Tag: dried fruit

lamb with pumpkin and apricots

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I found this recipe in a wonderful cookbook MEDINA KITCHEN home cooking from north africa by Fiona Dunlop. Soak 100g (3½ oz) each of dried pitted prunes and dried apricots in some water. In a large casserole dish heat some vegetable oil. Lightly fry 2 large finely chopped onions sprinkled with a little salt until golden then…… Continue reading lamb with pumpkin and apricots

muesli

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This lightly toasted fresh muesli has an abundance of fruit and nuts. Experiment with the ingredients to make it your own. To make this muesli you will need 750g (26½ oz) of rolled oats, 100g (3½ oz) each of roasted almonds, roasted peanuts, dry-roasted cashews and pepitas, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon each of ground cloves, freshly grated nutmeg and salt, 3 tablespoons each of…… Continue reading muesli

chocolate christmas pudding

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Torn between a traditional pudding and something chocolate? Here’s a recipe which combines both and is truly scrumptious. It appears here after an early Christmas due to some requests for the recipe. There’s no need to age this pudding so there’s still time. Combine 250g (9 oz) of dried fruit mix (sultanas, raisins, currants, mixed peel and glacé…… Continue reading chocolate christmas pudding