Susie Drage
Music, Art & Cookery
The Cookery Book



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The Cookery Book
Hello and welcome to eleven years of sharing on recipes, both old and new, stating provenance and providing links to websites where possible - all laid out for you to follow with ease, whatever your level of expertise.
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I am a home cook, who enjoys growing my own herbs and vegetables and using these wherever possible in my dishes.
No blog - just recipes!


CANAPES & STARTERS
Radish and Boursin Tarts
Delicate pastry tarts with garlic cream cheese and radishes

SOUP
Cold Cucumber Soup with Prawns
An impressive soup with wonderful flavours, to be made the day before serving.

PUDDING
Cherry Clafoutis with Cherry Brandy, Kirsch or Brandy
Popular very moreish pudding served warm or cold

VEGETARIAN
Roasted Veg with White Bean and Garlic Dip plus Couscous
Simple to prepare roasted veg with Middle Eastern spices and a roasted garlic dip.

VEGAN
Roasted Aubergine with Creamy Tomato Beans and Rice
Deeply satisfying dish with great flavours.

PASTA
One Pot Pasta Primavera
Using fresh English asparagus, all items cook together in about 12 minutes!

VEGETARIAN
Honey Curry Roasted Cauliflower with Grilled Halloumi and Crunchy Chickpeas
Best dish we have had in ages with fragrant rice and gorgeous garlic dip

FISH
Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach and Mascarpone
This is a fabulous way to cook Wild Atlantic Sock-Eyed Salmon

VEGETARIAN
Golden Roasted Cauliflower with Green Tahini Sauce
Quick and easy baked cauliflower dish with spices and a tangy, tasty sauce

CANAPE - STARTERS
Parmesan Twists
Cheesy twists of puff pastry with either Parma ham or anchovies for extra taste.

PUDDING
Baked Mulberry, Red Currant Vanilla Pudding
Another variation of a fruity pudding with a soufflé style topping and made with any soft fruit combination.

GAME
Game Casserole with Caramelised Apples and Cider
Game casserole with apples and cider, ideal for Sunday lunch - fabulous flavour and easy to prepare

CAKE
Spiced Parsnip, Orange and Walnut Cake
Gorgeous, moist, gently spiced cake with a hint of orange

SOUP
Broccoli and St. Agur Soup with Walnuts or Pistachios
Perfect flavours with delicious topping of blue St. Agur cheese, walnuts/pistachios and parsley

BEEF
French Daube Provençale Beef Stew with Orange
A delicious slow cooked stew - perfect for family or entertaining packed with wonderful flavours

PUDDINGS
Baked Rhubarb, Raspberry, Apple and Almond Pudding
Tkes time to prepare, part of which can be done in advance - your guests will love this pudding!
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VEGAN
Saffron Rice with Barberries and Sliced Dried Plums
Delicious vegan dish with the influence of Persian cuisine
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PUDDING
Burnt Basque Cheesecake
A rich decadent pudding which tastes heavenly and pairs beautifully with sharp compôte or coulis

PUDDING
Strawberry and Rhubarb Flan
Heaven on a plate - magical pairing of these two fruits! Even more divine when served with home made ice cream!

GAME
Wild Boar Sausage Stroganoff with Tagliatelle
This was ridiculously scrumptious. These sausages are to die for, but you could use any good quality sausage!

GAME
Partridge with Poached Pear and Cranberry Sauce​
Partridges are absolutely tiny but have an incredible, light gamey flavour perfect with this special sauce.

GAME
Pot Roasted Guinea Fowl with Fennel, Potatoes and Blood Orange
A delicious way to serve Guinea Fowl, beautifully complimented with the bitter sweet oranges and fragrant herbs.

POULTRY
Basque Chicken
Risotto style dish with Provençal flavours, peppers, chicknen, chorizo and olives

VEGETARIAN
Summer Vegetable Tart
A delicious Summer tart with fresh veg and home made Hollandaise sauce

PASTA
Sweet and Sour Aubergine Orzo
Subtle sweet and sour flavours which pair well with spicy aubergine

VEGETARIAN
Baked Feta with Blood Oranges plus Baked Aubergine and Haricots Beans
Great flavours which worked so well together

PASTA
Creamy One Pot Orzo
Delicious versatile vegetarian pasta dish that can be enhanced with fish, chicken etc.

VEGETARIAN
Tortilla Quiche Bake
Delicious tortillas with a quiche vegetable filling and perfect for lunch

PUDDING
Raspberry Tiramusu
A scrumptious Italian trifle made with Amaretti biscuits and fresh raspberries with a generous dash of Creme de Framboise

VEGETARIAN
Courgette and Almond Pizza
Quick and easy with a WOW factor, delicious and all fresh ingredients used - so really healthy!

GAME
Venison Sausage, Mushroom and Cider Stew
Quick and easy to prepare, delicious flavours for a cold Winter's day.
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ICE CREAM & SORBETS
Rosemary Ice Cream
Fabulous flavour with Vanilla ice cream, gorgeous recipe and pairs well with many puddings

FISH
Salmon en Croute with Garlic Cheese and Spinach
Relatively easy and not only delicious but has a bit of the Wow factor​
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FISH
Baked Salmon with Parmesan and Herb Crust
This looks and tastes great and really quick and easy to prepare

PASTA
Prawn and Harissa Spaghetti Pasta
Featuring Middle Eastern spices, quick and easy to prepare
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VEGETARIAN
Charlotte's Nut Roast
A delicious Nut Roast with gorgeous flavours, delicious eaten either hot or cold.
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VEGETARIAN
Baked Aubergines, Tomatoes with Crispy Crust Topping,
Mozzarella and Orzo
Delicious vegetarian or Vegan dish with Mediterranean flavours, divine crunchy topping

FISH
Provençal Bouuillabasse
Traditional French Fish soup with mixed seafood, and gorgeous garlic sauce for the toasted baguettes

ICE CREAM
Disaronno Affogato
A stunning and delicious Ice Cream dessert with a kick!!
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SOUP
Roast Tomato, Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup
Delicious and packed full of flavour, easy to make and with a variety of garnishing and hot baked crusty rolls

FISH
Smoked Salmon Terrine
Perfect for entertaining, a truly delicious, quick and easy dish to prepare.
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LAMB
Epaule d'agneau Boulangère
A really easy and delicious way to serve Roast Lamb ideally with red currant jelly on the side!

VEGETARIAN
Spring Vegetable and Herb Tart
Great way to enjoy plenty of fresh seasonable vegetables on a tangy, aromatic base
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