Whoopie pies

Ingredients 300g self-raising flour 50g cocoa 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 175g soft light brown sugar 1 egg 75ml sunflower oil , plus extra 150ml buttermilk 1 tub ready-to-use frosting colourful sprinkles, to decorate For the glaze 100g icing sugar 50g cocoa 100ml double cream Method Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line baking trays with parchment. Mix flour, cocoa,...

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Tuna pasta bake

Ingredients 400g fusilli pasta 100g frozen pea 50g butter 50g plain flour 600ml milk 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 x 195g cans tuna , drained 4 spring onion , sliced 198g can sweetcorn , drained 100g cheddar, grated Method Bring a pan of water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook, following pack instructions, until tender. Add the peas for the final 3 mins cooking time. Meanwhile,...

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Cherry & almond cake

Ingredients 200g butter , softened 200g golden caster sugar 4 eggs ½ tsp almond  extract 175g self-raising flour 85g ground almonds ½ tsp baking powder 300g glacé cherries 100ml milk 2 tbsp flaked almonds Method Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Line the base and sides of a 20cm deep cake tin. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat...

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Cherry & almond Easter cupcakes

Ingredients 250g pack butter , softened, plus extra for greasing 175g golden caster sugar 5 egg , beaten 250g self-raising flour, plus an extra 2 tbsp 1 tsp baking powder zest 1 orange , plus 2 tbsp of the juice 250g natural marzipan , coarsely grated (easiest if chilled beforehand) ½ tsp almond  essence, optional 200g glacé cherry, halved For the decoration about...

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Chocolate, orange & almond simnel cake

Ingredients 250g slightly salted butter , plus extra for greasing 100g orange-flavoured plain chocolate or 100g plain chocolate plus 2 tsp orange extract 400g plain flour 500g golden caster sugar 25g cocoa, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 egg 284ml tub buttermilk zest and juice 1 orange For the marzipan 85g golden caster sugar 100g icing sugar, plus extra...

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Simnel share ’n’ tear buns

Ingredients 300g strong white bread flour 140g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 50g golden caster sugar 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast zest 1 lemon 200ml warm milk 2 tsp almond extract 1 large egg oil, for greasing bowl/proving For the filling 50g butter , at room temperature 100g light soft brown sugar 2 tsp mixed spice 1 tbsp lemon juice 50g mixed peel 50g currants 50g...

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Spiced French toast

Ingredients 4 tbsp soft butter 2 tsp cinnamon 2 egg , beaten 100ml milk 4 hot cross bun, split in half vanilla  ice cream and maple syrup, to serve Method Mix 3 tbsp of the butter with half the cinnamon and mash together. Beat together the egg, milk and remaining cinnamon. Sandwich 2 slices of hot cross bun together with half the cinnamon butter and repeat with...

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Hot cross bun bacon butties

Ingredients 8 rashers streaky smoked bacon 4 hot cross buns butter Method Heat grill to high. Cut the hot cross buns in half through the middle. When the grill is hot cook the bacon rashers until crisp. Drain on kitchen towel while you lightly toast the hot cross buns, for 2-3 mins, turning once. Spread the cut sides of the hot cross buns with butter then pile in...

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Canadian butter tarts

Ingredients Related post Gluten-free chilli cornbread Ingredients 200g polenta  or fine ground cornmeal 284ml pot buttermilk 25g butter 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1 tsp  375g pack ready rolled shortcrust pastry (or 375g/13oz homemade) 2 large egg 175g light muscovado sugar 100g raisins 1 tsp vanilla  extract 50g butter , room temperature 4...

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Fruit & almond clafoutis

Ingredients a little oil or softened butter , for greasing 400g mixed blackberries, blueberries and raspberries For the batter 50g ground almond 2 tbsp plain flour 100g golden caster sugar 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 250ml double cream Related post Chicken katsu curry Ingredients 25g flaked almonds 1 tsp cold-pressed  rapeseed oil 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about...

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Forest fruits clafoutis

Ingredients Related post Veggie kofta pittas with pick & mix sides Ingredients 2 onions , chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Cal cooking spray, for frying 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained 100g fresh.. 500ml frozen Black Forest fruits, thawed 5-6 tbsp golden caster sugar 15g Pure dairy-free spread 85g Doves Farm gluten-free plain flour ½ tsp ground cinnamon 4...

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Gluten-free chilli cornbread

Ingredients Related post Vegan Yorkshire puddings A Sunday dinner staple that you can now enjoy even if you're vegan. With only five ingredients and that characteristic puff, these mod... 200g polenta  or fine ground cornmeal 284ml pot buttermilk 25g butter 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1 tsp baking powder  (look for a gluten-free...

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Individual strawberry & almond tarts

Ingredients Related post Harissa chicken traybake Ingredients 3 tbsp harissa ½ x 500g pot low-fat natural yogurt 4 skinless chicken breast, slashed 1 small butternut squash, peeled, d... 375g pack ready-rolled puff pastry 25g butter , melted 200g marzipan , thinly sliced 400g large strawberry , hulled and sliced 25g golden caster sugar 25g toasted flaked almonds Method Heat...

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Strawberry toffee tart

Ingredients 175g crunchy biscuits, such as Hobnobs 75g butter , melted 400g strawberries 284ml tub double cream 5 soft toffee 200g tub Greek yogurt icing sugar, for dusting Method Line a 20cm flan tin with baking parchment. Put the biscuits in a strong food bag and bash with a rolling pin to finely crush them. Tip into a bowl and mix in the melted butter. Press over...

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Tomato tart

Ingredients 4 tbsp soft cheese 1 tsp Dijon mustard 8 ripe tomatoes 375g puff pastry flour , for rolling out anchovies  or olives to decorate, if you like chunk Parmesan Method Ask a grown-up helper to turn the oven on to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix the soft cheese together with the mustard in a small bowl. Cut the tomatoes into thick slices. Roll the pastry...

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Pick 'n' mix pizza

Ingredients For the dough 500g strong white bread flour 1 tbsp olive oil 350ml water 7g sachet fast-action bread yeast 1 tsp salt For the tomato sauce 2x400g cans chopped tomatoes ½x200g tube tomato purée Pick ‘n’ mix toppings mild cheddar, grated ham, torn into strips pepperoni sausage, sliced sweetcorn  kernels, canned pineapple  rings, fresh or canned cooked...

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Veggie kofta pittas with pick & mix sides

Ingredients 2 onions , chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Cal cooking spray, for frying 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained 100g fresh brown breadcrumbs 1 large egg 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander zest 1 lemon , 1 tbsp juice, plus extra wedges to serve 85g baby spinach toasted pitta breads, to serve 175g fat-free natural or Greek yogurt, to serve pickled chillies...

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Yaki udon

Ingredients 250g dried udon noodles (400g frozen or fresh) 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 onion , thickly sliced ¼ head white cabbage, roughly sliced 10 shiitake mushrooms 4 spring onions , finely sliced For the sauce 4 tbsp mirin 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or vegetarian alternative) Method Boil some water in a large saucepan. Add 250ml...

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Instant frozen berry yogurt

Ingredients 250g frozen mixed berry 250g 0%-fat Greek yogurt 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup Method Blend berries, yogurt and honey or agave syrup in a food processor for 20 seconds, until it comes together to a smooth ice-cream texture. Scoop into bowls and serve. ...

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