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Recipe: Apple Pie with Blackberries & Clementine

British Pie Week is coming up from today and according to a recent study, the average Brit scoffs a whopping 2,160 pies over their adult lifetime.With a traditional apple pie being one of the nation’s favourite flavours, London Mums would like to share a tasty spin on this modern classic. This recipe for Apple Pie with Blackberries and Clementine has been kindly donated by Denby…
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Recipe: Healthy Pancakes

Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, occurs 47 days before Easter Sunday and this year it will take place on 1st March 2022. Traditionally, pancakes are made with flour, eggs and milk and they are fried in butter or oil. Whether you prefer your pancakes with a savoury or sweet filling, there are numerous recipes to choose from online and in cookbooks. In this tip, we guide you in how to…
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4 Birthday cake alternatives that are easier to share at parties

Usually, the birthday cake is the main part of a birthday party. Whether this is a party with adults or one for your children, you typically slice up a cake and distribute it around to everyone. This might sound controversial, but birthday cakes can sometimes be a letdown. For starters, you need to find a cake that everyone loves. Some people might love a traditional birthday cake, while…
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Valentine Breakfast Recipe: Stewed Fruit Toast

My favourite bread brand Jason’s Sourdough, creators of the artisan sourdough sliced loaf, and food stylist Jemma Loi have teamed up to create a romantic and tasty Stewed Fruit Toast recipe, using Jason’s White Ciabattin. This is the perfect breakfast to make for that special person on Valentine’s morning, showing them how much you really love them. Or, whip up for a delicious weekend…
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Recipe: Black Bean Burgers

This recipe that has been kindly donated to London Mums, was created in partnership with nutritionist Lily Soutter.A burger with health benefits – what’s not to love? As well as packing in at least 2 of our 5-a-day, these burgers come with a delicious dose of plant-based protein and fibre. The granola helps bind the burger together whilst adding in a source of slow-release…
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Vegan recipe: Kebab Slice Pitta Pockets

Here’s one of my favourite vegan snack: Kebab style Slice Pitta Pockets. Ingredients – 1 large white pitta – Squeaky Bean Chicken Kebab Style Sandwich Slices (vegan product) – Shredded red cabbage, spritzed with a squeeze of lemon – Grated carrot – A handful of rocket – A generous spoonful of vegan mayo Lunch is in hand with this homemade kebab…
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Vegan sandwich Recipe: Ham and Cheese melt style panini

Here’s some Veganuary inspiration for a vegan sandwich. Ham Style Slice and Cheese Melt simple to make with vegan ingredients. Ingredients – 2 slices Sourdough bread – Squeaky Ham Style Sandwich Slices – Applewood Vegan Cheese – Large tomato slices Give this classic combo a vegan twist and make lunchtime worth waiting for. Method 1) Toast 2 large slices of sourdough…
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Recipe: Plant-Based Pastrami Stacker

Veganuary is still on and I have made myself a vegan sandwich that tastes just as meaty and cheesy as the real thing. Here’s a simple Plant-Based Pastrami Stacker recipe. Ingredients – 2 Large Slices Sourdough bread – Vadasz sauerkraut (or pickles of your choice!) – Applewood Vegan Cheese (I love this and being vegan is better for me) 4 simple ingredients, one seriously…
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Recipe: Vegan Fondue

I am not vegan but I wanted to give Veganuary a go. For a cheese lover like me wanting to shed some weight before an imminent winter sun holiday, there’s only the vegan road ahead. I have tried lots of vegan alternatives to dairy and meat and I to say that I now quite like them. Here’s a vegan fondue recipe. The best thing about a fondue party is, you can use whatever you want to dip…
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London Mums take Christmas-themed cookery classes: tips and recipes

London Mums were invited to attend a cooking class with Tesco’s top chef – Jamie – assisted by Adam. The purpose of the class was to offer up a few tips for Christmas favourites. On arrival we were greeted by Dags, who was very cheerful and gave us a small tour of the cooking premises, located close to Holloway Road Tube station – the preparation area consisted of half a dozen cooking…
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