This is one of Mum’s classic handwritten recipes.  Firstly, it’s written on a scrap of paper that comes from the minutes of meeting she had attended and secondly it’s rather short on detail.  It also has a mix of Imperial and Metric measures.  I’ve rewritten it to give you a clearer idea of how it should look.

LAMB CHOPS WITH BEANS

• 750g lamb chops (any chops except loin)
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 125g bacon pieces
• 1 onion
• 1 stick of celery
• 440g can baked beans
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Salt & Pepper

Heat oil in frying pan and brown chops, remove and place in casserole dish.  Cook onion and bacon in frying pan, then add to casserole.  Add the other ingredients and bake in a moderate oven 180o for 1½ hours.