Category: Kid friendly

Apr 03

Chocolate Cornflake Cakes

MAKES: 12

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 100 g Salted Butter
  • 60 g Golden Syrup
  • 100 g Milk Chocolate
  • 100 g Dark Chocolate
  • ¼ tsp Sea Salt Flakes
  • 160 g Cornflakes – gluten free if needed
  • 36 Chocolate Mini Eggs – optional

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Cut 100g Salted Butter into cubes or slices and add to a large mixing bowl (or large saucepan).
  • Measure 60g Golden Syrup directly into the butter bowl.
  • Break up 100g Milk Chocolate and 100g Dark Chocolate into chunks and add to the butter and syrup.
  • Melt the chocolate etc in the microwave or on a low heat on the hope. Use 30 second then 10 second blasts in the microwave, stirring thoroughly after each blast.
  • Once melted, stir in ¼ tsp Sea Salt Flakes.
  • Add 160g Cornflakes to the melted chocolate.
  • Keep stirring until all the cornflakes are coated in the melted chocolate mix. It will look and feel at though there isn’t enough chocolate to coat all the cornflakes. But I promise you there are!
  • Just keep mixing, making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl with the spatula.
  • Line a muffin tin with paper muffin liners. Spoon in the mix to fill each case. Gently press the mix down into the cases.
  • Optional decoration for Easter – Take 36 Chocolate Mini Eggs and add 3 to the top of each cornflake cake. Push them down into the chocolate a little so they stick.
  • Leave the cakes in a cool place (the fridge if they’ll fit) for at least an hour or until they are able to be picked out of the paper cases without falling apart.

 

Chocolate Cornflake Cakes with Golden Galaxy Eggs

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Sep 19

Chocolate Pudding Pie

SERVES: 6

Ingredients

  • mini graham cracker pie crusts
  • 3.9 oz box of chocolate pudding
  • 2 c milk
  • 1 c crushed Oreos
  • red hots or any other red candy
  • black licorice rope/wheels (we used Haribo licorice wheels)

 

Instructions

    1. Prepare pudding as directed on box.

    2. Pour chocolate pudding into mini pie crusts.

    3. While pudding is setting in the fridge, crush your oreos in a ziploc bag. Unravel licorice wheels and cut them to be about 2.5 inches long (you’ll need 8 per pie).

    4. Take out pudding and top with crushed oreos, stick in licorice for legs and add 3 red hots to each pie.

      5. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. ENJOY!

       

https://lilluna.com/chocolate-pudding-spider-pies/

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Posted in Dessert, Kid friendly, Snack

Aug 13

Sheet Pan Beef and Black Bean Nachos

SERVES: 4

 

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-oz.) can unsalted black beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. water, divided
  • 8 ounces 90% lean ground sirloin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 8 (6-in.) corn tortillas, cut into wedges
  • Cooking spray
  • 2/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 ounces preshredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup light sour cream
  • 1/3 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

 

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat broiler to high.

Step 2

Place 1/4 cup beans in a bowl; reserve. Place remaining beans and 1/2 cup water in a mini food processor; process until smooth. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add beef; cook 8 minutes, stirring to crumble. Stir in chili powder. Stir in reserved 1/4 cup beans, pureed beans, and green onions; cook 1 minute. Remove pan from heat.

Step 3

Arrange tortilla wedges in a single layer on a large foil–lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Coat tortillas with cooking spray. Broil 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and crisp. Remove pan from oven. Spoon beef mixture evenly over tortillas.

Step 4

Combine 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine cornstarch mixture and remaining milk in a small saucepan over medium-high; bring to a simmer. Stir in cheese; cook 2 minutes or until smooth, stirring frequently. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons water and sour cream. Drizzle cheese mixture and sour cream mixture over nachos. Top with tomato, cilantro, and salt.

 

https://www.cookinglight.com/recipes/sheet-pan-beef-black-bean-nachos

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Posted in Kid friendly, Main, Mexican

Aug 13

Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese with Bacon

SERVES: 6

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces uncooked large or regular elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups prechopped broccoli florets
  • 3 bacon slices, coarsely chopped
  • 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
  • 1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1/4 cups)

 

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat broiler to high.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add broccoli to pan during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain.

Step 3

While pasta cooks, place bacon in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon; reserve 1 1/2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add chicken to drippings in pan; cook 4 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with turmeric; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Combine remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, milk, stock, and flour, stirring with a whisk. Add milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pasta mixture and 2 ounces cheese; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 3 ounces cheese and bacon. Broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts and just begins to brown.

 

https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-broccoli-mac-cheese

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Posted in Kid friendly, Main

Apr 03

Honeycomb

What you need:

  • 200g (8oz) Caster sugar
  • 5 tablespoons Golden Syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Bicarbonate of Soda
  • Square baking tray (25cm x 25 cm; 10” x 10”)
  • Greaseproof paper

What you do:

  • Line the baking tray with greaseproof paper greased both sides
  • Pour the sugar and syrup into a deep saucepan
  • Stir and heat gently until the sugar dissolves
  • Turn the heat up until the mixture bubbles to an amber colour
  • Add the bicarbonate and stir quickly; it will foam and grow
  • Pour the mixture into the baking tray
  • Let it cool for two hours
  • Break it – with a rolling pin or a karate chop!

 

From Mr Hammond, Pilgrims

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Posted in Kid friendly, Snack

Mar 28

Fizzy Orange Lollies

MAKES: 6 lollies

REQUIRED: Six lolly moulds

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 500ml (17.5 fluid oz) of orange juice
  • 30g (1oz) of caster sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda

 

METHOD

  • Measure the orange juice into a jug
  • Add and stir in the caster sugar
  • Add little by little the bicarbonate of soda
  • Stir it well
  • Let the fizzing subside
  • Pour into moulds – but fill only ¾ of each
  • Freeze for four hours
  • Enjoy

 

Recipe from Mr Hammond, Pilgrims School (during Coronavirus lockdown)

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Posted in Dessert, Kid friendly, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian

Feb 18

Quorn Spaghetti Bolognese

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 350g Quorn Mince,
  • 2 tbsp olive oil,
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 carrot finely chopped
  • 1 stick of celery, finely chopped
  • 200g mushrooms finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 vegetable stock cube dissolved in 200ml boiling water
  • 100ml red wine
  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried majoram
  • 350g spaghetti (dried)fresh basil leaves, torn, for garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Italian style hard cheese shavings to serve

 

METHOD

  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion, carrot, celery and garlic gently for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and fry for 2-3 minutes more.
  2. Add the tomatoes, tomato purée, red wine, dried herbs, tomato ketchup and vegetable stock. Cover and simmer gently for a further 8-10 minutes. Stir in the Quorn mince continue to cook over a low heat while you cook the spaghetti as per pack instructions, season to taste.
  3. Drain the spaghetti, spoon the bolognese sauce over the top and serve, sprinkle with some basil leaves and Parmesan or vegetarian Italian hard cheese shavings.

 

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/user/1183041/recipe/quorn-spaghetti-bolognese

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Posted in Italian, Kid friendly, Main, Vegetarian

Dec 23

The Most Perfect (and Easiest) Sugar Cookie Recipe Ever

2 dozen cookies

3 cups all-purpose flour

1¾ teaspoons baking powder

Pinch of salt

2 sticks butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg

¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

 

1. Sift the flour into a bowl. Add the baking powder and salt, then whisk gently to combine.

2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, then mix to combine. Scrape the side of the bowl to make sure all ingredients are evenly incorporated into the mixture.

3. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

4. Preheat the oven to 350°. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to ½ inch thick. Cut the dough using your favorite cookie cutters, then transfer the cookies to an ungreased baking sheet.

5. Bake until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. For even baking, rotate the pan halfway through baking. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack, and cool completely before decorating or serving.

 

https://www.purewow.com/entry_detail/recipe/8502/The-most-perfect-and-easiest-sugar-cookie-ever.htm

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Posted in Kid friendly, Snack

Dec 20

Gingerbread men

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Posted in Kid friendly, Snack

Dec 14

Chocolate Chip and Vanilla Marble Cake

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Posted in Dessert, Kid friendly, Snack, Vegetarian

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