Nigella Lawson, Maggie Smith, Jennifer Lawrence & more; follow the advice of these celebrities and make 2014 the best year ever
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4 of 43Ingredients100g plain flour1/2 tsp English mustard powder1 Egg300ml milk3 thyme sprigs, leaves only8 plain pork sausages2 tbsp sunflower oil2 onions, peeled and sliced1 tsp soft brown sugar500ml beef stockMethod>1.Heat the over to 220C/fan over 200C/Gas mark 7. Tip flour into large mixing bowl and stir in the mustard powder with a good pinch of salt. Make a well in the centre, crack in the egg, then pour in a dribble of milk. Stir with a wooden spoon, gradually incorporating some of the flour, until you have a smooth batter in the well. Now add a bit more milk and continue stirring until all the milk and flour has been mixed together.2.The batter is ready: You should now have a smooth, lump-free batter that is the consistency of double cream. Tip it back into the jug you measured your milk in, for easier pouring later on, then stir in the thyme. Use scissors to snip the links between your sausages, then drop them into a 20 x 30cm roasting tin. Add 1 tbsp of the oil, tossing the sausages in it to thoroughly coat the base of the tin, then roast in the oven for 15 mins.3.Cook the batter: Take the hot tray from the oven, then quickly pour in the batter – it should sizzle and bubble a little when it first hits the hot fat. Put it back into the oven, then bake for 40 mins until the batter is cooked through, well risen and crisp. If you poke the tip of a knife into the batter in the middle of the tray it should be set, not sticky or runny.4.Make the gravy: Soften the onions with the remaining oil in a large nonstick frying pan for about 20 mins, stirring often, until they are golden brown. Sprinkle in the sugar for the final 5 mins. Add the spoonful of flour, then cook, constantly stirring, for 2 mins, so it coats the onions and there is no dry flour left. Gradually pour in the stock, stirring well to make a smooth sauce. Bubble for 4-5 mins to thicken, then season. Cut the toad in the hole into large wedges and serve with the gravy spooned over.See the original recipe here
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5 of 43Ingredients:225g/8oz self raising flourpinch of salt5g/2oz butter25g/1oz caster sugar150ml/5fl oz milk1 free-range egg, beaten, to glaze (alternatively use a little milk)Method:1.Heat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Lightly grease a baking sheet.2.Mix together the flour and salt and rub in the butter.3.Stir in the sugar and then the milk to get a soft dough.4.Turn on to a floured work surface and knead very lightly. Pat out to a round 2cm/¾in thick. Use a 5cm/2in cutter to stamp out rounds and place on a baking sheet. Lightly knead together the rest of the dough and stamp out more scones to use it all up.5.Brush the tops of the scones with the beaten egg. Bake for 12-15 minutes until well risen and golden.6.Cool on a wire rack and serve with butter and good jam and maybe some clotted cream.
2in cutter to stamp out rounds and place on a baking sheet. Lightly knead together the rest of the dough and stamp out more scones to use it all up.5.Brush the tops of the scones with the beaten egg. Bake for 12-15 minutes until well risen and golden.6.Cool on a wire rack and serve with butter and good jam and maybe some clotted cream
6 of 43Ingredients:sunflower oil, for deep-frying½ teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper225 g white fish fillets, from sustainable sources, pinboned, ask your fishmonger225 g flour, plus extra for dusting285 ml beer, cold3 heaped teaspoons baking powder900 g potatoes, peeled and sliced into chipsMethod:Pour the sunflower oil into your deep fat fryer or a large frying pan and heat it to 190ºC/375ºF. Mix the salt and pepper together and season the fish fillets on both sides. This will help to remove any excess water, making the fish really meaty. Whisk the flour, beer and baking powder together until nice and shiny. The texture should be like semi-whipped double cream (i.e. it should stick to whatever you're coating). Dust each fish fillet in a little of the extra flour, then dip into the batter and allow any excess to drip off. Holding one end, lower the fish into the oil one by one, carefully so you don't get splashed – it will depend on the size of your fryer how many fish you can do at once. Cook for 4 minutes or so, until the batter is golden and crisp.Meanwhile, parboil your chips in salted boiling water for about 4 or 5 minutes until softened but still retaining their shape, then drain them in a colander and leave to steam completely dry. When all the moisture has disappeared, fry them in the oil that the fish were cooked in at 180ºC/350ºF until golden and crisp. While the chips are frying, you can place the fish on a baking tray and put them in the oven for a few minutes at 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4 to finish cooking. This way they will stay crisp while you finish off the chips. When they are done, drain them on kitchen paper, season with salt, and serve with the fish and mushy peas.See the full recipe from Jamie Oliver here
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7 of 43Ingredients:100g sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon5 slices of breadButter3 handfuls sultanas500ml milk2 eggsMethod:1.Preheat oven to 190 C / Gas mark 5. Lightly grease a baking dish.2.Mix together the sugar and cinnamon.3.Butter 5 slices of bread, cut in half.4.Layer the bread in the dish adding a handful of sultanas and the sugar mix as you go, covering each slice.5.Mix the milk and eggs together and whisk.6.Pour over the bread and leave to absorb for 10 minutes.7.Bake in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until the pudding is set and browned.See the full recipe here
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8 of 43Ingredients:Pack of cheese or hamPack of butterPickled onionsLoaf of breadChutneyBoiled EggsMethod:Perhaps the simplest of all English meals, the Ploughman's lunch has been eaten for centuries. Plate up some cheese, ham, bread and chutney - and add eggs or pickled onions for a truly traditional experience.
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9 of 43Ingredients:1 tbsp sunflower oil1 large onion, chopped2-3 medium carrots, chopped500g pack lamb mince2 tbsp tomato pureelarge splash of Worcestershire sauce500ml beef stock900g potatoes, cut into chunks85g butter3 tbsp milkMethod:1.Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, then soften the onion and carrots for a few mins. When soft, turn up the heat, crumble in the lamb and brown, tipping off any excess fat. Add the tomato purée and Worcestershire sauce, then fry for a few mins. Pour over the stock, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 40 mins, uncovering halfway.2.Meanwhile, heat the oven to 180C/ fan 160C/ gas 4, then make the mash. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain, then mash with the butter and milk.3.Put the mince into an ovenproof dish, top with the mash and ruffle with a fork. The pie can now be chilled and frozen for up to a month. Bake for 20-25 mins until the top is starting to colour and the mince is bubbling through at the edges. (To bake from frozen, cook at 160C/fan 140C/gas 3 for 1 hr-1 hr 20 mins until piping hot in the centre. Flash under the grill to brown, if you like.) Leave to stand for 5 mins before serving.See the full recipe here
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10 of 43Ingredients:300g leftover roast or boiled potatoes300g leftover cooked veg, such as parsnips, carrots, cabbage or sprouts2 eggs, beaten, plus 4 poached eggsblack pepper
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11 of 43Boys can be fickle. Romeo was madly in love with Rosaline one second then head over heels for Juliet the next
Boys can be fickle
12 of 43If your beloved has been poisoned, perhaps make sure they’ve DEFINITELY been poisoned before declaring your undying love and sacrificing yourself.Romeo should have just given Juliet a tickle.
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13 of 43If your girlfriend is acting a bit odd, maybe take some time out from avenging your father’s murder and actually see if she’s okay. Maybe have a little chat and make sure there’s nothing to be concerned about.If she starts singing and throwing flowers everywhere, be worried.
If your girlfriend is acting a bit odd, maybe take some time out from avenging your father’s murder and actually see if she’s okay. Maybe have a little chat and make sure there’s nothing to be concerned about.If she starts singing and throwing flowers everywhere, be worried
14 of 43If someone gives you a loan of money put threatens to claim a ‘pound of flesh’ if you can’t keep up the repayments, again just say no.In more modern terms, stay away from pay day loans, it's just not worth it.
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15 of 43If someone’s claimed that your other half is being unfaithful, check they’ve got all the facts right. You don't want to make a fatal mistake and lose the love of your life. You hear that, Othello?
If someone’s claimed that your other half is being unfaithful, check they’ve got all the facts right. You don't want to make a fatal mistake and lose the love of your life
16 of 43Love potions are more hassle than its worth. If he likes you he likes you, if he doesn’t he doesn’t. You might end up attracting the wrong type of attention if you act a bit too desperate.
Love potions are more hassle than its worth. If he likes you he likes you, if he doesn’t he doesn’t. You might end up attracting the wrong type of attention if you act a bit too desperate
17 of 43Waiting for your older sister to hook up with someone before you’re allowed to is unreasonable.Life is unfair but it shouldn't be THAT unfair
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18 of 43Always look out for your girlfriends. And always be sassy, especially when confronted by sexist pigs. Like Beatrice.
Always look out for your girlfriends. And always be sassy, especially when confronted by sexist pigs. Like Beatrice
19 of 43Never fake your death. Ever. It never turns out okay in Shakespeare and it never turns out okay in life.Remember the man who faked his death in a canoe accident for a life insurance claim? Yeh...
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20 of 43If you want a happy ending, make sure you NEVER eavesdrop on other’s conversations. You’ll never get the full story and almost always get the wrong end of the stick….
If you want a happy ending, make sure you NEVER eavesdrop on other’s conversations. You’ll never get the full story and almost always get the wrong end of the stick…
21 of 43Killing your boss (either literally or metaphorically) is never a good idea. Even if your lovely wife tries to put you up to it.
Killing your boss (either literally or metaphorically) is never a good idea. Even if your lovely wife tries to put you up to it
22 of 43Don't change yourself for love.Malvolio – who usually despises fun and games – changes himself completely on the instruction from Olivia, who he thinks is in love with him. Unfortunately, Malovoli is actually being made fun of, and the whole debacle ends with the poor man prancing about in yellow stockings. Words to the wise – don't change yourself for someone you love, they should love you the way you are.
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32 of 43Lucy looked demure in a layered nude and yellow number.
Lucy looked demure in a layered nude and yellow number
33 of 43Lauren looked lovely in a mint green pencil skirt, white tank and strappy shoes.
Lauren looked lovely in a mint green pencil skirt, white tank and strappy shoes
34 of 43Georgia teamed her bright pink shift dress with some statement jewellery and a clutch bag.
Georgia teamed her bright pink shift dress with some statement jewellery and a clutch bag
35 of 43Wore a body con embellished dress with shoulder detail.
Wore a body con embellished dress with shoulder detail
36 of 43Grace looked gorgeous in this blue and white summery number.
Grace looked gorgeous in this blue and white summery number
37 of 43Lauren looked a little less summery than her former co-stars, wearing leather joggers and a black long sleeved tee.
Lauren looked a little less summery than her former co-stars, wearing leather joggers and a black long sleeved tee
38 of 43Brian McFadden's wife Vogue Williams looked incredible in her white ensemble - teamed with the perfect tan of course.
Brian McFadden's wife Vogue Williams looked incredible in her white ensemble - teamed with the perfect tan of course
39 of 43Richard and Judy's daughter Chloe showed off her incredible figure in shorts and a crop.
Richard and Judy's daughter Chloe showed off her incredible figure in shorts and a crop
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