Flapjacks are an undeniable treat, but the beauty of them is that the oat content makes them rich in healthy fibre compared to other sweet treats and there are numerous ways to make them more nutritious without compromising a sweet tooth.
The following recipe reduces the fat and sugar content of a standard flapjack by using fruit to help bind the ingredients, but you can use a number of different fruits and nuts for both health and flavour.
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Lamb is the meat of Spring.
The lambs struggling to be born in the snow over the last few weeks will hit the shops any time over the next year after which they become too old to carry the name.
After a year lamb becomes hogget and after two years it is deemed mutton.
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This supposedly Indian favourite has become one of Britain’s national dishes and has taken on a character all of its own.
The key is to make your own curry paste rather than use the blander, shop-bought versions.
Home-made curry paste
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The humble omelette is very easily elevated from its most basic form to a culinary masterpiece.
The following recipes make a hearty breakfast or a sophisticated midday meal, served with a green salad and some crusty bread.
Brie & sun-dried tomato
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This warming and nourishing soup tastes indulgently creamy but is actually cream-free and healthy.
To serve 4:
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Maybe you’ve been put off by the UK’s recent horsemeat scandal, or you simply want to enjoy going back to basics in the kitchen, making your own mince is great fun and returns a fantastic quality product.
The easiest way to start is by buying a mincing machine.
There are cheaper manual meat grinders and more expensive electric options available, in addition to mincer attachments for your food processor.
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Although the long ingredient list looks daunting, this dish is actually very quick and simple to make and bursting with flavour.
To serve six:
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In both professional and domestic kitchens, storing and preparing food in a hygienic way will not only ensure it remains as nutritious and flavoursome as possible but also reduces the risk of food poisoning.
Most food safety is common sense:
Wash your hands thoroughly before handling any food and also between dealing with different kinds of food, particularly raw meats.
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There was a time when coffee was ordered black or white, with sugar or without.
Since the major coffee chains took up residence on every street corner, coffee has become a lot more complicated one chain boasts over 87,000 different ways to drink its coffee.
So where do you start?
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David
