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Mexican Dishes

I have been asked to write down a few of the dishes included in the Mexican session. Thank you Heswall Primary Year 5 & 6 for a great morning and so glad you enjoyed cooking a Mexican banquet with me and even better you have pushed me to get the recipes written up. You can […]

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Mediterranean Chorizo and Chicken Tagliatelle Bake

I even made this in advance of a walking weekend in Malham for my 50th birthday celebrations. Great how food brings back great memories. We popped it in to the bunk barn oven for the hour and sat and chatted before sitting round the large table enjoying this hearty feast. Although I love cooking it […]

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Some more Greek Recipes – Chunky Tzatziki, Chick Pea Dip & Simple Tomato & Feta Salad all from my Greek Sessions. Enjoy

  Fun Food Chef’s Tzatziki   Ok, the dip you buy at the supermarkets might be smooth and white but I urge you to try this chunky dip and see if you go back to the packets and tubs!!!     Ingredients   2 Large spoon of Greek Yoghurt ¼ of a Grated cucumber Quarter […]

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Mussels

We all love mussels in our house, when camping or on the beach and they feature in a number of the sessions I run. It always amazes me that children are keener to taste the mussels than some different vegetables! What better in the summer sun or rain, than a bowl of freshly cooked mussels […]

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Pat’s “Fun Food Chef” Dahl

Fantastic dish to sit alongside any curry night or even be the main attraction. You can spice it up with a hotter blend than I’ve used here from Seasoned Pioneers, and I often do. Healthy nutritious and full of flavour what else could you want. May be it’s so easy!! Ingredients 250g Lentils ½ a […]

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Bread Recipe

Making Bread is great fun and is done in many of my sessions. This bread dough can be used in many ways including our Spanish bread, Greek Pitas or as a rip and share plaited loaf.     Ingredients 250g                         Stong White Flour […]

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Lemonade Recipe

Ingredients 6 Large Lemons 150g Granulated Sugar 1.4 litres of boiled water Crushed ice Method Use a potato peeler to peel the zest from your lemons and place them in a jug. Cut the lemons in half and squeeze the juice in to the jug add the sugar Boil a kettle and add 1.4 litres […]

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Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe Ingredients   250 g                                       Minced Beef ½ large                                    Chopped Onion ½ large                                    Grated carrot 1                                              Finely chopped celery stick 2 cloves                                   Garlic (crushed & chopped) Handful                                   Fresh chopped basil 3                                              Sliced chestnut mushrooms 1 tablespoon                           Tomato puree 1 tin                                         Chopped tomatoes 1                                              Beef stock cube ½ glass                                    Red wine (optional) To […]

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Fun Food Chef Tomato Sauce

Ingredients 1                                  Onion 1                                  Courgette 1                                  Red Pepper 1to 2                          Garlic Cloves Hand full                   Fresh Basil 50 grms                     Tomato puree 1 tin of                       Chopped tomatoes To taste                     Sea Salt To taste                     Fresh ground black pepper Method Place the olive oil in a pan big enough for the rest of the ingredients. Add the […]

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Chicken Curry Recipe

Chicken Curry Recipe    Ingredients   To serve 3 to 4 and will take about 30 to 40 minutes 3                             Free range chicken breasts 15ml                      Olive or rape seed oil 3                   […]

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