Susie Drage
Music, Art & Cookery
The Cookery Book
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The Cookery Book
Hello and welcome to eleven years of sharing on recipes, both old and new, stating provenance and providing links to websites where possible - all laid out for you to follow with ease, whatever your level of expertise.
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I am a home cook, who enjoys growing my own herbs and vegetables and using these wherever possible in my dishes.
No blog - just recipes!
VEGETARIAN
Courgette and Almond Pizza
Quick and easy with a WOW factor, delicious and all fresh ingredients used - so really healthy!
GAME
Venison Sausage, Mushroom and Cider Stew
Quick and easy to prepare, delicious flavours for a cold Winter's day.
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ICE CREAM & SORBETS
Rosemary Ice Cream
Fabulous flavour with Vanilla ice cream, gorgeous recipe and pairs well with many puddings
FISH
Salmon en Croute with Garlic Cheese and Spinach
Relatively easy and not only delicious but has a bit of the Wow factor​
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FISH
Baked Salmon with Parmesan and Herb Crust
This looks and tastes great and really quick and easy to prepare
PASTA
Prawn and Harissa Spaghetti Pasta
Featuring Middle Eastern spices, quick and easy to prepare
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VEGETARIAN
Charlotte's Nut Roast
A delicious Nut Roast with gorgeous flavours, delicious eaten either hot or cold.
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VEGETARIAN
Baked Aubergines, Tomatoes with Crispy Crust Topping,
Mozzarella and Orzo
Delicious vegetarian or Vegan dish with Mediterranean flavours, divine crunchy topping
FISH
Provençal Bouuillabasse
Traditional French Fish soup with mixed seafood, and gorgeous garlic sauce for the toasted baguettes
ICE CREAM
Disaronno Affogato
A stunning and delicious Ice Cream dessert with a kick!!
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SOUP
Roast Tomato, Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup
Delicious and packed full of flavour, easy to make and with a variety of garnishing and hot baked crusty rolls
FISH
Smoked Salmon Terrine
Perfect for entertaining, a truly delicious, quick and easy dish to prepare.
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LAMB
Epaule d'agneau Boulangère
A really easy and delicious way to serve Roast Lamb ideally with red currant jelly on the side!
VEGETARIAN
Spring Vegetable and Herb Tart
Great way to enjoy plenty of fresh seasonable vegetables on a tangy, aromatic base
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CANAPE - STARTERS
Parmesan Twists
Cheesy twists of puff pastry with either Parma ham or anchovies for extra taste.
PUDDING
Baked Mulberry, Red Currant Vanilla Pudding
Another variation of a fruity pudding with a soufflé style topping and made with any soft fruit combination.
GAME
Game Casserole with Caramelised Apples and Cider
Game casserole with apples and cider, ideal for Sunday lunch - fabulous flavour and easy to prepare
CAKE
Spiced Parsnip, Orange and Walnut Cake
Gorgeous, moist, gently spiced cake with a hint of orange
SOUP
Broccoli and St. Agur Soup with Walnuts or Pistachios
Perfect flavours with delicious topping of blue St. Agur cheese, walnuts/pistachios and parsley
BEEF
French Daube Provençale Beef Stew with Orange
A delicious slow cooked stew - perfect for family or entertaining packed with wonderful flavours
PUDDINGS
Baked Rhubarb, Raspberry, Apple and Almond Pudding
Tkes time to prepare, part of which can be done in advance - your guests will love this pudding!
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VEGAN
Saffron Rice with Barberries and Sliced Dried Plums
Delicious vegan dish with the influence of Persian cuisine
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PUDDING
Burnt Basque Cheesecake
A rich decadent pudding which tastes heavenly and pairs beautifully with sharp compôte or coulis
PUDDING
Strawberry and Rhubarb Flan
Heaven on a plate - magical pairing of these two fruits! Even more divine when served with home made ice cream!
GAME
Wild Boar Sausage Stroganoff with Tagliatelle
This was ridiculously scrumptious. These sausages are to die for, but you could use any good quality sausage!
GAME
Partridge with Poached Pear and Cranberry Sauce​
Partridges are absolutely tiny but have an incredible, light gamey flavour perfect with this special sauce.
GAME
Pot Roasted Guinea Fowl with Fennel, Potatoes and Blood Orange
A delicious way to serve Guinea Fowl, beautifully complimented with the bitter sweet oranges and fragrant herbs.
