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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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In a Flash Strawberry Tart

Really quick Strawberry Tart. Servings: 8 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Chill time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 ready prepared 20 cm sweet pastry case 4 tbsp redcurrant jelly or raspberry jam 250 g Philadelphia Original 100 ml Greek yogurt 40 g icing sugar 0.5 tsp vanilla extract 250 g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved Pop the pastry case on a serving plate and spread…
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Eton Mess

Here is a quick recipe for Eton Mess. Enjoy and let us know if you like it. Serves: 2 Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 10 minutes 150 g strawberries, quartered 2 meringues (approx 12g each) 25 g low fat strawberry yogurt 5 g strawberry jam 75 g Philadelphia Light, softened 1. Place half the strawberries and meringues in the bottom of a sundae glass. 2. Marble the yoghurt and jam through the…
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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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Chocolate Mousse with dried Raspberries - idea for canapés

I have recently read this headline ‘More Chocolate, Fewer Heart Attacks’ and obviously thought ‘Hurra!’! Wouldn’t you?! American Dr Weil who is an advocate of dark chocolate recently said that if more people at high risk for cardiac disease ate dark chocolate daily, there might be fewer heart attacks and strokes. He quoted Australian researchers who explored the…
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Gazpacho Recipe

This is Darren Marshall (Head Chef at Island Grill, overlooking Hyde Park)’s recipe for gazpacho. It is the one his wife’s family makes at home in Galicia (North of Spain). Serves 4 ½ onion 2 cloves of garlic ½ cucumber 6 ripe plum tomatoes 75ml olive oil 75ml water 2tblsp sherry vinegar small handful of basil Lightly cook the onions and garlic in a pan, then mix all of the ingredients…
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Brandied Chocolate Cherry Dessert

This is a rich boozy dessert obviously only for mums and dads 🙂 You can impress your friends over dinner too with these little treats. Portions/Glasses: 6 Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: 1 hour Ingredients: 80 g dark chocolate, melted 150 g fresh black cherries, halved and pitted or 425 g can cherries, drained, halved and pitted 3 tbsp brandy 20 g caster sugar 200 g Philadelphia Light…
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