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Category: Side dishes and Pickles

HETE BLUKSEM “HOT LIGHTNING” (new potatoes with apples, pears and bacon)

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 23, 2023
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  This is a delicious vegetable dish on a cold winter evening. And who can resist such a name? We served it with The Danish Pork. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 1kg … Continue Reading →

NO MAYO POTATO SALAD

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • August 14, 2023
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This no mayo potato salad with it’s lighter, herby vinaigrette is easy to make, and a very pleasing side dish. Loaded with fresh, vibrant flavours, with a cheeky hint of … Continue Reading →

CAULIFLOWER PUREE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 24, 2022
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  Creamy Mashed Cauliflower is often touted as a low carb alternative to mashed potato, but it’s actually a delicious side dish in its own right that regularly makes an … Continue Reading →

QUINCE JELLY

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 18, 2022
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The secret to a good quince jelly, I think, is to simmer the fruit for a long time so it reaches a beautiful pink colour. Like crab apples, quinces turn … Continue Reading →

A CLASSIC FRENCH CARROT SALAD

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • August 29, 2022
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One bite of this parsley-specked carrots salad doused with lemon Dijon vinaigrette and you’ll know why it’s standard fare in every French bistro, and market. The salad is not only … Continue Reading →

PUMPKIN AND GINGER JAM

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 2, 2022
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  Pumpkin & Ginger Jam tastes more like marmalade than jam due to the crystallised ginger and lemon but there is also the subtle sweetness. Sweet and spicy, and delicious. … Continue Reading →

SPICED PUMPKIN CHUTNEY

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 2, 2022
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The sweet flesh of squash or pumpkin takes on a new character as it nestles down in the pan with onion, spices, sugar and vinegar.  This chutney is rich, thick … Continue Reading →

PUMKIN SPICE MIX

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • January 29, 2022
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It’s pumpkin season. I love everything pumpkin!  This spice mix is so easy. INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons nutmeg 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice … Continue Reading →

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