These yummy muffins can be made with bits of bacon or small chunks of roasted pumpkin if children find goats’ cheese too strong. Or try with slices of black olives and sun-dried tomatoes.Makes 12 muffinsIngredients250g (9oz) self-raising flour21/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp bicarbo...

Try this delicious meatballs recipe from Leon’s children’s menu:MeatballsIngredientsFor the meatballs1 ½ pitta120 ml milk1 kg minced lambA small bunch of parsley and the same of mint, finely chopped1 teaspoon dried oregano2 cloves

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Frosty The Snowman IngredientsFor the medium-sized cake (to fit an 18cm round cake tin)175g (6oz) unsalted butter, softened175g (6oz) caster sugar3 eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp vanilla extract175g (6oz) plain flour3 tsp baking powderA pinch of salt3 tbsp milk (at room temperature)F...

Corn BreadServes 2Ingredients125g (4oz) melted butter (plus a little extra to grease)250g (9oz) plain flour200g (7oz) polenta or semolina1 tbsp salt3 tsp baking powder2 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tbsp raw cane sugar400ml (14fl oz) milk2 eggs2 chillies cut in half lengthways, seeded...

Makes 6The creamy taste in these lovely lollies comes from the fromage frais, which is naturally low in fat, although creamier, higher fat versions are available. If you buy small tubs of fromage frais, the pots can be washed and used as lolly moulds, too.Ingredients1 medium mang...

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. Sprinkle it with cheese, fold in...

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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...

vegetables and Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes.Meatless Meatballs Serves 12Thesse are tasty served with tomatoe sauce and pasta or mashed potato. You can also shape them into burgers.Ingredients250g (9oz) Linda McCartney vegetarian mince1 onion, chopped finely