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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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Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup
Posted by Sarah on October 21, 2009 in Main Courses, Recipe Book
The nights are drawing in and I need something to keep me warm when I get in from work, but also something that is quick and easy to make. This soup fits all requirements! Ingredients 2 tsp cumin seeds pinch chilli flakes 2 tbsp olive oil 600g carrots , washed
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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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Mediterranean Two bean and Tuna Salad
Posted by Sarah on July 14, 2009 in Lite Bites, Recipe Book
Ingredients 300g new potatoes 175g green beans , trimmed and halved 175g frozen soya beans 160g can tuna in water, drained well good handful rocket or watercress leaves Dressing ingredients 2 tsp harissa paste (we used Belazu) 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil How to: Put the
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Braised Lamb Shanks
Posted by Sarah on March 25, 2009 in Main Courses, Recipe Book
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 8 lamb shanks 1 onion , roughly chopped 2 carrots , roughly chopped few sprigs fresh rosemary 3 fresh bay leaves 4 garlic cloves, left whole 2 tbsp plain flour 1 tbsp tomato purée 350ml white wine 500ml lamb or chicken stock How to: Heat
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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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No Guilt Feel Good Muffins
Posted by Sarah on March 11, 2009 in Lite Bites, Recipe Book
Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 175g self-raising flour 50g porridge oats 140g light muscovado sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 egg , beaten 150ml ¼ pint buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla extract 6 tbsp sunflower oil 175g stoned prunes , chopped 85g pecans How to: Preheat the oven
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