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Carrot And Courgette Slice
By Junior on 20/09/2011 10:21:04
Light and flavourful, this makes the perfect healthy snack for children
.Carrot And Courgette SliceIngredients1 tsp olive oil1 large onion, roughly chopped 1/4 cup olive oil4 small courgettes3 carrots, peeled and grated11/2 cups grated Cheddar1/2 tsp salt2 pinches of pepper4 eggs, beaten11/2 cups self-raising flourMethodPreheat the oven
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Coco’s Cheese Straws
By Junior on 01/03/2008 00:00:00
You must try making these tasty, golden cheese pastries with your children
Makes 20Ingredients200g puff pastry200g strong Cheddar cheese1/2 teaspoon English mustard powderA little flour for dustingMethodPreheat the oven to 200°C/390°F/Gas 6. Grate the cheese and mix in the mustard. Roll out the pastry on a floured board
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Coco’s Waffles
By Junior on 15/09/2011 15:50:58
This waffle recipe is a great one to make with children as a special treat
easier by using a good waffle maker. Ingredients3 eggs, separated50g (13/4oz) melted butter250ml (9fl oz) milk175g (6oz) plain flour A pinch of salt1 soup spoon caster sugar1/2 tsp vanilla extractMethod Beat the egg yolks using an electric whisk. Mix
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Rainbow Lollies
By Junior on 01/07/2008 00:00:00
Your children will enjoy these red apples, peaches and strawberries ice lollies
Makes 4 lolliesIngredients2 peaches300ml (10fl oz) water1 red apple125g (41/2oz) strawberriesMethodRemove the stones from the peaches, chop them into even-sized chunks, then juice. Add one-third of the water and divide evenly between the lolly
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Two-Tiered Celebration Cake
By Junior on 22/07/2008 00:00:00
This striking cake would make a lovely centrepiece for a children’s party with the flags made from ribbons attached to wooden toothpicks.
sugar85g (3oz) ground almonds 1 tsp vanilla essence1 tsp almond essenceTo decorate1.8kg (4lb) ready-to-roll icing2 tbsp jamCocktail sticksRed, white and blue ribbonDouble-sided sticky tapeMethodPreheat oven to 180ºC/350ºF/Gas Mark 4. Line a 12.5cm/5in
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Barbecued Pizzas
By Junior on 19/09/2011 17:28:17
Children love making pizza and using the barbecue gets everyone outside
We Love Food by Kirsty Manning-Wilcox and Peta Heine (Hardie Grant, £16.99) is full of recipes, tips, and practical information on how to grow your own vegetables and herbs, as well as getting children to understand that food is a process from soil
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Gnocchi Alla Romana
By Junior on 19/09/2011 11:12:06
Gnocchi Alla Romana is a highly enjoyable dish to make - and your children can help out too!
Serves 2 adults or 4 childrenIngredients450ml (16fl oz) milk 1/4 tsp of grated nutmeg1/2 tsp salt150g (51/2oz) polenta1 egg, beaten100g (31/2oz) grated ParmesanOlive oilMethodPreheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Heat the milk, nutmeg and salt
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Watercress Soup
By Junior on 19/09/2011 11:27:40
The vivid green colour of this Watercress Soup is always a pleasant surprise and is a hit with the children
Serves 4Ingredients200g (7oz) watercress25g (1oz) butter1/2 onion peeled and chopped2 leeks, chopped1 rib of celery, chopped1/2 tbsp plain flour300ml (1/2 pint) good chicken stock150ml ( 1/4 pint) double creamA grating of nutmegSea salt
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Fruit Kebabs
By Junior on 15/09/2011 17:46:40
These vibrant kebabs are a clever way to encourage children to eat a wide array of fruits
Not so much a recipe as a reminder… Stick pretty much anything on a stick and children will eat it. You can try the theory out with vegetables, too. Don’t give the sticks to the little ones in case an eye ends up on one!IngredientsFruit (seasonal
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Tomato Toasts
By Junior on 15/09/2011 11:01:40
These are crunchy and munchy and make a great snack if the children are feeling ravenous after a busy day at school
loaf120ml (4fl oz) olive oil4 ripe tomatoes2 garlic clovesSalt and black pepperA handful of fresh parsley leavesMethod - Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF/Gas Mark 6. Cut the bread diagonally into thin slices, put them on to two baking trays and drizzle
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