Orange and Almond Cake

A gluten-free, no fat favourite 2 large oranges6 eggs250g ground almonds250g sugar1 teaspoon baking powderButter and flour, for cake tin Wash and boil the oranges (unpeeled) in a little water for nearly 2 hours (or 1⁄2 hour in a pressure cooker). Let them cool, then …

Onion Bhajis

Oven baked version of an Indian classic 5 small onions, chopped in half and then into thin slices.1/2 tsp cumin1 tsp coriander1/2 tsp turmeric1/4 tsp ground ginger1/4 tsp chilli powder60g Buckwheat Flour1/2 tsp salt1 large tsp tomato puree dissolved in 60 ml waterolive oil Preheat …

Onion Sauce

Delicious with rissoles 1 onion120 ml water2 tsp cornflour120ml pint milkKnob of butter Peel and finely chop the onion. Put into a small saucepan with the water. Bring to the boil then lower the heat and simmer gently for 10 -15 mins. In a small …

Onion Chutney

Lovely with grilled meats or stirred into sauces for an extra depth of flavour. 3 tbsp olive oil1·5kg onions, peeled and thinly sliced300g muscavado sugar200ml red wine vinegar3 tbsp balsamic vinegar3 cloves garlic, crushed1 tbsp wholegrain mustard½ tsp salt½ tsp paprika½ tsp crushed chillies Heat …

Oatties (welcome biscuits)

60 g butter16g golden syrup60 g self-raising flour28 g porridge oats60 g granulated sugar1/8 tsp bicarbonate of soda1/8 tsp baking powder Preheat the oven to 180CLine a baking tray with baking parchment. Put the butter and golden syrup into a pan, heat over a low …

Oatcakes (Staffordhire)

makes about 12 – they freeze well. 225g fine oatmeal100g wholemeal flour100g plain flour1 tsp quick-action yeastpinch salt825ml water1 tbsp baking powder

Oatcake Biscuits

Makes 18 225g oatsa small handful chopped seeds / nuts60g rice flour3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp sugar80ml hot water Pre-heat the oven to 190C. Mix together the oats, seeds, flour, salt, sugar and oil.Add the water (from a recently boiled kettle) bit by …

Moelleux au Chocolat

serves 2 people 50g 70% dark chocolate50g butter (diced, room temperature)1 egg25g granulated sugar12g flour Preheat oven to 180cMelt chocolate on low flame in a bain-marie. When melted, take off the heat Stir in diced butter until it melts. In another bowl, beat eggs and …

Millionaire’s Shortbread

makes 24 squares Set the oven to 160C.Lightly grease a 20cm x 33cm oblong/ Swiss roll tin.Place all the ingredients for the base into a food processor and whizz together until they form a smooth dough (if preferred this can be done by hand in …

Marmalade

Don’t make more than this quantity at once. 1.5 kg fruit1.5 litres water3 kg ? sugar Method :Cut fruit in half, remove and discard seeds. Cut fruit into quarters, then cut quarters into slices. Combine fruit with the water in large bowl; cover, refrigerate overnight.Transfer …