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Orange Muffins

1 orange 2/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 100g butter 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarb soda Wash  hands.  Ask a parent for help with the food processor. Prepare a muffin pan by putting a paper muffin case in each one. Wash the orange well […]

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Homemade Muesli Bars

150g butter 2/3 cup honey 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 cups rice bubbles 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup dessicated coconut Wash hands. Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a lamington tray and then line it with baking paper. In a large bowl, mix the rice bubbles, rolled oats, […]

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Carrot Muffins

1 cup plain flour 1 cup wholemeal flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 2 cups grated carrot 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup melted butter Wash hands. Preheat the oven to 200°C.  Prepare a muffin tray by lining it with paper […]

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Pikelet People

Make a family of pikelets for your own family or friends.  If you’re really clever you can even make the pikelets look just like them.  What a great idea for a fun afternoon tea! 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tbs caster sugar 3/4 cup milk 1 egg, lightly beaten Method: In a mixing bowl, combine […]

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Mouse-Carrot-Ears!

Do you know who the ‘Mousekateers’ were?  Ask mum or dad to tell you and then have some fun cooking these delicious Mouse-Carrot-Ears! 500g beef mince 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 small onion, grated 1 zucchini, grated 1 carrot, grated 2 tbs tomato sauce Salt and pepper Vegetable oil 1 carrot, sliced […]

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Corn Muffins

1 cup plain flour 1 cup cornmeal 1/3 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1 milk 1/4 cup canola oil Wash hands. Preheat oven to 200°C.  Prepare muffin tins by lining them with paper cups. In a large bowl, combine the plain flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt.  These […]

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Roasted Cauliflower Mash

This is a delicious alternative to mashed potato and it’s good for you too! 1 whole cauliflower 3 tbs olive oil Salt and pepper 1 can cannellini beans Method: Preheat the oven to 180C. Use a small knife to cut the cauliflower into florets.  Florets are those tiny little branches that you see when you […]

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Oatmeal Cookies

170g butter, softened 1 cup light brown sugar 1 egg 1tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup plain flour 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup sultanas Wash hands. Preheat oven to 180°C.  Prepare baking tray by lining it with baking paper.  Set aside. In the bowl of […]

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Smashed Potatoes

4 medium sized potatoes Sea salt Thyme, fresh Olive oil Method: Wash hands. Heat the oven to 180°C. Wash the potatoes and use a fork to poke the skin of each at least four times. Put the potatoes on a paper towel in the microwave.  Cook on high for about 10 minutes or until the […]

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Apple Cake

125g butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 cup self raising flour 1/2 cup plain flour 3/4 cup milk 2 apples Wash hands. Preheat oven to 160°C.  Prepare a cake tin by greasing it with butter and then lining it with baking paper. In the bowl of an electric […]

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    18 Sep,13
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    06 Jun,13
  • Warheads v. Radishes!

    Why will kids turn up their noses at radishes but they’ll eat Warhead candies?  Or they refuse to eat Brussels...

    03 May,13
  • Room to Move

    I get a bit peeved when I watch some gardening shows or read gardening books that tell people that they...

    26 Apr,13
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    08 Feb,13
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