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Halloween recipes
Kirstie Allsopp’s Tips For A Great Halloween
Halloween has to be one of the most exciting family times in the year – when else does the whole family get to dress up and indulge in some spooky treats. Queen of homemade, Kirstie Allsopp, tells us what she is dressing up as this year and provides some fun ideas for the scariest night … Continue reading
Pumpkin and Pine Nut Tart Recipe – Halloween Countdown
Tenderstem®, Pumpkin & Pine Nut Tart This tart is easy to put together but looks really impressive, and is great as part of a buffet. The recipe can also be used to make mini tartlets that make ideal canapés – simply cut the pastry into bite-sized squares and reduce final the baking time to 10 … Continue reading
How To Make Toffee Apples – Halloween Countdown
Toffee Apples Try this all-time favourite at home but take care when making as the toffee gets very hot! Children can help to weigh out and melt the ingredients but should let mum do the boiling and coating… Makes 6 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients 6 eating apples 175g (6oz) light … Continue reading
Spooky Jellies Recipe – Halloween Countdown
Halloween Jellies These easy jellies are great fun to make and kids love to decorate them – the spookier the better! Ready in: 4 – 6 hours or overnight Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 leaves of gelatine 8 tbsps bottlegreen Cox’s Apple and Plum Cordial 2 clementines Selection of jelly sweets, i.e., wriggly worms, false teeth … Continue reading
Spooky Snacks – Halloween Countdown
Frankenstein Fingers and Sheep’s Eyes For a bit of Halloween fun, try these spooky ideas! They are quick and easy and get the kids eating veg too! Fill a small bowl with ready-made guacamole, houmous or other favourite dip. Take 5 baby carrots and take a thin slice off the tip of each. Then use … Continue reading
Fiery Jacket Potatoes – Halloween Countdown
Fiery Jackets Preparation: 10mins Cooking: 1hr 10mins Serves 6 Per serving: 335 calories, 9.4 fat, 4.0g saturates, 10.3g sugars, 0.37g salt 6 baking potatoes, scrubbed 1 (400g) pack lean lamb mince 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped 10ml/2tsp ground cumin, 10ml/2tsp coriander 10ml/2tspsmoked paprika 1/2-1tsp/2.5-5ml chilli flakes 450g/1lb … Continue reading
Skeleton Biscuits Recipe – Halloween Countdown
Halloween Skeleton Biscuits These biscuits make a great centre piece for a party! The kids will love to help make them too – crunchy chocolate bourbon style biscuits with creamy chocolate filling. Makes approx. 30 biscuits Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients Biscuit 150g (5½oz) butter 150g (5½oz) brown sugar 175g (6oz) … Continue reading
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