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Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Dump Bag
Preparing food ahead of time is a great way to save time, reduce stress, and ensure healthier eating throughout the week. By setting...
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Feb 9


Homemade Marmalade Recipe
This Homemade Marmalade Recipe is traditionally made with Seville oranges. So why do you need Seville oranges to make marmalade? Seville...
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Jan 30

Broccoli and Cheddar Soup Recipe
Making your own soup offers a wide range of benefits, both for your health and your culinary satisfaction. One of the primary advantages...
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Jan 25


Roasted Squash Soup with Coconut Milk Recipe
Turk's turban and butternut squash are two distinctive varieties of winter squash, each with its own unique appearance, flavour, and...
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Nov 9, 2024


Homemade Fire Cider Recipe
The Benefits of Homemade Fire Cider Recipe and Other Immune-Boosting Remedies As we move into the cooler months, many of us start looking...
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Oct 23, 2024


Runner Bean Recipes for the Harvest
On the allotment this year I decided to grow a small amount of runner beans and red climbing beans on either side of an archway. Some of...
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Sep 9, 2024

Turn Your Kitchen Into the Hub of Your Home
*This is a collaborative post. Kitchens are more than just places where meals are prepared, they are also the central hub of family and...
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Sep 2, 2024


Plot to Plate No 3: Confit Tomatoes Recipe
Confit tomatoes are just an amazing dish and one I like to make when the tomato’s start ripening rapidly. It can be made with cherry...
dorsetcountrylife
Aug 29, 2024

Plot to Plate No .2: Homemade Pesto Recipe
There’s something truly special about walking out to your own vegetable plot, selecting fresh produce straight from the earth, and...
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Aug 20, 2024


Grilled Whole Sea Bass: A Simple and Delicious BBQ Recipe
We love a BBQ here at Dorset Country Life, and sometimes it’s nice to cook something a bit different on the BBQ other than the more...
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Aug 5, 2024


Plot to Plate No.1: Courgette and Mint Salad Recipe
As any vegetable gardener will know, this time of year often brings an abundant harvest, and if you grow courgettes, you're likely facing...
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Jul 29, 2024


Homemade Toilet Cleaning Bombs
Are you tired of harsh chemical cleaners and looking for a natural alternative to keep your bathroom fresh and clean? Look no further!...
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Apr 5, 2024

Stuffed Leg of Lamb Recipe with Garlic, Lemon and Rosemary
Easter Sunday is a day where as a family we get together for a good old traditional Sunday roast. And being Easter we normally have roast...
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Mar 28, 2024


Hot Cross Buns Recipe
Indulge in the timeless tradition of Easter with our delightful hot cross bun recipe! Soft, spiced dough infused with cinnamon and...
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Mar 22, 2024

Slow Cooker Ramen: A Hearty and Flavourful Recipe for Every Season
Ramen, a beloved Japanese dish known for its rich flavours and comforting warmth, has captured the hearts and palates of people around...
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Oct 25, 2023

Stay Well with Nature's Elixir: Immune-Boosting Tonic Recipe
As the seasons change, it's essential to fortify your immune system, and what better way to do so than with a homemade immune-boosting...
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Oct 21, 2023


Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Butternut squash, with its vibrant orange hue and subtle nutty flavor, takes center stage in this recipe. This versatile and...
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Oct 10, 2023

How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar
I always make my own apple cider vinegar. It costs just pennies to make and keeps well and is one of my Autumn jobs. It’s easy to ferment...
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May 11, 2023


How to Make Kefir
Kefir is a yogurt-like drink that can easily be made at home and is made with Kefir grains. These are yellow white little rubbery looking...
dorsetcountrylife
Apr 21, 2023


Homemade Cleaning Products for Your Home
We're rounding off our homemade cleaning products series now - we've covered the kitchen and of course the bathroom, but we wanted to...
dorsetcountrylife
Apr 18, 2023

Meet Sue & Katie
Two women. Two generations. Both mothers and lovers of the county where they live. Blogging about Dorset here at Dorset Country Life. Find out more...



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