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This is my famous soup which was made on the Cosy Cottage Retreat - full of fibre as Steffy found out!! Great winter warmer served with fresh bread. Can be vegetarian. I use a 5 litre pan to make it in.

Lentil Salad
easily doubled for parties
ideal for picnics
vegetarian main course

you can add your favourite ingredients or adapt to whatever is in your fridge

4ibs of love
half of butterd youth
2ibs of goodlooks
1ib of sweet temper
1ib of self forgetfulness
1ib of powdered wit
1ib of dry humour
2ibs sweet argurment
3pints of rippling laughter

2ozs of patience
1 cup of kindness
4ozs of goodwill
pinch of hope
bunch of faith

to these add
2 handfulls of industry
1 packet of prudence
pinch of sympathy
handfull of humility
1 jar of syrup of good humour
season mixture with common-sense
simmer together in a pan of content

This is my own take on a tasty Shepherds Pie, although traditionally made with minced lamb, we prefer it with minced beef (usually called Cottage Pie). If you wish to avoid red meat you could substitute quorn mince instead, although I've not used it personally. You would also have to avoid using meat stock cubes, try using Marigold Swiss Vegetable Bouillon powder as stock, which is great in vegetable dishes.

This dish serves four people.

THIS SPANISH BREAKFAST DOUGHNUT IS SOLD IN ALL TAPAS BAR, WHICH IS CONVENIENTLY TRANSFORM INTO CAFES IN THE MORNING.FRESHLY FRIED, CHURROS, ACCOMPANY A CUP OF HOT CHOCOLATE OR COFFEE.THEY ARE ALSO SERVED AS FESTIVAL INTO GREAAT VATS OF OIL, CUT INTO LOOPS, THEN TED WITH GRASS STRINGS AND SOL TO EAT WHILE WALKING ALONG. THIS RECIPE MAKES 12 TO 15 CHURROS.

THESE LITTLE BAKED CARAMEL CUSTARDS, MADE IN BUCKET-SHAPED MOULDS, ARE THE BEST KNOWN AND MOST POPULAR OF ALL SPANISH DESSERTS.IF YOU DONT OWN SMALL MOULDS, YOU CAN MAKE ONE LARG EFLAN INSTEAD BUT IT WILL NEED TO BE COOKED FOR A BIT LONGER. THESE RECIPE SERVE 8 PEOPLE.

THE SPANISH INTRODUCE CHOCLATE TO EUROPE (FACT) LOL. AND CHOCOLATE MOUSSE REMAINS A FAVOURITE DESSER IN A COUNTRY THAT USUALLY FAVOURS CURSTARDS AND FRESH FRUIT (OTHER FACT LOL).THESE DELICIOUS CREAMAS DE CHOCOLATES ARE RICH WITH CHOCOLATE ,WITH A HINT OF ORANGE LENT BY THE LIQUEUR. THIS RECIPE SERVE 8 PEOPLE.

TRADITIONALLY, THE TROUT WOULD HAVE COME FROM MOUNTAIN STREAMS AND BEEN STUFFED AND WRAPPED IN LOCALLY CURED HAM.ONE OF THE BEAUTIES OF THIS METHOD IS THAT THE SKINS COME OFF IN ONE PIECE, LEAVING TH ESUCCULENT , MOIST FLESH TO BE EATEN WITH THE CRISPED,SALT HAM. THIS RECIPE SERVES 4 PEOPLE.

THE SPANISH COMIBINATION OF ONIONS, SHERRY (JEREZ) AND SAFFRON GIVES THIS PALE YELLOW SOUP A RBEGUILLING FLAVOUR THAT IS PERFECT FOR THE OPENING COURSE OF A MEAL.THE ADDITION OF GROUND ALMONDS TO THICKEN THE SOUP GIBES IT A WONDERFUL TEXTURE AND FLAVOUR.

this is one that my kids and adults love, and so easy to make, but a bit decadent
goes really well with a baked potato and coleslaw

Serves 4 people

Serves 10 portions. In the case of les…she will eat it all...

Serves 12 people. Takes 15 minutes to make, 20 minutes to bake, plus cooling

Serves 4. Takes 5 minutes
plus chilling. Other variations are: garlic and parsley, walnut and blue
cheese, coriander and lemon zest, sun-dried tomato and garlic, orange and
chilli.

Serves 6 people and takes 10 minutes

Serves 8.  Ready in 10 minutes

You could use rosemary instead of thyme in this marinade

This sauce is lovely with salmon steaks...

Serves 2-3 people and this is nice in sandwiches, on toast and with salads.
Do not drain the oil from the tuna.!!!

This dish is Malaysian. Serves 4-6 people

This recipe comes from Western Sumatra in Indonesia. Serves 4 people.

Serves 2

Although no meat,
this is a meal in itself ! Requires: heavy based roasting pan, medium to hot
oven - (gas 6-7). Serves 2 Ready in 45 mins to 1 hour & 15 mins

This recipe is really
easy once you have done the preparation! Serves 4. Read in 15 minutes.
Requirements: wok and stirrer.

Fancy a spanish night? Try a seafood paella. Serves 4-6 people. Ready in about an hour.

Here is a little
simple recipe that is easy to make and kids love it!

Serves 6-8 people. Ready in 15 minutes

Serves 6-8 people.Ready in 40 minutes. You can cover and chill leftover sauce for up to 5 days.

Serves 6-8 people. Ready in 10 minutes.