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Blood-curdling Smoothie
By Junior on 01/10/2008 00:00:00
Little vampires will enjoy slurping down the reddish blend of raspberries and blood orange juice
Makes 6 glassesIngredients4 glasses of blood orange juice 200g (7oz) raspberries2 glasses of iceMethodWhizz the raspberries and ice in your smoothie machine or blender. Add the blood orange juice. Pour into glasses and serve.
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Mixed Berry Jam
By Junior on 16/09/2011 10:20:29
This beautiful, glistening, crimson jam is full of goodness
Ingredients300g raspberries150g blueberries150g redcurrants150g strawberriesJuice of 1/2 lemon1 fresh bay leaf (optional)150ml water500g caster sugarMethod Simmer the fruit, lemon juice and bay leaf in a saucepan of water for 10 minutes. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Bo...
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Tomato Sauce
By Junior on 22/08/2008 00:00:00
Tomatoes have lots of fab health benefits, so why not make this sauce where tomatoes are the star ingredients?
Ingredients1 onion, peeled and chopped2 tbsp olive oil50g (11/2oz) butter8 ripe tomatoes, peeled, deseeded, quartered Salt and pepperMethodFry the onions in the oil and butter on a lowish heat for about ten minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Plop in all the tomatoes a...
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Crunchy Cheese Bites
By Junior on 15/09/2011 12:22:56
Sink your teeth into these crispy, flaky Cheese Bites
Ready Steady Lunchbox by Lucy Broadhurst (Murdoch Books, £12.99) is packed full of recipes for even the fussiest eaters, this is perfect if you are stuck for school lunch-box ideas or if you’re a budding junior chef wanting to have some fun
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Brilliant Brownies
By Junior on 15/09/2011 12:36:02
These chocolate brownies are incredibly moreish
Makes about 20 squaresIngredients200g (7oz) dark or milk chocolate, depending on your preference150g (51/2oz) butter3 free range eggs375g (13oz) golden caster sugar1 tsp vanilla essence1 tbsp cocoa powder125g (41/2oz) plain flour200g (7oz) white chocolate, cut into chunks200g (7o...
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Spaghetti With Sausages
By Junior on 15/09/2011 14:55:43
This delicious and speedy family dish can be made special with unusual pasta shapes and really good quality organic bangers
Serves 4Ingredients2 tsp olive oil8 organic sausages300g (10 1/2oz) large pasta shells, such as conchiglioni350g (12oz) jar of good tomato pasta sauce, such as Seeds Of Change A handful of fresh basil, torn roughlyA knob of butter25g (1oz) Parmesan cheese, gratedMethod Heat the o...
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Coco’s Omelette With Fresh Herbs
By Junior on 15/09/2011 16:38:40
This omelette with melted cheese and a sprinkling of tarragon and dill is absolutely scrummy
Makes 1 omeletteAnything such as bacon, smoked salmon or mushrooms can fill an omelette, but Coco loves herbs– a perfect combination with cheese. Ingredients3 eggs Salt and pepper A knob of butterA handful of grated Gruyère3 sprigs of tarragon, chopped3 sprigs of dill, choppedMet...
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Amazing Strawberries And Cream Cake
By Junior on 15/09/2011 16:46:46
This is an easy recipe and makes a beautiful cake, but it should be eaten on the day of baking – not usually a problem!
Serves 6Ingredients3 eggs85g (3oz) granulated sugar85g (3oz) self-raising flour300ml whipping cream11/2 punnets strawberriesPreheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Using a hand-held electric whisk, whizz the eggs for a few minutes until thick and pale. Whizz in the sugar. Fol...
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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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Courgette And Corn Frittatas
By Junior on 16/09/2011 10:49:22
Courgettes are a great source of Vitamins A and C and potassium, with this in mind, why not try this Courgette And Corn Frittatas recipe?
Makes 10Ingredients100g plain flour2 eggs, beaten100ml (31/2fl oz) milk250ml (9fl oz) can corn kernels, drained100g (31/2oz) Cheddar, grated1 courgette, gratedCorn oil for fryingMethodPut the flour into a bowl and mix in the egg and milk until you have a smooth batter. Mix in the...
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