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For the salad:Wash and dry spinach and tear into bite sized pieces Take the eggs and chop finely Cut up or crumble the bacon into small pieces Combine all the salad ingredients in...
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Destone the apricots and cut in slicesSlightly mash apricots by hand or use a food processor Add the other ingredients and mash or puree all ingredients...
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Snap the woody ends off all 3 bundles of asparagus and wash in a sink full of cold water to remove any soil and grit Steam for approximately 8 - 10 minutes, until tender Set...
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Heat the oven to 200°C/400°f/Gas Mark 6 Put the aubergine on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes until tender Cool and pull off the skin...
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1. Pre-heat oven to 190°C / Gas Mark 5 2. Wash the apples and remove the apple cores with a potato peeler or sharp knife 3. Then score (cut just through the skin) each...
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Mix the honey, eggs and milk Whisk a little to combinePour into an ovenproof bowlBake at Gas 2, 150C, 300F for 25-30 minutesRemove and allow to cool a...
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Scrub the sweet potatoes and brush with a little of the oil Wrap each sweet potato in a sheet of kitchen foil Cook the potatoes on a hot barbeque for 40-60 minutes...
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Place the swede into a large saucepan and cover with water Bring to the boil and cook until tenderDrain the swede and put back in the pan Put over a very...
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Top and tail the green beans Chop into 1/2 cm pieces Drain and rinse the tinned chickpeas Combine the beans and chickpeas in a dish Mix the...
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Shell the beans from their podsChop the beans roughly on a wooden boardAdd about half a bowl of flourMoisten this with milk to make a pasteAdd a dollop of...
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Top and tail the green beansPut them into a saucepan and pour hot water over to cover themBoil them for 3-4 minutesDrain and put into a warm serving...
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So, for boiled eggs and soldiers the first thing you need is some eggs! Half fill a saucepan with cold water and place it on the hob on quite a high heatso the...
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Half fill a small pan with cold water. Gently put in your whole, raw eggBring the water to the boil. As soon as it begins to boil, time your egg for 3 minutes (3- minutes makes a...
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Put the oil and the honey into a saucepan and heat gently until the honey has meltedRemove from the heat and stir in all the remaining ingredientsPress the mixture into a...
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Preheat the oven to quite hot (190c)Grease a baking sheetSieve the flour, baking powder and salt together Stir in the sugarWhisk the egg well Add...
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Put the deseeded pepper halves under a hot grill and grill skin side up until it starts to blacken. Or put the pepper halves in a hot frying pan/griddle skin side down until it starts...
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Put the barley meal in a pan. (as you are unlikely to have a quern or grinding stone, use a food processor to grind the pearl barley to make a coarse meal) Bulgar wheat will also...
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When making any butter or cheese, make sure all items are completely clean. Usually everything is rinsed in very hot water to keep bacteria out and to remove any soapy residue.
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Scrub the sweet potatoes and put them whole into a pan with enough water to cover themBring to the boil and simmer covered for about 20 minutesTest the potatoes with a...
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Pre -heat the oven to fan 210°C/415°f/Gas Mark 7 Melt the butter in a small pan Add the curry powder and black mustard seeds and cook for 1-2 minutes until...
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Mix the salt and flour together, saving 50g (2oz) of flour for rolling outAdd the water to the flour and salt, mix together to make a soft doughKnead well for at least 10...
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In a medium sized bowl, cream the two cheeses until smooth (you could use a food processor, but it doesn't take very long to do this by hand)Add the remaining ingredients and mix...
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Preheat oven to Gas7, 220 CMake the batter by putting all ingredients into a bowl and beating until smoothIn an oven proof skillet or pan, melt the butter and use a wooden...
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To wash the chickpeas, tip them in a colander, over the sink. Run cold water over them and leave to drain. Put the chickpeas in a serving bowlAdd the tomatoes,...
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Wash and chop the spring onions and pepper quite finely and set asideSift the Besan flour into a bowlAdd the salt, chilli powder and lemon juiceAdd water gradually...
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Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolk, and put the whites in a bowl Scald a pint of cream by bringing it to the boilCoarsely grate the chocolate, add to the...
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Place all the dry ingredients (everything except the eggs and brandy) into a large bowl and mix well Stir in the eggs and brandy. (let everyone have a turn at stirring and making a...
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Wash, then top and tail the turnipsPeel and roughly slice/dice the turnips (or other winter vegetables)Pour some water into the cook pot, add the turnips Put the...
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Wash, then top and tail the turnipsPeel and roughly slice/dice the turnips (or other winter vegetables)Add to slightly salted water and simmer until just tender (about...
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Sauté (gently fry) the garlic, onions and the curry powder in the olive oil on a high heat for 3 minutes, stirring all the time Add the courgettes and keep on stirring for a...
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Preheat oven to 175°C/350°f/Gas Mark 4 Wash spinach thoroughly and steam or microwave it until it wilts (goes floppy) Leave to cool and then squeeze out all of the...
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1. Pour the orange juice into a jug 2. Grate the ginger and crush it in a garlic press to squeeze the juice out into the jug (throw away the ginger pulp) 3. Add the saffron to the jug
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Peel your apples and core themSlice the apples thinly, approx 1/2 cm or lessThread the apples onto the string, either using pegs to space them or by tying. (The rings should...
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Boil and peel the potatoes and cube them into small cubes.Finely chop an onion.Peel and chop the garlic finely.Put sunflower oil in a wide flat pan (that has a...
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Boil and peel the potatoes and cube them into small cubesFinely chop an onionPeel and chop the garlic finelyPut sunflower oil in a wide flat pan (that has a...
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Wash all the fruit gently. Gently heat the fruit, sugar and 45ml (3 tablespoons) water in a saucepan, until the sugar dissolves and the fruit juices start to run...
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1. Take your 2 mini pittas and slice them carefully along 1 side 2. Peel the shell off your eggs, mash them with a fork and add 2 squeezes of mayo 3. Mix together 4. Peel the...
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1.Turn the stove on, pour a little oil (5ml/1 teaspoon) into a frying pan and heat the pan until hot 2. Break the eggs in to a bowl and beat with a whisk or fork 3. Soak the bread in the...
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Wash the figs and cut off the stemsPlace in large pan and mash with a potato masherAdd the sugar, stir and put on a low heat until the sugar has dissolvedIncrease...
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Chop up figsAdd sugar, spices, juice and zestCover with a tea towel and leave for 2 hoursTransfer to a large pan and bring to the boilStir until sugar has...
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Put the fresh or soaked beans into a saucepan with water and cook until tender (1-2 hrs)Meanwhile, chop or crush the garlic, squeeze the lemon and chop the parsleyWhen the...
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Tip the creme fraiche into a bowlAdd the garlic and parsleyUse scissors to snip the chives into the mixtureSeason with salt and pepperMix well and transfer...
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Make a few slits on one side of each pitta bread without cutting all the way throughHeat a griddle pan Griddle to warm the pittas on each side or place them under a hot...
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Preheat the oven 170C/ 325F/ Gas 3Prepare the peppers, slice longways (keeping the stalks on) and remove the seedsGrease the baking tray with olive oil, arrange the peppers...
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Slice the courgettes and roughly chopBoil the water in a kettle. Measure 1 pint in a measuring jugPut the courgettes in a saucepan and pour the boiling water on...
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Tear up the bread and soak it in some water for 30 minutes and then squeeze it dry.Throw away the water Skin the tomatoes by placing them in a bowl of boiling water for 1...
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Sift the flourAdd a pinch of saltRub in the butter with your fingertips to make bread crumbsAdd 2 eggs and a little ale (you can use a little yeast), stir...
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If you have an electric grill, put it on to get hot. Carefully cut the grapefruit in halfSprinkle both halves with sugar and place under a hot grill for 2 minutes...
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Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°f/Gas Mark 6 Place the pumpkin chunks into a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil, mix together then tip onto a large baking tray and roast...
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Peel and chop the carrots Placeinto a pan with the salt and cover with water Bring the carrots to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover with a lid and simmer for 15...
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Put the barley in the cold water and place on the fire (cooker) Put aside one of the carrots to grate laterChop the rest of the vegetables very small.When the water...
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Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the spring onions and garlic and gently cook for 5-7 minutes or until the spring onions are soft but not brown Pour in the stock and bring to...
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After chopping the apples, onions and garlic, add them to the panAdd the sugar, salt and vinegar to the panCook until soft (The cooking takes a generous 40-60...
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Carefully slice the tomatoes, about 5mm (¼") thick Cut the mozzarella in half and then slice each half into circles, about 5mm (¼")thick Arrange the...
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Place the leeks in a large saucepan and add the stock Bring to the boil, cover and simmer on a low heat for 5 minutes Add the sprouts Stir, replace the cover and...
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Wash the vegetables Put to one side one cherry tomato and a few leaves of watercress to garnish Chop the vegetables and cheese into roughly equal sized chunks Place...
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Mix everything together Cover and set aside for 3-4 hours before serving. This lets the flavours mix togetherServe
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Remove the stones from the plums and roughly chop the plums. (If using quinces they will need to be simmered in a little water until they begin to soften before moving on to the next...
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1. Take 2 slices of walnut bread2. Spread one slice with mayonnaise and put sliced cucumber on the other 3. Sprinkle pepper onto the mayonnaise 4. Arrange sliced peppers and salad...
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Wash and roughly chop the mushroomsFry the mushrooms in butter until softReduce the heat and add the plain flour, stir inAdd the milk and continue stirring until...
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Wipe or wash the mushrooms. Leave them whole if they are small, otherwise cut them into halves or quarters In a pan, heat the olive oil then gently fry the mushrooms. Add the garlic...
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Chop the nettles roughly Put into pan with the butter, heat gently until wiltedAdd the stock, bring to the boil Turn down the heat and simmer...
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Pour the oil into a large heavy based pan that has a well fitting lid Add the popping corn, cover with the lid and cook on a gentle heat, shaking the pan from time to...
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Carefully slice the oranges in half Squeeze out the juice and the pips and throw away (or you could drink the juice) Chop the orange halves into medium sized pieces and...
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Mix the flour and salt in a bowl Make a small hollow and break the egg into it Mix until you have a paste Add the milk a little at a time, whisking...
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Cut the paneer into 4cm (2") cubes Cut the peppers into 4cm (2") squares In a big bowl mix together the yoghurt, chilli powder, salt, garam masala, cumin and...
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Break the eggs into a mixing bowl Add the milk, salt and pepper Beat the eggs just enough to break up yolks and whites Add the chopped parsley Melt the...
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Roasting the squash: Preheat oven to 180°C/375°f/Gas Mark 4 Grease a roasting tin with a little oilCut butternut squash in half along its...
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Gently melt the butter in a saucepan Add the vinegar and honey, stirring lots Add the pears and cook gently for 7-10 minutes, the mixture will become thick. Stir regularly...
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Bring the water to the boil Add the fresh peas and onions (and saffron, if used). If you are using dried peas soak them overnight before startingCook until the peas...
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1) Cut pitta bread and spread humous 2) Arrange salad items in the pitta bread 3) Sprinkle cheese over the salad 4) Arrange pittas on plate with garnish 5) Tidy up and clean...
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Start by frying the onions and garlic until they are softSecondly add the rest of the vegetables and cook for a few more minutesThen add smoked paprikaNext add the...
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Preheat oven to 200°C/400°f/Gas Mark 6 Wash and dry the potatoes. Then cut in half Put the potatoes into a roasting tin, pour the oil over them, sprinkle with sea...
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Heat the oven to Gas 4, 180 CCream the butter and sugar and spread over the base of the cake tin and a quarter of the way up the sidesDrain the pineapple (keep the juice for...
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Mix 2 tablespoons warm water with the sugar in a bowl, stir well and add the teaspoon of yeastLeave to rise in a warm place until bubbly on topPreheat the oven to hottest...
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Get equipmentGet food neededCut one pita and cut in half (like a sandwich) Cut other in half vertically.Pepare and cut tomatoes and cucumberCut...
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Cut your slice of cheese in half and place each half on a pittaSlice your cucumber into a pattern such as a star, keep the offcutsSlice each grape in halfPlace the...
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Slice the pitta bread but not all the way Spread cream cheese inside the pitta bread Place the slice of cheese inside the pitta bread, leave it hanging out a bit so that it...
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Wash your hands, put on apron, tie long hair back Slice the pitta bread using a knife, be careful using sharp knives Spread salad cream onto each of the pieces of pitta...
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Put the honey in a saucepanAdd the spices and warm the mixture. Do not overheat or it will carameliseToast the bread lightly, cut into squares and arrange on 4...
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Bring the water to the boil and add the saltGradually sprinkle in the oatmeal, stirring well Boil gently for 20-30 minutes depending on how coarse the oatmeal...
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Warm a lidded cookpot by the fireOnce the pot is hot, melt the butter Simmer the onions in the butter until softAdd the butter beans and simmer until they begin to...
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Melt the butter in a deep panSimmer the onions until softAdd the butter beans and simmer until they begin to break up a littleAdd the parsley, stir well until...
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Wash and trim the rhubarb then chop into 2 cm (1 inch) pieces Cut the zest and pith from the oranges with a serrated knife, then cut the fruits in half lengthways and remove the...
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Slice the onions and crush the garlicMelt the butter and sweat the onions until softAdd the mushrooms and spices, cook until softAdd the crumbled bread...
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Prepare the ingredients and working areaSlice open both of pitta breads with a knife (ask an adult if you need help)Peel the carrotSlice the carrots into...
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Well grease an ovenproof dishPut milk into pan and heat until lukewarmSprinkle in the semolinaCook slowly, stirring all the time until it comes to the boil and...
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Combine eggs, water (or water and milk), salt and flour in that order Heat a small amount of oil in a small frying pan Pour in just enough batter to make a very thin pancake...
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In a small cup or bowl, soak the strands of saffron in 2 teaspoons of hot waterLet them soak for at least ½ an hour Then crush them with the back of a...
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Lightly toast the underside of the rolls under a hot grill On the un-toasted side, spoon on enough passata to cover each roll generously Next, add your cheeseThen,...
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Pour the juice into a saucepanBreak the cinnamon quill into pieces and add to the panAdd the runny honey and ginger tooGrate a little fresh nutmeg inWarm...
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Carefully slice the onions (ask an adult for help)In a large pan heat the olive oil, add the onions and cook until soft, stir from time to time to stop them from burning (about 6...
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Slice up the fruit Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend till smooth Divide into 4 ice lolly makers and freeze over night
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Place the sugar, lemon rind and juice, lemongrass stalk in a pan with 150ml (¼ pint) water Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves then simmer gently for five...
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Dissolve the stock cube in the boiling water Place the watercress into a food processor and blend to a pulp Add the stock and the ice cubes to the watercress and blend...
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Rinse the sweet potatoes - if they are very grubby they may need a quick scrub.Put them whole into a pan of cold water, bring to the boil Simmer for 30-35...
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Place the porridge oats into a pan with the milk and apple juice; cook over a high heat, stirring all the time When the porridge starts to thicken, turn the heat down and stir in the...
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Put the tomatoes and apples in a large pan with the lemon juice and gently cook on a low heat until the fruit turns into a pulp mixure Add the sugar and bring gently to the boil...
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Put your clean, dry jars into a low oven to sterilise, while you prepare the chutney Measure out your ingredientsAdd the chopped, onions, apples and tomatoes to a large pan...
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Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/310°f/Gas Mark 2 Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix together using a wooden spoon until a it forms into a ball of dough. Use your...
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Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°f/Gas Mark 3 Put sugar, eggs & salt in a bowl and beat until you get a white creamy mixture Pour the oil slowly and steadily into...
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Grate the cucumber, place in a colander and squeeze the excess liquid out Put the grated cucumber in a bowl. Stir in the garlic, yoghurt, cucumber, mint and seasoning...
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Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°f/Gas Mark 6 Place the tomatoes and cloves of garlic in a roasting dish in a single layer Drizzle with 45ml (3 tablespoons) of the...
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Preheat oven to 180°/350°f/Gas mark 4 Dissolve yeast in 75ml (2 fl oz) of the milk. Add the rest of the milk, eggs, orange rind and sugar Sift 350g (14oz) flour,...
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Preheat the oven to gas mark 3, 170°C/325°f/Gas Mark 3Melt the margarine and syrup in a saucepanMix in the dry ingredientsStir in the bicarbonate of soda...
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Place the butter beans and lemon juice in a food processor and blend until smooth Add the rest of the ingredients, and blend again, adjusting the amount of water to give a smooth...
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Prepare the vegetablesPut them in the saucepan with the butter and lightly fry to soften Add the chopped parsley and oatsAdd the stockCover and cook slowly...
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Peel the onion, roughly slice and chopTop and tail the leeks and parsnip, peel the outer skins and roughly chopRoughly chop some spinachWarm a pot by the fire...
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Put the carrots, apple, orange, beetroot, celery and kale into the juicer Blend until smooth Serve in a glass straight away
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Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower and dice into small pieces, add the chunks to the panTop tail and peel the carrots, dice into small chunks and add to the...
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Place cornflake crumbs on a small plate Place yoghurt on a separate plate Take one banana half and insert a lolly stick in it lengthwise Roll the banana in the...
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Fill a blender with ice cubes Pour the orange juice over the ice cubes until they are just covered Blend until smooth (don't forget to put the lid on!)Pour into...
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