A family tradition, a well-guarded secret and maybe the best part of Sunday roast, well except for the meat, possibly.
There are a million versions and no guarantee that the batter you make will rise like sky scrapers or be flat as biscuits.
Yorkshire pudding wars have been fought in our house for as long as I can remember and most of the time I win (sorry Mum!)
Two rules, firstly; whatever oil, fat or lard you use must be hotter than the centre of the sun.
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The bells are jingling and we at CS Catering are starting to feel all festive!
Not only do we endeavour to bring you the best quality catering equipment for your money (see our Christmas deals) we also want to inspire you with some fantastic recipes.
Chestnuts are a seasonal must have but they sometimes find themselves relegated to a bowl and left on a table somewhere, looking a little boring and unloved.
This gorgeous chocolate cake recipe shoots them back into the spotlight and the fact that it is a flour free recipe means any family members with gluten allergies can also tuck right in.
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Burco manufacture an extensive range of water boilers right here in the UK.
The Burco BCPLSAFCT10L 10 Litre Auto Fill Water Boiler has an impressive 10 litre capacity which will more than comfortably supply boiling water for most premises.
It is stainless steel in construction and has a neat and tidy overall style.
The designers have thought of everything with this machine, for those premises in hard-water areas, the filtration system is designed to be easily replaceable and automatically reduce build-up of scale.
One of its key features is an ‘ECO mode’ which means that it’s efficient and reduces running costs.
This model is WRAS approved.
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For the leading manufacture of fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers look no further than LEC. The company has been one of the leading names in kitchen equipment for over 60 years from right here in Britain. They are famed for not only for their quality but for their innovation and application of fresh ideas into their products.
With the needs of their customers being top of the agenda, they have designed and created inspiring products that will suit any premises whatever its customer demands.
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Mussels are in season and incredibly easy to cook so you shouldn’t be put off with complicated recipes or worrying about them fighting back.
They are incredibly healthy, brilliant on their own or in a risotto or paella.
I’ve found you an easy-peasy 15 minute recipe, one of my favourites from eating ‘Moules et Frite’ in France (mussels and chips!)
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Don’t let the pumpkins and squash steal the show, November is also a good month for root vegetables.
Celeriac could be considered to have a slightly off putting appearance perhaps, somewhere between a misshapen turnip crossed with a human brain but it truly is the unsung hero of the vegetable world.
For one thing, it is healthy and fairly easy to prepare, for 100 grams this vegetable packs only 45 calories.
It is as versatile as a potato but lower in starch, celeriac is beautiful boiled then mashed, skinned and roasted or added to soups, stews and casseroles.
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Imperial is one of the leading brand names of commercial kitchen equipment.
Their free standing gas fryer is one of our best-sellers here at CS Catering.
The Imperial IFS-40 Freestanding Gas Fryer is a one of the ‘must have models’ for a busy commercial kitchen.
Whether it is a successful fish and chip shop, take away, pub or restaurant a fryer is one of the iconic machines of fast and efficient food production.
The IFS-40 Freestanding Gas Fryer is a floor-standing unit with a minimal footprint.
It is an extremely powerful commercial fryer is capable of outputting 32kg of chips per hour, from raw to cooked. It is more than capable of dealing with the constant customer demand of successful business, effortlessly.
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This meaty one pot stew is great to leave slow cooking for a lazy weekend tea.
You will need:
- 150g bacon lardons
- 300g shallots, or red onion
- 1kg stewing beef
- 400g wild mushroom mixture
- 1 can of Guinness
- Seasoning (garlic, bay leaf, salt and pepper)
- Splash of oil
- A good sized casserole dish
Pulled pork might be all the rage at the moment but for tender meat that falls apart, you can’t beat a good old fashioned beef in ale stew.
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Pumpkin and Squash vegetables are wonderfully versatile but squash can be an acquired taste so here is a lovely, warming soup recipe.
Thai Style pumpkin soup, you will need:
- 1 ½ KG pumpkin or any squash
- Drizzle of oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp lemongrass, or a stalk crushed
- 3-4 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 850 ml vegetable stock
- 1 lime juice
- 1 red chilli to serve
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You will need:
- 1 pumpkin
- Up to 4/5 beetroots
- A pack of bacon lardons
- A sprinkle of sugar
½ a pumpkin and two fresh beetroot vegetables makes a fantastic side dish for 2/3 people…to feed the whole family use the full pumpkin and 4-5 beetroots.
Pumpkins are everywhere this time of year and they are brilliant, if managing to remain untouched throughout Halloween they will last for ages.
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Author
David
