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Christmas Mince Pies
Posted by Sarah on December 8, 2009 in Desserts, Recipe Book
I love love love Christmas and it definitely can’t be celebrated without wonderful mince pies. Apart from the fact they are made and eaten at Christmas, they are possibly my favourite food EVER. So I had a search on the web and in my opinion, nothing beats my mums Christmas mince pies
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Halloween Pumpkin Cake
Posted by Sarah on October 29, 2009 in Desserts, Recipe Book
Ingredients For the cake 300g self-raising flour 300g light muscovado sugar 3 tsp mixed spice 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 175g sultanas ½ tsp salt 4 eggs , beaten 200g butter, melted zest 1 orange 1 tbsp orange juice 500g (peeled weight) pumpkins or butternut squash flesh, grated For drenching
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Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes
Posted by Sarah on September 14, 2009 in Desserts, Recipe Book
Something that looks a little naughty but won’t make you feel guilty for the pleasure, go ahead and give this great dessert a go. Ingredients 3 1/2 cups halved strawberries, divided 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 1/4 cups all-purpose
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Marbled Easter Egg
Posted by Sarah on March 25, 2009 in Desserts, Recipe Book
Ingredients: For the Egg 50g white chocolate , broken into pieces 50g milk chocolate , broken into pieces 140g good-quality dark chocolate , broken into pieces, plus extra To Decorate A handful of your favourite truffle (or make some – see Goes well with) ribbon , approx 50 cm long
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Hot cross muffin buns
Posted by Sarah on March 25, 2009 in Desserts, Recipe Book
Ingredients Makes 9 buns 450g strong white bread flour ½ tsp salt 50g butter, cut into pieces 7g sachet easy-blend dried yeast 2 tsp ground mixed spice 50g golden caster sugar finely grated zest 1 lemon 275ml/9fl oz milk, plus extra to glaze 2 eggs, beaten 200g luxury mixed dried
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Chocolate Fudge Easter cup cakes
Posted by Sarah on March 25, 2009 in Desserts, Recipe Book
Ingredients Makes 16 For the cakes: 140g soft butter 140g golden caster sugar 3 medium eggs 100g self-raising flour 25g cocoa , sifted For the frosting: 85g milk chocolate , broken 85g soft butter 140g icing sugar, sifted 2 35g packs white chocolate maltesers, mini foil-wrapped chocolate eggs How to:
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Guilt Free Fat Burning After Dinner Treats
Posted by Sarah on March 11, 2009 in Desserts, Health News
If you’re anything like me and have that sweet after dinner craving or even after lunch, and need something to satisfy that little demon, I have discovered a few sweet treat ideas that help burn fat and stop craving. Here I have for you three delicious after dinner snacks; they
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Light & Fruity Christmas Puddings
Posted by Jen on December 22, 2008 in Desserts, Recipe Book
Ingredients: 100g (3 1/2oz) sultanas 75g (2 3/4oz) raisins 25g (1oz) glace cherries, chopped 25g (1oz) dried papaya or mango, chopped 25g (1oz) dried blueberries or cranberries Finely grated rind and juice of 1 medium orange 2 tbsp rum or brandy 150g (5 1/2oz) fresh white breadcrumbs 1 large egg,
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Little Chocolate Puddings with Chocolate Sauce
Posted by Jen on November 24, 2008 in Desserts, Recipe Book
Ingredients: 50 g polyunsaturated margarine 50 g caster sugar 2 medium egg(s), beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 100 g self raising flour 15 g cocoa powder, unsweetened Sauce: 50 g Morrison’s Plain Chocolate, broken into pieces 1 heaped teaspoon cocoa powder, unsweetened 1 level tablespoon cornflour 150 ml water 1
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Chocolate Creme Brulee
Posted by Jen on November 24, 2008 in Desserts, Recipe Book
Ingredients: 3 large egg(s) 1 medium egg yolk 300 g caster sugar 1 quantity cocoa powder, 3 tbsp 25 g chocolate, plain, cooking 284 ml half cream, 1/2 pint 1 spray low-fat cooking spray 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Instructions: Preheat oven to Gas Mark 2/300°F/150°C. Fill the bottom of a
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