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MAIN: Classic Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is a classic easy family dish that you can always prepare in advance. It is traditionally made with lamb’s meat as the title ‘shepherd’ suggests. However, beef or even quorn mince can work equally as well if you prefer. To make this tasty Shepherd’s Pie for 4 adult-sized portions, you will need the following ingredients: 1. 250g mincemeat of your choice 2. 1 medium-sized onion 3. 5 carrots, peeled and chopped 4. 1 tin of chopped tomatoes (or 1 jar of bolognese sauce) 5. 1 tbsp concentrated tomato paste 6. 1 tsp dried basil (or a handful of fresh basil leaves if you have these available) 7. A…
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DESSERT: Hot Cross Buns
Hot cross buns certainly conjure up memories of Easter time for me. With sweet smelling spices, sultanas and a sticky glaze, the hot cross bun is synonymous with Easter. My recipe for this delicious spring time favourite will hopefully have you making your own hot cross buns year after year! To make twelve hot cross buns you will need the following ingredients: 1. 300g strong white bread flour 2. 30g butter, softened 3. 1 tsp mixed spice 4. 60g caster sugar 5. 7g dried yeast 6. Zest of half a lemon (or 1 tbsp lemon juice 7. 200ml semi-skimmed milk (or milk of your choice) 8. 1 medium egg 9.…
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MAIN: Salmon en Croûte
Salmon en Croute is a delicious dish and goes well with new boiled potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a white, creamy sauce. I use a base of tasty mushrooms inside my salmon en croute and I will also walk you through my easy white sauce recipe here too. The ingredients you will need to make this Salmon en Croute recipe are as follows: 1. Three or four fresh salmon fillets 2. One sheet of short-crust ready to roll pastry 3. One small punnet of button mushrooms (approximately 150g) 4. A little butter for the mushrooms 5. A pinch of salt and pepper 6. A pinch of parsley and basil (both dried…
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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: 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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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…
