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Tuna & Lemon Pasta!

Posted on February 27th, 2010, by Lisa

 
I have to say that at the moment, pasta is one of my favourite food items.  While im having a go at doing my Weight Watchers programme from years ago, pasta is one thing that I can eat and really fills me up!  As long as its not the filled pasta (no tortellini then!) I [...]

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Choc Chip Cookies Anyone?

Posted on February 12th, 2010, by Lisa

This is a great tasty treat! They can be eaten cold or straight from the oven and are definitely worth doing with the kids in the half term holiday!
Ingredients
100g/3½oz good dark chocolate
125g/4½oz unsalted butter
100g/3½oz granulated sugar
75g/2½oz soft brown sugar
1 free-range egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
150g/5¼oz plain flour
½ tsp baking powder
a pinch of salt
Method
Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. [...]

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Marinated Chicken Drumsticks!

Posted on January 21st, 2010, by Lisa

This is a great chicken recipe for the kids.  Have a go and let me know what you think!
18 Chicken Drumsticks, 2 tbsp Brown Sugar, 5 oz Dark Soy Sauce, 1 tsp Dijon Mustard, 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
Mix all the marinade ingredients together and add the drumsticks and leave for at least 1 hour.  Tip [...]

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Healthy Shake to Kick Start Your Day

Posted on January 8th, 2010, by Lisa

Fit & Healthy Banana Shake! (Makes enough for 4)
2 Medium Sized Ripe Bananas, 2 Cups Skimmed Milk, 1/2 Cup Skimmed Dry Milk Powder
1/3 Cup Wheat Germ, 1/2 Cup Fat Free Plain Yoghurt, 1tsp Vanilla Essence, 2.5 tsp of Low Calorie Sweetener
Blend all ingredients together and divide into four glasses.  For a little bit of extra [...]

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Lime & Ginger Cheesecake

Posted on January 4th, 2010, by Lisa

Why not try this at home, its delicious!
This is a real favourite in our house!
Lime & Ginger Cheesecake (Yummy!)

Yummy Lime & Ginger Cheesecake
Ingredients:                           
225g/8oz Ginger Biscuits, 115g/4oz Unsalted Butter melted, 300g/11oz full fat Soft Cheese,  
250ml/9floz Double Cream, Juice & Rind of 2 Limes, 4tbsp Ginger Syrup, 8 Pieces of Stem Ginger
Lime Zest & [...]

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