Hot Cheese Cookies

One of my Aunt Diane’s favorite recipes she makes every year at Christmas. This cookie is always delicious any time of year!! Cream 2 sticks of butter or margarine with 1 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 pound grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon red pepper Mix well Roll out flat and chill in…

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

This was my Grandmother’s favorite ice cream that we enjoyed every summer at her house in Quitman MS -USA. Her children, grandchildren, and extended family members still use this recipe today! 2 quarts milk 1 tall can evaporated milk 6 eggs 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 tbl. vanilla Scald milk, beat eggs and add sugar….

Meat Balls and Tomato Sauce

Who doesn’t love meatballs and tomato sauce as a midweek meal or even on a Friday night with a glass of red wine. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 12 crackers 1tsp dried rosemary 500g minced beef 1tsp oregano 1egg beaten 1tsp whole grain mustard Tomato Sauce 1onion- sliced 1red chilli/ finely diced 2 cloves garlic- chopped 2tins…

Rock Buns

A favourite tea-time treat that can be made quickly with basic ingredients from the cupboard Add some mixed spice and change the mixed fruit for dried apricots or add a few cranberries . This recipe was adapted from the Be-Ro recipe book so loved by my mother. INGREDIENTS 225g SR flour 100g butter 75g dried…

Jack Flaps

Universally known as Flapjacks, but in our house they are called Jackflaps. Just a few ingredients and a great biscuits to eat with your morning coffee. Add a few more ingredients and make a breakfast bar. INGREDIENTS 125g butter 125g brown sugar 3 tabsp,golden syrup 200g jumbo oats INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 200C/400F Place…

Shortbread Biscuits

Only 3 ingredients and you have the most delicious biscuits in the whole world. Always make a batch to keep in your cookie jar. I sometimes sandwich two together with chocolate spread for a special treat but you really can’t go wrong with a basic shortbread biscuit to eat with your cup of coffee or…

Welsh Rarebit

A posh name for cheese of toast. A warming recipe that is ideal for lunch and you can even serve it with a salad. There are variations but this is a simple recipe using simple ingredients. This is a recipe from Rose Elliot’s Vegetarian Cookbook – Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 slices wholemeal bread 225g Cheddar…

Broccoli and Stilton Soup

I happen to live in a part of the UK that is famous for Stilton Cheese. Using local ingredients is wonderful. This soup is practically a meals in itself. I have a soup maker but I usually just make this recipe on the hob. INGREDIENTS 2 tabsp olive oil 1 onion sliced 1 stick celery…

Butternut Squash Soup

Who doesn’t love a bowl of soup with a slice of crusty bread – Serves 4 This is a real winter warmer. INGREDIENTS 1 butternut squash – deseeded and cut into chunks – no need to peel 2 tabsp olive oil 1 tabsp butter 1 large onion – sliced crushed garlic 2 red chillies –…

Mac and Cheese

This dish is right up there with the comfort food and an easy go to everyday meal. I switch it around to suit what I have in the fridge. Added cauliflower, broccoli or mushrooms make a delicious Mac and Cheese INGREDIENTS 300g short cut macaroni 30g butter 30g plain flour 350ml milk 150g Cheddar cheese…