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Christmas recipe: Nadia Sawalha’s Mulled Wine Jelly

Here is yummy Nadia Sawalha’s Mulled Wine Jelly recipe which is quite original and you can surprise your guests this Christmas with something different. Healthy cooking guru Nadia Sawalha donated us this recipe and tips on the small steps you can take to reach your healthy eating goals and kick-start a better, new you. Serves: 6 Prep time: 15 minutes (with at least 6 hours setting…
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Welcome to the Season of Temptation as Average Brit Consumes 7,000 Calories on Christmas Day

It comes to no surprise that we overindulge over Christmas but it the calculations of consumed calories on Christmas Day in a new study is incredible and I thought I’d share it with you. With less than three weeks to go until Christmas, the countdown is on until the season of merriment. But with the endless supply of chocolates, snacks, mince pies and festive drinks, the average Briton (and…
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Recipe: Pumpkin, Walnut & Poppy Seed Muffins with Cheddar Cheese

We love this nutritious recipe for Pumpkin, Walnut & Poppy Seed Muffins with Cheddar Cheese filled with lots of power food and nutrients – all good stuff for a healthy family. This recipe is very child Friendly but careful with allergy to nuts. The muffins are freezable, Pre-preparable, you can serve them Cold or Hot – ideal for special occasions such a Birthday Party, Casual…
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Recipe: the real Italian PANETTONE

This Recipe: the real Italian PANETTONE is mouth-watering…. any time of the year. A home-made Panettone is not just for Christmas. SERVES 8 Catherine Fulvio: “I HAD THE PLEASURE OF BEING TAUGHT HOW TO MAKE PANETTONE FROM THE FIASCONARO BROTHERS, MASTER BAKERS IN THE TOWN OF CASTELBUONO, SICILY. THEIR CAKES HAVE TRULY GONE INTO ORBIT, AS THEY…
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LONDON RESTAURANTS DOMINATE NEW SUNDAY TIMES FOOD LIST

London is home to 51 of the country’s best restaurants according to The Sunday Times Food List, published last weekend (3 November 2013). The list of the top 100 restaurants in Britain features more than half in the capital, however only one is ranked in the top ten. The full results were revealed last Sunday’s list, compiled by The Sunday Times in association with Harden’s, and is based…
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Breakfast recipe: CINNAMON AND APPLE CHEESY TOASTIES

It is a good habit to alternate breakfast choices both for children and parents. Here us a quick and original breakfast recipe for you: CINNAMON AND APPLE CHEESY TOASTIES. Yum! Ingredients: 2 slices of bread of your choice 50g Mature Cheddar, grated 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and finely sliced Ground cinnamon Method: Fill the bread with the cheese and apple and sprinkle with a little…
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Bonfire Night recipe: Bonfire Butterscotch Apples

Celebrate Bonfire Night with this spacial and easy recipe: Bonfire Butterscotch Apples. Ingredients 100g butter 350g soft brown sugar 568ml double cream 6 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 12 wedges 6 pears, peeled, cored and cut into 12 wedges Juice of 1 lemon 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 2 packs Sweet Dutch Pancakes (we used Abra-ca-Debora Sweet Dutch Pancakes for this recipe)…
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Recipe: Traditional Toffee Apples

Toffee Apples are the perfect outdoor treat. You’ll need ten clean, sturdy sticks – or push the boat out and use cinnamon sticks. Easy recipe for Halloween or Bonfire Night. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes, plus 15 minutes setting Total time: 55 minutes 55 minutes Serves: 10 Ingredients 10 English apples, well scrubbed to remove any wax residues 450g light muscovado…
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Halloween Recipe: Spooky Spider CupCakes

Here is a yummy and good looking Halloween recipe: Spooky Spider CupCakes. Kids will love it as it is rich and it looks really spooky. Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 18 minutes Serves: 12 Ingredients: For the cupcakes 125g light sunflower spread 125g caster sugar 2 eggs 100g self-raising 25g cocoa powder 1 tablespoon semi-skimmed milk For the topping 120g chocolate spread (we have…
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Halloween recipe: Halloween Choco Cobwebs

Here is a very simple and quick Halloween recipe using ready made pancakes: Halloween Choco Cobwebs. They are fun to make and yummy to eat. Ingredients 2 bars of good quality chocolate A packet of chocolate buttons Method 1. Melt the chocolate in a pan with a little water 2. Either put in a piping bag or dribble free hand on to a cold Sweet Dutch Pancake (we used Abra-ca-Debora Sweet…
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