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Recipe: Raspberry & lemon torta

This recipe for a Raspberry & lemon torta has been donated by Tana Ramsey to the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity that grants wishes for seriously ill children in the UK aged 3-18, for a new cookbook that will help raise funds for this organisation that since 2003 has fulfilled more than 2,300 wishes and entertained thousands of other young people through hospital activities, outings and…
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Fish Pie for fussy eaters

ANNABEL KARMEL’S FISH PIE – One of the best ways to encourage your child to eat fish is to make individual mini fish pies. Potato topping 750g potatoes 30 g (1 oz) butter 7 tbsp milk 4 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste For the sauce 45 g (1 1/2 oz) butter 1 large shallot, diced 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 45 g (1 1/2 oz) flour 450 ml (15 fl oz)…
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Courgette & Bacon Soup

A light and summery, rustic broth made using courgette, bacon and any extra vegetables you may have. Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 60 mins Serves 8-10 Ingredients 500g Bacon (we used the Case & Sons brand) 500g courgette, grated 2 medium onions, diced 1 large leek, finely sliced 2 cloves of garlic, finely diced 2 bay leaves 2L chicken stock Salt & pepper 5 sprigs fresh thyme 4 sticks…
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Recipe: Authentic Roman Carbonara

Carbonara is one of Rome’s most beloved pasta dishes, known for its rich, creamy texture – without a drop of cream! This recipe dates back to the mid-20th century, with theories linking it to Italian charcoal workers (“carbonai”) or American soldiers in Italy after WWII, who brought a taste for eggs and bacon. The real Pasta alla Carbonara is made with just four key…
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Snack Recipe: Chocolate & Blueberry Topped Bagels

Here you go an easy and quick recipe for a tasty snack both for kids and …. mums of course. Portions: 2 Prep time: 5 minutes 2 plain bagels cut in a half 60 g of chocolate spread (being Italianmy favourite is Nutella) 40 g fresh blueberries Toast the bagels and whilst still warm spread with the chocolate spread of your choice. Scatter over the blueberries and serve immediately. Also…
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Al Fresco Feasts part 6: So Easy Chocolate and Summer Fruit Ripple

These quick picnic recipes make it easy to make the most of the sunshine with your family this summer. If you’re lapping up the sun in the garden at home, give these treats a try. Simply chill in the fridge for half an hour, then enjoy! portions: 6 Prep time: 10 minutes Total time:: 10 minutes 200 g fresh raspberries 300 g fresh strawberries 160 g Philadelphia with Cadbury 100 g low fat…
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MARINATED MINT BERRIES

Summer berries marinated in sweet white wine and fresh mint, complimented with Vanilla Ice Cream. Simply beautiful. Preparation times: 15 mins Chilling time: 1 hr Servings: 4 4 scoops of Carte D’Or Vanilla Ice Cream (100g/200ml) 1 vanilla pod, split in half and seeds removed 200ml sweet white wine 100g blueberries 100g raspberries 100g strawberries, hulled and quartered 4 sprigs of mint, leaves…
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PEAR AND VANILLA PANCAKES

This recipe is made easy by using pre-prepared foods and serving them with Vanilla Ice Cream. Ingredients 4 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream (100g/200ml). For this recipe we used Carte D’Or Vanilla Ice Cream 400g can of pear halves in juice 4 ready-made pancakes 2 tsp brown sugar 15g pistachio nuts, chopped REMOVE the pear halves from the can, reserving the juice, and slice each pear half into 3…
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PLUM AND MUESLI CRUMBLE

The muesli gives a slight twist to a traditional crumble topping and served with delicious vanilla ice Cream is a family favourite. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 1hr INGREDIENTS: 4 scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream (100g/200ml) – we used Carte D’Or Vanilla Ice Cream for this recipe 400g fresh ripe plums, halved and stone removed 3 tbsp fresh orange juice 25g light brown sugar ½ tsp mixed spice 100g…
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Al Fresco Feasts part 2: Seaside Fish Finger Crusty Rolls

Recipe idea for this jubilympic summer, street parties and any type of quick, healthy and easy meal. rolls: 2 Prep time: 10 minutes Total time:: 10 minutes 4 frozen fish fingers 60 g Philadelphia Original Grated rind ½ lemon black pepper to taste 15 g salad leaves 2 crusty rolls 1.Cook the fish fingers according to the instructions on the pack. Cut the rolls in half, horizontally. 2.Mix the…
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