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‘A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness’ – Elsa Schiaparelli A couple of years ago, I released a section on our site called VH Eats, and as we are entering an ‘entertaining season’, … read more

This is a really easy pudding recipe to throw together and is ideal served with slow cooked meat, or simply on its own, with an egg on top. 2 lb potatoes 2 tablespoons of chicken fat (or butter) 2 eg … read more

Sweet and Sour Cabbage 1 oz butter (or margarine) 1 onion, grated 1 lb red cabbage, washed and finely sliced 1 cooking apple, peeled and chopped Half teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar (or to taste) 1 ta … read more

Sticky Chops 8 neck of lamb chops (or another cut if you prefer) Half an onion, finely chopped 4 tablespoons Worcestshire sauce 4 tablespoons tomato ketchup 4 tablespoons vinegar (malt) 4 tablespoons … read more

Over the years I have experimented with many different chocolate roulade recipes, this one works every time – Gill. 5 large eggs, separated 175 grams caster sugar 175 grams good dark chocolate, broke … read more