To add that extra dimension to your menu why not try these slightly different ingredients.


Fortyfold

Not just a spud

Fortyfold is the oldest culinary British variety of potato still available.It dates from around 1800 and was described as an "old type" in Victorian literature. It is thought to have come from the north west of England and had some publicity as being the original potato used in Lancashire hotpot and Lobscouse, the Liverpool equivalent. 
They have a high protein valuer with an interesting nutty flavour unlike most modern varieties.
Good for Roasting / baking



Carotino

Healthier Cooking Oil with red palm fruit

Rich in natural antioxidant alpha and beta carotene's, essential for maintaining good health and a strong immune system.
Also contains vitamin E and omega 3 & 6.

And NO Cholesterol

Is said to be a healthier cooking oil than even olive oil.

Good for frying,roasting,baking,sauces & salad dressings.

I have found this oil to be a delight to use and has a great taste and thanks to the red palm gives an interesting red tinge to anything cooked in it. Great when making a vegetable chilli or just to make your dish a little more colourful.

for more information take a look at www.carotino.co.uk

Vegetable hot pot

This tasty economical dish takes very little effort to prepare, even in large quantities. It makes a filling and nutritious meal, ideal for a large hungry family or when you have a lot of guests. 
Hotpot lends itself particularly well to slow cooking. If you can spare the time, you can improve it by turning down the oven and cooking for longer than the one hour suggested here. It won't overcook or dry out, provided you keep the pot covered.
The qua

ntities given here will make a main course dish for four. But please don't follow the recipe too slavishly. In particular, feel free to vary the vegetables according to what you have available and what's in season , root vegetables always form a great base which you can add to.

Ingredients

• 5 large potatoes
• 1kg of your choice of mixed vegetables, such as carrots, celery, leeks, mushrooms, parsnips, swede, turnips, onions or anything else you like, in any combination
• One 400 g can of beans (cannellini, haricot or butter beans)
• 2 tsp. yeast extract (Marmite, Vegemite, or similar) 
• 1 tsp. mixed dried herbs
• 8 fl oz, 240 ml  hot Vegetable stock ( water + vegetable stock cube or similar)
• Salt and pepper

Method

Preheat oven to 320F (160C)

Peel or clean the vegetables as appropriate, cut them into 2 cm chunks,  drain and rinse the beans, and mix with the vegetables being sure the beans and vegetables are well mixed and place them in a large oven dish.

Fully dissolve the yeast extract in the vegetable stock, add the dried herbs & Pour the mixture over the vegetables.

Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 cm slices.

Arrange the potato slices over the top of the vegetables so that they cover the entire surface. 

Sprinkle a little salt and ground black pepper over the potatoes.

Cover the pot. Cook it in the oven for an hour, or until the potatoes are completely soft. Optionally remove the cover for the last ten minutes so that the potatoes are browned.

If you like a little extra heat in your food try adding a little paprika, chilli or even curry powder but not so much as to spoil the sweetness of the vegetables.

For more texture 2 or 3 table spoons of red lentils can make a nice addition.

If you have the time gently sauteing the vegetables in extra virgin olive oil for a few mins before adding the beans can also add extra flavour and the oil is a nice addition to the dish as a whole.

If you choose to try out this dish why not post a comment ?

Watching Master Chef Professional can become a little inspiring and to prove it
here is my modest attempt at the production of Biscuits arlette  as shown on
master chef professional series 5 episode 11.

Vegetarian so long as you accept honey.

Should find out shortly if they taste ok !!

Well they look the same to me.

Vegi food by a canivor: Quick Alternative to Fried Bread

Vegi food by a canivor: Quick Alternative to Fried Bread: How about a quick simple alternative to Fried Bread for breaky Run out of bread at that critical moment, Breakfast ! Here is a quick & si...

Quick Alternative to Fried Bread

How about a quick simple alternative to Fried Bread for breaky

Run out of bread at that critical moment, Breakfast !
Here is a quick & simple solution which can also be a good accompaniment to many other dishes.

It almost seems to simple to write up but here goes.

Ingredients:

Self raising flour
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Water

Method to make one portion:

Take 3 heaped dessert spoons of flour 
stir in 1.5 dessert spoons of olive oil
Mix with a fork until the mixture resembles bread crumbs
Add a small amount of water & mix to form a sticky mass


Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan 

Place the mixture in the frying pan & spread to form a 1 cm thick pat.

Cook the pat, turning several times  until it has risen  and is golden brown on both sides.
This should only take 3 or 4 minutes

Finished. 
You should now have an attractive soft & tasty bread alternative

Extras: 

To make this base more interesting, Herbs, seasoning, curry powder, cheese, grilled mushrooms or peppers are just a few of the things you could add at the mixing stage before adding the water.

Try this & let me know how it works for you. What will your special extra ingredient be?