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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 grill Melt...
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Children's parties held at home or in a local hall became popular in the 1970's. Convenience foods like sliced bread, ready made biscuits, cakes, fruit squash, jelly and Angel...
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To make Almond Milk: (Note: You need to make this the day before)Roughly 250g almonds/2 tablespoon rice flour moistened with 550ml water, is about the right proportions to end up with...
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Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F/gas mark 5Put the oats into a food processor or liquidiser and whizz to a fine powder Add flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder...
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Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C/Gas 5Sift icing sugar in a small bowl Sift flour on top and stir until evenly mixed. Set asidePut the egg whites, cream of...
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Wash the fruit and vegetablesRemove the hard stem of the cabbage and finely shred Peel and grate the carrotSlice the celeryPeel and grate the apple...
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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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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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Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºf/Gas Mark 6, put muffin cases into the holes in a bun tinCream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric whisk or...
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Soaking the ham: The ham needs to be put into a container large enough to be well covered by water or you will need to keep turning it to make sure the salt is evenly soaked...
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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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Crumble the wholemeal brown breadMix the brown sugar with the melted butter and add the crumbs Stir well then spread the mixture on a baking sheetBake the crumbs in...
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Toast the oatmeal in a frying pan on a high heat until lightly brownBlend the raspberries in a liquidiser until smoothWhisk the cream to a soft consistency Mix...
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Grease well 12 - 15 bun (patty) tins or prepare the same number of small cake casesTurn on the oven to 185C / 375F / Gas no 5Cream the butter and caster sugar together until...
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Grease well 12 - 15 bun (patty) tins or prepare the same number of small cake casesTurn on the oven to 185C / 375F / Gas no 5Cream the butter and caster sugar together in...
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Grease a large cake tin with butter and line the bottom with greaseproof paper (this stops the cake from sticking to the tin)Pre-heat oven to 170 degree CIn a large bowl,...
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Healthiness: (589 votes)
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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Wrap the half grapefruit in the tin foil, all the edges should be tucked under the cut surface of the fruitPlace the grapefruit, cut-side down on a platePush a cube of...
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Preheat the oven to hot (200C)Beat the egg lightlyStir in the milkAdd a pinch of paprika and stirSift flour, baking powder and salt together Stir...
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Wrap the half grapefruit in the tin foil, all the edges should be tucked under the cut surface of the fruitPlace the grapefruit, cut-side down on a platePush a cube of...
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Healthiness: (1555 votes)
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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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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Put the foil or metal sheets in the fridge to chillBreak up the milk chocolate into the medium bowlMelt the chocolate in the microwave, do this slowly (10 second bursts) as...
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Mix the lemon juice and mayonnaise together in a large bowl Stir in the turkey and red cabbage Scatter with chopped parsley and serve immediately
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To make the template:For 1 large house: cut from thin card a side wall 12cm by 20cm, an end wall 12cm by 13cm, a triangular gable with sides of 12cm, 7.5 cm and...
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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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Preheat the oven to 180°C / Gas Mark 4 / Fan 160°C
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Pre-heat the oven to Gas 2, 150 C, 350F Beat the eggs whites together till light and fluffy Add the lemon juice and beat again Add the sugar and beat vigorously...
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Pre-heat oven to 325FGrease a muffin or bun tin with butterIn a large bowl, beat the butter to a creamGently beat the egg and add to the butterStir in the...
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Put the butter,syrup and chocolate in the mixing bowl.Place the bowl over a large saucepan of simmering water.Allow the butter, syrup and chocolate to melt, stirring to mix...
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Gently pull the petals off the roses without damaging themPaint the petal on both sides with egg mix using a pastry or food brushDrop the petal onto the plate of sugar and...
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Peel cucumbers and slice very thin Sprinkle the slices with a little salt and lay on paper towels to drainCut the white bread into very thin slices For each...
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Healthiness: (137 votes)
Marinade the mint leaves in the lemon juice for a few minutes Cut the bread into thin slices and spread each side with butter Remove the crusts making sure the...
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If you are blanching the almonds yourself, put them in a bowl and pour over boiling water. Wait for a few minutes and strain the almonds. Peel the skin offWarm the butter in a pan...
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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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Healthiness: (59 votes)
Please note you will need to make the pastry first, if you are using the recipe for medieval pastry on this site.Chop the onions Parboil for about 5...
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Healthiness: (130 votes)
Pre-heat the oven to Gas 4, 180C Line the baking tin Put the sugar, butter and syrup in a pan and melt togetherAdd the oats (and fruit if using) and stir in...
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Write your fortunes/messages on strips of white paper about 10cm by 1.5cmPreheat the oven to 200°C/400°f/Gas Mark 6, and grease two baking sheetsBeat the egg white...
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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...
Healthiness: (117 votes)
Healthiness: (117 votes)
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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Dissolve the jelly in sufficient water and add a little ginger syrup from the jar to make up to 425ml (¾ pint)Add the evaporated milk and the ginger chopped into small pieces...
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Sieve the flour, baking powder and spices into a bowl and mix in the sugarBreak the butter into small pieces and add to the flour Rub the butter in until you have a mixture...
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First sift the flour and add the baking powder, then sift againCream the butter and sugar togetherAdd the egg yolks and beat well until the mix goes paler and makes a stiff...
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Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 5 / 190CPut the cake cases into the bun tinCream the butter and sugar together in the mixing bowl, until light and fluffyBreak the egg...
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Ensure you have a good fire lit in the range, so the oven will be hotCut the best pieces of hare/rabbit meat into neat slices and mince the restMix the minced meat with the...
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Sift flour salt, baking powder and sugar into a basinRub butter thoroughly but lightly, into dry ingredientsStir in enough rich milk or half cream to make a soft dough...
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Preheat oven to 180C In a large saucepan over a low heat, melt the butter and remove from the heatStir in the oats, dried fruit and honey until well mixed Spoon...
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Heat the oil in a saucepan. Cook the onion over a medium heat for 5-6 minutes until softened
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Make the jelly according to the instructions on the packet - but only add enough liquid to make 300ml (½ pint) of jelly Allow the jelly to cool but not set, then pour in the...
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Add melted ghee to maida and mix well Add enough water to the mixture to make a smooth soft dough, knead it together and leave it covered for an hour Put all the filling...
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Grate the lemon rindSqueeze the juice into a basinAdd the tartaric acidPlace the sugar in large basin, add the rind and lemonBoil the water and pour onto...
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Ensure the range oven is hot, keep the fire going wellBeat the eggs whites together till light and fluffyAdd the lemon juice and beat again Add the sugar and beat...
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Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5 Push the cheese through a fine sieve into a large bowl using a dessert spoon Beat the egg in a cup then add to the cheese...
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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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In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric whiskCut the vanilla pods in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add to the butter mixture and...
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Clean 5 or 6 jam jars very carefully and dry themPut all the dried fruit into a large mixing bowlAdd the sugar, suet and cinnamoGrate the nutmeg (or use already...
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Healthiness: (588 votes)
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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In a large saucepan gently cook the chopped onion in bacon drippings until soft Stir in the black-eyed peas with the remaining water from the tins, ham, and cayenne pepper...
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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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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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Peel and cut the pears in half Sprinkle with a little lemon juice to stop them going too brown Use a sharp spoon to take out the core, then scoop out a little of the flesh...
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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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1. Carefully cut the cheese into bite size cubes 2. Cut the pineapple into eighths3. Cut the orange in half and place, flat side down, onto a plate 4. Thread a piece of pineapple...
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Healthiness: (725 votes)
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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Healthiness: (249 votes)
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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Pre-heat oven to 180°C/350°f/Gas Mark 4 Melt together the butter, sugar, golden syrup and salt in a saucepan Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl and stir...
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Shell the prawns (but not the additional 4)Wash, shake and shred the lettuce leaves finelyPut the lettuce equally into 4 largish glassesMix together the mayonnaise,...
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Healthiness: (394 votes)
Pre-heat the oven to 180C, 350F or Gas 4Cut the best pieces of meat into neat slices and mince the restIf you are using sausages, split the skin and peel it off. You can use...
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Day 1:Marinading the meat: Trim the game meat from the bones and cube, keeping bones and scaps for the stock.Pour over the port and brandy or red grape juice, with...
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Healthiness: (434 votes)
Put oven on to 180°C/350°f/Gas Mark 4Weigh ingredients and put into bowl with vanilla essenceBreak eggs and put into same bowl Beat all together very well...
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Slice the cake into thick slices and sandwich together with the jam Place into the bottom of a large glass bowl until you have a layer of jam sandwichesPut the remaining jam...
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For the Rhubarb mixture:In a saucepan, mix in the sugar and cornstarch Stir in the rhubarb and water and butter Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute...
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Heat the oven in the range well with a good coal fire. The goose takes a long time to cook, so remember to keep adding coal as needed.To make the...
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Healthiness: (277 votes)
Preheat the oven to 200°C / Gas Mark 6 / Fan 180°C
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Drain the cottage cheese in a colander with a plate pressing down on top for 2-3 hours. If your colander has large holes, line it with a clean tea towel before you add the cottage...
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Healthiness: (118 votes)
Spread margarine on one side of each slice of breadGrate the cheddar cheese and cover 2 slices of bread with it Put the top slice of bread on and cut corner to...
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Healthiness: (236 votes)
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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Pre heat oven to 200°C/400°f/Gas Mark 6Cream together the sugar and butterBeat in the egg and add, a little at a time, the currants (optional) and other dry...
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Healthiness: (112 votes)
Slice up all the fruit Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth Pour into 4 lolly makers and freeze over night
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Healthiness: (46 votes)
To make the jelly, follow the instructions printed on the back of the jelly packet: Dissolve the jelly cubes in a heat proof measuring jug using a little boiling water or in the...
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Healthiness: (56 votes)
Carefully wash the strawberries and remove the green stalks Carefully cut the strawberries in half length ways and put to one side Put the mascarpone into a bowl, add the...
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To make the jelly, follow the instructions printed on the back of the jelly packet: Dissolve the jelly cubes in a heatproof measuring jug using a little boiling water or in the...
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Healthiness: (878 votes)
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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Whip the cream, honey and vanilla essence in a bowl, until thickened Stir in the crushed biscuits and raspberries to create a marble effect Serve...
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Sieve the flour and salt into basin then rub in the margarine Add fruit and sugar and mix wellDissolve the saccharin in the hot waterAdd this and the milk and water...
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Chop the dates and put into a bowl (remove the seeds from the dates if you do not have seedless ones)Add the water and stir well with a forkStir in the chopped walnuts and...
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Healthiness: (975 votes)
Put the oven on to 200 C or Gas 6Put the fat in an oven-proof dish and put it in the oven to heatSkin the sausages and reform each one into twoSift the flour, salt...
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Healthiness: (675 votes)
Wash and dry the apples, they need to be completely dryPush a wooden stick firmly into the core of eachPut the rest of the ingredients into the pan, put in the sugar...
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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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Healthiness: (190 votes)
Cream the margarine in a bowlSift in the icing sugar, stir slowly at firstAdd the cocoa and mix in. If the mixture is too thick still, add a little milkPut the...
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Soaking the ham:The ham needs to be put into a container large enough to be well covered by water or you will need to keep turning it to make sure the salt is evenly soaked...
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Healthiness: (168 votes)
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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Whisk the egg yolks together with half the sugar and the ugli and lime zests, until thick and creamy. It will be thick enough that when you drop a trail of the mix from your beater, it will...
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Sift the flour and cocoa powder together into the bowlCut the butter into small cubes and add to the mixtureStir the butter into the flour a little and then rub the butter...
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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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Healthiness: (113 votes)
Pre-heat the oven to 170C / 340FGrease and line 2 round cake tins with butter and greaseproof paperSift the flour and baking powder into a large bowlAdd the butter,...
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Healthiness: (804 votes)
Grate half the peel, pare off the rest in fine strips Place sherry, grated peel, lemon juice and sugar in bowl and soak for 2 hours Whip the cream until semi-stiff, add...
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Grate half the peel, pare off the rest in fine strips Place sherry, grated peel, lemon juice and sugar in bowl and soak for 2 hours Whip the cream until semi-stiff...
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Healthiness: (71 votes)
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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