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MAIN: Onion and Garlic Bread Rolls
My onion and garlic bread rolls are easy to make and delicious too! They can serve as an accompaniment to so many dishes, from heartwarming soups to tasty stews, you could even simply use them for making sandwiches for lunch or a picnic. So why not give this easy recipe a go! The ingredients you will need for my Onion and Garlic Bread Rolls are as follows: 1. 500g strong white bread flour 2. 7g fast action yeast 3. 300ml warm water 4. 3 tbsp olive oil 5. 1 tsp caster sugar 6. 1 tsp onion granules (or half a fresh onion, finely chopped and browned in a frying pan…
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DESSERT: Lemon, Lime, Ginger and Coconut Cheesecake
Cheesecake is a classic dessert and can become a blank canvas for adding different flavours. From fruit toppings and rich red berries right through to orange or even chocolate, the scope for variety with the humble cheesecake is endless! I love the citrus punch that my lemon, lime, ginger and coconut cheesecake provides, whilst being slightly softer in texture than say your average ‘New York Cheesecake’. It is certainly delicious and has gone down extremely well at my dinner parties. I hope you enjoy making (and tasting) it too! Enjoying baking with fruit? Then check out my delicious Blueberry and Raspberry Sponge Cake recipe here too! To make this cheesecake,…
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MAIN: Classic Beef Lasagne
Lasagne has got to be one of my favourite family meals, it’s a classic dish in our home. Today, we usually make ours with vegan quorn mince. The smell of onions frying in the pan and the simmering mince really conjure up family meal times for me! My lasagne recipe here is simple and easy to follow and although I say ‘beef’ in the title, you can substitute the beef for whichever meat or meat substitution you desire. There is always some room for creative interpretation when it comes to lasagne isn’t there? Some people love adding chilli, mushrooms, additional garlic, carrots or even peppers or courgettes into their version.…
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DESSERT: Mince Pie Parcels
Mince pies are synonymous with Christmas and the festive build-up to Christmas. But if you fancy a change from mince pies, then have you ever tried making Mince Pie Parcels? They are very easy to make and can offer an alternative way to jazz up the humble mince pie! I hope you like this simple five ingredient recipe. Read on to find out how to make them. To make nine mince pie parcels, you will need the following ingredients: 1. 6 sheets of ready to roll filo pastry 2. A jar of mincemeat (approximately 411g) 3. 1 large egg (to stick the filo pastry sheets together) 4. 1 tbsp butter…
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DESSERT: Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies
My Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies are so good you just have to try baking them! Colourful and light in texture, they are extremely moreish yet not too indulgent. Great for parties, bake sales and school fairs, these sprinkle cookies are a winning snack! My children love adding their own sprinkles and making patterns and shapes with them. Why not get your children involved in baking with you too. Read on to find out how to make them. To make 22 Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies, you will need the following ingredients: 1. 100g butter, softened 2. 100g caster sugar 3. 200g plain flour 4. 1 tsp vanilla extract 5. 1/2 tsp…
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MAIN: Homemade Mediterranean Vegetable Pizza
Pizza, need I say more?! Who doesn’t love a slice of delicious cheese and tomato on a soft doughy base with toppings? Are you craving pizza now? I am! But I do have to admit, pizza does get a very bad reputation as a classic comfort food. Enjoyed in moderation it’s okay though right? Well here is my classic vegetable pizza recipe (I think we’re getting one of our five-a-day in by adding the vegetables on top but don’t quote me on that). This recipe is simple and the variety of vegetable toppings you could choose to add is endless so this really is a great one to customise to…
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Homemade Paper-Mache Bowls
Making these paper-mache bowls is not only fun and creative, they also make excellent gifts for family and friends too! They can also literally be used as bowls to store anything in from keys and loose change to hair bands, sweets or even as a fruit bowl! Inexpensive to make and a lovely homemade gift! Check out my Homemade Napkin Rings craft here too. To make your paper-mache bowls you will need the following: 1. Coloured card or paper 2. A round balloon or dish to use as a mould 3. A glue mixture made from 3 tbsp plain (all purpose) flour and 3 tbsp of water 4. Optional varnish…
