Date molasses/4 recipes

Here's an easy and hearty casserole that makes it easy to feed the Independence day crowd.

Parkin is a variety of gingerbread, good warming stuff to eat out of doors in cold weather. When I was a child, it was always a firm favourite for the firework party on Bonfire Night each year. This is adapted from my mother's recipe.

Classic all-american potato salad with a secret ingredient that delivers the seasoning.

Use for seasoning meat, with sour cream for dip, etc. Substitute 3-4 tablespoons of mix for one packet of Onion Soup Mix.

A delicious spread made with mushrooms, garlic and pecorino-romano cheese that is best served with tasty bread rounds.