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Simple-To-Make Fish Cakes
By Junior on 19/09/2011 10:37:44
Have a go at preparing and frying these yummy fish cakes
Makes about 18 small fish cakes – enough for 3 adults and 3 childrenIngredients2 large baking potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2cm cubes50g (13/4oz) butter1 tbsp milk200g (7oz) cod fillet200g (7oz) smoked haddock3 hard-boiled eggs3 tbsp chopped chivesSalt and freshly ground blac...
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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 in a large saucepan until almo...
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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 saltMethodBring 250ml (9fl oz) of salted water t...
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Blueberry Yoghurt Lollies
By Junior on 19/09/2011 16:42:54
Make these fabulously thirst-quenching Blueberry Yoghurt Lollies
Makes 4 These lollies can also be made with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries or any other summer berry. But if you are using raspberries or blackberries, sieve the purée before adding it to the moulds to remove the pips. If honey-flavoured Greek yoghurt is not available, s...
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Corn Chowder
By Junior on 20/09/2011 11:06:34
This Corn Chowder is packed with flavour from the saltiness of bacon lardons and fish to the heat of Tabasco
The name chowder comes from chaudière – the French cooking pot it was cooked in. The dish then became popular in the US, particularly in New England, which is famous for its clam chowder. Serves 8Ingredients2 tbsp olive oil150g (51/2oz) bacon lardons200g (7oz) new potatoes, cut i...
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Funky lunch: Oink Oink sandwich
By Junior on 20/09/2011 12:30:03
Your child will look forward to lunchtime with these piggy-shaped sandwiches and their curly carrot tails
IngredientsBread Sandwich filling of your choiceHam Cheese Cucumber CarrotMethod 1 Take a large, circular cookie cutter and cut a circle from a slice of bread for the body. Using a smaller cutter, make another circle for the head. Use butter and your sandwich filling to stick the...
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Chard and Ham Gratin
By Junior on 20/09/2011 15:18:53
The cheese and milk combine to make a béchamel sauce, which makes this macaroni cheese-style dish so tasty
This serves four people.Ingredients350g (12oz) chard, chopped into 5cm pieces 75g (23/4oz) butter1 heaped tablespoon plain flour600ml (1 pint) milk1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg75g (23/4oz) Parmesan, grated300g (101/2oz) thick-cut sliced hamSalt and pepperMethodPreheat the oven to 18...
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Pak Choi Noodles
By Junior on 21/09/2011 15:52:40
These Pak Choi Noodles has a beautiful, sweet and zingy dressing
Serves 4IngredientsFor the dressing 1 tbsp runny honey1 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp lime juice1 tbsp sesame oilFor the noodles150g (51/2oz) fine egg noodles2 heads of pak choi, cut into 1cm lengths100g (31/2oz) French beans, cut into 1cm lengths100g (31/2oz) broccoli florets, separated2...
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Chicken And Mushroom Pie
By Junior on 01/11/2008 11:52:22
This chicken, carrots and leeks pie is a deeply comforting dish
One of my favourite winter recipes is chicken and mushroom pie. I give my children pastry to make shapes with to put on top of the pie. Serves 4–6Ingredients1 small chicken, about 1kg (21/4o z)1 onion, cut in half1 large carrot, peeled1 leek, sliced1 stick of celery, slicedA bunc...
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Spooky spaghetti
By Junior on 01/10/2008 00:00:00
Sausages look remarkably like fingers buried in worms in this scary recipe!
Serves 2–4Ingredients1 onion, peeled and chopped2 tbsp olive oilA knob of butter8 ripe tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and cut in quarters200g (7oz) spaghetti50g (13/4oz) butter Mini sausages, cookedGrated Parmesan cheeseSalt and pepper, to tastePlastic spiders, to serveMethodFirst, m...
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