Lady fingers
I kidnapped this recipe from the ranting chef‘s post entitled ‘Give that Lady a Finger‘…. I’ve been dying to do these for ages but never seemed to have the eggs for it. I did originally make quite […]
Category Archives: Under 15 minutes
Chocolate spread
Since the golden syrup was used up this week and my little bit of chocolate (my 5th of the sweet ration) seems to have gone walkabouts, #WhistlesInnocently, I had to […]
The glorious little 5 minute cake
Master N made these and they were a big hit… the kids loved watching them grow in their little tea cups and of course eating them….. beaten well they are […]
Corned beef fritters
The first sunny day in a few, theres no wind or rain and its actually fairly pleasant outside…. but Im indoors nursing an ear infection and a sniffly cold. These […]
Minced beef slices
Ingredients 8oz mince (any cooked meat) 4oz cooked mashed potatoes 4 oz stale breadcrumbs (fresh is fine) salt and pepper fat, optional Method Mix well together the mince, mashed potatoes, […]
Pork pasties
This recipe is from Marguerite Patten’s Victory cookbook…. highly recommended. What you cant see in the photo is Master N leaping up and down like a dog in front of a […]
Tomato soup to keep the cold out
I love this recipe from Marguerite Patten’s Victory cookbook (well worth the read) its easy and quick to prepare…. and absolutely gorgeous with fresh warm bread. First chop up and […]
Corned Beef Hash
This has gotto be one of our favourite versions of this recipe. Its tasty, simple and works every time.”Peel and grate 2 medium onions, dice 8oz corned beef and 8oz […]
Mock Cream recipe 1
Now thats allot of cream… even if it is mock cream Recipe from the Victory Cookbook by Marguerite Patten Mock cream recipe 1 1oz margarine 1oz sugar 1tbs dried milk […]
One – egg sponge
Recipe from the Victory Cookbook by Marguerite PattenCooking time 15 minutes (depending on oven cook until cooked … golden brown mine took 25 minutes) MrC holding out our first wartime […]
