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Apricot flapjack tart

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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Make the most of aromatic, golden apricots when they're in season by using them in this attractive tart. It has a sweet orange shortcrust base and is topped with a crumbled flapjack-style mixture of oats, sultanas, hazelnuts and seeds. Serve slightly warm for dessert or with morning coffee or afternoon tea. The recipe for sweet shortcrust pastry is separate. Look in the notes section for how to make orange sweetcrust pastry.

Caribbean chicken

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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An unusual twist on classic roast chicken, this recipe makes the most of the flavour of the fresh fruits.

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Caribbean coconut rice with beans

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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This fabulous storecupboard dish tastes fantastic and is so simple to make. The addition of coconut milk gives it a real taste of the Caribbean.

Cereal bars

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

Reviews(1)

Naturally sweet and moist, these make a great addition to a packed lunch. They are also a good way of getting the family to try some more unusual grains and seeds, and add new healthy ingredients to the diet.

Chewy Microwave Flapjacks

Recipe by: dcull

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This is an interesting twist on the classic that my daughter made at school. It has now become a firm favourite in our house.

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Cinnamon rice with hot plums

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Add a can of plums and a pinch of cinnamon to canned rice pudding for a nutritious twist on an old-time favourite.

Cock-a-leekie soup

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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A real Scottish classic – serve this hearty combination of chicken, leeks, rice and prunes with wedges of warm soda bread spread thick with butter.

Coconut Rice

Recipe by: Megan

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This simple rice is the perfect side dish for an Indian curry. The coconut cream adds a delicious richness to plain old rice.

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Coronation turkey with mixed-vegetable rice

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Still trying to finish off the last of that Christmas turkey? Try this version of Coronation turkey with dried apricots and curry paste mixed with rice and vegetables for a new and delicious meal.

Crunchy toasted cereal with fruit and nuts

Recipe by: Rachel Warren Chadd

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Stirring in fruit adds vitamin C; nuts and seeds add vitamin E.

Duck salad with mushrooms and oranges

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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In this attractive salad, full-flavoured shiitake and chestnut mushrooms are combined with slices of tender griddled duck, juicy orange segments, crunchy water chestnuts and rice, with a fresh ginger and honey dressing. Duck meat is in fact very lean, once the thick layer of fat and skin has been removed.

Fabulous Fruit Semolina

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Don't be put off by school-dinner memories – properly cooked, semolina is a smooth and creamy pudding that tastes delicious with added fruit. It's so easy and full of goodness, and all the family will love it. Delicious!

Fluffy banana rice puddings

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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This lovely light milk pudding is sweetened with honey and bananas, which also add nutritional substance.

Italian rice cake with red fruit

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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Here’s an unusual flourless cake that makes a delightful dessert. Italian risotto rice is cooked slowly in milk until tender and creamy, then mixed with eggs, nuts, lemon and rum, and baked. It’s served with a red fruit salad.

Lamb kebabs with fig rice

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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Marinating is the key to success for these tender, juicy and sweet-tasting kebabs. Just half an hour will add delicious flavours to the lamb, although overnight is better if you have time. Serve with a leafy mixed salad, and a bowl of plain low-fat yogurt mixed with grated cucumber and chopped fresh mint and flat-leaf parsley.

Microwave Apple Crumble

Recipe by: Joy

Reviews(1)

I don't usually like 'baking' with the microwave, but this recipe works great. The topping comes out crispy on top, moist inside - simply delicious! It's a dessert that's quick and easy to make, too. Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or natural yogurt.

No Bake Date Balls

Recipe by: NKK

Reviews(4)

These date balls make a high energy snack, perfect with an afternoon cuppa. They freeze well and keep for weeks in the fridge.

Passover Sponge Cake

Recipe by: JANWEISBERGER

Reviews(5)

A delightful orange-flavoured sponge cake, perfect for Passover. This recipe uses fine matzo meal.

Rice condé

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Use canned rice pudding folded with whipped cream and fruit pie filling for these pretty parfaits.