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submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Crunchy golden salt cod fritters with saffron and smoked pimenton.
Appetizers submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Beet, Carrot & Parsnip Crisps/Chips
Crisply fried roots, my favourite trio of parsnips, carrots and bee...
Appetizers submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Mulled wine or hot chocolate? I feel like a hot and comforting drin...
Beverages and Drinks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
these scones are delectable when served as a scone sandwich with he...
Bread submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
A great tea-time recipe and one that men love too! The best bananas...
Bread submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Faced with what to do with some dried wild blueberries I was sent b...
Bread submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Lovely little individual Ciabatta Bread Rolls ~ great to serve with...
Bread submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Victorian Watercress Tea Sandwiches
Delightful sandwiches made with watercress and salted butter.
Bread submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Weekly Make and Bake Rustic Bread
This is the trick ~ make up a large batch of rustic artisan style b...
Bread submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Yorkshire Tea Loaf with Raisins
The Yorkshire Tea Loaf was produced by Taylors as a way of using th...
Bread submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
"I did it my way" Cheats Eggs BenedictAn easy way to rust...
Breakfast submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Bacon, Sausage & Raclette Breakfast
Delectable and homely fried potatoes with bacon, sausage, onions an...
Breakfast submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
We have a wonderful fig tree in our back garden, and this year I ca...
Breakfast submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
French Lavender Pancakes With Lavender H
They are our own "Auberge de la Fontaine" Lavender Pancak...
Breakfast submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Staffordshire Oatcakes:English Hotcakes
Once only eaten locally, the Staffordshire Oatcake has grown steadi...
Breakfast submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
I made Fried Duck Eggs on Toast and served it with lashings of fres...
Breakfast submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Quick Cheese and Chive Scrambled Eggs on
This particular recipe is a favourite ~ fresh free-range eggs with ...
Breakfast submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Delicious savoury breakfast buns that can be made in the morning an...
Breakfast submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
easy to make, but it does require a little bit of skill in stamping...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
These are one of my favourite French cakes; delicate little light s...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
An absolute must for ANY children's party or even dare I say, ...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Serve these with some crisp biscuits in the side ~ I used palmier b...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Little Easter Egg & Daisy Cakes
Dainty little cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting and edi...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Double Chocolate Truffle Slice
Not only is this Double Chocolate and Summer Berries Truffle Slice ...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Quince and Pear Double~Crust Pie
Quinces, apples and pears were once put into pies with wine and spi...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
The Victoria Sandwich is the quintessential English cake, conjuring...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Dainty little ethereal cakes with crystallised rose petals, exotic ...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Jumbleberry Crumble & Shortbread Topping
This was a quick throw it together Sunday Lunch pudding idea - raid...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
The golden syrup adds a wonderful rich flavour and the double whamm...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Pretty Little Lavender Fairy Cakes
This is a recipe that I have adapted to my own tastes, based on Nig...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Low Calorie Vanilla Bean Scones
Serve these low calorie scones with strawberry jam, strawberries an...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Strawberry & Rose Victoria Sponge Cake
Vanilla, Strawberry & Rose Victoria Sponge Cake for Lavender an...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
A delicious light orange cake with a decadent chocolate drizzle ~ p...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Blackberry, Apple and Raspberry Tart
In celebration of the Apple Pie Fair, I made a wonderful fresh tart...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Vanilla and Cream Terrine with Berries
I LOVE Delia Smith's Summer cookbook and this is based on her ...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Old Fashioned Baked Rice Pudding
So this Slow Sunday, I will be making my slow baked old fashioned r...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Berry Beautiful English Summer Fruit Pie
In this recipe, I have tried to capture the essence of a British su...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
These fairy cakes really are delicious ~ as I still had some lemon ...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
West Country Apple Pie Cake. It is a naughty and buttery concoction...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
When I worked in York, I used to nip down to Bettys Tea Rooms in my...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Delicious little lightly spiced and fruited buns/cakes that are an ...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Belgium Chocolate & Fresh Cream Truffles
No need to buy chocolates for a special celebration or birthday ev...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Bread & Butter Pudding with Honey Figs
This was a delicious change to the usual Nursery style bread and bu...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Melting Moments Biscuits/Cookies
They are wonderful little "light as a feather" and meltin...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Coffee Walnut Cake.......a buttery light sponge with a rich coffee ...
Desserts and Sweets submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
A French Summer Picnic Sandwich
A Fabulous French Pan Bagnat ~ the best kind of summer picnic sandw...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Baked Red Peppers with Fennel and Chvre
I have made this recipe countless times and it never fails to pleas...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Little penny shaped jam sandwiches, perfect for picnics, tea time a...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
A quick summer butter bean cassoulet with peppers and onions as wel...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
This is one of my own burger recipes; I made this up one evening wh...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Freshly boiled eggs encased in a herb flavoured sausage jacket and ...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Chicken breasts are poached in a court-bouillon broth with garlic a...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Old English Raised Chicken and Ham Pie
I will not pretend that this pie is easy or quick to make, it needs...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Greek Salad and Chicken in Pita Bread
A BIG pita bread sandwich with a Greek feel to it ~ perfect for a s...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Potted shrimps are traditionally served with hot toast and lashings...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Bruschetta with Artichokes & Peppers
A wonderful way to serve bruschetta for a light but substantial lun...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
I adore moules, mussels, and this is the classic French recipe for ...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
A light and luscious meal of Old Bay poached prawns/shrimp, just pe...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Trs Rapide French Summer Tarragon Chick
A simple supper or luncheon recipe that can be whipped up in a tric...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
La Piperade ~ Basque Scrambled Eggs
La Piperade is a Basque classic ~ a spicy scrambled egg dish with a...
Lunch and Snacks submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Open faced omelettes, studded with fresh vegetables and herbs inclu...
Main Course submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Barley, Tomato and Garlic Risotto
This recipe is simply outstanding ~ I was first introduced to it by...
Main Course submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
English Fish and Chips in Beer Batter
Crispy fried fish in a beer batter with crunchy,golden chips ~ what...
Main Course submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Summer Herb and Wild Salmon Pie
This pie is sophisticated enough to grace any fine dining table, bu...
Main Course submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
This is such a wonderful recipe, a meal in one pot actually althoug...
Main Course submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
A wonderful Autumnal dish that would also be good as an accompanime...
Main Course submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Scarborough Fair Roast Chicken
You can't beat a roast chicken and this one is cooked slowly w...
Main Course submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
My Mum's Home-Made Lemon Curd - I also add the zest for a slig...
Other submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
High Dumpsy Dearie~Autumn Fruit Jam
Nobody appears to know where this delightful name originated from, ...
Other submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Scottish Apple and Ginger Chutney
A delightful apple chutney with the added kick of ginger. I make th...
Other submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
French Lavender and Vanilla Sugar
French Lavender & Tahitian Vanilla - what a great combination! ...
Other submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
As well as giving an amazing and subtle flavour to your recipes, it...
Other submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Elizabethan Quince Cheese ~ Membrillo
Quinces have been grown in France and Britain since Mediaeval times...
Other submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Quince, Ginger & Rosewater Marmalade
This recipe is one that have made before and goes down like a jammy...
Other submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Traditional Cream Tea Strawberry Jam
A fabulous recipe for a soft set strawberry jam, or rather a strawb...
Other submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Autumn Fruit and Goats Cheese Platter
I think that a rustic platter of Autumnal fruits when mixed with sa...
Salad submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
I love my lovage! Moreover, this is a delectable way to use up cold...
Salad submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Autumn Fig, Ham and Blue Cheese Salad
An Autumnal salad with a tapestry of colours and flavours, an elega...
Salad submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Fresh fruit salad was the first thing I was taught to make at secon...
Salad submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Light, simple and elegant, this would make a fabulous first course ...
Salad submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
There are MANY ways of assembling an Antipasti Salad ~ this is JUST...
Salad submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
A fabulous egg salad recipe ~ great with lettuce or as a sandwich f...
Salad submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Lavender Marinade for Beef, Lamb or Chic
A wonderful marinade for beef, lamb or chicken; this marinade is su...
Sauces and Spices submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
My recipe today also has a role to play with coins and Christmas; l...
Sauces and Spices submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Quince Cumberland Sauce with Bacon
This delightful new British classic (Hehehehe!) was served with a b...
Sauces and Spices submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
A delicious combination of peas, onions and lettuce which are gentl...
Side Dishes submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Romanesco with Parmesan & Pine Nuts
This recipe is simple and keeps the full flavour of the romanesco; ...
Side Dishes submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Comforting Carrot, Cumin and Tomato Soup
I whipped this soup up in under an hour and we loved the spicy warm...
Soups and Stews submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
What I love about this recipe is that the tomatoes are not skinned ...
Soups and Stews submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova
Farmhouse Style Ham and Split Pea Soup
Now, if you think that this soup is just ham and split peas, with a...
Soups and Stews submitted by Karen @ Lavender and Lova