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Christmas Cookie Jars
If you haven't managed to snaffle one of our pre-filled cookie jars, don't despair! Download our instruction sheets and build your own! You'll need a 1 litre kilner jar or similar, and carefully layer the ingredients as shown above. Print off the appropriate instructions (we have dark chocolate & cherry, milk chocolate & raisin, or white chocolate & cranberry) and you're all set!
Jo Anderson
2 days ago1 min read
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Spider Cookies
Cure your arachnophobia with these yummy spider cookies! A great recipe to make with the kids and grandkids, especially at Hallowe'en! Ingredients: 75g salted butter, cubed 1 small egg 100g plain flour 50g golden caster sugar 25g muscovado sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon baking powder ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg 80g oats 40g milk chocolate chips 20 white chocolate chips 10 milk chocolate buttons Method: To make the cookies: Preheat the oven to 180C and line two baking trays with b
Jo Anderson
Oct 312 min read
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Vegetarian Mincemeat
Homemade mince pies are best made with homemade mincemeat! Try this easy, nut-free, vegetarian recipe - or swap the butter for dairy free margarine or coconut oil for a vegan-friendly version.  Ingredients: 550g mixed dried fruit 150g dried cranberries 150g dried sour cherries 120g hard butter, cubed 220g light muscovado sugar 1 large apple, peeled, cored & finely chopped 1 ½ tsp mixed spice ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger ⅛ tsp ground cloves 200ml brandy 1 orange finely
Jo Anderson
Oct 151 min read
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Christmas Cake
Fabulously fruity Christmas cake. Swap fruits if you wish, just keep the overall proportion of fruit the same! Recipe provided by Linda...
Jo Anderson
Oct 31 min read
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Banana Loaf
Ripe bananas make this cake deliciously sweet without the need for added sugar...and it’s vegan too. Lots of reasons to eat more of it!  ...
Jo Anderson
Aug 201 min read
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Caramel Popcorn
A great snack to keep the kids going on a day out, and for home movie nights! Simple to make and simply delicious! A BBC Good Food...
Jo Anderson
Aug 151 min read
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Savoury Pumpkin Seeds
A deliciously moreish savoury snack, easy to make...and to eat! Great as a healthy alternative to crisps. Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time:...
Jo Anderson
Aug 51 min read
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Picnic Trail Mix
Packed full of fruit, nuts and seeds with a chocolatey twist—sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike! Prep time: 10 minutes Cook...
Jo Anderson
Jul 291 min read
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Garlic & Herb Cashew Pâté
A flavourful vegan cashew pâté or ‘cheese’ that’s easy to make—dairy free and no added oil. With a texture that’s firm enough to slice...
Jo Anderson
Jul 81 min read
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Sprouted Buckwheat Salad
Just-sprouted buckwheat makes a great gluten-free alternative to couscous. This Mediterranean-style salad is packed full of tomatoes,...
Jo Anderson
May 301 min read
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Broccoli, Fig & Feta Salad
The perfect balance of peppery broccoli sprouts and sweet figs, with the delicious tang of feta cheese. Works well in wraps and pitta! ...
Jo Anderson
May 211 min read
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Super Sprouts (and not the Brussels kind!)
Seeds are little powerhouses, chock full of nutrients to fuel the growth of new plants. Many are great eaten raw or added to your...
Jo Anderson
May 75 min read
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Methi Sprout Salad
An Indian-inspired salad made with homegrown methi (fenugreek) sprouts This zesty salad makes a great accompaniment to our Chickpea &...
Jo Anderson
May 61 min read
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Simnel Cake
A modern twist on a traditional Easter treat using mini eggs instead of marzipan balls to represent the Apostles. It's usual to add only...
Jo Anderson
Apr 162 min read
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Easter Nests
A simple, delicious, no-bake Easter treat - sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Swap the dark chocolate for milk chocolate if...
Jo Anderson
Apr 81 min read
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Easter Biscuits
Traditional spiced biscuits - a great alternative to all that chocolate! Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Makes: 20 biscuits...
Jo Anderson
Apr 31 min read
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The Benefits of Peanut Butter
Have we managed to tempt you with our peanut butter-based recipes this month? If you haven't yet tried the delights of freshly ground...
Jo Anderson
Feb 282 min read
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Peanut Butter Cookies
Adapted from a BBC Good Food recipe These delicious cookies are so simple to make - a great activity for the kids over half term! Prep...
Jo Anderson
Feb 191 min read
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Snicker Dates
Suggested by Livi Gorvin These Snicker dates are like mini Snickers bars, but made with the good stuff - try to resist them! Prep Time:...
Jo Anderson
Feb 171 min read
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Chocolate & Nut Snack Bars
Adapted from a recipe in Laura Fuentes' book Clean Treats An easy no-bake recipe for delicious snack bars. With just enough sweetness to...
Jo Anderson
Feb 131 min read
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