Pork in Cider

Got this from my dear Mum!! OOhhh Bless I hear you say...
Just so you know and I know you know!! The definition of Cider is....an alcoholic drink made from fermented apples.
Not to be confused with sweet cider made usually by crushing apples.

Anyhooo

Ingredients
1lb Pork fillet or steaks
1oz/Tablespoon flour
4oz Mushrooms
1/3 to 1/2 bottle dry cider
1/8 pint single cream or creme fraiche
1oz butter
Garlic clove if you want but not necessary

Method
Dice pork in to small cubes
brown in the butter
add flour stir till mixed in
gradually add the cider stirring in well to make a thick sauce
Add mushrooms
Season to taste with salt & pepper
Simmer covered for an hour
Stir in single cream or creme fraiche just before serving
And serve with rice or pasta.....Mum usually uses spaghetti

Flap Jacks

Got these recipes from my pal at Tai Chi Chuan... separate subject but anyone interested can see my schools website here 5 Winds School of Tai Chi Chuan

Now...I just wanted an energy bar for a snack during training...seen the price and the piddling amount you get and refused to give 'em my money. Went to class slavering over a Mars bar...it was a one off I dont usually eat Mars Bars!! Honest.....

Anyway Recipe Numero One

100g / 4oz Butter or Margarine ( I hate Margarine)
50g /2oz demerara sugar
30mls /2 tbsp Golden Syrup (lubbly jubbly)
125g/5oz Porridge Oats ( ONLY Scottish Porridge will do for this job!!!)
25g/1oz Plain Flour

Method
Melt butter/margarine, sugar and syrup over low heat stirring until dissolved and remove from the heat
Mix in Porridge Oats and flour
Press in to a well greased 20.5cm/8 inch shallow square tin
Bake 15-20 minutes at 180c/350F/Gas mark 4 until Golden Brown...and dont set on fire!!
Mark into bars andleave to cool before removing from the tin.

Healthy Breakfast anyone?

Got this from thr BBC's Good Food site.
I never had field mushrooms so just went for what I could get...I also grilled up some bacon it was magic!! Serves 4 but I adjusted to reduce the serving for myself

Ingredients
4 large field mushrooms

8 tomatoes , halved
1 garlic clove , thinly sliced
2 tsp olive oil
200g bag spinach
4 eggs

Method

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the mushrooms and tomatoes into 4 ovenproof dishes. Divide garlic between the dishes, drizzle over the oil and some seasoning, then bake for 10 mins.
Meanwhile, put the spinach into a large colander, then pour over a kettle of boiling water to wilt it. Squeeze out any excess water, then add the spinach to the dishes. Make a little gap between the vegetables and crack an egg into each dish. Return to the oven and cook for a further 8-10 mins or until the egg is cooked to your liking.

Original recipe from BBC Good Food

Here is one to try

South West Eggs & Veggie Skillet

OK I'm stealing but this sounds great!!!
I think I have to try and adapt this for ingredients you would get from a typical Scottish shop!!! I'll see what I can do

Home Made South Western Mix
 mix together 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, and 2 teaspoons ground red pepper.  This blend is not only fantastic on vegetables and eggs, but it makes a great rub for chicken, fish or steaks!

And The REST!!!!!!!!!!

1 lb Red Potatoes, cubed

3 Tbsp Water

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

1/2 cup Chopped Onion

1/2 cup Chopped Red or Yellow Bell Pepper

1 cup Fresh or Frozen Corn Kernels

1 Jalapeno Pepper, minced

1 (14.5 Oz) Can Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained (may use southwest flavored

2 tsp Southwest Seasoning *

1 tsp Kosher Salt

4 Large Eggs

Freshly Ground Pepper &/or Paprika, for garnish

Directions:

Place potatoes in a microwave safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes or until tender; drain.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the potatoes, onion, bell pepper, corn, and jalapeño pepper and sauté 5-6 minutes, or until potatoes are browned and vegetables are softened. Add the drained tomatoes and seasonings and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.

Reduce heat to low. Make 4 cavities in the mixture with a spoon. Break one egg into each cavity. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper and/or paprika.