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An apple pie recipe that will stay with you forever!

  • 1&1/2lbs Apples
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 100g Sugar
  • 4 - 6 tbsp Cold water
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 25g Sugar
  • Deep Heat proof dish
  • Preheat oven to Gas mark 7
4.6/5 (12 Votes)

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A warming classic

  • 100g Sugar
  • 100g Butter
  • 100g Self raising flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 55g Caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 55g Pineapple
  • Line a baking dish with grease proof paper and preheat the oven to Gas mark 6
3.1/5 (124 Votes)

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Sumply sublime at any time of day

  • 2 slices of bread
  • Butter, (No low-fat nonsense!)
  • 2/3 slices of back bacon
2.9/5 (136 Votes)

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A quick and easy version of this 1953 classic

  • 50g light mayonnaise
  • 35g mango chutney
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 250g skinless/boneless chicken breast fillets
  • sprinkle of raisins
  • sprinkle of almonds
3.4/5 (131 Votes)

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Sprinkle 4 teaspoons of the Bisto Favourites Reduced Salt Gravy Granules into a saucepan and add 450ml (3/4...

  • 4 heaped teaspoons Bisto Favourite
  • Reduced Salt Gravy Granules
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 900g (2lb) potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 500g (1lb 2oz) bag prepared carrots and swede
  • 8 reduced fat sausages
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/5 (120 Votes)

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A moist chocolate cake

  • 6ozs Soft Butter
  • 6ozs Caster Sugar
  • 6ozs Self Raising Flour
  • 3 Level Tablespoons Cocoa
  • 1 Level Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 3 Tablespoons Water
  • 3 Eggs
3.4/5 (118 Votes)

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This meat-free alternative to shepherd's pie is as tasty and satisfying as a the lamb-filled original

  • 750g potatoes,
  • 1 small turnip,
  • 500g lentils,
  • 6 medium sized carrots,
  • 150g salted butter,
  • bunch of fresh parsley,
  • 3 large onions,
  • half a bunch of celery,
  • Vegetable stock cube plus any dried mixed herbs of your choice (herbes de provence are good)
4.5/5 (9 Votes)

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Preheat the oven to 220 C / fan oven 200 C / Gas Mark 7

  • 5 heaped teaspoons Bisto Favourite Gravy Granules
  • 300g (10oz) cooked lamb or beef, cut into chunks
  • 250g (9oz) leftover sliced carrots
  • 400g (14oz) leftover boiled or roast potatoes,
  • cut into chunks
  • 200g (7oz) mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 320g ready-rolled, reduced fat puff pastry sheet,
  • thawed if frozen
  • 1 small egg, beaten, or 2 tablespoons milk
3/5 (82 Votes)

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Gorgeously rich dessert

  • For the Sponge Base
  • 3 Eggs
  • 75g (3 oz) Caster Sugar
  • 75g (3 oz) Plain Flour
  • 25g (1 oz) Unsalted Butter
  • For the Cheesecake
  • 225g (8 oz) Caster Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Cornflour
  • 700g (1½ lbs) Cream Cheese
  • 2 Eggs
  • Seeds of 1 Vanilla Pod
  • 300ml (½ pt) Whipping Cream
  • Icing Sugar for Dusting
3.2/5 (59 Votes)

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Melt a little butter in the pan, add all ingredients (except the bread) and stir over a low heat

  • Cheddar cheese (grated)
  • Mustard
  • Seasoning
  • Worcester sauce
  • Bread
  • A little milk
3.5/5 (69 Votes)

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