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Make a few slits on one side of each pitta bread without cutting all the way throughHeat a griddle pan Griddle to warm the pittas on each side or place them under a hot grill Melt...
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Picnic
Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F/gas mark 5Put the oats into a food processor or liquidiser and whizz to a fine powder Add flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder...
Healthiness: (772 votes)




Healthiness: (772 votes)





Apple and Carrot Muffins
Pre-heat the oven to Gas 4 /180 C / 350FIn the first bowl, sift the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and gingerIn the second bowl, add the first 7...
Healthiness: (214 votes)




Healthiness: (214 votes)





Apple Coleslaw
Wash the fruit and vegetablesRemove the hard stem of the cabbage and finely shred Peel and grate the carrotSlice the celeryPeel and grate the apple...
Healthiness: (161 votes)




Healthiness: (161 votes)





Apricot Upside-Down Pudding (World War 2)
Soak the apricots overnight if possibleChop the suet finely (or use ready prepared suet) and mix with the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar and cinnamonGrease a pudding...
Healthiness: (215 votes)




Healthiness: (215 votes)





Snap the woody ends off all 3 bundles of asparagus and wash in a sink full of cold water to remove any soil and grit Steam for approximately 8 - 10 minutes, until tender Set...
Healthiness: (172 votes)




Healthiness: (172 votes)





Heat the oven to 200°C/400°f/Gas Mark 6 Put the aubergine on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes until tender Cool and pull off the skin...
Healthiness: (27 votes)




Healthiness: (27 votes)





Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºf/Gas Mark 6, put muffin cases into the holes in a bun tinCream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric whisk or...
Healthiness: (86 votes)




Healthiness: (86 votes)





Put the oil and the honey into a saucepan and heat gently until the honey has meltedRemove from the heat and stir in all the remaining ingredientsPress the mixture into a...
Healthiness: (69 votes)




Healthiness: (69 votes)





Put the deseeded pepper halves under a hot grill and grill skin side up until it starts to blacken. Or put the pepper halves in a hot frying pan/griddle skin side down until it starts...
Healthiness: (33 votes)




Healthiness: (33 votes)





Butterfly cakes (Postwar / Modern)
Grease well 12 - 15 bun (patty) tins or prepare the same number of small cake casesTurn on the oven to 185C / 375F / Gas no 5Cream the butter and caster sugar together until...
Healthiness: (246 votes)




Healthiness: (246 votes)





Cheese Muffins (Interwar Years)
Preheat the oven to hot (200C)Beat the egg lightlyStir in the milkAdd a pinch of paprika and stirSift flour, baking powder and salt together Stir...
Healthiness: (50 votes)




Healthiness: (50 votes)





Cheese Spread (Saxons & Vikings)
In a medium sized bowl, cream the two cheeses until smooth (you could use a food processor, but it doesn't take very long to do this by hand)Add the remaining ingredients and mix...
Healthiness: (42 votes)




Healthiness: (42 votes)





To wash the chickpeas, tip them in a colander, over the sink. Run cold water over them and leave to drain. Put the chickpeas in a serving bowlAdd the tomatoes,...
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Healthiness: (14 votes)





Mix the lemon juice and mayonnaise together in a large bowl Stir in the turkey and red cabbage Scatter with chopped parsley and serve immediately
Healthiness: (30 votes)




Healthiness: (30 votes)





Coconut Macaroons (Interwar Years)
Pre-heat the oven to Gas 2, 150 C, 350F Beat the eggs whites together till light and fluffy Add the lemon juice and beat again Add the sugar and beat vigorously...
Healthiness: (53 votes)




Healthiness: (53 votes)





Crumpets (Edwardians and WW1)
Warm the milk and water together in a panpour into a jug and add the yeast and sugarLeave in a warm place for 15 minutesSift the flour and salt into a large bowl,...
Healthiness: (123 votes)




Healthiness: (123 votes)





Cucumber (and Mint) Sandwiches (Interwar Years)
Marinade the mint leaves in the lemon juice for a few minutesCut the bread into thin slices and butter each side with butter Remove the crusts making sure the slices are...
Healthiness: (787 votes)




Healthiness: (787 votes)





Cucumber Sandwiches (Edwardians and WW1)
Peel cucumbers and slice very thin Sprinkle the slices with a little salt and lay on paper towels to drainCut the white bread into very thin slices For each...
Healthiness: (147 votes)




Healthiness: (147 votes)





Cucumber Sandwiches
Marinade the mint leaves in the lemon juice for a few minutes Cut the bread into thin slices and spread each side with butter Remove the crusts making sure the...
Healthiness: (56 votes)




Healthiness: (56 votes)





Preheat oven to 175°C/350°f/Gas Mark 4 Wash spinach thoroughly and steam or microwave it until it wilts (goes floppy) Leave to cool and then squeeze out all of the...
Healthiness: (4 votes)




Healthiness: (4 votes)





1. Pour the orange juice into a jug 2. Grate the ginger and crush it in a garlic press to squeeze the juice out into the jug (throw away the ginger pulp) 3. Add the saffron to the jug
Healthiness: (69 votes)




Healthiness: (69 votes)





Dried Apples (Tudors)
Peel your apples and core themSlice the apples thinly, approx 1/2 cm or lessThread the apples onto the string, either using pegs to space them or by tying. (The rings should...
Healthiness: (220 votes)




Healthiness: (220 votes)





Dry Potato and Pea Curry (Postwar / Modern)
Boil and peel the potatoes and cube them into small cubes.Finely chop an onion.Peel and chop the garlic finely.Put sunflower oil in a wide flat pan (that has a...
Healthiness: (27 votes)




Healthiness: (27 votes)





Dry Potato and Pea Curry (Hindu Cooking)
Boil and peel the potatoes and cube them into small cubesFinely chop an onionPeel and chop the garlic finelyPut sunflower oil in a wide flat pan (that has a...
Healthiness: (80 votes)




Healthiness: (80 votes)





Eggless Mayonnaise (World War 2)
Peel and mash the potatoStir in the mustard and saltAdd the vinegar, beating wellBeat in the salad oil slowly, adding only a little at a time and mixing...
Healthiness: (625 votes)




Healthiness: (625 votes)





Ember Day Tarts (Normans / Medieval)
Please note you will need to make the pastry first, if you are using the recipe for medieval pastry on this site.Chop the onions Parboil for about 5...
Healthiness: (134 votes)




Healthiness: (134 votes)





Flapjacks (Interwar Years)
Pre-heat the oven to Gas 4, 180C Line the baking tin Put the sugar, butter and syrup in a pan and melt togetherAdd the oats (and fruit if using) and stir in...
Healthiness: (309 votes)




Healthiness: (309 votes)





Hare (Rabbit) Terrine
Ensure you have a good fire lit in the range, so the oven will be hotCut the best pieces of hare/rabbit meat into neat slices and mince the restMix the minced meat with the...
Healthiness: (329 votes)




Healthiness: (329 votes)





Hertfordshire Oven Scones (Edwardians and WW1)
Sift flour salt, baking powder and sugar into a basinRub butter thoroughly but lightly, into dry ingredientsStir in enough rich milk or half cream to make a soft dough...
Healthiness: (155 votes)




Healthiness: (155 votes)





Honey Cake (Romano-British)
Preheat oven to 170C, 330F or gas 3. If you have a fan oven, turn off the fan if possible or put the heat down to 160CGrease well one or two baking tins, according to size - about 2...
Healthiness: (984 votes)




Healthiness: (984 votes)





Lemon and Barley Water (Victorians)
Place the barley and water into a pan, cover and boil for 30 minutesStrain the liquid into a large jug, through a sieveFinely peel the lemons, removing only the outer yellow...
Healthiness: (576 votes)




Healthiness: (576 votes)





Lemonade (Edwardians and WW1)
Grate the lemon rindSqueeze the juice into a basinAdd the tartaric acidPlace the sugar in large basin, add the rind and lemonBoil the water and pour onto...
Healthiness: (110 votes)




Healthiness: (110 votes)





Macaroons (coconut)
Ensure the range oven is hot, keep the fire going wellBeat the eggs whites together till light and fluffyAdd the lemon juice and beat again Add the sugar and beat...
Healthiness: (45 votes)




Healthiness: (45 votes)





Mix everything together Cover and set aside for 3-4 hours before serving. This lets the flavours mix togetherServe
Healthiness: (6 votes)




Healthiness: (6 votes)





Preheat the oven to Gas 6, 200CGrease the bun tinSeive the flour and salt into the bowlAdd the butter and rub in to make breadcrumbsAdd the water, a little...
Healthiness: (108 votes)




Healthiness: (108 votes)





Mock Fish Cakes (World War 2)
Mix all the ingredients together and beat up wellMake the mixture into little flat cakesFry or bake until golden brownServe with salad
Healthiness: (481 votes)




Healthiness: (481 votes)





Wipe or wash the mushrooms. Leave them whole if they are small, otherwise cut them into halves or quarters In a pan, heat the olive oil then gently fry the mushrooms. Add the garlic...
Healthiness: (150 votes)




Healthiness: (150 votes)





Pour the oil into a large heavy based pan that has a well fitting lid Add the popping corn, cover with the lid and cook on a gentle heat, shaking the pan from time to...
Healthiness: (12 votes)




Healthiness: (12 votes)





Gently melt the butter in a saucepan Add the vinegar and honey, stirring lots Add the pears and cook gently for 7-10 minutes, the mixture will become thick. Stir regularly...
Healthiness: (9 votes)




Healthiness: (9 votes)





Preheat oven to 200°C/400°f/Gas Mark 6 Wash and dry the potatoes. Then cut in half Put the potatoes into a roasting tin, pour the oil over them, sprinkle with sea...
Healthiness: (17 votes)




Healthiness: (17 votes)





1. Carefully cut the cheese into bite size cubes 2. Cut the pineapple into eighths3. Cut the orange in half and place, flat side down, onto a plate 4. Thread a piece of pineapple...
Healthiness: (747 votes)




Healthiness: (747 votes)





Pineapple and Rhubarb Marmalade (Edwardians and WW1)
Cut a fresh pineapple into small chunksPlace in a pan and cook in its own juice until tenderCut double the quantity of rhubarb to the amount of pineapple you have and stew...
Healthiness: (51 votes)




Healthiness: (51 votes)





Pita (Prehistoric)
Mix 2 tablespoons warm water with the sugar in a bowl, stir well and add the teaspoon of yeastLeave to rise in a warm place until bubbly on topPreheat the oven to hottest...
Healthiness: (34 votes)




Healthiness: (34 votes)





Potted Crab (Edwardians and WW1)
Gently melt the butter over a low heat Add the tabasco. lemon zest, lemon juice, nutmeg and salt and pepper to tasteStir in the crabmeat and cook for a further...
Healthiness: (27 votes)




Healthiness: (27 votes)





Pre-heat oven to 180°C/350°f/Gas Mark 4 Melt together the butter, sugar, golden syrup and salt in a saucepan Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl and stir...
Healthiness: (30 votes)




Healthiness: (30 votes)





Pumpes (Meat Balls) (Normans / Medieval)
Place the ground meat in a pan or bowlSlightly beat two eggs and add to the meatAdd the salt, spices and chopped parsley to the meatMix well so the egg and spices...
Healthiness: (245 votes)




Healthiness: (245 votes)





Quiche (Postwar / Modern)
Preheat the oven to 200C, Gas 6Roll out the pastry and line the flan dish Bake the pastry case blind for 15-20 minutes. To do this prick the bottom of the case with a fork...
Healthiness: (431 votes)




Healthiness: (431 votes)





Rabbit (Hare) Terrine (Edwardians and WW1)
Pre-heat the oven to 180C, 350F or Gas 4Cut the best pieces of meat into neat slices and mince the restIf you are using sausages, split the skin and peel it off. You can use...
Healthiness: (32 votes)




Healthiness: (32 votes)





Raised Game Pie (Victorians)
Day 1:Marinading the meat: Trim the game meat from the bones and cube, keeping bones and scaps for the stock.Pour over the port and brandy or red grape juice, with...
Healthiness: (434 votes)




Healthiness: (434 votes)





Put oven on to 180°C/350°f/Gas Mark 4Weigh ingredients and put into bowl with vanilla essenceBreak eggs and put into same bowl Beat all together very well...
Healthiness: (270 votes)




Healthiness: (270 votes)





Preheat the oven to 200°C / Gas Mark 6 / Fan 180°C
Healthiness: (54 votes)




Healthiness: (54 votes)





Sandwiches (1970's party)
Spread margarine on one side of each slice of breadGrate the cheddar cheese and cover 2 slices of bread with it Put the top slice of bread on and cut corner to...
Healthiness: (245 votes)




Healthiness: (245 votes)





Pre heat oven to 200°C/400°f/Gas Mark 6Cream together the sugar and butterBeat in the egg and add, a little at a time, the currants (optional) and other dry...
Healthiness: (119 votes)




Healthiness: (119 votes)





Summer Chicken and Pasta Salad
Add the water to saucepan and bring it to the boil Add the pasta and simmer for about 8-10 minutes (check the packet instructions for exact timing)While the pasta is...
Healthiness: (217 votes)




Healthiness: (217 votes)





Place the sugar, lemon rind and juice, lemongrass stalk in a pan with 150ml (¼ pint) water Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves then simmer gently for five...
Healthiness: (25 votes)




Healthiness: (25 votes)





Syrup Loaf (World War 2)
Sift flour (or flour and baking powder), bicarbonate of soda and saltHeat syrup and milk (or milk and water), pour over the flour and beat wellPour into a greased 1 lb loaf...
Healthiness: (1000 votes)




Healthiness: (1000 votes)





Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/310°f/Gas Mark 2 Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix together using a wooden spoon until a it forms into a ball of dough. Use your...
Healthiness: (195 votes)




Healthiness: (195 votes)





Open the tuna and drainPut the tuna in a bowlOpen and drain the sweetcorn, add to the bowlAdd the mayonnaise and mix wellPut the slad in the...
Healthiness: (104 votes)




Healthiness: (104 votes)





Grate the cucumber, place in a colander and squeeze the excess liquid out Put the grated cucumber in a bowl. Stir in the garlic, yoghurt, cucumber, mint and seasoning...
Healthiness: (31 votes)




Healthiness: (31 votes)





Preheat oven to 180°/350°f/Gas mark 4 Dissolve yeast in 75ml (2 fl oz) of the milk. Add the rest of the milk, eggs, orange rind and sugar Sift 350g (14oz) flour,...
Healthiness: (62 votes)




Healthiness: (62 votes)





Preheat the oven to gas mark 3, 170°C/325°f/Gas Mark 3Melt the margarine and syrup in a saucepanMix in the dry ingredientsStir in the bicarbonate of soda...
Healthiness: (35 votes)




Healthiness: (35 votes)





Place the butter beans and lemon juice in a food processor and blend until smooth Add the rest of the ingredients, and blend again, adjusting the amount of water to give a smooth...
Healthiness: (113 votes)




Healthiness: (113 votes)





Preheat oven to 130°C/250°f/Gas mark ½Mix together the flour, salt and caraway seeds, then add the butter. Use a knife to cut through the butter and flour mix...
Healthiness: (147 votes)




Healthiness: (147 votes)





Place cornflake crumbs on a small plate Place yoghurt on a separate plate Take one banana half and insert a lolly stick in it lengthwise Roll the banana in the...
Healthiness: (15 votes)




Healthiness: (15 votes)





Fill a blender with ice cubes Pour the orange juice over the ice cubes until they are just covered Blend until smooth (don't forget to put the lid on!)Pour into...
Healthiness: (30 votes)




Healthiness: (30 votes)




