llAK_nq2dCEY_49GFUnseHCKTHgycQqwsiwoM_DxowyE7Xe2ghwXZLQuZeIUEH1KBKYa-3HyHv6M2mDSVli21d_JBYALV5uPzf9qfk-lq5cbwQoGS3KAi6zlZP0\/w640-h640\/R%20(1).jpg\" title=\"frozen fish fingers\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\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: 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;\"\u003ETo complete the meal you will also need a quantity of frozen fish fingers\/sticks, and I am not promoting any one kind in particular. You know what your family like and enjoy.\u0026nbsp; Personally I prefer cod fish fingers.\u0026nbsp; But you pick whatever you like.\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;\"\u003EYou also need a four serving size bag of frozen French fries, or in the UK a chippie that is close by where you can buy ready made chips\/fries.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Again, you know what it is that is available to you and what your family enjoys.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ScLF3PUeG1s\/XGvkyCAk6uI\/AAAAAAACYwI\/dPBzE5r_xloUIqbAAvvJ08Q-paoi67smQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1047.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fish Fingers, Chips \u0026amp; Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1565\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ScLF3PUeG1s\/XGvkyCAk6uI\/AAAAAAACYwI\/dPBzE5r_xloUIqbAAvvJ08Q-paoi67smQCLcBGAs\/w640-h626\/IMG_1047.JPG\" title=\"Fish Fingers, Chips \u0026amp; Beans\" 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;\"\u003EWhile you are heating up your fish fingers and or chips in the oven, you can get on with cooking your beans. They are so simple.\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;You just stir all of the additional ingredients into the beans and let them simmer for about 15 minutes over low heat. This will infuse them with that delicious home baked bean flavor we all love and enjoy.\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:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GvokTr6fM-Y\/XGvkzkTCpbI\/AAAAAAACYwM\/wQX6gl0i6IEkGtkyOdSEMln73KR9m82KACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1048.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fish Fingers, Chips \u0026amp; Beans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1329\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GvokTr6fM-Y\/XGvkzkTCpbI\/AAAAAAACYwM\/wQX6gl0i6IEkGtkyOdSEMln73KR9m82KACLcBGAs\/w640-h530\/IMG_1048.JPG\" title=\"Fish Fingers, Chips \u0026amp; Beans\" 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\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\nI like to\u0026nbsp; buy the best fish fingers and frozen oven chips that my money can buy, and only very occasionally, will I pick up ready made deep fried chips. It was much easier to do so in the UK.\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;\"\u003EThis combination really does\u0026nbsp; make for a tasty and quick occasional supper from time to time, and it not all that hard on the budget. For larger families it can be a real boost to the food bill!\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;\"\u003EIf I am using deep fried chips from the local chippy I will also add a slice of cheap buttered white bread. Not only does it go well with the baked beans, but until you have tasted a chip butty (sandwich made from a slice of buttered white bread wrapped around hot chips) you really haven't lived\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 true carboholic's dream!\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: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"recipe-inner\" id=\"recipe\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"yield\" itemprop=\"recipeYield\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E4\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"author\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbutton class=\"printbutton\" id=\"printbutton\" onclick=\"this.parentElement.querySelector(\u0026quot;.print-options\u0026quot;).className=\u0026quot;print-options show-print-options\u0026quot;\" type=\"button\"\u003EPrint Recipe\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"printWithImage\" onclick=\"printDiv.call(this,\u0026quot;recipe\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;printWithImage\u0026quot;); return false;\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"printWithoutImage\" onclick=\"printDiv.call(this,\u0026quot;recipe\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;printWithOptions\u0026quot;); return false;\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"image\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"301\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZabYUE9rFc8\/XGvkYG9rSKI\/AAAAAAACYvs\/4Y0MZvKTvukwUBsdEv-rHWXP03Ba-4MaACLcBGAs\/s320\/cover%2Bchips%2Band%2Bbeans.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"recipe-name\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003E\nFish Fingers, Chips \u0026amp; Beans\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"summary\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003E\nQuick and easy this is often a child's favourite supper. This special touch on the beans takes them over the top to delicious!\u0026nbsp; Another store-cupboard meal.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ingredients\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\ningredients:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ing-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 package of your favourite frozen fish fingers\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E(4 serving size)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 package of\u0026nbsp; your favourite frozen oven chips\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E(4 serving size)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 400g tin of baked beans in tomato sauce (14 oz)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 TBS apple cider vinegar\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 TBS mild molasses \u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 TBS soft light brown sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 TBS tomato ketchup\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 tsp hot mustard\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1\/2 tsp onion powder (not salt)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"instructions\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\ninstructions:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ing-section\"\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EPreheat your oven and cook your fish fingers and chips according to the package directions.\u0026nbsp; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jBNZ2vI8ffQ\/WMVehpCogJI\/AAAAAAAAza4\/nPrBrgRWi1o155zVBhzxJMexcMcpoPegACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1048.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jBNZ2vI8ffQ\/WMVehpCogJI\/AAAAAAAAza4\/nPrBrgRWi1o155zVBhzxJMexcMcpoPegACLcB\/s400\/DSCN1048.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\nAfter a really busy and full week last week, I found myself craving something simple for tea on Saturday evening.\u0026nbsp; A store cupboard meal and something which would not take a lot of time to knock together.\u0026nbsp; I have this recipe binder that I have had kicking around for a very long time and this recipe comes from that.\u0026nbsp; It is perfect for those lacking in inspiration nights and for nights when you are feeling very lazy but still want to eat something delicious!\u0026nbsp; Tex-Mex Bean Bake.\u0026nbsp; I have no idea where the original recipe comes from, as it is hand written and I didn't make note of the source back when I was doing my binder.\u0026nbsp; All I can tell you for sure is it is very tasty and very old . . .\u0026nbsp; written on a page that is splattered and torn!\u0026nbsp; A testimony to it's deliciousness!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-yMJhrl7cXk8\/WMVewhd_txI\/AAAAAAAAzbI\/thDbpnM5dp8o03jqb74XPvkumyZ_vBPnwCLcB\/s1600\/Cirio.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-yMJhrl7cXk8\/WMVewhd_txI\/AAAAAAAAzbI\/thDbpnM5dp8o03jqb74XPvkumyZ_vBPnwCLcB\/s400\/Cirio.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\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\nIt was also perfect for using some of these delicious Cirio ingredients I was gifted with last week!\u0026nbsp; Oh I do love my tomatoes and I do love Cirio products best of all.\u0026nbsp; They're my favourite thing to play with, so do look for more tomato tastiness soon. Now back to my recipe.\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\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZjKhPrVHwWo\/WMVevfFEIsI\/AAAAAAAAzbA\/6zEG6ICXrdUUAxG4R0xmTjr72QnltV-ZACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1050.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZjKhPrVHwWo\/WMVevfFEIsI\/AAAAAAAAzbA\/6zEG6ICXrdUUAxG4R0xmTjr72QnltV-ZACLcB\/s400\/DSCN1050.JPG\" width=\"366\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\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\nPerfect for meatless Monday, and in fact, I am betting you have everything you need in your cupboard right now to get on with making this for supper tonight!\u0026nbsp; With it's fresh Tex-Mex flavours this is a real family pleaser!\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\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q20LxTWpPnw\/WMVewYNUdXI\/AAAAAAAAzbE\/JCSvv66S2iAILHweU6_WBtB_b7FkYllPwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1049.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q20LxTWpPnw\/WMVewYNUdXI\/AAAAAAAAzbE\/JCSvv66S2iAILHweU6_WBtB_b7FkYllPwCLcB\/s400\/DSCN1049.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\nIt begins with a simple bean sauce . . . beans being a protein.\u0026nbsp; The sauce is so simple to make and takes chopped onion, tomato pasatta, garlic and some herbs and spices, along with some red kidney beans.\u0026nbsp; You could actually use any bean you wanted to, but red kidney beans are synonymous with Tex Mex cookery.\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: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-28eTg55wV28\/WMVd9DMXxVI\/AAAAAAAAzac\/YHvmGIP-AWo_IhJNOKgAe8XcQtTFx_fAQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1058.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-28eTg55wV28\/WMVd9DMXxVI\/AAAAAAAAzac\/YHvmGIP-AWo_IhJNOKgAe8XcQtTFx_fAQCLcB\/s400\/DSCN1058.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\nUnless you like things really hot you will want to use mild chili powder in this recipe.\u0026nbsp; I am not a huge fan of blow your head off heat, so I make things a bit milder.\u0026nbsp; You could also add a chopped green chili to the sauce for more heat if you wanted to.\u0026nbsp; I like to keep things simple. \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:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZhKScf32Rns\/WMVdmSkc09I\/AAAAAAAAzaM\/jlWnL7HgyEMQc3Jc7oIB2yszuTEjVy0mACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1055.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E \u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZhKScf32Rns\/WMVdmSkc09I\/AAAAAAAAzaM\/jlWnL7HgyEMQc3Jc7oIB2yszuTEjVy0mACLcB\/s400\/DSCN1055.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\nThat delicious bean sauce gets layered in a casserole dish with crushed tortilla chips, corn niblets and black olives.\u0026nbsp; All Tex-Mex ingredients.\u0026nbsp; I used cheesy tortilla chips this time because that is what I had, but I think any good tortilla chip would work.\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:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vUWDnYExKTg\/WMVd9DK2J-I\/AAAAAAAAzag\/i3lhRTebbd87WF8cG3ezBCzkdhAT4hhCQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1059.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vUWDnYExKTg\/WMVd9DK2J-I\/AAAAAAAAzag\/i3lhRTebbd87WF8cG3ezBCzkdhAT4hhCQCLcB\/s400\/DSCN1059.JPG\" width=\"382\" \/\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 cover and bake this for about half an hour or so . . .\u0026nbsp; just long enough for the flavours to really meld together.\u0026nbsp; Then you uncover it and throw some cheese on top and bake it for a bit longer to melt the cheese. \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\/-3hTcEifDBBw\/WMVdtsR03vI\/AAAAAAAAzaQ\/UaJ0S4lrivcAHDgcGvY-Fx5kQiEDPq_egCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1056.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3hTcEifDBBw\/WMVdtsR03vI\/AAAAAAAAzaQ\/UaJ0S4lrivcAHDgcGvY-Fx5kQiEDPq_egCLcB\/s400\/DSCN1056.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\nSpicy, hearty, filling and delicious.\u0026nbsp; Mmmm, this is so good.\u0026nbsp; If you are a fan of these types of flavours and your family loves them too, it is sure to go down a real treat.\u0026nbsp; All you need on the side is some salad.\u0026nbsp; A dollop of sour cream on the top also goes well. \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EGlV5yZwkTo\/WMVdw1oj5II\/AAAAAAAAzaU\/stx8Y8W_9y4PtmRglJJdPcOyPLYHz7IVQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1057.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EGlV5yZwkTo\/WMVdw1oj5II\/AAAAAAAAzaU\/stx8Y8W_9y4PtmRglJJdPcOyPLYHz7IVQCLcB\/s400\/DSCN1057.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\u003Cbr \/\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\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Mexi-Bean Bake*\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\/mexi-bean-bake\" 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\nThis\n fabulous entree comes together very quickly with store-cupboard \ningredients, plus it is great for any veggies in your group!\u0026nbsp; A salad \nand some crusty bread on the side is all you need for a complete meal!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS vegetable oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large brown onion, peeled and chopped coarsely\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 fat clove of garlic, peeled and minced\u003C\/div\u003E\n540g of tomato pasatta (19 ounces of Tomato sauce)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 (400g) tins of kidney beans, drained and rinsed\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS mild chili powder (Or to taste)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp ground cumin\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground coriander\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp oregano\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp black pepper\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EYou will also need:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n540g tin of corn niblets, drained, or the equivalent of frozen corn, (2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n125g of sliced black olives (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n150g of crushed tortilla chips (about 2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n60g grated strong cheddar cheese (1\/2 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\/-HT8bZ5h4bAA\/WMVd-1or8bI\/AAAAAAAAzak\/dcdLmjLqfuM1szVFII0aXXWPGPkYRosHgCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1060.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HT8bZ5h4bAA\/WMVd-1or8bI\/AAAAAAAAzak\/dcdLmjLqfuM1szVFII0aXXWPGPkYRosHgCLcB\/s400\/DSCN1060.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\u0026nbsp;Preheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp; Butter a deep 2 litre (2 quart) casserole dish.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHeat\n the oil in a large skillet.\u0026nbsp; Add the onon and cook, stirring over \nmedium heat until it has softened. Stir in the garlic and cook until \nfragrant. Stir in the passata, drained beans, chili powder, cumin, \ncoriander, oregano, salt and black pepper. Bring to the boil, then \nreduce to a slow simmer and cook for about 8 minutes or so to meld the \nflavours. Taste and adjust seasoning as required.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSprinkle \n1\/3 of the crushed tortilla chips in the bottom of the casserole. Cover \nwith half of the beans mixture and half the corn and olives. Top with \nanother 1\/3 of the crushed chips. Cover with the remaining beans, corn \nand olives.\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle the final 1\/3 of chips over top. Cover with \naluminium foil tightly and place in the preheated oven. Bake for about \n40 minutes. Uncover and scatter the cheese over top.\u0026nbsp; Return to the oven\n and bake for a further 5\u0026nbsp; minutes to melt the cheese. Remove and let \nstand for 5 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Serve hot.\u003Cbr \/\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:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tNqgrs7EYsE\/WMVeUc6HO5I\/AAAAAAAAzaw\/UX80bh5wPeQPQOLRrEWpfu_0tsDR2gIkwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1063.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tNqgrs7EYsE\/WMVeUc6HO5I\/AAAAAAAAzaw\/UX80bh5wPeQPQOLRrEWpfu_0tsDR2gIkwCLcB\/s400\/DSCN1063.JPG\" width=\"382\" \/\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\nThe product I used in this was the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cirio1856.co.uk\/en\/products\/item\/6\/passata-in-pet-bottle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECirio Classica Pasatta\u003C\/a\u003E.  Cirio’s unique experience and expertise has resulted in the finest Italian Passata. Perfectly smooth and velvety with a sweet, delicate flavour, round Italian tomatoes are peeled and passed through a fine sieve to produce a creamy Passata that is thick and delicious.\u0026nbsp; It is available in glass bottles, tetra bricks and the newer PET bottles.\u0026nbsp; I quite like these newer bottles.\u0026nbsp; They have a nice shape and are unbreakable, always a plus in my books!\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\/-15MJltHUv88\/WMVeWi0zijI\/AAAAAAAAza0\/rXQTe5VIEvYI3PRhj6V7huoJm3KzlffqwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1064.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-15MJltHUv88\/WMVeWi0zijI\/AAAAAAAAza0\/rXQTe5VIEvYI3PRhj6V7huoJm3KzlffqwCLcB\/s400\/DSCN1064.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: left;\"\u003E\nI really hope you will try this recipe.\u0026nbsp; Its simple, easy and economical, and if you do, make sure to use a good quality tomato.\u0026nbsp; In a recipe where the tomatoes are the star, quality shows.\u0026nbsp; Thanks Cirio.\u0026nbsp; Bon Appetit!\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\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\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\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0rFFuosckFw\/WEal91YnWQI\/AAAAAAAAbv8\/_U_qkX_XqN0K9yZ8FZT6667ZEru2tojswCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0055.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0rFFuosckFw\/WEal91YnWQI\/AAAAAAAAbv8\/_U_qkX_XqN0K9yZ8FZT6667ZEru2tojswCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0055.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 confess I have only ever really had Cassoulet once.\u0026nbsp; It was when we were visiting my son in Canada and it was delicious.\u0026nbsp; He's a good cook, and he's not afraid to try new things.\u0026nbsp; He's always been that way.\u0026nbsp; Normally Cassoulet contains duck and takes hours to prepare.\u0026nbsp; This delicious casserole uses chicken thighs and tinned beans and uses only a fraction of the time of this traditional French stew.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-M8E_OMJIgiI\/WEamXbz4PDI\/AAAAAAAAbwM\/UKTVatzEVIE6VqYvR2gzQgPkOMaFtleQACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0056.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-M8E_OMJIgiI\/WEamXbz4PDI\/AAAAAAAAbwM\/UKTVatzEVIE6VqYvR2gzQgPkOMaFtleQACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0056.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\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\nI adapted it from a recipe I found on the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.canadianliving.com\/food\/recipe\/quick-cassoulet-stew-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECanadian Living site\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; I basically used all of the same ingredients but put them together in a different way which I felt was better.\u0026nbsp; (No offense to Canadian Living!\u0026nbsp; This is just what worked for me!)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\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\/-7_mitXqqI8o\/WEamQS2D_QI\/AAAAAAAAbwE\/b_0guTiYpRottZmX5nOrZD2SQAaj5JLAACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0057.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7_mitXqqI8o\/WEamQS2D_QI\/AAAAAAAAbwE\/b_0guTiYpRottZmX5nOrZD2SQAaj5JLAACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0057.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\nIn addition to cubed Chicken thigh meat it contains a lovely variety of vegetables . . .\u0026nbsp; onions, fennel, (I LOVE FENNEL) and carrots . . .\u0026nbsp; \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\/-u6UQPKQv41k\/WEamivkOO8I\/AAAAAAAAbwQ\/_o3xe9_bNE4NSL-hZ4H1UCmNqMs5uLPzACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0058.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-u6UQPKQv41k\/WEamivkOO8I\/AAAAAAAAbwQ\/_o3xe9_bNE4NSL-hZ4H1UCmNqMs5uLPzACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0058.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\nPlenty of garlic and thinly sliced garlic sausage.\u0026nbsp; I picked up mine in the Polish section of the grocery shop.\u0026nbsp; I was taking my chances as I don't speak Polish and the information on the pack was in Polish, but it worked out beautifully. \u0026nbsp; Did you know there are about a bazillion different types of Polish Sausage?\u0026nbsp; Its amazing!\u0026nbsp; (And they all have Kielbasa in the title.\u0026nbsp; I reckon Kielbasa is Polish for sausage.)\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\/-7QUStObRLXM\/WEanEa0Rm2I\/AAAAAAAAbwg\/1xB5RDyKVd0jojrfkJDToQ3ySh1amilAACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0059.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7QUStObRLXM\/WEanEa0Rm2I\/AAAAAAAAbwg\/1xB5RDyKVd0jojrfkJDToQ3ySh1amilAACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0059.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\nA tin of chopped tomatoes goes into the mix along with a drained tin of cannellini beans.\u0026nbsp; I like to use \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cirio1856.co.uk\/en\/products\/listall\/1\/tomatoes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECirio Chopped Tomatoes \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Ein Juice.\u0026nbsp; They're fabulous! The finest Italian Plum tomatoes, carved into large\u0026nbsp; pieces designed to preserve the flavour and intensity of Italian tomatoes.\u0026nbsp; Fragrant and tasty and beautifully coloured.\u0026nbsp; I could eat them out of the tin with a spoon and sometimes do.\u0026nbsp; (Don't judge me.)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\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:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A_QdJP-r_30\/WEandTuI8oI\/AAAAAAAAbws\/C5fusSVfBBECGzRxe3NTMzEUFWZxquQcACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0061.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A_QdJP-r_30\/WEandTuI8oI\/AAAAAAAAbws\/C5fusSVfBBECGzRxe3NTMzEUFWZxquQcACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0061.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 love meals which I can throw together like this using store cupboard ingredients that go together lickety split.\u0026nbsp; This is delicious.\u0026nbsp; There is no other word for it.\u0026nbsp; It's hearty and delicious, and so simple to make.\u0026nbsp; The perfect comfort meal for a cold and drizzly day.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\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:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tmNGZ80YtW4\/WEan6DN6qUI\/AAAAAAAAbw0\/6RXHcAr7OfcsQus26BCnZthXhNt8vbOsACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0064.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tmNGZ80YtW4\/WEan6DN6qUI\/AAAAAAAAbw0\/6RXHcAr7OfcsQus26BCnZthXhNt8vbOsACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0064.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\nIt's also diabetic friendly and fairly healthy, with lots of vegetables and protein and very low carbs.\u0026nbsp; I think this will be a dish we have often here in my home. \u0026nbsp; Of course if you don't have to worry about carbs you will want to serve some crusty bread with this to mop up all of those fabulous 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\/-6HHwD5IHfrA\/WEaoNSgVb2I\/AAAAAAAAbxA\/WvUMyIp60i0VNHIDZAQ1mLcEeilInuVwQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0065.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6HHwD5IHfrA\/WEaoNSgVb2I\/AAAAAAAAbxA\/WvUMyIp60i0VNHIDZAQ1mLcEeilInuVwQCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0065.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\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*Quick Cassoulet*\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\/quick-cassoulet\" 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\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nA\n hearty and simple dish that will have your family scrambling for \nseconds.\u0026nbsp; Break out the crusty bread to mop up the drippings.\u0026nbsp; You won't\n want to miss a smidgen of this tasty dish!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS Olive oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 of a bulb of fennel, trimmed, cored and coarsely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp\u0026nbsp; fresh thyme leaves\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp minced fresh rosemary\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 large boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite siz chunks\u003C\/div\u003E\n(about 285g or 10 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\npinch salt and coarse black pepper\u003C\/div\u003E\n140g thinly sliced smoked garlic sausage (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 400g tin of chopped tomatoes in tomato juice (14 ounce)\u003C\/div\u003E\n25ml water (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 300g tin of white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (10 1\/2 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 tsp butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 slices of fresh white bread, made into crumbs (about 1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\na large handful of freshly parsley chopped (about 1\/4 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-K9TwBPyIzO4\/WEaomr3xHSI\/AAAAAAAAbxM\/-3OtMhdCcGAGISlplJdOtGnWwocOV5u_wCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0068.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-K9TwBPyIzO4\/WEaomr3xHSI\/AAAAAAAAbxM\/-3OtMhdCcGAGISlplJdOtGnWwocOV5u_wCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0068.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nHeat\n half of the oil in a large skillet.\u0026nbsp; Add all of the vegetables and \ngarlic. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat, until they begin to\n soften.\u0026nbsp; Remove to a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Add the remaining oil to the pan.\u0026nbsp; Season \nthe chicken all over with salt and pepper.\u0026nbsp; Add to the pan, along with \nthe sausage.\u0026nbsp; Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no \nlonger pink.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp; Have ready a large shallow casserole dish.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nAdd\n the flour to the chicken in the pan.\u0026nbsp; Cook and stir for about a \nminute.\u0026nbsp; Add the tomatoes and water.\u0026nbsp; Bring to the boil, then reduce.\u0026nbsp; \nStir in the thyme, rosemary and beans.\u0026nbsp; Return the cooked vegetable \nmixture to the pan.\u0026nbsp; Pour the whole lot into the casserole dish.\u0026nbsp; Cover \ntightly and bang it into the oven.\u0026nbsp; Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-y55i6nSFJC0\/WEaosd9PzPI\/AAAAAAAAbys\/BxpovYT_xA0vp0oVYgC_OhA8W15VCTPKACEw\/s1600\/DSCN0070.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-y55i6nSFJC0\/WEaosd9PzPI\/AAAAAAAAbys\/BxpovYT_xA0vp0oVYgC_OhA8W15VCTPKACEw\/s400\/DSCN0070.JPG\" width=\"390\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMelt\n the butter in a clean skillet.\u0026nbsp; Add the bread crumbs.\u0026nbsp; Cook, stirring \nfrequently, over medium heat until the crumbs are golden brown.\u0026nbsp; Stir in\n half of the parsley and set aside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nRemove the casserole \nfrom the oven.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the remaining half of the parsley.\u0026nbsp; Taste and \nadjust seasoning as required.\u0026nbsp; Top with the crisp crumbs and serve \nimmediately.\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\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\/-vRBKB_cYIfM\/WEanFVXCAWI\/AAAAAAAAbwk\/hVkjjUVaSnYYsma0atZWspPgBpylXMKYACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0060.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vRBKB_cYIfM\/WEanFVXCAWI\/AAAAAAAAbwk\/hVkjjUVaSnYYsma0atZWspPgBpylXMKYACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0060.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI hope you will give this a go and that you enjoy it as much as we did.\u0026nbsp; Bon Appetit!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3319875677423350347\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/12\/quick-cassoulet.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3319875677423350347"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3319875677423350347"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/12\/quick-cassoulet.html","title":"Quick Cassoulet"}],"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\/-0rFFuosckFw\/WEal91YnWQI\/AAAAAAAAbv8\/_U_qkX_XqN0K9yZ8FZT6667ZEru2tojswCLcB\/s72-c\/DSCN0055.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-5314478425816430100"},"published":{"$t":"2016-10-31T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-10-31T04:00:24.816+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beef"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheese"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"for the kids"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Meat"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pizza"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sandwiches"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"French Bread Taco Pizzas"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\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\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN9514_zpsyk4rmhtb.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A\/DSCN9514_zpsyk4rmhtb.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen my children were growing up it was terribly difficult to get them to eat anything at all for supper on Halloween. They were far too keen to get out and about Trick or Treating.\u0026nbsp; As a mom, however, I really wanted them to eat something nutritious before they went out, or at least something that wasn't candy and so I used to try to tempt them with things that they really enjoyed, like pizza, tacos, or spaghetti, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN9513_zps1sqgaddt.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A\/DSCN9513_zps1sqgaddt.jpg\" width=\"385\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSomething like these French Bread Taco Pizzas would have gone down a real treat!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN9512_zpsnq5cuj2v.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A\/DSCN9512_zpsnq5cuj2v.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nQuick and simple to make, they combine two o their favourite things . . .\u0026nbsp; pizza and tacos!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN9511_zpsbb2iwilt.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A\/DSCN9511_zpsbb2iwilt.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou just make a taco type of filling (thanks Marie for the taco seasoning mix) and spread it over a layer of refried beans on French Bread halves.\u0026nbsp; (I used split and toasted torpedo buns as there are only two of us) \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN9508_zps9tqvgfhz.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A\/DSCN9508_zps9tqvgfhz.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter that you just layer on cheese and your favourite Taco Toppings, chopped tomatoes, spring onions, black olives, etc. \u0026nbsp; These are really delicious and so simple to make.\u0026nbsp; I almost guarantee that the kids won't mind sitting down to these before they head out for a busy night of trick or treating! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN9509_zpsob7ouoym.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A\/DSCN9509_zpsob7ouoym.jpg\" width=\"376\" \/\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\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E* French Bread Taco Pizzas*\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\/taco-french-bread-pizzas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nYour favourite supper in a pizza. Simple to make and very tasty.\u0026nbsp; Kids love these!\u0026nbsp; (So do grown-ups!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 torpedo buns, split and lightly toasted\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 pound extra lean ground beef\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 envelope of taco seasoning mix\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 (400g) tin of refried beans (16 ounce) (I like the spicy ones)\u003C\/div\u003E\n120g of shredded cheese (2 cups)\u0026nbsp; (I use a mix of strong Cheddar and Red Leicester, Cheddar and Jack is good also)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tomato, deseeded and diced\u003C\/div\u003E\na handful of pitted black olives sliced\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 spring onions, trimmed and chopped\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN9507_zpsgrdp00bk.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A\/DSCN9507_zpsgrdp00bk.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat\n the ovne to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Place the bun halves onto a \nbaking sheet you have lined with foil and then spritzed with some low \nfat cooking spray.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nBrown the meat\u0026nbsp; in a large skillet \nover medium high heat.\u0026nbsp; Add the taco seasoning mix and cook according to\n the package directions.\u0026nbsp; Simmer for about 10 minutes until most of the \nliquid has been absorbed.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Empty the tin of refried beans into a \nmicrowavable bowl. heat in the microwave for about 1 minute.\u0026nbsp; Stir.\u0026nbsp; \nSpread 1\/6 of the refried beans onto each toasted bun half.\u0026nbsp; Top each \nwith 1\/6 of the taco meat.\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle the cheese evenly over all.\u0026nbsp; \nSprinkle the olives, tomatoes and spring onions on top of the cheese.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN9506_zpsg2gycy1e.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A\/DSCN9506_zpsg2gycy1e.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\nBake\n for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.\u0026nbsp; Remove \nfrom the oven and let stand for about 5 minutes prior to serving.\u0026nbsp; Salad\n goes well with these!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nNote - You can use an equal amount \nof chopped leftover roast beef, pork or chicken instead of the ground \nbeef.\u0026nbsp; All are very tasty.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN9510_zpsyjojdtxq.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A\/DSCN9510_zpsyjojdtxq.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou could make a salad to serve on the side if you really want to push the healthy supper envelope, but if your kids are anything like mine were, getting them to eat a salad along side of these on Halloween would have taken a miracle indeed!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Bon Appetit!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/5314478425816430100\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/10\/french-bread-taco-pizzas.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5314478425816430100"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5314478425816430100"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/10\/french-bread-taco-pizzas.html","title":"French Bread Taco Pizzas"}],"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-6715980800909279484"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-07T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-04-08T07:47:55.066+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Casseroles"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Old Favourites"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"quick breads"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lassy Buns \u0026 Hot Dog and Baked Bean Casserole"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6210_zpsrc4jya1s.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN6210_zpsrc4jya1s.jpg\" height=\"382\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy sister shared this recipe with me on facebook the other day. \u0026nbsp; Lassy Buns. \u0026nbsp; Delicious scone type\/baking powder biscuit type of buns made with the goodness of molasses, cinnamon and a bit of cloves.\u0026nbsp; This is a down East recipe and the type of bread which might be offered at baked bean suppers!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6211_zpsl0eonia0.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN6211_zpsl0eonia0.jpg\" height=\"378\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI did a search and found the original recipe on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/stuffedatthegills.blogspot.co.uk\/2014\/08\/lassy-buns.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStuffed at the Gills\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, which is a Newfie blog, so you just know they are good.\u0026nbsp; Newfies know how to cook and eat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6212_zpsp5xwrzq0.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN6212_zpsp5xwrzq0.jpg\" height=\"363\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe dough was quite sticky and so I added more flour to it.\u0026nbsp; In any case they were delicious and I know I will make them again and again.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6213_zpsonxdjzhn.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN6213_zpsonxdjzhn.jpg\" height=\"392\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI served them, hot . . .\u0026nbsp; spread with butter, and along with a Hot Dog and Baked Bean Casserole that I make from time to time, and some coleslaw on the side.\u0026nbsp; It was all very delicious.\u0026nbsp; I felt like I was back home in a down East kitchen, where a pot of molasses is always on the table, and at the ready. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6214_zpswpwrzayn.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN6214_zpswpwrzayn.jpg\" height=\"390\" width=\"400\" \/\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\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Lassy Buns*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EMakes\u0026nbsp; about 15 medium buns\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/lassy-buns\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EA delicious kind of biscuit\/scone adapted from a recipe found on Stuffed at the Gill's.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E3 cups flour (420g\u0026nbsp; I needed a bit more)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E95g of sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E1 1\/2 tsp baking soda\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E2 tsp baking powder\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E1 tsp ground cinnamon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E1\/4 tsp ground cloves, Optional\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E125ml molasses (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E(In the UK I use equal amounts of dark treacle and golden syrup\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E125g butter (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E125ml milk (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E1 free range egg\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\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\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6215_zpscb7krdnf.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN6215_zpscb7krdnf.jpg\" height=\"390\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EPreheat oven to 200*C\/400*F\/ gas mark 6. Line a cookie sheet with baking paper.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients together, mixing well.\u0026nbsp; Set\u0026nbsp; aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn\n\n a small microwave-proof bowl, combine molasses, butter and milk.\u0026nbsp; \nMicrowave for 40 seconds or until butter is starting to melt.\u0026nbsp; Whisk to \ncombine.\u0026nbsp; The mixture should be warm, not hot.\u0026nbsp; If its hot let it cool \ndown.\u0026nbsp; whisk in the egg and vanilla.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMake a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture.\u0026nbsp; Gently mix together to form a soft dough.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETurn\n dough out onto a well floured surface and gently knead 3 or 4 times to \nbring the dough together.\u0026nbsp; Pat dough out into a rectangle or circle \nabout an inch high.\u0026nbsp; Using a well floured biscuit cutter cut out the \nbuns and lay on the prepared baking sheet.\u0026nbsp; You may have the \nbuns touching for soft sides or leave a little space between for crusty \nsides.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBake 12-15 minutes, until puffed, set and golden brown \non the bottoms.\u0026nbsp; Serve warm for the best flavour, but they are also good\n cold with butter and jam.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6217_zpsygnhtjhr.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN6217_zpsygnhtjhr.jpg\" height=\"396\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EThis is a quick and easy casserole to throw together.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI always keep the ingredients on\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E hand for when I just want to have \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Esomething which is tasty but doesn't take a lot of effort.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6224_zpscbpbuevb.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN6224_zpscbpbuevb.jpg\" height=\"388\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Et's a real rib sticker.\u0026nbsp; Sometimes I bake cornbread to go along with it \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eor b\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eiscuits, or even bread.\u0026nbsp; The coleslaw is \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ethe perfect \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eaccompani\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ement.\u0026nbsp; You can find \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2015\/05\/hot-hamburger-platter-with-fries-and.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Emy recipe f\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2015\/05\/hot-hamburger-platter-with-fries-and.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eor that \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2015\/05\/hot-hamburger-platter-with-fries-and.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EJust scroll down the page.\u0026nbsp; Today I added raisins to the mix\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Delicious!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6229_zpsoh1wphhv.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN6229_zpsoh1wphhv.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"389\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\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\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Hot Dog and Baked Bean Casserole*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/cheats-baked-beans\" 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\nSimple, hearty and delicious!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 tins of haricot beans, drained and rinsed (300g each, 12 ounces each)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tin of chopped tomatoes in tomato juice, undrained (400g, 14 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 cup boiling water\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS of dark soft brown sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS molasses\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp dijon mustard\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS cider vinegar\u003C\/div\u003E\nsalt and black pepper to taste\u003C\/div\u003E\nsplash of hot sauce\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp onion powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 package of frankfurters, sliced\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark4.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMix\n all of the ingredients together in a casserole dish until well \ncombined.\u0026nbsp; Cover tightly and bake for 45 minutes to an hour, until \nbubbling, and somewhat thickened.\u0026nbsp; Uncover and bake for an additional 10\n minutes to brown the top.\u0026nbsp; If you think it is too thick, you can add a \nbit of stock or water.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo 15996_1_zpsgmcvo9ji.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/15996_1_zpsgmcvo9ji.jpg\" height=\"320\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOf course the tomatoes I like to use for this are Cirio chopped tomatoes in tomato juice.   Why?  Coz they are the best and I love them.  I know.  I always say that, but  . . .  it's true and when I find ingredients that I really, I just hafta share.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6231_zpsf4zakvdl.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN6231_zpsf4zakvdl.jpg\" height=\"396\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBon Appetit! 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This means that I either have to cook two separate meals or add some extra's to his.\u0026nbsp; The latter is the more preferable one, because I don't have the time\u0026nbsp; to cook two separate meals, nor do I have the inclination, but a few extras for him, I \u003Ci\u003ECAN\u003C\/i\u003E do!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3286_zps4enqhpkj.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3286_zps4enqhpkj.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"383\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI am going to start an extra tab at the top where I will put in the information I learn concerning this disease which seems to be affecting most families to some degree today.\u0026nbsp; I am sure some of my readers would get tired of reading it every day, and so I will leave this main part of my blog just to food and recipes and a tab for the rest! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3287_zpsio7gdkkd.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3287_zpsio7gdkkd.jpg\" height=\"390\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nToday I made a delicious raw slaw for us, well me\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; Todd hates any kind of slaw.\u0026nbsp; He doesn't like the crunch and he doesn't really like raw cabbage.\u0026nbsp; I cut the recipe in half therefore and I still have some that I can enjoy tomorrow.\u0026nbsp; I cooked him peas and corn, which he was quite happy with as a vegetable side.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3288_zps8kcdrrrj.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3288_zps8kcdrrrj.jpg\" height=\"393\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI think this is pretty healthy all told.\u0026nbsp; You get vivid colour and crunch from the raw red cabbage, which really doesn't taste much different from green cabbage.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Cabbage is filled with vitamins and is quite low in any carbohydrate value and natural sugars. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3289_zps6ahl3erj.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3289_zps6ahl3erj.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"385\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I added some red beans and some corn for extra fibre and just a tiny bit of starch, but not overwhelmingly so.\u0026nbsp; The beans also add protein, which is really important.\u0026nbsp; Chopped tomatoes added a bit of colour and natural sweetness and some chopped spring onion added a bit of zest.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3290_zps9rb3blbj.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3290_zps9rb3blbj.jpg\" height=\"368\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAdd to that a zesty dressing using balsamic vinegar (yum!), sesame oil (half the amount as vinegar), minced garlic, crushed chillies, some chopped coriander and seasoning and it made for a really delicious salad.\u0026nbsp; Of course you could increase the amount of chillies if you wanted to have a bit more fire to it, but I was quite happy with what I had.\u0026nbsp; I strongly suspect that the leftovers will taste even better\u0026nbsp; tomorrow!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3291_zpsknsf4pov.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3291_zpsknsf4pov.jpg\" height=\"376\" 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\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Zippy Red Slaw*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/zippy-red-slaw\" 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\nThis is delicious, filled with fibre and low in calories.\u0026nbsp; There is approximately 13g of carbs per serving.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n500g of finely shredded red cabbage ( 2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/4 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n125g of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n125g of corn niblets, drained (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n75g of chopped fresh coriander (cilantro, 1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 medium tomato, diced\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 spring onion, chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS balsamic vinegar\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS sesame oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp crushed chillies (red pepper flakes)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 clove of garlic, peeled and minced\u003C\/div\u003E\nsalt and pepper to taste\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 DSCN3292_zpsb5jx0iai.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3292_zpsb5jx0iai.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"386\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\nPut\n the cabbage into a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle with the salt and set aside for \nabout 10 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the kidney beans, corn, coriander, tomato and \nspring onions.\u0026nbsp; Whisk together the vinegar, sesame oil, crushed chillies\n and garlic.\u0026nbsp; Pour over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Season\n to taste with salt and pepper and serve.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nNote - This salad can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis was easy to make and used simple ingredients.\u0026nbsp; It was also delicious and filled with fibre and nutrition. \u0026nbsp; It also helped to make up several of my five a day! \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8773640417346381186\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/09\/zippy-red-slaw.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8773640417346381186"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8773640417346381186"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/09\/zippy-red-slaw.html","title":"Zippy Red Slaw"}],"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":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3505412964384985691"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-09T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-09-09T04:00:03.392+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beef"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheese"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple suppers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"store cupboard delights"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tex Mex"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Beef Burrito Bake"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3151_zpsscauyqmd.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/DSCN3151_zpsscauyqmd.jpg\" height=\"372\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is a take on everyone's favourite Mexican Burrito, but I have taken the easy way out and just layered everything in a pan and baked it . . . coz sometimes I can be lazy like that. \u0026nbsp; It actually turned out really tasty, and cut into wedges really well.\u0026nbsp; We quite liked it!\u0026nbsp; I love it when my experiments turn out alright!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN31511_zpslp3cxwj7.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/DSCN31511_zpslp3cxwj7.jpg\" height=\"372\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the filling I relied on some store cupboard ingredients and then a pound of fresh ground beef.\u0026nbsp; I like to use lean beef.\u0026nbsp; We only ever very rarely eat red meat and when we do eat it, I prefer it not to be too fatty.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3152_zps6qeig3wn.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/DSCN3152_zps6qeig3wn.jpg\" height=\"370\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI browned the beef and added some onions and fresh peppers and then an envelope of taco seasoning.\u0026nbsp; I also added a jar of salsa for extra zip!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3153_zpsj7oqmcz4.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/DSCN3153_zpsj7oqmcz4.jpg\" height=\"395\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI then just simply layered it in a baking dish with flour tortilla wraps, cheese, rice and a tin of refried beans. \u0026nbsp; Baked in a moderate oven, it melded into a delicious combination.\u0026nbsp; I cut it into wedges and dressed each wedge with some sour cream, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, spring onions and black olives. \u0026nbsp; Delicious!\u0026nbsp; Simple.\u0026nbsp; Quick to make.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3155_zpskkx1jqwa.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/DSCN3155_zpskkx1jqwa.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"384\" \/\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\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Beef Burrito Bake*\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\/beef-burrito-bake\" 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\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nI\n call this a lazy man's burrito.\u0026nbsp; Everything is simply layered in a \nbaking dish and baked.\u0026nbsp; Hearty.\u0026nbsp; Simple.\u0026nbsp; Delicious. Easy Peasy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 pound extra lean ground beef\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 envelope of taco seasoning mix\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n60ml of water (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 onion, peeled and chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 red pepper, chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 green pepper, chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 jar (300g) tomato salsa dip (about1 12 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tin (435g) of refried beans (about 2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 pouch (2 serving size) of cooked long grain rice (about 2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n8 ounces of four cheese blend (2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 large flour tortilla wraps\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nTo serve:\u003C\/div\u003E\nsour cream\u003C\/div\u003E\nchopped spring onions\u003C\/div\u003E\nsliced black olives\u003C\/div\u003E\nshredded lettuce\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 DSCN3156_zpsfva7xzsp.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/DSCN3156_zpsfva7xzsp.jpg\" height=\"390\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\nBrown\n your ground beef in a large skillet which you have sprayed with \nnonstick cooking spray.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the onions and peppers and cook until \nsoftened.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the taco seasoning mix and water.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Let simmer for about\n 15 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the salsa.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nButter\n a 9 inch deep round baking tin.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Lay one tortilla in the bottom of the\n tin.\u0026nbsp; Spread 1\/3 of the tin of refried beans over top.\u0026nbsp; Top with 1\/3 of\n the meat mixture and 1\/3 of the rice.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle on 1\/4 of the \ncheese.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Top with another flour tortilla.\u0026nbsp; Repeat the layers twice, \nending with a final tortilla, pressing down lightly as you add each \ntortilla. Sprinkle with the remainder of the cheese.\u0026nbsp; Cover lightly with\n a greased piece of foil, buttered side down and then bake in the \npreheated oven for about 3 minutes, until heated through and bubbly.\u0026nbsp; If\n desired you can remove the foil for the last five minutes of baking to \nbrown up the top a bit.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nRemove from the oven and allow to\n stand for five minutes before cutting into wedges to serve.\u0026nbsp; Serve with\n sour cream for dolloping and onions, olives and lettuce for sprinkling."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3505412964384985691\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/09\/beef-burrito-bake.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3505412964384985691"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3505412964384985691"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/09\/beef-burrito-bake.html","title":"Beef Burrito Bake"}],"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-4126603677593028622"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-03T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-03T04:00:10.476+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"legumes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"storecupboard suppers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tomatoes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Vegetarian"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cheat's Baked Beans"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_9033_zpsszpszc3u.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_9033_zpsszpszc3u.jpg\" height=\"398\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne of our favourite suppers when I was growing up was my mother's homemade baked beans.\u0026nbsp; Oh my but they were absolutely gorgeous. \u0026nbsp; She would start the night before by soaking the dried beans overnight and then early the next morning, often even before anyone else was up, she began her magic with them . . . putting everything together and into her bean crock and into the oven, so that by the time we woke up we could already smell the deliciousness that was waiting for us later in the day!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_9034_zpsxcbufvl6.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_9034_zpsxcbufvl6.jpg\" height=\"393\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHomemade baked beans are not a slow supper, but they are surely worth the wait.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; We always had them with weiners, or ham and thick slices of homemade bread.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; My mother always sprinkled vinegar on hers.\u0026nbsp; She said it took away the \"snap,\" meaning the musical after effects.\u0026nbsp; My dad always liked to sprinkle sugar on his.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe sprinkled both on ours.\u0026nbsp; What can I say.\u0026nbsp; Try it, it's good.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_9035_zpsgpi7tcrb.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_9035_zpsgpi7tcrb.jpg\" height=\"384\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI don't know what has happened to the weather lately, but today was bitter cold and we were craving something warm and comforting for our tea. \u0026nbsp; I had been eyeing this recipe up in a book of mine called \"The Vegetarian Pantry\" by Chloe Coker and Jane Montgomery, for \"Homemade Baked Beans.\"\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Today was the perfect day for me to make them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_9037_zpsxmsy3ipz.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_9037_zpsxmsy3ipz.jpg\" height=\"379\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI wouldn't exactly call them homemade, but after having made them todayI would say they taste pretty close to homemade . . .\u0026nbsp; with an extra bit of a pizzazz. \u0026nbsp; They were delicious actually and we both really, really enjoyed them.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Whilst they were not really quick to make, they were worth the extra time.\u0026nbsp; They made an excellent store cupboard supper.\u0026nbsp; Todd had his in the British way . . .\u0026nbsp; on toast.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_9038_zpsfjxcaeqe.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_9038_zpsfjxcaeqe.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"362\" \/\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\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Cheat's Baked Beans*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 2 to 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/cheat-s-baked-beans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;A\n delicious way to get something which tastes like the from scratch baked\n beans my mother made, in less than half the time.\u0026nbsp; Serve with plenty of\n crusty bread or cornbread to sop up all the tastiness!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS olive oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 onion, peeled and finely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS dark soft brown sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS dark treacle or molasses\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp Dijon mustard\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp paprika (I like to use smoked)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS Balsamic vinegar\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 (400g) tin of haricot beans, drained and rinses (14 ounce)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 (400g) tin of chopped tomatoes in tomato juice (14 ounce)\u003C\/div\u003E\n225ml of vegetable stock (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\nfine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_9039_zps27kfmww1.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_9039_zps27kfmww1.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"385\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 160*C\/325*F\/ gas mark 3.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_9041_zpsqw9z4woh.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_9041_zpsqw9z4woh.jpg\" height=\"396\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPut\n the onion, oil and 2 tsp of water in a flameproof casseroe and cover \nwith a lid.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Cook gently over low heat for about 10 minutes, without \nallowing the onion to take on too much colour.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the garlic, brown \nsugar, treacle, mustard, paprika and\u0026nbsp; vinegar.\u0026nbsp; Stir to combine.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Stir \nin the beans and tomatoes, as well as the stock.\u0026nbsp; Bring to the boil and \ncook for two minutes.\u0026nbsp; Cover with a lid and then transfer to the oven.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBake\n in the preheated oven for 2 hours.\u0026nbsp; If at the end of that time you \nthink the consistency is too liquidy, put on the top over gentle heat \nand reduce the liquid to your desired consistency.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Season to taste and\n serve hot with crusty or corn bread.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4126603677593028622\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/06\/cheats-baked-beans.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4126603677593028622"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4126603677593028622"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/06\/cheats-baked-beans.html","title":"Cheat's Baked Beans"}],"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":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-5671293566208220753"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-18T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-05-18T04:00:07.263+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheap and Cheerful Mains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family suppers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"storecupboard suppers"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Spam and Beans"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1709_zps1wo0htlc.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1709_zps1wo0htlc.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"395\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI can hear you thinking . . .\u0026nbsp; Spam and Beans? \u0026nbsp; What is that girl doing now!\u0026nbsp; And I fed it to company no less, as one of a pair of casseroles. \u0026nbsp; It was delicious. \u0026nbsp; Absolutely delicious!\u0026nbsp; One of my guests was a real Spam lover as well, so that was win\/win for me.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Delicious and popular!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1711_zpsgwflmqlr.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1711_zpsgwflmqlr.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's not much to look at, but don't let that fool you.\u0026nbsp; This is one of those recipes where you will definitely not want to judge the book by its cover.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1712_zps0na5kwb5.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1712_zps0na5kwb5.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"393\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is a fabulous store cupboard meal.\u0026nbsp; I always have tins of Spam and Beans in my cupboard, which means I can whip up this delicious casserole quickly and easily.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; There is also cheese on top, which kind of sinks down into the beans while it is baking, making it even more scrumptious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1713_zpspzikj1ki.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1713_zpspzikj1ki.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"380\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI wish I could show you some of it spooned out onto a plate, but Todd doesn't like me to photograph food when we have people here.\u0026nbsp; He thinks it's rude. He has a point. \u0026nbsp; Afterwards there was none left to photograph, so alas, you only get to see it in the dish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1714_zpslfkzsxhv.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1714_zpslfkzsxhv.jpg\" height=\"387\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI do hope you will give it a go however and that when you do you will agree that it makes for a simple and a delicious supper.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Some crusty bread, a salad, and Bob's your Uncle!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN17091_zps7xjxe751.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN17091_zps7xjxe751.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"395\" \/\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\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Spam and Bean Bake*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/spam-and-bean-bake\" 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\nSometimes it is the simple things in life which bring us the most pleasure.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 (250g) tins of luncheon meat (12 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\n60ml of maple syrup\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 400g tins of baked beans (2 14-oz tins)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 small onion, peeled and chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS plain flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp prepared mustard\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 ounce of strong cheddar cheese, grated (1\/4 cup)\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 DSCN1715_zpsmdl2xz2a.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1715_zpsmdl2xz2a.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F. gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp; Have ready a 9 inch pie plate.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nCut\n the luncheon meat into 8 slices.\u0026nbsp; Brush each with some syrup, reserving\n the rest.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Arrange the slices of meat around the edge of a 9 inch pie \nplate.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Combine the beans, remaining syrup, onion, flour and mustard in\n a saucepan.\u0026nbsp; Cook, stirring, until thickened and bubbly.\u0026nbsp; Pour into the\n pie plate.\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle with the cheese.\u0026nbsp; Bake in the preheated oven for \nabout 20 minutes until golden brown."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/5671293566208220753\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/05\/spam-and-beans.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5671293566208220753"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5671293566208220753"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/05\/spam-and-beans.html","title":"Spam and Beans"}],"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-4319480557047949458"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-13T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-05-13T04:00:02.416+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"economical"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple suppers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"soups and stews"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"storecupboard suppers"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Skillet Beans and Sausage"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1682_zpsi6w3zxlw.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1682_zpsi6w3zxlw.jpg\" height=\"356\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe've had a couple of really cool, breezy and showery days this past week and that has called for some belly warming meals. \u0026nbsp; This is one of my favourites.\u0026nbsp; It's simple and quick to make (like, like) and quite delicious.\u0026nbsp; It's like a thick bean stew, but filled with fabulous flavours that really please!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1683_zpsth3xa4w6.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1683_zpsth3xa4w6.jpg\" height=\"391\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst you get an earthy smokiness from the use of smoked sausage . . .\u0026nbsp; which goes so very well with beans . . .\u0026nbsp; and lots of garlic.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Mmmm . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1684_zpsl0q9lpoa.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1684_zpsl0q9lpoa.jpg\" height=\"368\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt uses tinned cannellini beans which I always have in my cupboard.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; A variety of beans are a great storecupboard ingredient.\u0026nbsp; There is no end to what you can do with them!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1685_zpsfmbssru6.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1685_zpsfmbssru6.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"395\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAdditional flavours are added with the use of some white wine (if you con't have that you could simply use some chicken or vegetable stock) and balsamic vinegar.\u0026nbsp; A touch of brown sugar takes away a bit from any sharpness you might get from the vinegar . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1686_zpskwzjwnce.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1686_zpskwzjwnce.jpg\" height=\"367\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI like to add some halved cherry tomatoes which help to thicken the gravy and make it truly \"crusty\" bread soppin' good!\u0026nbsp; ( I remove the skins because I don't like the texture.)\u0026nbsp; It is done in less than half an hour and I guarantee everyone will be licking their chops!\u0026nbsp; I chose to serve it in some small individually sized skillets I have, but it is equally as tasty in shallow bowls.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN16821_zpsxualc6pk.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN16821_zpsxualc6pk.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"393\" \/\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\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Skillet Beans and Sausage*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4 to 6 depending on appetites\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/skillet-beans-and-sausage\" 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\nA delicious one pan supper that needs only some crusty bread, some mustard and maybe a salad on the side.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n60ml of olive oil (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 medium onion, peeled and chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n12 ounces of smoked sausage, quartered and sliced\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 (00g) tins of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed and drained again (2 14 oz tins)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS soft light brown sugar, packed\u003C\/div\u003E\n120ml of white wine (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n60ml of good balsamic vinegar (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 small punnet of cherry tomatoes, halved or quarterd, depending on size (about 1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley\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 DSCN1692_zps4hkq9hd4.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1692_zps4hkq9hd4.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\nHeat\n the oil in a large skillet.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the onion and garlic and cook, \nstirring often, over medium high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until the \nonion is soft and beginning to brown.\u0026nbsp; Add the cut up sausage.\u0026nbsp; Cook for\n a few minutes longer, until beginning to brown, stirring frequently.\u0026nbsp; \nAdd the brown sugar, wine, vinegar and tomatoes to the skillet.\u0026nbsp; Simmer \nfor 10 minutes, stirring often.\u0026nbsp; Stir in half the parsley, then sprinkle\n the remainder on top and serve.\u0026nbsp; (I like to remove the skins from the \ntomatoes because I am not fond of the texture prior to stirring in the \nparsley, but that's up to you.)\u0026nbsp; Delicious!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4319480557047949458\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/05\/skillet-beans-and-sausage.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4319480557047949458"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4319480557047949458"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/05\/skillet-beans-and-sausage.html","title":"Skillet Beans and Sausage"}],"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":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2924244495779739949"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-29T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-04-29T04:00:06.101+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Dressings"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Salads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tomatoes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1501_zpsbg6luxmr.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1501_zpsbg6luxmr.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBecause of my present eye problems, I did an online grocery shop at the end of last week.\u0026nbsp; I just didn't feel like pushing a grocery cart through a shop with all the poor lighting etc. \u0026nbsp; I don't mind shopping online . . .\u0026nbsp; but this time most of my fresh items arrived with short use by dates.\u0026nbsp; That I DO mind.\u0026nbsp; YES I\u003Ci\u003E am\u003C\/i\u003E one of those annoying people who pick the produce etc. from the back of the row where it is fresher when I am shopping! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1502_zpsnorls6xk.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1502_zpsnorls6xk.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"394\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;In any case I ended up with three pots of tomatoes that were due to expire within two days of my grocery order arriving.\u0026nbsp; This meant if I wanted to use them at their optimum, I needed to use them pretty much right away.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1503_zpsjshp0dio.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1503_zpsjshp0dio.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI ended up creating a Tomato and White Bean Salad, which went down a real treat!\u0026nbsp; Not only was it delicious, but it was very colourful also!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1504_zpsv6vbqntz.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1504_zpsv6vbqntz.jpg\" height=\"395\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd it lasted a couple of days. \u0026nbsp; The dressing has a nice punch\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; using fresh lemon juice, garlic and shallots\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; also basil and parsley, and olive oil\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; for a nice mix of flavours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1505_zpszpw8hqjz.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1505_zpszpw8hqjz.jpg\" height=\"383\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith it's fresh and punchy dressing, bright colours, meatiness from the beans and sweetness from the tomatoes this was a real winner. I served it with some grilled fish and it was fabulous.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1514_zpsv3urmi3u.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1514_zpsv3urmi3u.jpg\" height=\"383\" width=\"400\" \/\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\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/cherry-tomato-and-white-bean-salad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nA delicious and colourful salad that is filled with lots of flavours and textures.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 TBS olive oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 banana shallots, peeled and finely diced\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large clove of garlic, peeled and minced\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 1\/2 TBS fresh lemon juice\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 tsp caster sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 TBS basil flakes\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 tsp dry parsley flakes\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nfine seasalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 pound each yellow and red cherry tomatoes, halved\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 425g tin of white beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounce)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS chopped fresh flat leaf parsley to garnish\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhisk\n the olive oil, diced shallots, crushed garlic, lemon juice, basil, \nparsley and seasoning together in a bowl.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Tip in the beans and halved \ntomatoes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Toss to coat.\u0026nbsp; Let stand for at least half an hour for \nflavours to infuse. Scatter with fresh parsley and serve."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2924244495779739949\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/04\/cherry-tomato-and-white-bean-salad.html#comment-form","title":"14 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2924244495779739949"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2924244495779739949"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/04\/cherry-tomato-and-white-bean-salad.html","title":"Cherry Tomato and White Bean 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":{"$t":"14"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6993557549072553075"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-26T04:00:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-02-05T15:09:25.811+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheap and Cheerful Mains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"economical"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple suppers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"storecupboard suppers"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Maple Baked Butterbeans"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" border=\"0\" height=\"568\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1114_zps6qezsv0s.jpg\" title=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI can remember visiting a Great Aunt when I was a girl with my family and she served baked beans for dinner one night while we were there.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI can still remember the wonderful smell wafting throughout her kitchen for most of the day and the anticipation of what was to come . . .\u0026nbsp; and the disappointment when my plate was set in front of me.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; These weren't baked beans like my\u0026nbsp; mother made.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMy mother always used the small white haricots beans for baking . . .\u0026nbsp; and my Great Aunt had used Jacob's Cattle Beans.\u0026nbsp; As soon as my brother, sister and I saw them we made up our minds that we weren't going to like them.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYou know what kids are like . . . I am sure my mother was terribly embarassed.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1115_zpsk0wkzgab.jpg\" title=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" width=\"614\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThey were probably just as delicious as my mother's beans were . . .\u0026nbsp; they may have even been more delicious.\u0026nbsp; I will never know. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHappy to say that I have outgrown that narrow minded squeamishness I had when I was a child. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I keep a wide variety of tinned and dried beans in my larder and I love to use them for all sorts.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThey are a great store cupboard ingredient and very versatile.\u0026nbsp; Filled with protein they are also very nutritious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" border=\"0\" height=\"589\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1116_zpsnd6su1rp.jpg\" title=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI saw a similar recipe to this on the\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.donnahay.com.au\/recipes\/breakfastandbrunch\/classic-bistro\/maple-baked-beans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Donna Hay\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E site the other day.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I pinched the best bits of it and adapted it to what I had in my own cupboard with most delicious results.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;I used chopped tinned tomatoes in juice, undrained . . . instead of tomato sauce.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" border=\"0\" height=\"573\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1117_zpsmzy0lkaw.jpg\" title=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI also chose to bake the casserole in the oven for that oven baked flavour.\u0026nbsp; It took a bit longer, but was well worth it I would say.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThey turned out fabulously delicious.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" border=\"0\" height=\"594\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1118_zps2gyryfxn.jpg\" title=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI dare say that the ten year old me would have probably turned her nose up at these\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; but the fifty nine year old me loved them!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThey made for a really delicious and simple store cupboard supper that I served along with some of those buttermilk biscuits I made the other day.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Economical too!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" border=\"0\" height=\"568\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN11141_zpsgof0wfqn.jpg\" title=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" width=\"640\" \/\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\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Maple Baked Butter Beans*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/maple-baked-butter-beans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nA delicious casserole of baked beans, flavoured with bacon, tomatoes and maple.\u0026nbsp; Delicious served with crusty bread.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS vegetable oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n200g of pancetta, trimmed and chopped (scant cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 medium onion, peeled and chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp dry mustard powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp tomato paste\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS soft brown sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS pure Maple Syrup\u003C\/div\u003E\n120ml of chicken stock (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 400g tin of chopped tomatoes in tomato juice, undrained (14-ounce)\u003C\/div\u003E\nsea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 (240g) tins of butter beans, drained and rinsed (2 14-ounce)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" border=\"0\" height=\"629\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1120_zps9yqbjzpn.jpg\" title=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 200*C\/400*F\/ gas mark 6. Have ready a 1 liter (1 quart) casserole dish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHeat\n the oil in a saucepan.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the pancetta.\u0026nbsp; Cook, stirring frequently, \nuntil lightly golden.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the onion.\u0026nbsp; Cook, stirring, until beginning \nto brown.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAdd the mustard powder, tomato paste, Worestershire Sauce, \nbrown sugar, maple syrup, chicken stock and tomatoes.\u0026nbsp; Bring to the \nboil.\u0026nbsp; Season to taste with salt and pepper.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EStir in the butter \nbeans.\u0026nbsp; Pour this into the casserole dish.\u0026nbsp; Bang the casserole into the \nheated oven.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" border=\"0\" height=\"638\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1119_zps8p4w8lji.jpg\" title=\"Maple Baked Butterbeans\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBake for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring about halfway through\n the time, until the sauce has thickened nicely and they are lightly \nbrowned on top.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EServe hot with plenty of crusty bread for sopping up \nall those fabulous juices!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6993557549072553075\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/03\/maple-baked-butterbeans.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6993557549072553075"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6993557549072553075"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/03\/maple-baked-butterbeans.html","title":"Maple Baked Butterbeans"}],"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":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-903079460267245760"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-27T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-27T04:00:01.034+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheese"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family pleasers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pasta"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple suppers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Vegetarian"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Black Bean Lasagne"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0648_zpsp1mrw9w2.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0648_zpsp1mrw9w2.jpg\" height=\"346\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is an easy Vegetarian dish I have had on my list of things to make for a very long time.\u0026nbsp; I can't even remember where it came from now. \u0026nbsp; I think possibly it was a Pillsbury recipe, but I can't say for sure.\u0026nbsp; In any case it I finally got it made the other day and it wasn't half bad!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0649_zpsbgqaxatb.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0649_zpsbgqaxatb.jpg\" height=\"348\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt was easy and quick to make, and very hearty with the beans. \u0026nbsp; We didn't miss the meat at all.\u0026nbsp; If I do it again, however . . .\u0026nbsp; I will use two tins of beans.\u0026nbsp; I thought one wasn't quite beany enough . . . \u0026nbsp; I might even be tempted to add another type of bean, like maybe a Pinto with the black.\u0026nbsp; Or even a tin of refried beans.\u0026nbsp; Now, that would rock.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0651_zpsamfq3gab.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0651_zpsamfq3gab.jpg\" height=\"366\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlso I used a mild salsa and I wanted a bit more kick to next time I will use a zestier one, with a bit more punch.\u0026nbsp; Mixing it with the tinned tomatoes waters it down more than a bit, so go for a medium or a hot, depending on how you like spice.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0654_zps2kxn2abw.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0654_zps2kxn2abw.jpg\" height=\"336\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou want to season it really well and don't skimp on the garlic or the cheese. \u0026nbsp; I would probably add a bit more than the recipe calls for.\u0026nbsp; I think some black olives would be a nice addition also, but only if you like them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0657_zpsy0p3nqw2.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0657_zpsy0p3nqw2.jpg\" height=\"351\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI know it sounds like I would change a lot, but really I wouldn't . . .\u0026nbsp; those are just suggestions.\u0026nbsp; On the whole it was a great basic recipe that I feel you could improvise with and play with a bit to make it even better.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I hope you'll give it a go with my suggestions on board!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN06481_zpsur1o5tpz.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN06481_zpsur1o5tpz.jpg\" height=\"346\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E*Black Bean Lasagne*\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nServes 6 - 8\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/smg.photobucket.com\/user\/MarieAlice\/library\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos?sort=3\u0026amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp; \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\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nA delicious vegetarian lasagne, with spicy tex-mex flavours. \u0026nbsp; Easy and quick to make too.\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\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 (400g) tin of black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz )\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 (400g) tin of chopped tomatoes in tomato juice, undrained (14 oz)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 medium onion, peeled and chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 small green pepper, trimmed and seeds discarded, chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n125ml of prepared tomato salsa (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 tsp mild chili powder (or according to your tastes)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 tsp ground cumin\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFor the cheese filling:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n250g of light ricotta cheese\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 small free range egg\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 tsp parsley flakes\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/8 tsp garlic powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nsalt to taste\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n10 uncooked lasagne noodles\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 pound of a mix cheddar and mozzarella cheese, grated\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 DSCN0662_zpsewyvmzat.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0662_zpsewyvmzat.jpg\" height=\"377\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F. gas mark 4. \u0026nbsp;Butter a 9 inch square deep baking dish. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nTip\n the beans into a bowl. \u0026nbsp;Mash lightly with a potato masher. \u0026nbsp;You still \nwant some whole beans. \u0026nbsp; Stir in the tomatoes, onions, green pepper, \nsalsa, chili powder, cumin and salt. \u0026nbsp; Mix well together and set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0660_zpsozawuyqq.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0660_zpsozawuyqq.jpg\" height=\"387\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWhisk together the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt and parsley flakes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSpread\n a bit of the tomato mixture in the bottom of the baking dish. \u0026nbsp; Top \nwith half of the noodles, allowing some of them to overlap. \u0026nbsp; Top with \nhalf of the remaining tomato mixture. \u0026nbsp;Spread all of the ricotta mixture\n over top of the tomato and bean mixture. \u0026nbsp;Sprinkle on 1\/2 of the \ncheese. \u0026nbsp;Top with the remaining noodles, again allowing them to overlap.\n \u0026nbsp;Top with the remaining tomato\/bean mixture. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0658_zpsrcupdz1l.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0658_zpsrcupdz1l.jpg\" height=\"334\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCover with the rest of \nthe cheese. \u0026nbsp;Lightly grease a sheet of foil wrap. \u0026nbsp;Cover the casserole, \ngreased side down. \u0026nbsp; Bake in the oven for 35 minutes. \u0026nbsp;Uncover and bake \nfor 10 to 15 minutes longer, until the noodles are tender and the \nmixture is golden. \u0026nbsp; Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting into \nsquares to serve.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/903079460267245760\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/02\/black-bean-lasagne.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/903079460267245760"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/903079460267245760"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/02\/black-bean-lasagne.html","title":"Black Bean Lasagne"}],"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-7759692311445880045"},"published":{"$t":"2013-10-02T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-10-02T04:00:06.205+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"burgers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Dressings"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sandwiches"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Vegetarian"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Jumbo Italian Spiced Chickpea Burgers"},"content":{"type":"html","$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\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_0937_zpse59c39d0.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_0937_zpse59c39d0.jpg\" width=\"374\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI do confess that I enjoy a great veggie burger from time to time.\u0026nbsp; Back home where I am from there is this restaurant in town called Pasta Jax and they make the best Barley Burgers I have ever eaten.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I\u0026nbsp; wish I knew how they made them because I miss that occasional indulgence over here! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo tttt1_zps894a568c.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"375\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/tttt1_zps894a568c.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe people at\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/uk.fage.eu\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Fage\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E recently asked me if I would like to particpate in their 7-day #TryTotal Challenge.\u0026nbsp; I happily agree for a couple of reasons.\u0026nbsp; One because I love a good challenge and two because I adore \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/uk.fage.eu\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETotal Greek Yoghurt.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; It's my favourite of all yoghurts!\u0026nbsp; So rich and thick and creamy good!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_0936_zps8f30e2f2.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"395\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_0936_zps8f30e2f2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy challenge pack actually arrived on Sunday when I was at church.\u0026nbsp; It included a tasty recipe a pretty much everything I needed for the challenge, with the exception of some tomatoes, the lettuce and a bit of oil. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_0934_zpsbb60cfb9.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"353\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_0934_zpsbb60cfb9.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe recipe was for these delicious chickpea burgers.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; As I said I do enjoy a tasty veggie burger once in a while.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; These were lovely and moist, probably due to the inclusion of yoghurt in the mix, and classic Med flavours like sundried tomato paste, garlic, fresh basil and a bit of heat from some chilli flakes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_0931_zps23fe0b66.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"326\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_0931_zps23fe0b66.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat really made them as well was this creamy lucious yoghurt dressing that you make to spoon over top of the cooked veggie patties.\u0026nbsp; Filled with chopped olives and red onions and basil, it was incredibly tasty!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_0930_zps30e482cb.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"381\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_0930_zps30e482cb.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey were sooooooo good.\u0026nbsp; Todd didn't even miss the meat. \u0026nbsp; They were huge too!\u0026nbsp; A real mouthfulto say the least.\u0026nbsp; I think I will make these often.\u0026nbsp; I think I would love them even without the bun actually.\u0026nbsp; They would make a nice sub for meat in any meal, just on their own without the buns.\u0026nbsp; I hope that you will try them. I just know you would love them!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_0929_zps098cd118.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_0929_zps098cd118.jpg\" width=\"395\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Jumbo Italian Spiced Chickpea Burgers*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/jumbo-italian-spiced-chickpea-burgers\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nA\n fabulous recipe from Total Greek Yogurt, making four very big and tasty\n burgers with a wonderfully tasty sauce!\u0026nbsp; Serve with or without the \nbuns.\u0026nbsp; These really are good!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the burgers:\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 TBS Greek yogurt, classic Total\u003C\/div\u003E\n75g of bread, torn, or made into crumbs\u003C\/div\u003E\n(about 1 slice)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 X 400g tins of chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)\u003C\/div\u003E\n25g bunch of basil (one very generous handful)\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 TBS sundried tomato paste\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed\u003C\/div\u003E\npinch chili flakes\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nsalt and pepper\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOil for frying\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nTo serve:\u003C\/div\u003E\n125g of Total Greek Yogurt, Classic (about 1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n75g of black olives sliced (about 1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n4 ciabatta rolls\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPut\n the bread into a food processor and qhire to make crumbs.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the \nchicpeas, basil (reserve a large sprig for later), tomato paste, yogurt,\n garlic and chilli.\u0026nbsp; Season with some salt and pepper, and blitz until \neverything is well chopped and coarse.\u0026nbsp; Shape into 4 large patties.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSpray\n a large nonstick frying pan with some sunflower oil. Heat over medium \nheat.\u0026nbsp; Add the patties and cook for 5 minutes per side, until each is \ndeep golden brown and piping hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nMeanwhile, chop the reserved basil and mix with the olives, onion and yoghurt.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003C\/div\u003E\nSplit\n and toast your ciabatta rolls.\u0026nbsp; Add a few salad leaves and tomato \nslices to the bottom of each.\u0026nbsp; Top each with a hot burger and then some \nof the yogurt sauce mixture.\u0026nbsp; Serve immediately.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/uk.fage.eu\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETotal Greek Yoghurt\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for inviting me to participate in this challenge!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7759692311445880045\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/10\/jumbo-italian-spiced-chickpea-burgers.html#comment-form","title":"10 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7759692311445880045"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7759692311445880045"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/10\/jumbo-italian-spiced-chickpea-burgers.html","title":"Jumbo Italian Spiced Chickpea Burgers"}],"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"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7517198321223142502"},"published":{"$t":"2013-04-12T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-04-12T04:00:06.485+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beef"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Casseroles"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheap and Cheerful Mains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family pleasers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple suppers"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Beef and Beans"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5986_zps657fcc00.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5986_zps657fcc00.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis may not be much to look at, and it may sound like an unusual combination, but I just have to tell you that this is one of the most delicious casseroles you could ever make for your family.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Not only that, but it's also economical, easy and sure to become a fast family favourite!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5989_zps0a32523f.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"381\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5989_zps0a32523f.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAll you need is an onion, a tin of baked beans, a pound of steak mince, a few odds and sodds and a couple slices of streaky bacon . . . seriously.\u0026nbsp; It's amazing what you can do with just a few bits!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5991_zps4b2e3d07.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"383\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5991_zps4b2e3d07.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI do want to say though that you will want to use the best quality and leanest minced steak your money can buy here . . . you don't want a lot of fat in your beef when you are using bacon on top.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I have used streaky bacon here, but you can use back bacon if you would rather.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5993_zps0b9050c1.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"334\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5993_zps0b9050c1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo round out the meal I like to serve it with some fresh baked cornbread.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; We love cornbread in this house.\u0026nbsp; It's not something that Todd ever ate before he met me, but he's a convert now and it is a simple bread that goes very well with these types of casseroles.\u0026nbsp; You can find my recipe for that \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/mother-in-law-s-corncake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6006_zpsbb8af961.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"364\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6006_zpsbb8af961.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA tasty coleslaw vinaigrette wouldn't go amiss on the side either.\u0026nbsp; Just to add a touch of green. I have a really tasty Pineapple\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Eversion \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/pineapple-slaw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp; I\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Ehappen to think it's rather scrummy too.\u0026nbsp; In any case Beef and Beans, Cornbread and Coleslaw is a real favourite meal around here.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I do hope you'll give it a try.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5984_zpsdbafef83.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"371\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5984_zpsdbafef83.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Beefy Beans*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nServes 4 to 5\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/beefy-beans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCheap and cheerful, \nhearty and most delicious.\u0026nbsp; Don't let the unusual list of ingredients \nput you off.\u0026nbsp; This is a winner\/winner chicken dinner!\u0026nbsp; I like to serve \nthis with cornbread.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 TBS olive or sunflower oil\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp minced garlic\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp fine sea salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp ground black pepper\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n450g of extra lean minced steak (about 1 pound)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 (415g\/15 ounce) tin of baked beans, undrained\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n50g of soft light brown sugar (1\/4 cup packed)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 TBS Dijon mustard\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n5 thick slices of streaky bacon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Butter a shallow 1 litre casserole dish.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHeat\n the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.\u0026nbsp; Add the onion and cook, \nstirring frequently until it begins to soften.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the garlic.\u0026nbsp; Cook \nfor a few minutes longer and then crumble in the minced steak.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Cook, \nstirring frequently and breaking it up with a fork, until the meat is \nbeginning to brown and there is no longer any pink remaining.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; (To peel\n the tomatoes, cut a cross on the bottom and place into a bowl of \nboiling water for about 60 seconds, or until the skin begins to peel \nback where the cross is cut.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Remove from the water and peel off the \nskin. It should come off very easily.)\u0026nbsp; Season with the salt and \npepper.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the brown sugar, mustard and tomatoes.\u0026nbsp; Cook for \nseveral minutes and then taste.\u0026nbsp; Adjust seasoning as required.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Stir in\n the tin of baked beans and mix to combine well.\u0026nbsp; Pour the mixture into \nthe prepared baking dish.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Cut the slices of streaky bacon in half and \narrange over top.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Cover tightly with aluminum foil.\u0026nbsp; Bake in the \nheated oven for 45 minutes, or until thick and bubbly.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHeat the\n grill. \u0026nbsp; Uncover the casserole dish and then pop it under the grill for\n a few minutes to crisp the bacon.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Serve hot, with or without \ncornbread for sopping up all of that tasty goodness."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7517198321223142502\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/04\/beef-and-beans.html#comment-form","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7517198321223142502"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7517198321223142502"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/04\/beef-and-beans.html","title":"Beef and Beans"}],"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":{"$t":"11"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-9185510014975079539"},"published":{"$t":"2013-03-22T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-12T06:35:23.605+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Casseroles"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheap and Cheerful Mains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheese"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"meat and potatoes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Bean \u0026 Sausage Hot Pot"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5608_zpsd085d734.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5608_zpsd085d734.jpg\" height=\"359\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn today's economy I am always looking for ways to make my food budget stretch as far as I can so I can get as much bang out of my pound as possible.\u0026nbsp; It only makes sense, as Del Boy would say.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The further I can make my food pounds go the more money I have for other things.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5609_zps80a7ca06.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5609_zps80a7ca06.jpg\" height=\"383\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf I can stretch my pounds and still turn out delicious meals that's even better.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; This means being inventive with the ingredients I have and no waste, at all, which means using leftovers in an imaginative and tasty way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5612_zps00405732.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5612_zps00405732.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCasseroles are a really great way of stretching ingredients and using up leftovers. \u0026nbsp; Casseroles such as this tasty hot pot which uses both leftover cooked potatoes, and cooked sausage meat or ham.\u0026nbsp; With the simple additions of some lightly sauteed onions, a tin of baked beans, some barbeque sauce and cheese, you end up with something which is mighty tasty indeed!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5613_zpsff8402b9.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5613_zpsff8402b9.jpg\" height=\"363\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOf course with there only being two of us, we get two hearty and delicious meals out of this casserole and if anything it tastes even better for having sat overnight.\u0026nbsp; The flavour seems to broaden and it just gets tastier.\u0026nbsp; This is a casserole I have been making for years and it's always been popular with my family and now the Toddster.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I hope you'll give it a try.\u0026nbsp; I don't think you'll be sorry that you did.\u0026nbsp; It's sure to be a dish the whole family will love.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5611_zpsf503591b.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5611_zpsf503591b.jpg\" height=\"358\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Bean and Sausage Hot Pot*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nServes 4\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/bean-and-sausage-hot-pot\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA little tasty something I made up to help use up leftover cooked sausage or ham and potatoes.\u0026nbsp; Delicious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS olive oil\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 large onion, peeled and chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp dried oregano\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 TBS chopped fresh parsley\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 medium potatoes, cooked, peeled and cubed\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 pound of leftover spicy cooked sausage, smoked or otherwise and crumbled or sliced\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(Can also use an equivalent amount of leftover cooked smoked ham, cubed)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tin of baked beans, undrained (2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g soft light brown sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 heaped dessert spoons of barbeque sauce (1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n120g of grated strong cheddar (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5616_zpsa9feb6ae.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5616_zpsa9feb6ae.jpg\" height=\"367\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHeat\n half of the oil in a medium skillet.\u0026nbsp; Add the onions and garlic.\u0026nbsp; Cook \nand stir until the onions begin to wilt.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the herbs, salt and \npepper.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Toss in the potatoes and mix well together.\u0026nbsp; Remove from heat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUse\n the remaining oil to butter an 8 inch square baking dish.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Spread the \npotato mixture over top.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle with the cooked sausage or ham.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nStir together the beans, brown sugar and barbeque sauce.\u0026nbsp; Pour this \nmixture evenly over top of the sausage.\u0026nbsp; Cover the casserole dish \ntightly with foil.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Uncover.\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle with\n the cheese and bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer.\u0026nbsp; Serve hot."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/9185510014975079539\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/03\/bean-sausage-hot-pot.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/9185510014975079539"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/9185510014975079539"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/03\/bean-sausage-hot-pot.html","title":"Bean \u0026 Sausage Hot Pot"}],"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":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2629637658510247938"},"published":{"$t":"2013-03-21T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-03-21T04:00:10.664+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheese"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"foreign delights"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pizza"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sandwiches"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple suppers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"storecupboard suppers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tex Mex"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mexican Pizza"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5571_zpsdc5a49bc.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"372\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5571_zpsdc5a49bc.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI always pick up extra tins of beans and chili when they are on special at the shops.\u0026nbsp; They make great store cupboard ingredients.\u0026nbsp; Sometimes its kidney beans, or cannelini, borlotti or chick peas . . . and sometimes it's refried beans.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; They always come in handy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5574_zps1b65bf74.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"370\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5574_zps1b65bf74.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEspecially these days when our food budget is very tight, and more often than not I find myself looking for an economical and filling meal for the two of us, but also something which is delicious.\u0026nbsp; These Mexican Pizzas do just that.\u0026nbsp; It's a great way to make a tin of beans and a tin of chili stretch to feed four people.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5575_zpsa1d5bd53.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5575_zpsa1d5bd53.jpg\" width=\"390\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey're quick to make and are very, very tasty.\u0026nbsp; I often am able to pick up jars of salsa on special as well.\u0026nbsp; In any case I always have one or two in the store cupboard, along with pouches of green and black olives, which I also pick up when they are only 99p.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5578_zpsd13f1793.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"376\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5578_zpsd13f1793.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also pick up extra blocks of cheese when they are on special as well.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I throw them into the freezer, which means I also always have an additional source of protein to hand.\u0026nbsp; Having all these things in my store cupboard means I always have the things I need to throw together a tasty and economical meal at the drop of a hat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5581_zpsd28a131e.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"378\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5581_zpsd28a131e.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also make my own tortillas from scratch.\u0026nbsp; I've been doing it for years.\u0026nbsp; You will find the recipe below.\u0026nbsp; It makes more than you will need for this recipe, but they also freeze very well, so that's not a problem and they come in handy for all sorts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5583_zpse0b681d1.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"365\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5583_zpse0b681d1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou can use them for wraps, or enchiladas, or soft tacos. \u0026nbsp; if you don't like to use lard you can use Crisco or White Flora or Trex.\u0026nbsp; All work well.\u0026nbsp; I do hope you will give these a try and that you enjoy them as much as we do, and when you do that you come back and let me know!\u0026nbsp; Of course you could make your own chili con carne, or use leftover chili.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I just wanted you to know that a tin of chili works just as well and is really handy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5572_zps42526543.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5572_zps42526543.jpg\" width=\"388\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Mexican Pizza*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nServes 4\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/mexican-pizza\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWho wouldn't love an \nindividual Mexican pizza all to themselves, especially when they are \nthis tasty!\u0026nbsp; (Also very simple to make!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n8 6-inch flour tortillas\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tin of stag chili con carne\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 clove of garlic, peeled and minced\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tin (400g\/16oz) tin of refried beans\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 to 1 tsp chipolte chili paste (depending on how hot you like it)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 300g jar of tomato salsa (about 1 cup) divided\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 spring onions, chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\na handful of green olives, pitted and chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\na handful of black olives, pitted and chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n120g of grated strong cheddar cheese (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n130g of grated Monterrey Jack cheese (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nshredded lettuce and sour cream to garnish\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat\n the oven to 200*C\/400*F. gas mark 6.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Line several large baking trays \nwith foil.\u0026nbsp; Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace the\n chile and refried beans into a bowl and mash well together along with \nthe garlic and chipolte chili paste.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Place 4 of the tortillas onto the\n baking trays.\u0026nbsp; Divide the bean mixture between each and spread over to \ncover.\u0026nbsp; Top with the remaining four tortillas, pressing down lightly to \nstick together.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake them in the heated oven for 10 minutes.\u0026nbsp; \nRemove from the oven.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Spread half of the salsa over top of each pizza,\n dividing it equally between the four.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Mix the cheeses together and \ndivide this amongst the pizzas as well, sprinkling it over top.\u0026nbsp; \nSprinkle with the spring onions and olives.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Return to the oven for a \nfurther 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the pizzas are \ncrisp on the edges.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAllow to cool slightly before serving garnished with additional salsa, lettuce and sour cream.\u0026nbsp; Delicious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5585_zpscff686ac.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5585_zpscff686ac.jpg\" width=\"372\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Flour Tortillas*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nmakes 14 to 16 \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/flour-tortillas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo easy to do and so much tastier then the shop bought ones.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n150g of plain flour (1 1\/2 cups all purpose)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g of strong flour (1 cup bread flour)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 1\/2 tsp baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp fine sea salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n110g of lard or white flora (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n250ml hot water (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn a large mixing bowl, combine both types of flour, baking powder and \nsalt.\n\nDrop 1\/2 cup lard by the spoonfuls into flour mixture and, using a \npastry cutter, your fingers or a fork, cut lard until it crumbles and is\n evenly dispersed in the flour. Slowly add the hot water and stir \ntogether until mixture sticks to itself. If not quite moist, add 1-2 \nmore tbsp. lard, as needed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nKnead, in the mixing bowl, for 3-5 minutes or until dough forms a ball \nand becomes less sticky. Cover bowl with tea towel and let rest for 1 \nhour.\n\nBreak the dough into 14-16 smaller pieces and roll the pieces into \nballs. Cover balls of dough for an additional 30 minutes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Using a well-floured \nrolling pin, roll one dough ball at a time into a thin, round tortilla. \nMake sure the ball is rolled out to be very, very thin. Carefully place \nonto the hot skillet and cook until bubbly and golden, about 30-40 \nseconds. Flip the tortilla over and continue cooking until golden on the\n other side.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWrap the cooked tortilla in a clean tea towel until ready to eat. Repeat\n with the remaining dough.\n\nServe immediately or, once completely cool, store in an air-tight bag or\n container. To warm, wrap in damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 \nseconds or wrap in foil and warm in oven.\u0026nbsp;\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2629637658510247938\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/03\/mexican-pizza.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2629637658510247938"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2629637658510247938"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/03\/mexican-pizza.html","title":"Mexican Pizza"}],"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-4824846907297226979"},"published":{"$t":"2012-10-17T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-10-17T04:00:02.464+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"autumn"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Casseroles"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Quick and Easy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple suppers"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Baked Butter Beans . . . Delicious Autumn Fare"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"348\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_2326.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne of the things I like most about the autumn it the cooler temperatures which call for heartier meals.\u0026nbsp; One doesn't mind heating up the kitchen when the temperatures outside are dropping and indeed, something hearty and warming is more than welcome at this time of year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"354\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_2327.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe nights are drawing in, and there's a definitely crisp feeling to the air.\u0026nbsp; It's time to get back to real cooking, comfort food . . . food which fills the belly, warms the heart and helps to hold warm up those chilled bones.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"365\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_2328.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is my favourite time of year.\u0026nbsp; It is a time when there is wonderful seasonal food in abundance . . . ham, broad beans, apples, pears, potatoes, onions, leeks, cabbages, cauliflowers, corn, pumpkins, squashes and tomatoes\u0026nbsp; . . . it's all good.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBonfire night is looming in just a few weeks now as is Halloween.\u0026nbsp; It doesn't seem possible that the year is that far gone already . . . but that nip in the air tells me it is so.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"362\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_2329.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is the perfect time for this hearty casserole . . . a store cupboard favourite which uses simple ingredients, combined in a simple way . . . and simply baked, with\u0026nbsp; fabulously delicious results.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTodd has always said he doesn't like butter beans, but when I do them this way, he always comes back for seconds.\u0026nbsp; I love it when that happens . . . aside from Pasta nights, I really do want him to be happy with what I put in front of him at supper time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"384\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_2330.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMost of the time he is, and when I make him happy, I make me happy as well.\u0026nbsp; I do hope you will give this tasty and easy casserole a go.\u0026nbsp; I just know you will like it.\u0026nbsp; Delicious.\u0026nbsp; Easy.\u0026nbsp; Economical.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat more could you want?\u0026nbsp; I like to serve it with my own homemade Brown Batter Bread.\u0026nbsp; You can find the recipe for that over on my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/recipesfromthebigbluebinder.blogspot.co.uk\/2012\/10\/brown-batter-bread.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERecipes From the Big Blue Binder Blog.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; (Bet you didn't know I also cooked over there too.\u0026nbsp; Well, now you do.\u0026nbsp; I don't cook as often over there as I do here, but I believe that it's worth a visit when I do.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"350\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_2332.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Baked Butter Beans*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nServes 8\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/baked-butter-beans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you thought you didn't like butter beans, think again.\u0026nbsp; These are fabulous.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n60g of butter, melted (1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n110g of sour cream (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g of soft light brown sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS light molasses\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 1\/2 tsp dry mustard powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\npinch salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 (400g) tins of butter beans, drained (15 ounce tins)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Butter a 3 liter baking dish.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRinse\n the butter beans and then put them into a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Mix together the \nmelted butter, sour cream, brown sugar, molasses and dry mustard.\u0026nbsp; Pour \nthis over the butter beans and toss gently together to mix.\u0026nbsp; Pour into \nthe prepared baking dish.\u0026nbsp; Cover tightly.\u0026nbsp; Bake for 30 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Uncover\n and bake for 30 to 50 minutes longer, until the liquid begins to cook \naway but not until they are dry.\u0026nbsp; Serve hot.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote:\u0026nbsp; you can make \nthis a day or so ahead and then reheat gently just prior to serving.\u0026nbsp; \nThey are also delicious with cubes\u0026nbsp; of ham, bits of bacon or pancetta,\u0026nbsp; or sliced smoked frankfurters added \nprior to baking."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4824846907297226979\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/10\/baked-butter-beans-delicious-autumn-fare.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4824846907297226979"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4824846907297226979"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/10\/baked-butter-beans-delicious-autumn-fare.html","title":"Baked Butter Beans . . . Delicious Autumn Fare"}],"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":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3491474211969977315"},"published":{"$t":"2012-09-21T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-09-21T04:00:03.664+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"autumn"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Dressings"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Salads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple suppers"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"An Autumn Salad of Fresh Plums, Ham Hock and Lentils"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg height=\"368\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_1428_zpsed7f0fe4.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs you all know, I have been bringing \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nigelslater.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENigel \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Eto bed with me each night this week.\u0026nbsp; Ever since\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nigelslater.com\/books_view.asp?nBook_ID={19DD8E31-94AF-4FF1-B6F5-35A9CED1BC3E}\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E he\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E fell through my letter box I haven't been able to put him down . . . seriously.\u0026nbsp; This just may be his best book yet, but then again . . . I say that every time a new one of his comes out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"365\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_1443_zps4595d273.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI love his cookery-books because they read like a great conversation with your bestest foodie friend ever . . . I could just sit and read his prose for hours . . . but then, I get hungry so I have to put him down and high tail it into the kitchen . . . to put some of what I have read into practice you know.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"374\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_1427_zps6de240df.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHe says he not a chef . . . and I guess technically he isn't, but he's one heck of a cook and a pretty good source of inspiration when it comes to cooking and eating. I could just eat his words and be quite happily fed . . . but the glutton in me really wants to eat his food too . . . and so I do.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"356\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_1434_zpsa32af16c.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne thing I really love about his style of cooking and his recipes is that they are profoundly inspirational . . . good solid basic skills and backbones, that . . .\u0026nbsp; with a bit of knowledge about the chemistry of food and the way flavours actually work together . . .\u0026nbsp; you can grab and run with them . . . flesh them out . . . put your own stamp on them . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"352\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_1429_zpsbc09f4a7.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne of his early September recipes is a lovely salad of plums, lentils and coppa, which is a lovely air dried Italian ham . . . (pg 357 in the book).\u0026nbsp; It sounds fabulously delicious and the picture next to the recipe looks wonderfully scrumptious . . . a plate full of lovely lentils, plums and lentils . . . with a decadent looking dressing which looks steeped in herbs just gilding a corner of it's surface . . . I look at it with longing . . . wondering what the dressing is . . . but alas . . . there is no recipe for it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"346\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_1430_zps4bb27269.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo . . . I look at his recipe, and it begins to come alive for me . . . I can almost taste the sweetness of those ripe plums against the saltiness of the ham . . . and that nutty bite and meaty texture of the Puy lentils.\u0026nbsp; It all looks and sounds so good . . . and I am craving it for our tea . . . I think about it for two days . . . and then I decide to do what I can with his recipe.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"333\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_1431_zps61cfc650.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI had some lovely plums . . . not too ripe,\u0026nbsp; sweet and still firm, perfect in every way, and quite able to stand up on their own in a salad.\u0026nbsp; I didn't have any coppa . . .but I did have a nice ham hock sitting in my fridge, just begging to be used.\u0026nbsp; It may not be most people's choice as they can be a bit fatty . . . but they can also be fabulously tender and flavorful, indeed most succulent\u0026nbsp; . . . when simmered with a bit of onion, a bay leaf and some cloves . . . just\u0026nbsp; until the meat falls away from the bone.\u0026nbsp; If you let the hock cool down in the liquid, it stays all lovely and\u0026nbsp; moist.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"350\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_1439_zpse7c0a010.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI wanted a creamy dressing though . . . something more than the simple herb lemon and oil that Nigel has put into his recipe . . . something that would go well with the ham and the plums . . . and the lentils too.\u0026nbsp; A dressing that would bring an added depth to the sweetness of the plums . . . calm the saltiness of the ham . . . and really bring those nutty lentils to life.\u0026nbsp; Something that would go pow in my mouth and dance across my tongue without taking away from anything else in the salad.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_1440_zps52adce5a.jpg\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI decided on a creamy raspberry vinaigrette . . . filled with lovely bits of garlic, basil . . . flat leaf parsley.\u0026nbsp; Some grainy dijon mustard for texture, a touch of honey for just a hint of sweetness . . . rich extra virgin olive oil, with it's light peppery quality . . . blitzed together to give a creamy emulsified dressing that would be very much at home on this salad . . . yes, it does make far much more than you need . . . but that's not really a problem.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"378\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_1436_zps1d89eef9.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI can see this dressing going very well on lots of different salads.\u0026nbsp; It will keep for about a week in the refrigerator, but I wouldn't keep it longer than that because of the fresh herbs.\u0026nbsp; You will also want to bring it to room temperature before using after storing it in the fridge.\u0026nbsp; It would be fabulous on a sweet potato salad . . . with perhaps some cranberries and toasted pecans, spring onions . . . oops . . . there I go again.\u0026nbsp; I grabbed that ball and started running.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"374\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_1444_zps8d100b78.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn any case \u003Ci\u003Edo \u003C\/i\u003Etry this salad.\u0026nbsp; It's not quite Nigel's, but I thank him greatly for the inspiration.\u0026nbsp; This is the perfect autumn salad . . .a wonderful marriage of color, texture\u0026nbsp; . . . and flavor.\u0026nbsp; Hearty enough to be the whole meal.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nQuite, \u003Ci\u003Equite \u003C\/i\u003Elooking forward to the leftovers for my lunch today. ☺\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"367\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_1442_zps033f068e.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*An Autumn Salad of Fresh Plums, Ham Hock and Lentils*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nwith an herbed raspberry vinaigrette\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nServes 4 \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/an-autumn-salad-of-plums-ham-hock-and-lentils-with-an-herbed-raspberry-vinaigrette\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLoosely based on a recipe from Nigel Slater. I was inspired.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 ham hock\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 small onion, peeled and cut in half\u003Cbr \/\u003E\na few cloves\u003Cbr \/\u003E\na bay leaf\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 cups of Puy lentils\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 cups of boiling water\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 cup dry white wine\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 spring onions, trimmed and chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\na handful of flat leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 pound fresh FIRM ripe plums, unpeeled\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the dressing:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n75ml of red wine vinegar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS raspberry vinegar2 TBS chopped fresh basil\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 fat clove of garlic, peeled and minced\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 TBS chopped fresh flat leaf parsley\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 TBS liquid honey\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 TBS grainy Dijon mustard\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n375ml of extra virgin olive oil (1 1\/4 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nfine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStart\n early in the day by cooking the ham hock.\u0026nbsp; Place it into a saucepan \nalong with the onion, cloves and bay leaf.\u0026nbsp; Cover with boiling water.\u0026nbsp; \nBring back to the boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer.\u0026nbsp; Cook until \nthe meat is very tender.\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool completely in the liquid.\u0026nbsp; Once \nit is cold, remove, discarding any liquid and peel off the fat.\u0026nbsp; Tear \nthe ham into large chunks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBring the water and white wine to the \nboil.\u0026nbsp; Rinse the lentils under cold running water, drain, then tip them \ninto the pot with the wine mixture.\u0026nbsp; Bring back to the boil, then reduce\n to a slow simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes. They should be tender, \nbut not mushy, with a bit of an almost nutty bite.\u0026nbsp; Drain them well and \nthen rinse with cold water.\u0026nbsp; Tip into a bowl, adding about 1 tsp of \nolive oil, tossing them to coat them with the oil.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhisk together\n the red wine vinegar, raspberry vinegar and garlic with a stick blender\n in a tall beaker.\u0026nbsp; Tip in the herbs, mustard and honey.\u0026nbsp; Whisk again.\u0026nbsp; \nSlowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking continuously until completely \namalgamated.\u0026nbsp; Season to taste with salt and pepper.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace the \nlentils in a large shallow salad bowl.\u0026nbsp; Add 1 TBS of the vinaigrette and\n toss together with the flat leaf parsley and chopped spring onions.\u0026nbsp; \nWash the plums, dry with some paper kitchen toweling and then slice them\n in half, discarding the stones.\u0026nbsp; Slice each half into 2 or 3 wedges, \ndepending on the size of the plums.\u0026nbsp; Gently fold them into the lentils, \nalong with the ham hock chunks.\u0026nbsp; Add a few TBS more of the dressing, \ntossing gently to combine.\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle with a few coarsely chopped flat \nleaf parsley sprigs and serve, along with a nice crusty loaf (if \ndesired.)"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3491474211969977315\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/09\/an-autumn-salad-of-fresh-plums-ham-hock.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3491474211969977315"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3491474211969977315"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/09\/an-autumn-salad-of-fresh-plums-ham-hock.html","title":"An Autumn Salad of Fresh Plums, Ham Hock and Lentils"}],"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-5378383356392074962"},"published":{"$t":"2012-09-03T04:00:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-09-03T04:00:00.857+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beans and pulses"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheap and Cheerful Mains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheese"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"storecupboard suppers"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Storecupboard Meals - Tortilla Pie"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0822.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith the way today's economy is, it is becoming increasingly difficult keep to the budget we have set aside for food.  When you live on a fixed income, like we do, it doesn't really allow much lee-way in things . . . and when prices keep rising . . . far above what your income is rising, it just gets harder and harder to make things work.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0823.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI find these days that I am having to rely more and more on our storecupboard and simple recipes which make good use of what we have stored.  One of the principles of our faith is to store food.  We have been counselled for years to have at  least a one years supply to hand, and if that's not possible then at least 3 months.  I've always been very good at food storage, and in these lean financial times, that is a skill that has come in pretty handy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0824.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOf course . . . when it's gone, it's gone.  But for now, I've been able to augment our budget with storecupboard meals . . . and then when I see a good deal at the shops on non-perishable items like tinned tomatoes, beans, etc. . . . I re-stock.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0829.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen they put cheese on sale, I stock up on that as well and store it in the freezer.  It comes in very handy for casseroles and such.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0831.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is a delicious casserole I made up the other night, using some tins of pulses and beans from our store cupboard, along with some tinned tomatoes and cheese from the freezer.  All I had to purchase was the corn tortillas.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0833.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThese simple ingredients were layered into a pie dish and then baked in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, the end result being a rather tasty pie.  We didn't miss the meat at all, and it was rather filling.  It served the two of us for supper that night, and then the leftovers on the night after.  The leftovers were anything if not even MORE delicious!  I kid you not!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0834.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is something I will repeat because we both really liked it.  Economical, easy to do and deee-licious! It was a \"Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner\"  . . . except there was no chicken, lol.  Seriously, it made for some pretty tasty eating.  A simple salad on the side is all you would need to go with it, and maybe some fruit for dessert, to round out the meal.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SAM_0826.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Tortilla Pie*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 4\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/tortilla-pie\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWho says that economy  has to taste bad?  This is a delicious mix of corn tortillas, tomatoes,  pulses and cheese, baked together in a pie.  I am sure Little Jack  Horner would have loved this pie too!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 (400g) tin of spicy bean salad, undrained\u003Cbr \/\u003E(this is a tinned mixture of beans and pulses, lightly spiced with\u003Cbr \/\u003Echilies, in a tomato sauce) (about 2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 (400g) tin of kidney beans, drained and rinsed (2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 35g-packet of either taco seasoning, or fajita seasoning mix\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 400g tin of chopped tomatoes in tomato juice, undrained (about 2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 335g package of soft corn tortillas (8 in package)\u003Cbr \/\u003E90g of strong cheddar cheese, grated (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E90g of jack cheese, grated (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo serve: (optional)\u003Cbr \/\u003Eshredded lettuce\u003Cbr \/\u003Echopped red or spring onions, raw\u003Cbr \/\u003Echopped black olives\u003Cbr \/\u003Echopped tomatoes\u003Cbr \/\u003Esour cream\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat  the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/gas mark 4.  Butter a 9 inch round deep pie tin  or plate.  Set aside.  Mix the cheeses together and set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECombine  the bean salad, drained beans, taco seasoning and chopped tomatoes in a  saucepan.  Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer.  Simmer together  for about 10 minutes.  Cut the tortillas in half.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESpoon about a  fourth of the bean mixture into the bottom of the pie dish.  Top with  two tortillas, cut in half, and layed so that the beans are completely  covered.  Top with another fourth of the bean mixture and 1\/3 of the  cheese.  Top with another two tortillas, cut and layed in the same as  the last layer.  Top with another fourth of the beans mixture and 1\/3 of  the cheese.  Top with a finally two tortillas, cut and laid in the same  way.  (You will have two leftover.  Wrap and freeze for another day, or  use them to make quesadillas for lunch the next day.)  Finish with the  remaining bean mixture and cheese.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBake in the preheated oven  for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the filling is  bubbling. Remove from the oven and let sit for about 10 minutes so that  everything settles in.  Cut into four wedges and serve along with the  toppings of your choice."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/5378383356392074962\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/09\/storecupboard-meals-tortilla-pie.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5378383356392074962"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5378383356392074962"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/09\/storecupboard-meals-tortilla-pie.html","title":"Storecupboard Meals - Tortilla 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"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}}]}});