Spending time cooking together as a family is a great way to equip children with life-long skills in self -sufficiency, and helps Mums, Dads and Kids to bond. Learning to cook from an early age helps children develop self-confidence and self-esteem, as well as improving maths, reading and dexterity skills.
FOLLÁIN’S SUGGESTIONS FOR EASY PEASY MOTHER’S DAY RECIPES
THE FOLLÁIN MESS.
Most kids like to create a bit of a mess in the kitchen, and this delicious, easy to make recipe gives them full licence to do just that! It also only takes ten minutes to prepare.
Wash and slice a handful of strawberries. Whisk 200ml of double cream, and stir in 4 tbsp of FOLLÁIN STRAWBERRY JAM (you can choose between FOLLÁIN ‘EXTRA FRUIT’ or FOLLÁIN NO ADDED SUGAR). Spoon a layer of the Strawberry cream into two empty jam jars, then add a layer of crumbled meringue, topped with a layer of the fresh strawberries. Repeat the steps until the jam jars are full, and finish with a sprig of mint.
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FOLLÁIN’S SIMPLE NO ADDED SUGAR JAMMY BISCUITS
These easy to make biscuits are the ultimate treat, and best enjoyed fresh, toasted by successful chefs over a glass of chilled milk.
Rub 200g of self-raising flour together with 100g of caster sugar and 100g of melted butter until the mixture resembles fine bread-crumbs. Add 1 lightly beaten egg. Roll the dough to a thickness of 2cm, and cut into shapes, circles, hearts, dinosaurs – anything goes! Make a small indentation into the dough, and spoon one of the FOLLÁIN NO ADDED SUGAR JAM range into the middle, you can choose between; STRAWBERRY, RASPBERRY, APRICOT, BLACKCURRANT, and ORANGE.
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Folláín’s APRICOT JAM BREAKFAST MUFFINS can be prepared the night before, and cooked to perfection the next morning.
Simply combine 2 free-range eggs with 150ml of natural yoghurt, with two tbsp. of FOLLÁIN NO ADDED SUGAR APRICOT JAM, one mashed banana, 50 ml of Rapeseed Oil, 4 tablespoons of Honey and one teaspoon of Almond Extract. Mix in a bowl along with 200g of wholemeal flour, 50g of porridge oats, 1.5 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda and 2 tablespoons of mixed seeds. Divide into 12 Muffin cases and bake for 30 minutes, perfect served fresh out of the oven with good coffee.
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If Mum is a fiery sort, then FOLLÁIN’S MEXICAN EGGS WITH SPICY RELISH is the perfect way for her to start her day! Sauté one small onion and once golden add a finely diced chili and small onion. Add a tin of chopped tomatoes and a generous dollop of FOLLÁIN IRISH TOMOATO RELISH, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. After 15 minutes, spoon the mixture into small baking bowls, and crack an egg into each bowl, bake in the oven for 12 minutes and serve with a wedge of lime, a spoon of guacamole, and some chopped coriander.
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Folláin features three different ranges, including; Folláin Extra Fruit Traditional Irish Preserves, Folláin No Added Sugar Preserves and Folláin No Added Sugar or Salt Relishes. The ranges are available from leading supermarkets and independent retailers nationwide, log onto Follain.ie for more information.
Folláin products contain no artificial ingredients, no colourings, no flavourings, no preservatives, no additive,s and no GM ingredients. They are also fat free, gluten free and suitable for vegetarians. The fruit is meticulously hand prepared and cooked in kitchen style conditions but with the highest level of quality control assured each step of the way.
For more information on the full range of Folláin products and to get some great recipe ideas, log onto www.follain.ie, or like the Facebook.com/FollainIrishPreserves or follow the conversation on @FollainJams.
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