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Top ten dishes / drinks for a Jubilympic summer party – and how to put your own special spin on them

Polly Betton’s top ten dishes / drinks for a British summer party – and advice on how to put your own special spin on them. 1. Gin and tonic The gin and tonic is a quintessentially English drink. Make your version memorable by infusing the gin with rosemary. Simply add a few sprigs of fresh rosemary to your bottle of gin and leave in a cool, dark space for 3-5 days, shaking…
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GRILLED PEACHES WITH AMARETTO AND VANILLA

This easy recipe can be served as a light dessert, or even on the BBQ. Perfect served with a generous scoop of Amaretto and Vanilla Ice Cream. You will impress your guests! Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 5 minutes INGREDIENTS 8 scoops of Carte D’Or Amaretto and Vanilla Ice Cream (200g/400ml) – this is the ice cream we have used for this recipe 4 ripe peaches 1 tsp icing sugar A drizzle…
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Banana and cinnamon ice cream waffles

This recipe isan indulgent breakfast treat and perfect for special occasions. Servings: 4 Prep time: 10 mins Ingredients 8 scoops of Carte D’Or Caramel Cinnamon Waffle Ice Cream (224g/400ml)- this is the ice cream we have used for this recipe 8 sweet waffles 1 tbsp cinnamon 2 tbsp caster sugar 2 bananas, peeled and sliced 25g chopped pecan nuts Method PLACE the waffles onto a baking tray.
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I can cook from the garden

‘I can cook from the garden’ new book accompanies the new series of Katy Ashworth’s i can cook, one of CBeebies’ most successful children’s shows. Aimed at 3-5 year olds, this book is first and foremost a recipe book structured around ingredients and how to grow them. It includes 35 delicious and balanced recipes which have been created so they can be made with little or no…
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IRRESISTIBLE ICED BUNS

The IRRESISTIBLE ICED BUNS recipe was kindly donated by Butlins and the Kids Cooking Company. Preparation time 15 minutes – Cooking time 20 minutes – Oven temp 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5 Ingredients This recipe makes 6 buns. 110g/4oz margarine 110g/4oz caster sugar 2 beaten eggs 110g/4oz self-raising flour 1 tsp vanilla extract For the icing: 75g/3oz icing sugar 1 tbsp water Hundreds…
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MEGA CHOCOLATE MUFFINS

The MEGA CHOCOLATE MUFFINS recipe was kindly donated by Butlins and the Kids Cooking Company. This recipe makes 6 muffins. Preparation time 20 mins – Cooking time 15 mins – Oven temp 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5 Ingredients: 110g/4oz softened margarine butter 110g/4oz caster sugar 3 beaten eggs 5 tbsp milk 175g/6oz self-raising flour 2 Tbsp cocoa powder 6 Squares milk or dark…
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CHUNKY CHICKEN CURRY

CHUNKY CHICKEN CURRY (serves 8 people) recipe kindly donated by Butlins and the Kids Cooking Company. Preparation time 25 mins Cooking time 20 mins – Oven temp 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5 Ingredients 1 Tbsp sunflower oil 2 Tsp mild curry paste or mild curry powder 1 clove of garlic crushed 2 tbsp Mango Chutney 1 tbsp Ginger (grated) optional 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut…
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Media opportunity: Need inspiration in the kitchen? Check this out...

Do you have a cooking dilemma? Do you need to throw a fantastic dinner party to wow your boss, or in-laws!? Are you hosting a special dinner party for the first time or need help catering for a surprise party? Are you confused by the sheer variety of ingredients available in today’s supermarkets? We can help! Boundless productions – the makers of The Apprentice and Grand Designs &#8211…
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Recipe: Traditional Cream Tea Scones

With June just around the corner, it is definitely time to start planning a right royal spread for your Diamond Jubilee party. This delicate, light and deliciously sweet Traditional Cream Tea Scones recipe will make for an impeccable party and make you and your children celebrate in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in a truly traditional style. This recipe serves 8. Preparation time: 15…
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'Florentine and Pig - Have a very lovely picnic' - kids' & mums' new book review

Florentine and Pig have already won over an army of parents with their traditional values, even though the first book won’t be published until 7th June 2012. Eva Katzler has developed the brand and content through online channels. Florentine and Pig have an impressive 1477 followers on Twitter and a whopping 1762 fans on Facebook (early May 2012). Each book sees the two having a different…
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