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January Recipe… Variety Ice Cream

by fifteen | Dec 24, 2015 | Uncategorised

In line with the Variety calendar, this recipe is from the monthly region. The gorgeous promenade in Portstewart in Northern Ireland for January is famous for its ice cream parlours so we thought this might make a refreshing change from all the cake and pudding we’ve...

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by fifteen | Dec 7, 2015 | Uncategorised

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Gingerbread Christmas Cupcakes

by fifteen | Nov 27, 2015 | Uncategorised

A sweet recipe… and not a currant in sight! Ingredients 110g (4oz) butter 1 egg 110g (4oz) brown sugar 110g (4oz) self raising flour ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 60ml (2 fl oz)...

Fish Finger Sandwich

by fifteen | Oct 29, 2015 | Uncategorised

This month we thought maybe you would like to try a posh fish finger sandwich… maybe something nice to try on Bonfire Night before everyone rushes out to see the fireworks? Ingredients 2 Haddock Fish Fingers 1 ciabatta 1 poached egg 1 tomato ¼ lettuce 1 tbsp low...

Recipe – Hint of mint pea soup

by fifteen | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorised

October can be a cold month and there’s nothing nicer to come home to than a steaming bowl of soup… and this one is absolutely delicious! Hint of mint pea soup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 leek, finely sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 litre (1¾ pints)...

Coffee and Walnut Cake

by fifteen | Aug 28, 2015 | Uncategorised

This delicious coffee and walnut cake has an easy coffee-flavoured filling and topping… perfect for any occasion! Ingredients: For the cake :- 100g (4oz) soft butter or margarine 100g (4oz) caster sugar 2 large eggs 100g (4oz) self-raising flour 1 level...

Prawn And Courgette Tarts

by fifteen | Jun 26, 2015 | Uncategorised

Delicious as a starter or main course, these Prawn and Courgette Tarts are easy and delicious… give them a try. Ingredients: 175g (6oz) shortcrust pastry or 6 ready made savory tartlet cases 40g (1½ oz) butter 1 courgette, cut into matchsticks 25g (1oz)...

Tagliatelle Bolognese

by fifteen | May 26, 2015 | Uncategorised

GETTING IN SHAPE FOR THE SUMMER? why not try this fabulous low calorie Slimming World recipe for Tagliatelle Bolognese that the whole family will love The classic beefy sauce from Bologna has become a favourite all over the world! While we Brits usually serve...

Fresh Salmon Mousse

by fifteen | Apr 29, 2015 | Uncategorised

Thinking about cream and that the bank holidays are looming, we thought you might like to try this delicious and easy to prepare mousse, yummy for lunch, as a starter or part of a buffet :- Ingredients: Butter for greasing 350g (12oz) fresh salmon (skinned and...

Easter Cupcakes

by fifteen | Mar 27, 2015 | Uncategorised

our easy recipe this month… make them over the holidays with the kids – they’ll love decorating them. Ingredients: 250g (9oz) softened unsalted butter 200g (7oz) caster sugar grated zest and juice of a lemon 3 eggs 200g (7oz) self raising...

Pork and Apple Casserole

by fifteen | Feb 23, 2015 | Uncategorised

whether you’re entertaining or just cooking dinner for the family, this recipe is quite easy and absolutely delicious. Ingredients: 1.3kg (3lb) of pork, diced 2 tablespoons plain flour, seasoned with salt and pepper 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 onions,...

Spinach & Cheese Pancakes

by fifteen | Jan 30, 2015 | Uncategorised

Delicious for Shrove Tuesday or a special Valentine’s Day meal Ingredients: 110g (4oz) fresh or frozen spinach 50g (2oz) grated Cheddar cheese 110g (4oz) flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg 300ml (½ pint) milk 3 tablespoons oil Method: Cook the spinach (according...