Mrs. Wigworthy's Rhubarb and Ginger Jam

This is how I make it. The quantities are approximate - I always do 'roughly a pound' etc... To convert to metric weights note that one pound is approximately half a kilo (so half a pound is approx. 250 grammes etc...) Makes 3 - 4 lbs2 1/2 lb trimmed and chopped rhubarbA few tablespoons of orange juice2 1/2 lb sugar (preserving sugar with added pectin will aid the set) Juice of 2 lemons 2 teaspoons ground ginger 4 oz finely chopped...

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Magic Middles

Makes 26 small cookies or 12 large cookiesBake 7-9 minutes for small; 9-12 for largePreheat oven to 375°Line with parchment or lightly grease 2 baking sheetsDough1 1/2 c unbleached all-purpose flour1/2 c cocoa powder1/2 t baking soda1/4 t salt1/2 c granular sugar (plus more for dipping)1/2 c brown sugar1/2 c butter, unsalted (or omit salt from recipe)1/4 c smooth peanut butter1 t vanilla extract1 large eggMagic Middle3/4 c smooth...

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Yule Logs

Here is the recipe that I posted on my blog. It makes a great snack when watching Quidditch Matches or Muggle Football! (Go Pats!)Yule Logs 2 - 8 oz. tubes of refrigerated crescent rolls1 - 8 oz. package of cream cheese, softened1/4 lb. sausage, cooked and crumbled1/8 tsp. salt1 egg, beaten1 - 2 tbs. poppy seedsUnroll each tube of crescent dough into a rectangle, pressing to seal perforations. Combine cream cheese, sausage and...

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Two Recipes

Hello all! I'd like to share with you two recipes. One is a new recipe to me and I modified it right out of the gate. The other is an old family recipe that has been passed down for... um... lessee here... 6 generations at least.To start with, the Hogwarts recipe:Treacle Tart (yep!)the recipe I modified can be found HERE.Ingredients: (This tastes kind of like candied lemon.)1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 box)9 TBSP golden cane...

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Pumpkin Pasties

I have fond memories of my gram making pumpkin pasties and I found this recipe which is fairly similar. I hope it brings great enjoyment to all!Pumpkin Pasties1 29 oz. can of pumpkin1 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup minced non-crystalized, candied ginger2 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. ground cloves1 tsp. nutmeg2 boxes pre-packaged rolled pie crust (in the refrigerated section of your grocery)Directions Using a wire...

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Muggle CPBCC Cookies

Hello! I am delighted to be able to share with you a favorite treat of my Muggle boyfriend. He loves it when I make these delicious cookies and I'm sure you will love them too. As I am in Ravenclaw and am studying Muggle Pastry Arts, my original recipe was all in ounces, grams and weights, but I've converted it to standard home baking measurements. Enjoy!!Muggle Chocolate Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip CookiesIngredients:1 and...

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Pumpkin Black Bean Soup

When time is of the essence this soup can be made from pantry staples in no time flat. It is slightly spicy and very satisfying - a real favorite among the customers at Beanswallow's.4 cups vegetable stock (chicken stock or water and 4 Knorr Vegetable bullion cubes)1 medium onion, finely diced3 Tablespoon olive oil1 32 oz. can pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling, but usually found in the same place)1 16 oz. can black beans,...

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Mum's Trifle

My mum taught me how to make this a long time ago, its the easiest trifle recipe you'll ever see!English TriflePrepare 4-serving package vanilla pudding and pie filling with milk as directed and set aside.Cut an 8-inch sponge cake into 1-1/2 inch cubes. Place cake cubes in pretty 1 to 1- 1/2 quart glass bowl.Stir together 1/2 cup orange juice and 1/4th cup of sherry wine: sprinkle over cake cubes. Combine 1/3rd cup red raspberry...

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Superbowl Stuffed Chicken

I was shown how to make the perfect meal for watching the Superbowl. Here it is:Ingredients:Chicken BreastsBlue CheeseFinely Chopped Celery Stalk/LeavesWild Buffalo Wing SauceBread CrumbsInstructions: Pound chicken breasts flat. Place blue cheese and celery in the middle of the flattened chicken. Wrap chicken around filling. Cover chicken in Wild Buffalo Sauce. Roll in bread crumbs. Bake at 350 for approximately 45 minutes!!!...

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Welcome!

Good Morning everyone!I have noticed many of us at Hogwarts have been posting our favorite recipes on our blogs and I personally thought it was a great idea. In fact, just this past weekend I included on my blog, a family recipe for Sticky Toffee Pudding that I thought many of you would enjoy. Then my brilliant interim Head Girl Penelope Pinkstone, brought to my attention that she thought it would be a great idea to have a HSKS4...

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