Sausage Rolls

Golden brown, and still hot from the oven, Sausage rolls are one of the great joys of the British bakery, and a firm Christmas favourite. This recipe is quick and straightforward because of the shortcrust pastry, ideal for a boxing day buffet! Sausage Rolls Is this the British snack to end all snacks? Crispy, golden pastry surrounding our choice sausage meat and apple sauce 2 bramley apples (peeled and coarsely chopped)1 tbsp lemon juice100 g caster sugar1 tsp mixed spice150 g unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)50 g lard (cold, cut into small cubes)400 g plain flour2 large egg1 splash milk1 tbsp olive oil1 small onion (peeled and diced)1 sprig fresh sage (leaves picked and chopped)1 clove garlic (peeled and diced)1…

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Chilli Pork Chop with Pasta Arrabbiata

This is such a quick and easy dinner choice, half an hour from start to finish, and it's just what you need on a cold autumnal evening. It's so simple, so it's absolutely critical that you have the very finest ingredients. None of your supermarket flimsy pork chops here! Chilli Pork Chop with Arrabiata Pasta 4 pork chops (thick cut)6 tbsp olive oil1 small onion (finely chopped)2 tbsp dried, flaked chillies (finely sliced)2 cloves garlic (peeled and chopped)1 bunch basil leaves1 tin chopped tomatoes1 small cartoon passata400 g fresh or dried penne pasta100 g parmesan shavings In a large saucepan, heat 2 tbsps. of oil, and then gently fry the onion until translucent. Add one tbsp. of the chilli flakes, and the…

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