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Chestnut Loaf
Chestnut Loaf
Ingredients| # 10 oz. (275g) tin chestnut puree # 1 lb. (450g) potatoes # 1 medium onion, finely chopped # 1 small turnip # 4 oz. (125g) fresh breadcrumbs # 1 tsp. dried sage # 1 egg # 1 tsp. dried basil # salt and black pepper # olive oil |
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# Boil and mash the potatoes, boil and mash the turnip and lightly fry the onion
# Pre-heat the oven to 345F, Gas Mark 4, 180C
# Mix together the potato, onion, turnip, chestnut puree, breadcrumbs and herbs
# Season to taste
# Lightly beat the egg and blend it into the mixture to bind it together
# Oil a 1 lb. (450g) loaf tin with olive oil and spoon in the mixture, spreading it evenly
# Bake in the pre-heated oven for one to one and a half hours or until firm
# Turn out on to a heated serving dish and serve hot in thick slices with your selection of festive accompaniments
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