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Golden Slice This is a yummy savoury flapjack that always goes down well whenever Allyn makes it. Melt a large knob of butter in a pan and fry a thinly sliced onion and a couple of crushed garlic cloves. Add a handful of dried rosemary. Stir in 250gm of Oats, 250gm of grated carrots, 250gm of grated cheese, and a handful of sesame seeds. Mix well then press the mixture into a baking tray to give a depth of about ½ to ¾ of an inch. Bake at gas mark five for 45 minutes or so, until the cheese has melted and bound everything together and the top is golden brown. Allow to cool, if you can bear to wait that long, and slice into flapjack sized pieces. Devour heartily! If you use an oil-based spread and goat's cheese it also has the added benefit of being wheat and dairy free. Feel free to experiment by changing the herbs used and the proportions of the mix. Let me know if you come up with any divine combinations.

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