May

27

Searching for a basic cake recipe that is very versatile then here it is. These ingredients can be used as the basis for many cakes. Examples are Wholemeal Nut Loaf, Tangy Lemon Cake, Cream Cheese Apricot Sandwich and Country Fruit Cake. Each one a delicious treat…

Ingredients

175g / 6oz soft margarine
175g / 6oz caster sugar
3 eggs
175g / 6oz self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder

Method

Preheat the oven to 170°C / 325°F / Gas Mark 3.

Place all the ingredients in a bowl and beat with an electric whisk for 1-2 minutes or wooden spoon until evenly mixed.

Spoon into a greased and lined 18cm / 7inch round cake tin and bake for about 55 minutes until just firm.

Leave for a few minutes to cool a little before turning out on to a mesh cooling rack or tray.

Serving Suggestions

Sprinkle with icing sugar or spread with your favourite jam before serving.

Can be cut into slices or squares and used in a trifle.

May

27

Searching for a different recipe for chicken breasts then the cheesey coating in this recipe makes the chicken really appealing.

Ingredients

50g / 2oz fresh white breadcrumbs
35g / 1oz mature Cheddar cheese, finely grated
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp ground paprika
1 egg, beaten
2 skinned and boned chicken breasts
2 tbsp seasoned flour
4 tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp sunflower oil
seasoning to taste

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas Mark 6.

Mix together the breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, paprika and seasoning on a plate.

Pour the beaten egg on to another plate and season well.

Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally.

Place the seasoned flour in a polythene bag, add the chicken pieces and shake until well coated.

Turn the chicken pieces in the beaten egg, then turn in the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.

Place the chicken pieces in a baking dish with the tomatoes and drizzle over the oil.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Sprinkle the chicken and tomatoes with parsley and serve with steamed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables of your choice.
 


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