Ingredients for serving 4 people:

8 chicken drumsticks for thighs

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon dry sherry

1/4 teaspoon five spice powder

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root

4 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

8 scallions, to garnish

Directions:

1) Make two or three slits in to the meat on each chicken piece, then place them in a dish.

2) Mix together the oil, sherry, five spice powder, pepper, garlic, ginger root, and soy sauce, then brush the mixture all over the chicken pieces.

3) Cover and chill for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight.

4) Meanwhile, trim the scallions and cut the green part into fine strips, all attached at the root end.

5) Place in iced water for at least 30 minutes so the that strips curl.

6) Transfer the chicken to the a presoaked clay baker with all the marinating juices.

7) Cover the pot and place in the cold oven.

8) Set the oven to 475 degrees and cook for 35 minutes.

9) Baste the chicken well with the cooking juices and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

10) Cook uncovered for a further 15 minutes.

11) Serve piping hot, with cooked rice, garnished with the scallion curls.

12) Enjoy!

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Ingredients for serving 4 people:

4 large firm bananas

Juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup butter

4 tablespoons brandy

4 table spoons chopped mixed candies fruit

Whipped  cream or ice cream to serve

Directions:

1) Halve the bananas lengthways, place in the soaked clay pot and sprinkle with the lemon juice. Top with sugar and dot with the butter. Cover the pot and place in the cold oven. Set the oven to 425 degrees and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the sugar has melted and the bananas are hot and juicy.

2) Pour the brandy over and set it alight. When the flames have subsided, transfer the bananas to serving plates and top with candied fruit. Add whipped cream or ice cream and serve at once.

3) Enjoy!

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Our beautifully designed cookie jar is in a class of it’s own.  Features our unique ribbed design and includes an air-tight lid to ensure freshness.  There is no better place for your delicious cookies.

6 x 8 inches, capacity 2.5 quarts

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Canister sets contain three unique canisters:

Large: 11 x 7.5 inches

Medium: 8.5 X 5.5 inches

Small: 7.25 x 4.5 inches

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The old fashioned bean pot got a new, modern look.  Bake your beans the old fashioned way with this new line of bean pots.  Pots are made of stoneware and are glazed on the inside and outside.  Designed for slow cooking in the oven.  Save in a microwave and dishwasher, can also be used for stews or storage of ingredients.

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Our rectangular baking sets come with 3 dishes:

Large: 14.5 x 10.5 inches, capacity 3.5 quarts

Medium: 13 x 9.5 inches,  capacity 2 quarts

Small: 11 x 8 inches, capacity 2 quarts

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Our oval baking sets come with three dishes:

Large: 16 x 10.5 inches, capacity 3 quarts

Medium: 13 x 8.5 inches, capacity 1.75 quarts

Small: 10.75 x 7 inches, capacity .75 quarts

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Ribbed Pasta Serving Bowl, 13 inches in diameter.

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Busy Bowls, set of 4, plus a saucer/lid. Perfect for food preparation or for serving.

Bowl Sizes:

16 oz

12 oz

7 oz

3.5 oz

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Enjoy our salad serving bowls, having a 5.5 quart capacity.  These bowls are excellent for salads and snacks!

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