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Garlic Pitta Bread

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...
Healthiness: (120 votes)

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Cryspez, Medieval Pancakes (Normans / Medieval)

Warm the milk a little and dissolve the yeast into itBeat the other ingredients together with a wire whiskAdd the yeast mixture a little at a time, beating until...
Healthiness: (404 votes)

Easy Cheese (Normans / Medieval)

Method 1: For unpasturised milkLeave milk (sealed in its plastic container - this stops bacteria getting in) outside for 1-2 days in a shady...
Healthiness: (170 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)

Gingerbread ( Gingered bread) (Normans / Medieval)

Grease a shallow pan (a flan tin or swiss roll pan will do)Put the honey into a saucepan and bring to the boilTurn down the heat and add the spices - stirAdd red...
Healthiness: (341 votes)

Girdle Bread (Normans / Medieval)

Sift the flourAdd a pinch of saltRub in the butter with your fingertips to make bread crumbsAdd 2 eggs and a little ale (you can use a little yeast), stir...
Healthiness: (453 votes)

Girdle Bread

Bolt the flour through a cloth, to make the flour white (this makes manchet (white) bread)Add the warmed ale - the yeast in this will make the bread rise. Mix to make a...
Healthiness: (87 votes)

Lamb or Mutton Stew (Normans / Medieval)

Chop the lamb or mutton into small pieces. If using mutton, parboil to tenderise the meat, if using lamb, you will not need to do thisMelt the fat in a pan Add the meat...
Healthiness: (618 votes)

Medieval Shortcrust Pastry (Normans / Medieval)

If you are using the saffron, place a pinch in a tablespoon of hot water and leave for at least half an hourSift the flour and the salt into a basinCut the fat into small...
Healthiness: (201 votes)

Plague Drink (Normans / Medieval)

Take a few of the leaves of each of plantCrush the leaves together with a pestle and mortar until the juices start to be releasedPlace in a container, pour over the grape...
Healthiness: (448 votes)

Pokerounce (Normans / Medieval)

Put the honey in a saucepanAdd the spices and warm the mixture. Do not overheat or it will carameliseToast the bread lightly, cut into squares and arrange on 4...
Healthiness: (156 votes)

Pottage - a vegetable soup (Normans / Medieval)

Wash and prepare the vegetables - eg taking off outer skins etcChop the vegetables and the herbsPut them all into the stockBring the soup to the boilTurn...
Healthiness: (2111 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: (247 votes)

Roasted little chickens (birds) with sauce (Normans / Medieval)

Rub the fat well over the skin of the birdsRub in a little salt and pepper if desiredRoast at Gas 5, 190 C or 375F for 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the...
Healthiness: (64 votes)

Roasted little chickens (birds) with sauce

Rub the fat well over the skin of the birdsRub in a little salt and pepper if desiredSlide the birds onto your metal spit Set by the fire, turning and basting...
Healthiness: (50 votes)

Sweet Frumenty

Add the cracked wheat, ale and spices to a pot Set a pot above the fire for a few hours to cookStir occasionally and add water so the pot doesn't boil dryWhen...
Healthiness: (377 votes)

Sweet Frumenty (Normans / Medieval)

Soak the wheat in the ale until it begins to swell, this takes a few hours. (Or boil for 15 minutes and then leave to stand for 15 minutes) Most of the liquid will be absorbed. Add more...
Healthiness: (988 votes)

Trout in Green Sauce (Normans / Medieval)

Make the green sauce first:Blanch the spinach by dropping into boiling water for 10 secondsUsing fresh bread, make the breadcrumbs and place in the cooking panChop up...
Healthiness: (132 votes)

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