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BABY: Apple and Cinnamon Purée
When weaning begins, it can be hard to know where to start. There are lots of helpful recipe books out there but sometimes it can be very effective to think from scratch and see what fruit or vegetables you have in your kitchen first that could be easily turned into delicious baby puree. From carrots to sweet potatoes, apples and bananas, there is always a healthy fruit or vegetable that you can puree for your baby. Here is how I make my apple cinnamon puree to get you started. Also check out my Cheesy Mash Potato Puree recipe here. Ingredients you will need: 1. 3 medium sized fresh apples 2.…
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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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DESSERT: Apple Roses
Apple Roses are a delicious dessert and although they look intricate, they are actually quite simple to make! I will guide through making them step by step and I will show you exactly how to create these pretty and delicate desserts. They are delicious served with soft vanilla ice cream or warm custard. Read on to find out how to make them… To make 8 Apple Roses you will need the following ingredients: 1. 3 apples, cored and sliced width ways 2. 1 sheet of ready-roll shortcrust pastry 3. 3 tbsp caster sugar 4. 2 tsp cinnamon powder 5. 1 egg to glaze before baking 6. Icing sugar to dust…
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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…
