BBC Good Food

11 September 2008

Tested

"Fabulous, quick recipe that tasted every bit as good as it looks. Used pork mince as butcher had run out of lamb mince. Also used chargrilled eggplant (aubergine) from deli instead of using the jar equivalent. Have copied recipe and given to the guys at work as they all love easy recipes that they can impress the wife with!! This is ideal for a large group as recipe can very easily be multiplied to suit the number you intend feeding. Will definitely be using this one again."

14 May 2008

Tested

"I substituted hazelnuts as didn't have any walnuts to hand. I also soaked the dates in a mixture of Glayva Liquer, Marsala wine and hot water and then drained and chopped them up. Despite an initial hiccup, I had put the butter in a warm room to soften and forgot to add it to the cake, but luckily discovered it just prior to putting the cake in the oven!!. I then had to tip everything back into the bowl, including the hazelnuts that were scattered on the top and add the butter in, however it turned out brilliant and was a great hit with all the folks at work. I was lucky enough to have some beautiful honey from a friend's beehive and drizzling it over the top just completed a wonderful moist cake. Whenever I bake something from this site I always take in the recipe as inevitably they ask for a copy. As per usual another great 'GoodFood' recipe appreciated by the folks down under. "

14 December 2007

Tested

"Made a batch of these to take into the folks at work. Well they disappeared in an instant, everyone loved them and I'm making another double batch to take in next week. Very simple, yet so yummy, I also added some chopped macadamias to mine."

30 November 2007

Tested

"Yet another great recipe. Very simple, straight forward and mmm very tasty. Added some thinly sliced celery which I cooked in with the onions and bacon, plus used the whole roll of goat's cheese (150gm). Even tasted good cold the next day! This is a handy recipe as it can be adapted to use whatever ingredients you have on hand. Will definitely cook this one again."

04 November 2007

Tested

"This recipe was delicious. I also added mushrooms and used a larger quantity of marinated artichokes - as we love artichokes so much! I used Carnaroli rice in place of the arborio as the Italians here in Oz swear it makes a better risotto. The leftovers tasted even better the next day as the flavour had really developed. Would definitely make this one again!!"