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Still have ISP issues - NEVER get broadband from "The Post Office"
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Internet provider problems are keeping me away from this site at the moment - normal service will resume from the 20th June

Cook Wednesday - Peanut butter french toast

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Ingredients:
  • peanut butter
  • 4 slices brioche (cut thickly)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • 1/2 cup cornflakes, finely crushed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • icing sugar, for dusting
  • 1 cup mixed berries
  • Maple syrup
Method:
  • Spread a thick layer of the peanut butter on each of slice of brioche and cover with the remaining slices, making sandwiches.
  • Beat the eggs with the cream.
  • In another dish, spread the crushed cornflakes.
  • Lightly soak the sandwiches in the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornflakes, pressing to help them adhere. Transfer the sandwiches to the baking sheet.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large pan.
  • Add the sandwiches and cook over moderate heat until golden and crisp on the bottom.
  • Flip, add another tablespoon of the butter and cook the other side.
  • Transfer the to plates and dust with sugar.
  • Top with the berries and drizzle with maple syrup.

Cook Wednesday - Proper Baked Beans

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The ultimate comfort food!

Ingredients:
  • 1 can of baked beans 
  • 1 medium onion, diced 
  • 1 medium pepper, diced
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoons chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar 
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup 
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
Method:
  • Preheat the oven to 180C.
  • In a large dish, combine the baked beans, onion, pepper, and the bacon.
  • Season with chili powder, Worcestershire, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup and garlic.
  • Cover and bake for one hour in the oven.
  • Remove cover and bake for another 1/2 hour