Notes about Recipes in this book

• Granny Fletcher's rice pudding

  • lbarmuta on May 13, 2016

    Scrummy, but rich. Successfully cut back on the cream, and still tastes terrific. Really nice with fresh fruit too.

  • CurlyCozza on December 13, 2016

    I use a mixture of cinnamon and nutmeg as this is way too much nutmeg for our family, and we love it!

• Bread and butter pudding

  • Melanie on March 22, 2015

    This was the best bread and butter pudding I have ever made. The custard puffed up quite impressively in the oven and the too was nice and crunchy. Used homemade marmalade so had lots of delicious orange bits throughout.

  • e_ballad on March 10, 2017

    I love Matthew Evans & I love bread & butter pud, so I thought this was going to be a slam dunk. Unfortunately, we found this really very sweet, almost too sweet.

• Lamb shoulder braised with tomato and green olives

  • Melanie on May 06, 2015

    A simple meal, this was easy and tasty. Doesn't hit big notes flavour wise but is definitely a comforting meal. Served with baked fennel and potato instead of the suggested addition of potatoes to the dish or serving with polenta etc. As a result the dish was too liquidy and I would add less water next time.

• Panforte

  • Melanie on January 06, 2016

    Great recipe! Used almonds, hazelnuts, candied orange rind, currants and prunes.

• Chocolate self-saucing pudding

  • Melanie on March 28, 2014

    Lovely deep chocolate flavour. Serve with cream or ice cream.

• Roasted prosciutto-wrapped trout with sage burnt butter and pine nuts

  • cassiemcgannon on November 12, 2012

    This was so, so, so good! It helped that I had fresh-caught trout, but I think the recipe would get the best out of whatever state your trout were in.

• Braised lamb shanks with tomato and cumin

  • james_lewisham on January 06, 2014

    Thank goodness for Eat Your Books, as the index to "Real Food Companion" is so poor, it doesn't even list most of the lamb recipies!

• Wok-tossed broccoli with anchovies and Parmesan

  • e_ballad on July 08, 2017

    This sure is a hit of umami & I absolutely couldn't get enough. Even my "professing-to-be-an-anchovy-hater" husband ate it all without any concerns. Can't wait to make this again.

• Apple and blackberry pie with Lady Grey custard

  • e_ballad on September 10, 2017

    Nice, but the custard was a little too sweet. I'd also suggest checking the pie at 30 mins as it was slightly overcooked.

• Yoghurt roast chicken

  • e_ballad on November 28, 2021

    Devoured by the kids, this was very tasty.

• Beef shin daube

  • e_ballad on March 23, 2023

    I dutifully followed the instructions to refrigerate for several days before eating, but the end result tasted medicinal, I suspect due to the juniper berries infusing the stew. Soundly rejected by all.

• Lamb shank and pearl barley soup

  • e_ballad on July 14, 2019

    A hearty winter warmer with a lot of flavour. Would be well-suited for both pressure cookers & slow cookers.

• Osso bucco with gremolata

  • e_ballad on June 18, 2017

    A great recipe, though I prefer the flavours from a Jane Lawson recipe. Highly recommended though!