These traditional nutty pastries are a feature of Greek, Cypriot and Turkish cuisine. Ingredients: (Makes 16) 115 g/4 oz walnuts, chopped 115 g/4 oz pistachios, chopped 55 g/2 oz caster sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 85 g/3 oz plain chocolate, finely chopped 85 g/3 oz unsalted butter, melted 7 large sheets filo pastry 85 g/3…
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This naughty meringue deserves to be served at the end of a special meal. Ingredients: (Serves 10) 55 g/2 oz cocoa powder 175 g/6 oz icing sugar 10 eggs 140 g/5 oz granulated sugar 28 g/1 oz walnut halves, roughly chopped 28 g/1 oz pistachio nuts, roughly chopped 280 g/10 oz plain chocolate 85 g/3…
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These delightful fluffy treats are a little bit like cheesecake and a little bit like mousse. Ingredients: (Makes 12) 225 g/8 oz chocolate digestive biscuits, crushed 115 g/4 oz unsalted butter, melted 55 g/2 oz desiccated coconut 225 g/8 oz low-fat soft cheese 285 ml/10 fl oz double cream 115 g/4 oz pink marshmallows 115…
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The kids will love these cakes combining the goodness of fresh raspberries with a crunchy pecan topping reminiscent of crumble. Ingredients: (Makes 16) 350 g/12 oz plain flour 255 g/9 oz caster sugar 55 g/2 oz cocoa powder 3 teaspoon baking powder 85 g/3 oz unsalted butter 2 eggs 175 g/6 fl oz milk 115…
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These delicious squishy slices will be demolished by the kids in no time. Ingredients: (Makes 10) 140 g/5 oz margarine or unsalted butter 400 g/14 oz dark brown sugar 4 eggs, beaten 455 g/1 lb self-raising flour 85 g/3 oz cocoa powder 285 g/10 fl oz milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 egg white 175…
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This recipe also makes great petits fours when sliced into delicate cubes and served in pretty paper cases. Ingredients: (Makes 12) 325 g/12 oz pack shortbread biscuits 55 g/2 oz dried apricots 28 g/1 oz pistachio nuts 28 g/1 oz flake almonds, toasted 3 tablespoons glace cherries 28 g/1 oz crystallized ginger 115 ml/4 fl…
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Flapjack should be a pantry staple. It’s wholesome and filling, and is the perfect snack for that gap between breakfast and lunch. Ingredients: (Makes 15) 280 g/10 oz unsalted butter 115 g/4 oz light brown sugar 225 g/8 oz golden syrup 450 g/1 lb porridge oats ½ teaspoon round ginger 55 g/ oz milk chocolate…
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These fruity muffins turn a lovely pink color and looks wonderful for a party. Ingredients: (Makes 20) 3 eggs 235 ml/8 fl oz vegetable oil 340 g/12 oz caster sugar 225 g/8 oz frozen mixed red berries, defrosted, retaining the juice 115 g/4 oz white chocolate chips 455 g/1 lb self-raising flour 2 teaspoons baking…
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