Cooking and baking

Microwave Mug Cake and Cookie Recipes

I wanted to run some kind of cooking / baking activity with the Cub Scouts, however we meet at a community centre which does not have a kitchen. I therefore turned to some Microwave recipes. I tried a few different ...

Low fat food - good for a diet

Here are a few of my favourite foods that I ate when on a low fat diet.BreakfastBreakfast cerealsMost breakfast cereals are low in fat and calories.Avoid cereals with added sugar - these can have a lot of caloriesTake care with ...

How to make your own Raspberry Pies

This is a Raspberry Pie recipe I created based on a Raspberry Curd bought from an an English Heritage gift shop.You can get the raspberry curd from most English Heritage gift shops (or from a local farm shop), or you ...

Cooking with kids Mince Pies

Here is a recipe for easy home-made mince pies. It's a slight variation on the traditional pies recipe with a sweeter pastry. This recipe is great for cooking with kids.You can make your own mincemeat, but it's easier using a ...

Recipe for Yorkshire Parkin

Parkin is a traditional Yorkshire cake that is often eaten around Bonfire Night. With the help of my six year old daughter I've made some for this year and it is delicious. Here's the recipe for anyone that would like to make your own.

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