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Delicious cheesecakes formed into petite, flattened discs and cooked in butter.  

A savory and reasonably priced cut of steak originating from the upper region of the loin known for its rich flavor.  

A highly refined portion of beef situated behind the ribs and before the round area. Often heralded as the quintessential English roast and in some circles considered superior to a rib roast. While the cost may be slightly more expensive than its rib counterpart, the overall economy of the cut is likely more advantageous as…

A diminutive slice of bread cooked in sizzling oil or soaked in a liquid such as milk, broth, or an alternative solution.  

A type of flat cake commonly favored in the Northern regions, often solely composed of flour and butter. However, it is not unusual for some to incorporate sugar, currants, and baking powder into the mixture as well.  

To extract any lingering plumage, down, or quills from a feathered bird that has been plucked or to separate the bristles from a pig’s skin, one can do so by subjecting the animal to a blaze of fire or a heated iron, frequently created for this specific objective.  

A combination of sucrose and aqueous solution brought to a boiling point to create a mixture commonly utilized in situations where the sugar would otherwise not easily dissolve, such as in beverages served at low temperatures.  

During the fourth Sunday in Lent, known as Mothering Sunday, dispersed families would come together to worship at the local parish church and pay homage to their mothers by indulging in a cake made with currants and candied peel. This cake was often seasoned with spices and had a center layer and border made of…

This type of onion is typically quite small, with a diameter that rarely exceeds one and a half inches. It is characterized by its nearly transparent white or silver skin. These small onions are often cooked whole and then either creamed or buttered.  

In seed catalogs, the name “sorrel” may sometimes be used to refer to a specific variety of this plant.