old-fashioned Recipes

Rum Raisin Bread Pudding with Apples

Rum Raisin Bread Pudding with Apples

This rum raisin bread pudding is classic comfort food, studded with rum-soaked raisins, chunks of fresh apple, and a creamy egg custard. I like it best served warm, with either a caramel or custard sauce, whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or even rum raisin ice cream to take it over the top!

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British Toad in a Hole

British Toad in a Hole

Toad in the Hole is budget-friendly English comfort food that is easy to whip up for a simple weeknight dinner or hearty lunch. Best of all, this recipe takes almost no time at all to prepare, using basic, inexpensive kitchen staples you probably already have in your pantry for the batter, and your choice of sausages. British bangers are traditional, but if you can't find English pork or veal sausages where you are, you can use what is available. 

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Homemade Herb & Cheese Oatcakes

Homemade Herb & Cheese Oatcakes

These homemade herb and cheese oatcakes are a simple little nibble that’s perfect for snacking, cheese plates, or tea. They’re packed with whole grain oats, wholesome sharp cheese, a bit of butter, and lightly seasoned with thyme, sea salt, and cracked black pepper.

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Homemade Herb & Cheese Oatcakes

Homemade Herb & Cheese Oatcakes

These homemade herb and cheese oatcakes are a simple little nibble that’s perfect for snacking, cheese plates, or tea. They’re packed with whole grain oats, wholesome sharp cheese, a bit of butter, and lightly seasoned with thyme, sea salt, and cracked black pepper.

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Homemade Herb & Cheese Oatcakes

Homemade Herb & Cheese Oatcakes

These homemade herb and cheese oatcakes are a simple little nibble that’s perfect for snacking, cheese plates, or tea. They’re packed with whole grain oats, wholesome sharp cheese, a bit of butter, and lightly seasoned with thyme, sea salt, and cracked black pepper.

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Bread & Butter Pickles

Bread & Butter Pickles

This traditional homemade bread & butter pickle recipe features cucumbers & onions, simply flavored with warm turmeric & sweet spices.

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Hot Cross Buns (an Easter and springtime tradition)

Hot Cross Buns (an Easter and springtime tradition)

This recipe makes one dozen generously sized hot cross buns, or about two dozen mini buns (a nice size for snacking or sharing). See recipe notes for more on proofing time.

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