Roly-Poly pudding first became popular with Victorians. Typically a sweet dish, it can also be made savoury. Similar to a swiss roll, roly-poly is a suet pudding which is made into a roll shape. Sweet fillings include jam, treacle and breadcrumbs, or marmalade mixed with dried … [Read more...] about Round and Round with Jam Roly-Poly
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Traditional Chicken Cacciatore
The word Cacciatore means "hunter" in Italian. When used in cooking, it refers to a meal prepared "hunter-style" with onions, herbs, usually tomatoes, often bell peppers, and mushrooms and wine. In french it is called "chasseur". While fricassee (cut poultry sauteed/simmered … [Read more...] about Traditional Chicken Cacciatore
One Pan Pork Chop Dinner
Forget fussing with lots of pots and pans, this is a fantastice one skillet dinner which is ready in minutes. One Pan Pork Chop Dinner Delight Forget fussing with lots of pots and pans, this is a fantastice one skillet dinner which is ready … [Read more...] about One Pan Pork Chop Dinner
It is Easy to Make your Own Pasta
My grandmother taught me how to make egg noodles for soup, which is similar to making pasta. Lord D and I took a cooking course a few years ago at Natalina's Kitchen, and we are still close friends with Natalina who runs her classes in a converted basement space. Making your … [Read more...] about It is Easy to Make your Own Pasta
The Wellesley Fudge Cake Recipe Makes Great Cupcakes
This recipe from Gourmet Magazine was adapted from a rich chocolate cake first served in the late 1890s at the Wellesley Tea Room, a genteel establishment catering to students at the well-known Massachusetts women's college. It makes a lovely rich cake which I like to make as … [Read more...] about The Wellesley Fudge Cake Recipe Makes Great Cupcakes
