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Easy Vegetable Risotto Recipe
Risottos make great vegetarian meals, and are very versatile. You can include any vegetables you like once you know the basic recipe for cooking the rice. This tried and tested recipe tastes delicious, whilst avoiding the gradual addition of stock often insisted upon by other recipes. Ingredients (serves 2 as a main meal ): 150 g (5.3 oz) of Arborio [...]
Easy Victoria Sandwich Recipe
This traditional English sponge cake is light and fluffy, and tastes delicious filled with jam and cream! Ingredients: 175 g (6 oz) Soft margarine 175 g (6 oz) Castor sugar 3 eggs 175 g (6 oz) Self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder Instructions Preheat the oven to 180° C/350°F/gas mark 4. Line the base of 2 [...]
Chocolate-Chip Banana Cake Recipe
This cake is a family favourite in my household! It’s delicious and very easy to make. All you need is a 2lb loaf tin and the ingredients listed below. Ingredients: 60 g (2 oz) Margarine 120 g (4 oz) Soft brown sugar (although I often use castor sugar) 150 g (5 oz) Self-raising flour Tip of [...]
Foolproof Scones Recipe
Many people seem to have difficulty making scones, but I have found this recipe to work every time! You can liven up your scones by adding ingredients such as cheese, raisins, sultanas, or cherries before baking. Ingredients: 450 g (1 lb) Self-raising flour 30ml (2 tbsp) Baking powder 75 g (3 oz) Margarine-type spread or butter (can use [...]
