Lydia Brownlow
Teacher of Cookery

SIZZLING SAUSAGE MUMMIES Makes 12 12 chipolatas 1dsp each Dijon mustard and runny honey 1/2 packet puff pastry 1 egg, beaten ketchup to decorate Place the chipolatas in a roasting tin with the mustard, honey and 1tbsp water. Cook at 200C for 10min, then set aside to cool. Meanwhile, with a rolling pin, roll the pastry out to the thickness of a 1£ coin, on a lightly floured work surface. Cut the pastry with a pizza cutter or sharp knife into 10 x 1cm thick strips ( the banda

Makes 12 12 chipolatas 1dsp each Dijon mustard and runny honey 1/2 packet puff pastry 1 egg, beaten ketchup to decorate Place the chipolatas in a roasting tin with the mustard, honey and 1tbsp water. Cook at 200C for 10min, then set aside to cool. Meanwhile, with a rolling pin, roll the pastry out to the thickness of a 1£ coin, on a lightly floured work surface. Cut the pastry with a pizza cutter or sharp knife into 10 x 1cm thick strips ( the bandages). Wrap loosely around

Makes 10 2 packets lime jelly 1 packet bourbon biscuits or oreos 1 packet fizzy fangs 1 packet chocolate eyeballs Make the jelly up according to the packet instructions. Pour equal amounts into clear plastic cups and leave for a couple of hours or overnight to set. Place the biscuits in a bowl and roughly crush. When the jellies are set, push a set of fangs into the jelly with a skewer and then add two eyeballs. Sprinkle the crushed biscuits over the jelly to give an even amo

Makes about 20 biscuits These delicious biscuits are easy to make and great entertainment for a wet afternoon! They are also a brilliant way to spend time with a new or shy friend! 100g butter, softened 100g caster sugar 1 egg 275g plain flour 2 drops vanilla essence to decorate 400g icing sugar food colourings hundreds and thousands and small sweets Place the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy. Then break the egg into a cup and wh

These are best eaten outside, round a bonfire, watching the fireworks. Serve warm, straight from the oven with sticky sausages or chilli con carne. Makes 8 For the dough 450g strong white flour 1tsp salt ground black pepper 2tsp sugar 1½tsp dried yeast 320ml milk 50g butter, melted For the filing 1 onion, peeled, halved and sliced 2tbsp olive oil 1 red and 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and sliced 75g streaky bacon, chopped 125g Cheddar cheese, grated for the garlic butter 50g but

250g plain white flour 1 level tsp ground cinnamon 1 level tsp each bicarbonate of soda and baking powder 1tbsp molasses 150g soft brown sugar 2 large eggs 150ml cooled melted butter 50g each chopped dates and dried apple 3 eating apples grated rind of 1 lemon to decorate 125 g softened butter 250g icing sugar 500g white fondant icing black writing icing To make the cakes, sift the flour into a bowl with the cinnamon, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder. In another large bo

250g plain white flour 1 level tsp ground cinnamon 1 level tsp each bicarbonate of soda and baking powder 1tbsp molasses 150g soft brown sugar 2 large eggs 150ml cooled melted butter 50g each chopped dates and dried apple 3 eating apples grated rind of 1 lemon to decorate 125 g softened butter 250g icing sugar 500g white fondant icing black writing icing To make the cakes, sift the flour into a bowl with the cinnamon, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder. In another large bo

Makes about 20 biscuits These delicious biscuits are easy to make and great entertainment for  a wet afternoon! They are also a brilliant way to spend time with a new or shy friend! 100g butter, softened 100g caster sugar 1 egg 275g plain flour 2 drops vanilla essence to decorate 400g icing sugar food colourings hundreds and thousands and small sweets Place the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy. Then break the egg into a cup and wh

For the shortbread 100g butter 50g caster sugar 175g plain flour For the caramel 397g can condensed milk 150g butter 100g caster sugar 4tbsp golden syrup 300g dark chocolate 100g white chocolate For the shortbread, place the butter and sugar in a bowl. Beat with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy, then mix in the flour, until well combined. Press the dough into a greased 30 x 20cm tin. Bake at 180C for 15min or until golden brown. Set aside to cool in the tin. For the car

Serves 4 2tbsp olive oil 1 onion, peeled, halved and chopped 1 red pepper, halved, deseeded and roughly chopped 2 garlic clove 500g pasatta 1tbsp tomato ketchup salt and ground black pepper 300g quick cook pasta salt and ground black pepper 100g torn up pieces of baguette 50g each mozzarella and Cheddar or Gruyere cheese optional extras to add to your sauce, a handful of black olives, some roughly chopped chorizo, 1tbsp chopped basil To make the sauce, heat the oil in a large