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Superstar Sundaes
By Junior on 21/09/2011 15:01:41
Scoop vanilla ice cream into chocolate baskets and embellish with sweet treats
The Kooky 3D Kids’ Cookbook by Mark Thacker (Hardie Grant, £9.99) comes with two pairs of funky 3D glasses to help bring the recipes to life before you begin. There are 24 delicious dishes, but I think the Superstar Sundaes are the perfect sweet treats for a party.Superstar Sunda...
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Spring Risotto With Herbs
By Junior on 21/09/2011 15:37:50
This risotto with grated Parmesan and lots of fresh herbs and vegetables is a deeply satisfying dish
Risotto by Maxine Clark (Ryland Peters & Small, £14.99) contains more than 50 authentic Italian risottos, such as wild mushroom, and some new ideas including mozzarella and sun-blushed tomato with basil. This Spring Risotto is one of my favourites. Spring Risotto With HerbsServes...
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Daniel Clifford's Smoked Salmon Scotch Eggs
By Junior on 21/09/2011 17:15:53
These deep-fried Smoked Salmon Scotch eggs contains tangy lemon zest and gorgeous white wine
Makes 12Ingredients500g (1lb 2oz) fresh salmon18 eggs300ml (1/2 pint) double cream 4 shallots100ml (31/2fl oz) white wine1 lemon200g (7oz) smoked salmon1 tbsp chives, choppedPinch cayenne pepperSaltPlain flour, for coating400g (14oz) breadcrumbsMethodMake a salmon mousse by blend...
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Wholesome Chicken Pie
By Junior on 21/09/2011 16:14:19
You can make this with leftovers from a roast chicken or use fresh chicken thighs and serve the pie up as the centrepiece of a Sunday lunch
Serves 4–6Two-and-a-half of your five a dayIngredientsOlive oil2 chicken thighs or 200g (7oz) leftover roast chicken500ml (18fl oz) chicken or vegetable stock3 carrots, diced2 leeks, thinly sliced5 celery sticks, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves, choppedSea salt and black pepper250ml...
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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.
Ingredients For the sponge350g (12oz) caster sugar350g (12oz) butter, softened115g (4oz) ground almonds2 tsp vanilla essence1/2 tsp almond essence6 medium eggs, lightly beaten170g (6oz) plain flour4 tsp milkFor the almond buttercream170g (6oz) icing sugar85g (3oz) ground almonds ...
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How to forage safely with your child
By Junior on 18/04/2012 17:18:22
A beginner's guide to picking your own fresh and wild ingredients
of the many foraging books available about how it should be prepared. Food for free by Richard Mabey or www.wildfoodschool.co.uk are both excellent resources for identifying the best foraging areas, and what foods to avoid. More green living from Junior
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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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Rockliffe Hall in Tees Valley
By Junior on 08/08/2011 12:27:24
Rockliffe Hall will make Christmas with your family extra special
Whether it’s pampering, gourmet food or presents from Santa, every member of the family will get their wish at Rockliffe Hall, an 18th-century mansion in the northeast’s Tees Valley. There are festive two or three-night breaks over Christmas where
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Roast Parmesan Parsnips
By Junior on 16/09/2011 15:37:05
These golden parsnip strips roasted with fragrant rosemary, flavourful Parmesan and pine nuts are scrumptious
Food (Penguin, £20).Roast Parmesan ParsnipsServes 6Ingredients2 tbsp vegetable oil1kg (2 1/4lb) parsnips 60g (2oz) pine nuts80g (3oz) Parmesan 1 tsp dried rosemaryMethodPreheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Heat the oil in a roasting tray. Cut
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Chocolate Monkey Ice Cream
By Junior on 21/09/2011 17:00:35
If you are short on time, this is a recipe that's simple and hassle-free to make
g ( 1/4oz) dark chocolate, chopped roughly1 heaped tsp peanut butterMethodBlitz all the ingredients in a food processor until they are smooth and creamy.Less Meat More Veg (Kyle Cathie, £16.99)
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