Category Archives: Pickles and Preserves

Lemon Curd

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

Makes one 14oz jar 2 large eggs 1 egg yolk 4oz butter 6oz caster sugar finely grated zest and juice of 3 lemons Beat the whole eggs and 1 yolk together. Melt the butter in a saucepan on a LOW … Continue reading →

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Mackerel Pate with Fionas Beetroot Chutney

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

For six 200gm skinned boned smoked mackerel fillet 250gm light cream cheese eg philly light 75gm butter-melted gently 2 teaspoons horseradish sauce juice of half a lemon good grind of black pepper Put all into a food processor and whizz … Continue reading →

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Fionas Beetroot Chutney

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

1350g/3lb cooked beetroot 675g/11/2lb apples 2 large onions 225g/8oz sugar 600ml/1pint vinegar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground ginger 1. Boil apples and chopped onions with ginger, salt, sugar and vinegar for 30 minutes. 2. Add diced beetroot and cook … Continue reading →

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