BBC Good Food

09 February 2009

Tested

"This cake took a bit longer to bake in my oven than the recipe suggested, about ten minutes or so more. I think my checking it after the suggested recipe time may have been the reason for its cracking. It did not matter that my cake cracked though as once iced, it was really beautifull and sliced well. I did not enjoy the flavour of the cake base as much as I expected i would, but the icing is great. Good consistancy with no drips and creamy flavour. A good celebration cake."

09 February 2009

Tested

"I love this recipe. It is so simple and very effective. Gives good crispy crackling and beautifully tender meat. I have not made my own gravy before but definately will from now on. I was worried that my pork didnt seem to give off much fat for making the gravy but even with so little fat it tasted really rich and meaty and the roasted apples were a far better textural match with the meat than the usual apple mush sauce."

05 February 2009

Tested

"I added some chilli to the couscous and some thinly sliced mushrooms and aubergine when frying the onion. a really good quick and easy lunch."

01 February 2009

Tested

"I followed these instructions for cooking but used 400g of belly pork strips as I was only cooking for two. I love crispy belly pork but have never before made it myself as the thick layer of fat lead me to imagine it to be something which would envolve a lot of difficult washing up and strong cooking smells. I am lazy, and so this made me fear cooking it. However, it seems my fears were all totaly un nessesary; even the lazy can enjoy cooking this dish. The pork cooked just as the recipe states, needing no extra attention and leaving suprisingly little fat in the pan after cooking. The pork itself was left beautifully tender with the perfect golden crispy crusting of crackled skin. So pleased am i with this recipe that I think it may become a household regular. "

27 January 2009

Tested

"I made this with broccoli, cauliflower and carrots and it was delicious. It is a deffinate winner for fussy kids and exhausted mothers. Easy to hide any vegtables in and super quick to prepare."