Quebecois Mussel Chowder (4)

A lovely thick bowl of chowder for the winter months. Its from ” Roast Figs Sugar Snow” by Diana Henry. I have had this book for many years but it has recently been reissued.

Normandy Lamb with Cider (6)

A French recipe for roast lamb from ” Cook Simple” by Diana Henry. It’s good served with flageolet beans ( canned and drained are fine) heated with a big knob of butter, salt and pepper, a squeeze of lemon and a handful of chopped parsley.

Leek, Chestnut and Cider Crumble(2-4)

A recipe from Kathy Slack’s ” From the Veg Patch”. It can be served as a vegetarian main or as a side dish .

Cheddar, Cider and Mustard Macaroni Cheese (4)

A very British twist on this classic from Diana Henry. I made it for my two great nieces ( aged 2 and 5) , reducing the amount of mustard, and it got the thumbs up from both of them, after second and third helpings.

Chicken with Leeks, Apples and Cider (4)

A good version of this old fashioned French recipe from Diana Henry.

Leek, Potato and Cider Soup (6)

A delicious soup for autumn and winter from Diana Henry.

Pork Belly with Rhubarb Pickle (6-8)

A recipe from Thomasina Miers where the pork is cooked slowly in molasses and cider until it is dark, treacly and succulent.

Mulled Quince Cider (4)

A sweet and spicy tipple to beat the cold weather from Olia Hercules.

Cauliflower, Cider and Cheddar Soup (6)

Another version of a soup made with Cauliflower and cheese, this time from Diana Henry.

Apple and Cider Salad with Camembert Dressing (2-6)

A recipe from Delia Smith’s ” Winter Collection” which will serve 2 as a light lunch, accompanied perhaps with some new potatoes, or 6 as a starter.

Plums Poached in Cider (6)

Delicious plums from ” Organic” by Sophie Grigson and William Black. Serve cold with cream, and some extra sugar or honey on the table for those who like their fruit a little sweeter.

Baked Devilled Crab (4-6)

A very rich recipe for a starter, lunch or supper from Diana Henry. Serve with plenty of toast and a green salad.

Mussel One Pot Wonder (2-3)

I found this South Indian inspired recipe in a recent purchase from a charity shop – ” Gastro-Geek” by Regina Sabur- Cross. I discovered that Regina had a food blog in 2009 and although it does not seem to have been updated recently more of her recipes can be found here- https://gastrogeek.wordpress.com. Enjoy!

Pork with Apples and Caraway (4)

Mussel and Pumpkin Soup (6)

This is Jane Grigsons recipe for Mussel and Pumpkin Soup.

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