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2010 was a year of more new recipes, trends and ingredients. From whoopie pies and homemade bread to health benefits of purple food and money-saving leftovers, we look back at 2010.
It was a year of new recipes, trends and ingredients. From whoopie pies and homemade bread to purple food and leftovers, we look back at 2010.
by Meera Dattani
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Is it a cake? Is it a biscuit? No it’s a whoopie pie. No surprise that this delicious cross between a cake and a biscuit with a layer of buttercream was a big hit in the UK.
Whoopie pies (pictured)
Clotted cream whoopie pie
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10 competitors baked their hearts out for TV hit The Great British Bake Off in Summer 2010. Judge Paul Hollywood inspired us all to bake our own bread – his cob loaf recipe was a huge hit with goodtoknow users.
Paul Hollywood’s crusty cob loaf (pictured)
Paul Hollywood’s scones
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goodtoknow users have always loved cupcakes, but this year, we went crazy for themed cupcakes for special events and goodtoknow user’s Victoria Threader’s delicious creations.
New baby cupcake (pictured)
Twilight cupcakes
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It was reported this year that purple foods contain powerful, anti-ageing antioxidants which protect cells and could prevent cancer. Broccoli, blueberries, plums… take your pick.
Purple broccoli with goat’s cheese (pictured)
Plum crumble
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Rising food costs have led to one good thing – everyone’s been getting creative with leftovers, from making soup, adding leftovers to pasta and rice to inventing new recipes.
Phil Vickery’s bubble and squeak (pictured)
Leftover chicken bake
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Jamie, Gordon and the Hairy Bakers all made chocolate truffles on their Christmas shows this year – making the decadent treats hugely popular. Make your own with these recipes…
White choc & Irish cream truffles (pictured)
Gordon Ramsay’s mint choc truffles
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It was Nigella who first made goose fat roast potatoes famous, but this year, the supermarkets all caught on, selling goose fat and their own ready-made goose fat roast spuds.
Goose fat roast potatoes (pictured)
Antony Worrall Thompson’s spuds
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Cheap, quick, easy and healthy, soups have been extra-popular during the recession. Great for using up leftovers, they’ve also been a big hit with goodtoknow users.
Squash soup (pictured)
Red pepper & tomato soup
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Yes, we can’t believe it either! This summer, Budgens sold squirrel meat saying there was demand for this high-protein, low-fat meat. Thanks but no thanks…we’ll stick to chicken!
Woman’s Weekly golden roast chicken (pictured)
Roast baby chicken
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Thigh, wing, leg, neck, skirt steak.. 2010 was the year to use cheaper cuts of meat in tasty stews, casseroles and bakes like these.
Lamb casserole (pictured)
Tomato baked chicken