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Pork, Apricot & Fennel Burgers
On 21/09/2011 in Recipes
This recipe cunningly sneaks a nice amount of vegetables into the pork burger mixture
Makes 4 burgersOne-and-a-half of your five a dayThese burgers are fantastic as they deliver a good portion of vegetables before you’ve even draped a lettuce leaf over the top of them. And the vegetables are not there simply as a gimmick. The finely minced fennel and onion keep th...
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Amazing Strawberries And Cream Cake
On 15/09/2011 in Recipes
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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Courgette And Corn Frittatas
On 16/09/2011 in Recipes
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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Hey presto - pesto!
On 14/09/2011 in Recipes
Here's a wonderful pesto recipe which you can drizzle over a hearty bowl of pasta
There is always a pot of basil by the kitchen sink that I lovingly tend to. We pick the leaves to use in a mozzarella and basil salad, which is one of the children’s favourite dishes. Last weekend, Felix fancied pasta for lunch, so we decided to make pesto. I offered a little adv...
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Flapjacks
On 22/09/2011 in Recipes
This recipe is from the company Urban Fresh and is a great healthy treat for a party
Ingredients200g (7oz) unsalted butter200g (7oz) demerara sugar200g (1/2 cup) honey350g (12oz) jumbo porridge oats3 handfuls of dried fruit such as pineapple, papaya or cranberriesMethod Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5. Melt the butter, sugar and honey in a pan until th...
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Make your own play dough
On 16/03/2012 in Art & Craft
Perfect for a rainy day, this home-made dough is the recipe for playtime success
Ingredients1 cup of plain flourHalf a cup of salt2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 cup of water Optional:1 teaspoon food colouring 1 teaspoon vanilla essenceMethod:Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and transfer to a medium, heavy based saucepan.Slowly cook the mixtur...
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Fire Cracker Noodles for Chinese New Year
On 07/02/2013 in Recipes
This Fire Cracker Noodles recipe is a great way to get a multitude of gorgeous veg into tots
Serves 2IngredientsA carrot, peeled and sliced into matchsticks 1/4 Chinese cabbage, shreddedA handful of peas1/4 o f a broccoli head, broken up50g (2oz) of rice noodlesMethodBring a pot of water to the boil and add the vegetables, starting with the carrots, as they will take abo...
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Coco’s Paninis
On 21/09/2011 in Recipes
Coco’s pursuit of the perfect panini has led her to this recipe with pesto, parma ham and mozzarella
Serve warm to fuse the flavours together.Serves 1IngredientsFor the pesto2 handfuls of pine nuts75g (23/4oz) Parmesan1 clove of garlicBunch of fresh basilHandful of fresh wild garlic leaves (optional)2 tbsp of olive oilSqueeze of lemon juiceFor the panini1 small ciabatta loaf, cu...
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Four of the best books for parents
On 11/01/2013 in Books
Our monthly round-up of the best parenting, craft, art and recipe books
Le Cookie by Mickael Benichou (Ryland Peters & Small, £9.99)If there were to be a dessert Olympics, the two nations that would surely have the competition licked would be France and the good ole’ US of A. One, the purveyors of Parisian pâtisserie, pretty pastel-hued macaroons and...
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Winner of the Best Family Restaurant 2012: Barefoot Books Storyteller's Cafe
On 20/05/2012 in Food & Dining Awards
With their imaginative and accommodating approach, Barefoot Books have concocted the perfect recipe for family dining
How about tucking into a Little Piggy Bacon Sandwich? Or what about a warm and hearty bowl of Grandpa's Garden Stew? At the Storyteller’s Café in Oxford, the realms of make-believe and gastronomy intertwine. As well as offering a menu of whimsical dishes, the café has a cosy corn...
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