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Jams and Jellies
Wendy, Plot 28 All these recipes are from my Mum’s old book by Marguerite Patten, price when new was 2 shillings and six pence. TIPS...

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Jun 28, 20202 min read


Cheese and Leek Muffins
Delicious savoury muffins which also freeze well.

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Jun 28, 20201 min read


Savoury Cabbage Bake
Perfect for a winter day.

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German Apple Cake
Everyone’s favourite. Eat on the day it is made as it becomes over moist if left.

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Baked Plums with a Crunchy Crumble Topping
Wendy, Plot 28 AUTUMN INGREDIENTS 12 ripe plums, halved and stones removed 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 75 gm...

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Courgette Cake
Another great summer recipe which also freezes well to enjoy once summer is over.

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Courgette Pasta Bake
A really nice and moist dish where the thyme gives it a lovely flavour. This also freezes well too.

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Courgette, Potato and Cheese Soup
Wendy, Plot 28 SUMMER This dish freezes well too. INGEDIENTS 500 grams potatoes, roughly chopped. 2 vegetable stock cubes 1 kg...

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French Bean or Runner Bean Salad
Wendy, Plot 28 SUMMER Served warm or chilled, a perfect salad for a summer day. INGREDIENTS 500grams French or runner beans. 3...

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Redcurrant Cheesecake
Wendy, Plot 28 SUMMER A very easy cheesecake which is quite delicious, it makes a large cake to serve 6-8. I like to add more currants to...

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Date and Rhubarb Chutney
Wendy, Plot 28 SPRING This chutney is delicious at Christmas when it will have had a good time to mature. Perfect with cheese, pork pie...

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