Chinese food was introduced to the British public in 1884 at the International Health Exhibition in the West London district of Kensington. The first recorded Chinese restaurant opened in Glasshouse Street, Piccadilly Circus in 1908, It was called 'The Chinese … [Read more...] about Easy Classic Chicken Chow Mein
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Healthier Raisin Bread
This whole-grain raisin bread benefits from the addition of oatmeal which gives it a lovely texture along with walnuts for a nice crunch. It comes from one of my favourite books Great Bread Every Time. Healthier Raisin Bread This raisin bread benefits from … [Read more...] about Healthier Raisin Bread
Easy Baked Potato Upgrade
Lord D has been making these baked potatoes for years. His first job as a child in his parent's Fish & Chip restaurant was chip cutter so potatoes are in his blood. These potatoes take baked potatoes to a new level. A little more work than just popping potatoes in the … [Read more...] about Easy Baked Potato Upgrade
Easy Chicken Escalope in Mushroom Sauce
"Escalope" is a French term that refers to any boneless meat which has been pounded by a mallet before cooking. It stretches your food budget and speeds the cooking process and when done correctly is wonderfully tender and juicy. I often make this an easy to put together dish … [Read more...] about Easy Chicken Escalope in Mushroom Sauce
Easy Date Tassies
Tassies is a Scottish word that refers to a small tart or pie. These tassies don't require you to make any pie crust so they are super easy to put together. Easy Date Tassies Tassies is a Scottish word that refers to a small tart or pie. These tassies don't … [Read more...] about Easy Date Tassies
