BBC Good Food

28 March 2009

Tested

"Was so looking forward to making these brownies, especially after all the wonderful comments BUT whilst they tasted amazing, they completely fell apart : ( Am wondering if I left them in that bit too long (although did the wobble test). I used a fan oven at 160 and left them in for 40 mins. Next time will try 35 mins. Will definately be trying them again as they did taste fantastic!"

25 March 2009

Tested

"Just cooked this for me and Mr Juniper. As always I changed bits to suit my tastes/what was in my fridge. I used chicken stock instead of just water, just potatos for the mash, left out the lemon, added two garlic cloves to the leeks and some fresh thyme. I stirred in some left over whipping cream and some english mustard to the leeks and garlic and also a touch of butter. I added some grated parmesan to the mash and before topping the leek/chicken combo with it. Ended it all with an extra sprinkling of parmesan. Enjoyed it but will use less of the cooking water next time, it was a little watery. If I hadn't added the parmesan I felt it would have been a bit bland."