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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...
Healthiness: (119 votes)




Healthiness: (119 votes)





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Starters
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)





Boiled Peas and Ham
Half fill a cook pot with water (and a little ale if you are using it), set it onto a wood fire (Make sure you keep the fire going throughout or the food won't cook)Shell the peas...
Healthiness: (63 votes)




Healthiness: (63 votes)





Pre -heat the oven to fan 210°C/415°f/Gas Mark 7 Melt the butter in a small pan Add the curry powder and black mustard seeds and cook for 1-2 minutes until...
Healthiness: (60 votes)




Healthiness: (60 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)





Sauté (gently fry) the garlic, onions and the curry powder in the olive oil on a high heat for 3 minutes, stirring all the time Add the courgettes and keep on stirring for a...
Healthiness: (47 votes)




Healthiness: (47 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)





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)





Ful Medames (Prehistoric)
Put the fresh or soaked beans into a saucepan with water and cook until tender (1-2 hrs)Meanwhile, chop or crush the garlic, squeeze the lemon and chop the parsleyWhen the...
Healthiness: (325 votes)




Healthiness: (325 votes)





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...
Healthiness: (119 votes)




Healthiness: (119 votes)





Slice the courgettes and roughly chopBoil the water in a kettle. Measure 1 pint in a measuring jugPut the courgettes in a saucepan and pour the boiling water on...
Healthiness: (716 votes)




Healthiness: (716 votes)





Tear up the bread and soak it in some water for 30 minutes and then squeeze it dry.Throw away the water Skin the tomatoes by placing them in a bowl of boiling water for 1...
Healthiness: (21 votes)




Healthiness: (21 votes)





If you have an electric grill, put it on to get hot. Carefully cut the grapefruit in halfSprinkle both halves with sugar and place under a hot grill for 2 minutes...
Healthiness: (33 votes)




Healthiness: (33 votes)





Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°f/Gas Mark 6 Place the pumpkin chunks into a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil, mix together then tip onto a large baking tray and roast...
Healthiness: (67 votes)




Healthiness: (67 votes)





Mix the flour and salt in a bowl Make a small hollow and break the egg into it Mix until you have a paste Add the milk a little at a time, whisking...
Healthiness: (151 votes)




Healthiness: (151 votes)





Roasting the squash: Preheat oven to 180°C/375°f/Gas Mark 4 Grease a roasting tin with a little oilCut butternut squash in half along its...
Healthiness: (10 votes)




Healthiness: (10 votes)





Peel and cut the pears in half Sprinkle with a little lemon juice to stop them going too brown Use a sharp spoon to take out the core, then scoop out a little of the flesh...
Healthiness: (49 votes)




Healthiness: (49 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)





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)





Prawn Cocktail (Postwar / Modern)
Shell the prawns (but not the additional 4)Wash, shake and shred the lettuce leaves finelyPut the lettuce equally into 4 largish glassesMix together the mayonnaise,...
Healthiness: (404 votes)




Healthiness: (404 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)





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




Healthiness: (54 votes)





Salamongundy (Georgians / Regency)
Shred the lettuce and lay on a platterCut the meat into thin slices and layer on the lettuceSlice the eggs and cooked onions and layer these onArrange layers of...
Healthiness: (127 votes)




Healthiness: (127 votes)





Slice the onions and crush the garlicMelt the butter and sweat the onions until softAdd the mushrooms and spices, cook until softAdd the crumbled bread...
Healthiness: (30 votes)




Healthiness: (30 votes)





Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°f/Gas Mark 6 Place the tomatoes and cloves of garlic in a roasting dish in a single layer Drizzle with 45ml (3 tablespoons) of the...
Healthiness: (54 votes)




Healthiness: (54 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)




