Want something a little festive but different this Christmas? How about these Christmas Present Mini Sponge Cakes? Rather than serving up slices, give each guest one of these instead! Ingredients: Makes approximately 25 mini sponge cakes For Cakes: 6 eggs 14oz light brown sugar 18oz self-raising flour 4tsp baking powder 14oz… Read More
Your mincemeat recipe should be all jarred up and ready to go. You know Christmas is getting closer when you can no longer resist the lure of this delicious festive treat. Gather the kids and have fun making your own mince pies this year! This recipe will make enough pastry for… Read More
This is a great recipe that the family can get involved with in the run-up to Christmas. Making your own mince pies together is a memory your children will grow up remembering fondly, but you might find it easier to make the filling ahead of time. This filling can be kept for a… Read More
Here is a traditional, warm, comforting pudding which is perfect for the cold winter days. Ingredients: 12oz plain flour 6oz suet 3oz sugar 4oz currants 8oz milk 1tbsp butter Method: Put all dry ingredients into a bowl and stir thoroughly. Add milk and bring ingredients together to make a… Read More
If you’re in a rush and need a quick, easy meal in half an hour look no further. It feeds 10-12 people, costs about £7 to make and works out at approximately 60 pence per person. Ingredients: 10 sausages 700g pasta 1 tin of tomatoes Salt and Pepper 1 onion 2 cloves… Read More
This healthy recipe is fantastic for keeping up your veg intake and takes very little time to prepare. At about £8 for all the ingredients, it works out at approximately 70 pence per person. Serves 10-12 Ingredients: 2 medium onions 4 carrots 3 peppers 2 aubergines 4 courgettes 2 cloves garlic 4-5 tbsp… Read More