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Pulses

by Lynn James | Oct 31, 2019 |

This month we focus on pulses. Pulses are the edible seeds from the grain legume plant which include all lentils, beans and peas. There are so many ways and benefits to incorporating pulses into your cooking some of which we list below. Cost effective Nutrient,...

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Festive Eton Mess

Delightful dessert with crisp, soft, creamy textures and flavours that make a perfect ending to any festive meal.

Method:
MERINGUE 1. Preheat a fan forced oven to 110c and line 2 baking trays with baking paper. 2. Add the water drained from the can of chickpeas into a large bowl and use an electric hand-held or stand mixer to whisk for approximately 5 minutes until it's more than doubled in size, white and foamy. 3. Add the white wine vinegar and whisk again for another minute. Slowly and gently start adding in the sugar, whisking until the mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks. 4. Transfer the meringue mixture into a piping bag with a large plain nozzle and pipe 32 domes with 5cm diameter. 5. Bake for 75 minutes. Do NOT open the oven! After cooking, turn the oven off and leave them to cool in the oven for at least another hour. 6. These meringues should keep for a couple of weeks in an air-tight container, they can also...
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