Posts Tagged ‘Recipes’

Tasty Flapjack!

Posted on April 8th, 2010, by Lisa

Well, believe it or not it is 10.15am when I am writing this and my 17 year old daughter is up and in the kitchen making flapjacks with her 5 year old brother!  (Who says miracles dont happen hey!)
Anyway, thought you might like the recipe as it is so easy to do ………
150g Butter,  50g [...]

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Yoghurts – They are so Good for You!

Posted on March 23rd, 2010, by Lisa

As you all know I’ve been trying very hard to stick to my diet and get some weight off!  Well, so far I’ve lost 13lb, nearly a stone and I have to say I’m quite proud of myself.
It hasn’t been easy the last couple of weeks with starting a new job as a care worker [...]

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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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