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113 g butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup milk 1 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup cocoa pinch of salt Preheat oven (fan) to 175 C Beat butter/marg in large bowl with mixer. Add sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, and milk. Mix well. Sift in dry ingredients. Fold wet and dry ingredients together with rubber spatula. Grease a loaf tin. Bake for 45-60 mins.

180g self-raising flour (or flour plus 1 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt) 180g caster sugar (or half/half with brown sugar) 60g cocoa powder 1 tsp to 1 Tbsp instant coffee dissolved in small amount of water (optional) 1 tsp cinnamon (optional) 100ml vegetable oil 200ml soya milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 50g chopped nuts (optional) Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/ 180°C (fan) Grease an 18x24cm tray or similar and line with greaseproof paper Sieve flour, cocoa, cinnamon, and sugar and salt into a large mixing bowl Measure soya milk, vegetable oil, coffee, and vanilla extract into a jug Pour the liquid into the dry ingredients in a steady stream and mix together Scrape out the gooey mix into your prepared tin Chop up the nuts or other topping and sprinkle them over the top Bake for 15 minutes until the edges are firm but the centre is still molten Leave to cool completely in the tray and then cut into 6 or 8 pieces, depending on how generous you are feeling. (recipe fro...

FROM 9/19/3 1/4 cup (113 g) butter 2 Tbsp oil 1/2 c light brown sugar 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup wholewheat flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp cinnamon pinch salt 2 cups quick porridge oats 3/4 cup raisins bake at 375  FROM 9/14/2023: Mix:  1/2 c oil 3/4 c white sugar 1 egg 1/2 c buttermilk Mix: 1.5c white flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon Add wet to dry and then add: 2 2/3 c rolled oats 1 c raisins Bake 350 for 17-20 mins FROM 2015: 1/2 cup (113 g) butter 1/2 c brown sugar 1/2 c white sugar 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup wholewheat flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups quick porridge oats 1 cup raisins Beat wet ingredients til smooth and fluffy. Sift dry ingredients, mix with wet. Fold in oats an raisins. Bake at 180c/375F for about 10-12 mins on greased baking trays. Cool on rack

500g flour 1 packet quick yeast 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1 egg, beaten 250ml warm milk 1 tsp oil or butter Mix all ingredients and knead for a few minutes by hand or in food processor. Let rise for about 1 hour, til doubled in bulk. Punch down dough and divide into four portions. Place in steamer. Let rise for about 20 mins. Boil water in steamer and steam for 20 minutes.

A nice change from plain grilled chicken. From here . I used some dried herbs (parsley, basil) because I didn't have fresh. 4 skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp plain flour 2 eggs 2 tbsp double cream 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped 1 tsp grated parmesan 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper Lay the chicken breasts between sheets of greaseproof paper. Flatten with a rolling pin until they are about 1/2in thick. Season the flour. Dip the chicken escalopes into the flour to coat them, and then shake off the excess. Beat the eggs in a bowl and add the cream. Stir in the parsley and the parmesan. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Dip the escalopes into the egg mixture and then into the frying pan. Cook on one side for about 4-5 minutes until the egg is set and golden brown, then turn over and turn the heat down. Cook for a further 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper...

These were good. Reminded me of the lebkucken my mother made when I was young - chewy and dense. Found here . I omitted the cardamom and used 1/4 tsp nutmeg and 1/4 tsp cloves. 2‑3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (or nutmeg and cloves) 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup dark molasses 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 large egg 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds (optional) 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, citrus peel, cranberries - whatever you like) Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 15X10-inch jelly-roll pan; set aside. Combine flour, cinnamon, cardamom and ginger, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Combine honey and molasses in medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, butter and egg. Place brown sugar mixture in large bowl. ...

Really tasty! From here . Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, sliced 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or dried) 1 bay leaf 50g/1 3/4 oz mushrooms, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp plain flour 125ml/4 1/2 fl oz port or other fortified wine 250ml vegetable stock 2 tbsp dark soy sauce Preparation method Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion and fry until golden. Add the herbs and mushrooms and cook until softened (about five minutes). Sprinkle with the flour and cook, stirring, for about two minutes. Stir in the port or wine, vegetable stock and soy sauce and simmer, stirring, until the gravy has thickened slightly (3-5 minutes). Remove and discard the bay leaf. Pour the gravy into a jug and serve