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Chicken And Mushroom Crêpes
By Junior on 21/09/2011 12:47:34
The fillings can vary – spinach and ricotta tastes great – and the pancakes can also be served on their own with lemon and sugar
Makes 14 crêpesIngredientsFor the pancakes200g (7oz) plain flourA pinch of salt2 eggs300ml (11fl oz) milkCorn oil for fryingFor the béchamel50g (13/4oz) butter2 tbsp flour800ml (28fl oz) milk1 bay leaf1/2 tsp ground nutmegFor the filling200g (7oz
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Mini Mince Pies
By Junior on 01/12/2008 10:28:15
This is a great mince pie recipe to make for your family at Christmas time
pies along with other traditions. Thankfully, King Charles II reintroduced them when he succeeded the throne. This modern-day recipe tastes better if made the day before. Makes 24 mini mince pies Ingredients100g (31/2oz) unsalted butter, chilled150g (51/2
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Ghoulish Goulash
By Junior on 01/10/2008 00:00:00
This spicy stew is very ghoulish, especially if served wearing Dracula teeth and a black cape
cloves garlic, chopped11/2 tbsp paprika1 tbsp flourA glass of red wine2x400g tins of tomatoes300ml (1/2 pint) of beef stock1 tbsp tomato purée1 tbsp ketchupA handful of sun-dried tomatoes2 red peppers, cored and cut into slices150ml sour cream
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Brilliant Bircher Muesli
By Junior on 03/09/2010 00:00:00
This nourishing Bircher Muesli contains lots of fresh fruits, sweet sticky honey and zingy lemon juice
of the ingredients to your liking, or even some of your own favourite ingredients, such as desiccated coconut or flaked toasted almonds.Ingredients175g (6oz) oats1 tbsp water2 tbsp milk 150ml (5fl oz) natural yoghurtHalf a lemon, juiced2 tbsp ground hazelnuts
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Sloping off with three generations
By Junior on 30/12/2011 14:39:18
A skiing trip with his young son and mother seemed like a great idea, but as the departure date loomed, Patrick Thorne began to have doubts
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Top holiday villas
By Junior on 16/08/2011 12:41:28
Sharing a villa with a gang of family and friends is a wonderful way to pass some downtime together, and spread the cost…
villas, from the lovely sunshine-soaked Nutmeg Bay villa in the Caribbean island of Grenada, where prices start from £4,088 per week, to the less sunshine-assured but still exceedingly charming Woodland House in Herefordshire, where prices start from £1,700
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White Chocolate and Cranberries Cupcakes
By Junior on 20/09/2011 16:18:18
White chocolate and cranberries are a fabulously mouth-watering combination for Christmas
Makes 12–16Ingredients150g (51/2oz) unsalted butter, softened175g (6oz) caster sugar2 eggs, beaten1 tsp vanilla extract175g (6oz) plain flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp bicarbonate of sodaA pinch of salt3 tbsp soured cream or milk, at room
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Flock Of Robins Cupcakes
By Junior on 20/09/2011 16:59:59
These cupcakes have a thick spread of Chocolate Meringue Buttercream topped with chocolate flakes, a sprinkling of icing sugar and ornamental birds
Ingredients75g (2 1/4oz) dark chocolate, chopped50g (13/4oz) unsalted butter, softened175g (6oz) light brown soft sugar2 eggs, beaten 1/2 tsp vanilla extract150g (51/2oz) plain flour1 tbsp, rounded, cocoa powder1/2 tsp baking powder1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
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Little Santas Cupcakes
By Junior on 20/09/2011 17:16:44
Get into the festive spirit by making these fun Little Santa Cupcakes
fondant and dots of black food-colouring paste.Buttermilk SpongeMakes 12–16 cupcakesIngredients175g (6oz) unsalted butter, softened200g (7oz) caster sugar2 whole eggs and 1 egg yolk, beaten1 tsp vanilla extract225g (8oz) plain flour1 tsp baking powder1/2
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Linguine With Pesto
By Junior on 16/09/2011 16:32:46
Budding chefs will enjoy making this Italian dish with a beautiful green sauce
, pesto is made with a pestle and mortar, which is perfect for pounding the ingredients – borrow one from a friend if you don’t have one. You can also make it in a food processor.Ingredients40g (11/2oz) of Parmesan1/2 clove garlicPinch of salt40g (11/2oz
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