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Banana Bread
By Junior on 01/09/2008 00:00:00
A loaf of banana bread is great for children – they can grab a piece on the way to school, or enjoy a slice with a little butter at teatime
Ingredients125g (41/2oz) soft butter, cut into cubes150g (51/2oz) golden caster sugar3 large, very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)1/2 tsp vanilla extract175g (6oz) self-raising flour2 eggsMethodPreheat the oven to 170ºC/325ºF/Gas Mark 3.Butter, the...
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Coco’s Tarte Tatin
By Junior on 01/03/2008 00:00:00
This apple pie tastes lovely with some crème fraiche
Serves 6You will need a flat-bottomed cake tin, around 22cm diameter. An ovenproof frying pan also works well.Ingredients4 eating apples125g butter100g golden caster sugar300g puff pastryCrème fraiche, to serveMethodPreheat the oven to 200°C/ 390°F/Gas 6. Peel the apples and cut ...
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Tomato Bruschetta
By Junior on 16/09/2011 16:44:40
These toasted slices of bread topped with ripe tomatoes and torn basil leaves are very simple to make
Makes enough for 4 people as a starter. You will need to double the quantity if you want to serve this for lunchBruschetta (pronounced “broosketta”) was originally invented as a good way of using up stale bread by toasting it and adding a range of toppings. The simplest one is ma...
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Chocolate Truffles
By Junior on 21/09/2011 10:10:50
These truffles make a great gift, and you can cover them with cocoa, nuts, sugar balls or sprinkles.
Makes 20 Chocolate TrufflesIngredientsFor the truffles:50g (13/4oz) unsalted butter at room temperature75g (23/4oz) light brown soft sugar150ml (5fl oz) double cream175g (6oz) dark chocolateFor the toppings:150g (51/2oz) milk or dark chocolate, chopped chocolate or rainbow sprink...
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Lemon Chicken
By Junior on 21/09/2011 11:52:32
This Lemon Chicken dish is juicy, and rich-tasting
Serves 6Ingredients1 tbsp chopped garlic 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp olive oil, separated 700ml (11/4 p int) low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken stock 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp water 2 tsp cornflour 60g (2oz) cauliflower purée 1 tsp chopped parsley (optional) 2 large egg whites...
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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) button mushrooms,stalks removed ...
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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
Count Dracula may have been created by Bram Stoker in 1897, but many believe he was based on Vlad the Impaler, who existed four centuries earlier. He was originally from Transylvania (now Romania and Hungary). Like Dracula, goulash hails from eastern Europe. It was first made in ...
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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 temperature100g (31/2oz) white chocolate ...
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Shabu-shabu
By Junior on 01/11/2008 00:00:00
Shabu-shabu is amazingly delicious, and the broth is full of gorgeous flavours
Legend has it that Genghis Khan kept his army going on shabu-shabu (swish swish) – so-called because of the noise it makes when you put a piece of meat in the pot. Each person cooks the meat themselves, a little like fondue. It’s traditionally made with thinly sliced beef, thoug...
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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
Look out for some pretty, feathered bird ornaments to perch on top of these cakes. We have used robins, but if you’re lucky you may spot some really special exotic birds in the shops at this time of year – the sparklier the better!Makes 12Ingredients1 quantity Double Chocolate Sp...
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