Cooking time: few mins. to soften gelatin.Preparation time: few mins.Main cooking utensils: bowl, saucepan For 4 servings you will need:1 envelope unflavored gelatin1½ cups strong hot black coffeeSugar substitute to taste½ cup milk TO SERVE: Turn out and serve with yogurt if wished. TO VARY: An even lower calorie sweet can be made by using […]
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Cooking time: 30-35 mins.Preparation time: 30 mins.Main cooking utensil: saucepan For 4-8 people you need:⅔ cup shredded coconut1¼ cups boiling water1 onion1 medium apple¼ cup butter¼ cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon curry powder3 tablespoons tomato pasteJuice of 1 lemon3 tablespoons molasses1 teaspoon salt2½ cups shrimp6-8 hard cooked eggs Accompaniments:Boiled rice, yogurt, cucumber, diced potato, green sweet […]
Cooking time: 6-8 hoursPreparation time: 45 mins.Main cooking utensils: 1 or 2 ovenproof bowls, foil or wax paper For 12-16 servings:1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup fresh soft bread crumbs1 teaspoon each mixed spice, cinnamon, and nutmegScant cup shredded suet½ cup brown sugar1 dessert apple, grated1 small carrot, grated¾ cup chopped candied peel2 eggsScant cup currants1⅓ […]
Cooking time: see stage 5Preparation time: mincemeat 35-40 mins., mince pies depending upon dough usedMain cooking utensils: deep pay pans, cookie cutters For 8-12 servings you will need:For 2½ lb. mincemeat:1 applescant cup shredded suet½ cup brown sugarfinely grated rind of 1 lemonjuice of 1 lemongenerous 3 cups mixed dried fruitscant cup chopped candied peelscant […]