Advantages: Not too high in cholesterol
Disadvantages: Still a lot of calories

...This is a good cake recipe for anyone concerned about their cholesterol level, as it uses just one egg and you can use skimmed milk to mix. Making the icing with plain chocolate also increases the goodness of this cake. The butter could be substituted by a healthier option such as margarine, but low-fat spreads are not suitable for cake making because of their high water content. 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder 30 g (1 oz) cocoa powder a pinch of salt 110 g (3 ½ oz) butter 60 g (2 oz) desiccated coconut 125 g (4 oz) sugar 1 egg 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 150 ml (5 fl oz) milk to mix Sift the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt into a basin. Rub the butter into these dry ingredients, add the coconut and sugar, and stir in the beaten egg. Lightly mix in the vanilla essence, then add sufficient milk... Read review

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Advantages: Very' moreish' and it's a little unusual
Disadvantages: No good if you want something quick

...This is a good dish to cook in the summer when the shops are full of fresh young courgettes.I first saw a similar idea in a Sunday mag, tried it (not brilliant) then fiddled around with the recipe and ingredients and came up with this.The rice base makes a light and tasty alternative to pastry and is also suitable for anyone who has to eat gluten-free. Ingredients :- 350g/12oz - courgettes (coarsly grated) 200ml/7fl oz - vegetable stock 85g/3oz - long grain rice 110g/4oz - Emmental cheese (grated) 1 egg and 3 egg whites - (save the spare yolks to add to another egg and make a rich omelette or fritatta on another day) 140ml/5fl oz - milk 2 level tsps of cornflour 1 tbls of chopped fresh chives Salt and freshly ground black pepper Method :- Cook the rice then drain and leave to cool. Simmer the courgettes in the stock for 10 minutes... Read review

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Advantages: mmm tasty, great for children with milk allergies
Disadvantages: so delicious you'll have to watch your weight!

...Banana Cake ----------- (Makes an 8 inch diameter round cake. Double the quantities if you want to have a sandwich cake with a filling in between.) 75g (3oz) dried dates 50ml (2 fl oz) water 225g (8oz) bananas 1/2 tsp vanilla 150ml (5 fl oz) soya yogurt 75g (3oz) wholewheat flour 25g (1oz) soya flour (can use wheat flour if not available) 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 50g (2oz) ground almonds (if not sure about nut allergies could use ground oats or soya flour or wheat flour) 1/ Put dates and water in a pan over a low heat until the water is absorbed. Blend to an even smooth paste. 2/ Meanwhile sieve all the dry ingredients into a large bowl. It isn't vital to put it through a sieve but doing this will add air and help keep the cake light and 'spongey'. Egg-free cakes need all the air they can get to help them rise, else they can... Read review

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Advantages: read op
Disadvantages: none

...Musk scent straight away. It turned the water a cloudy mauve grey colour, there were no bubbles. I got into the water and after a few minutes I could feel it softening my skin and when I smelt my skin it was the same lovely subtle musk fragrance I get when I use the body spray. The bath bomb took a while to disintegrate fully and when I let the water out of the bath there was no residue around the bath. Afterward when I went back into the bathroom the White Musk fragrance was still quite strong and made the room smell lovely. Products available in the White Musk collection are: -  Talc 100g/£3.50 - this is soft light talc in a white plastic cylindrical container.  Shimmering Dusting Powder 100g/£6.00 - this comes with a powder puff in a round container made from cardboard. Inside is a clear plastic lid to stop the powder... Read review

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Advantages: Taste as other cakes do
Disadvantages: Poor egg is redundant

...You don't need to be on a special diet of egg free to enjoy these delicious cakes. I have added three and there will be one to suit you all so they are all easy to cook so give it a go Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Pudding Serves 9 people =Ingredients= 275g/10oz Self Raising Flour 2 x 400g/14oz tins Cherry Pie Filling 250g/9oz Caster Sugar 75g/3oz Cocoa Powder 360ml/12 fl.oz Water 120ml/4fl.oz. Vegetable Oil 60ml/2 fl.oz. Distilled White Vinegar 1 teasp Vanilla Extract =Instructions= 1. Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas mark 4. Lightly oil a 20x30cm/8x12 inch cake tin and spread the fruit filling evenly over the bottom. Set aside. 2. In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, cocoa powder and salt. Set aside. 3. In another mixing bowl, mix together the water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Add these liquid ingredients... Read review

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Advantages: gives you ideas for a dessert.
Disadvantages: makes you hungry!

...Well i thought it was time i shared yet another one of my favourite recipes with you all! The last time i shared you my favourite recipe for caramel shortcake which alot of you tried and now it's time to show you how to make more of my favourite mouth watering cakes. *Chocolate Chip Cookies* You Will Need ------------- 100g (4 oz) margarine 75g (3 oz) soft light brown sugar 2 x 15ml spoon (2 tbsp) syrup 175g (6 oz) Be-Ro self raising flour 100g (4 oz) chocolate chips 2 x 15ml spoon (2 tbsp) milk 1. Preheat oven to 180oC, 350oF, Gas Mark 4. Grease two baking trays. 2. Beat the margarine until soft, add the sugar and cream together until light and fluffy! 3. Stir in the syrup, flour, chocolate chips and milk and mix well. 4. Place spoonfuls of the mixture on the prepared trays and bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from... Read review

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Advantages: A yummy cake
Disadvantages: you have to cook it

...Hello everyone. I would like to share with you a simple but delicious recipe from my childhood days. There is a bit of nostalgia and reminiscing on my part after this recipe dedicated to my wonderful Grand parents. Plate Cake Makes 10 slices Butter - 100 g (3½ oz) Plain flour - 225 g (8 oz) Sugar - 100 g (3½ oz) Dried mixed fruit - 100 g (3½ oz) Baking powder - 1 tbsp Grated nutmeg - ½ tsp Eggs – 2, beaten Milk - 150 ml (¼ pint) METHOD Rub the butter into the flour, add the sugar, fruit, baking powder and nutmeg and stir in. Mix in the eggs and gradually stir in the milk. Turn onto a greased 25 cm (10 inch) ovenproof plate. Bake at 180 °C / 350 ° Gas mark 4 until firm to the touch or an inserted metal skewer or knife comes out cleanly. I usually start checking after an hour. ~~~My bit of nostalgia~~~ I hope if you try... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, Expandable, Stylish
Disadvantages: No firewire port, as time goes on clock speed may be too slow

...to set up in no time at all. They have 3 PCI slots for expandability and future upgrade cards. If installed with one of Apples developed and "stable systems (8.6, 9.0.4 and possibly 9.1) the G3 should be a joy to use. They don't have firewire, but a firewire pci card can be obtained farily cheaply and if you are going to need firewire, you may well want to get a faster computer that can do firewire justice. Beware of G3's without internal Apple 56k modems, as Apple will no longer sell internal modems, only replace damaged ones. Look around, get the highest Mhz you can (350 or 400, avoid the 300 if poss.) and make sure you compare prices and those little extras they're including.... Read review

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Advantages: quick easy and inexpensive
Disadvantages: you dont like macaroni cheese?!!

...For anyone who enjoys a plate of macaroni with a difference, I recommend this recipe that I used once many moons ago and made tonight. Although the ingredients and preparation seem a bit fiddly, its really very simple once you get goin. Its inexpensive and a little different from everyday macaroni-cheese. MACARONI WITH FOUR CHEESES Ingredients:- 200g (7oz) dried short cut macaroni 1 teaspoon of cooking oil 65g (2 1/2 oz) butter 50g (2 oz) plain flour 600ml (1 pint) milk 75g (3 oz) Gruyere cheese - grated 1 teaspoon French mustard 65g (2 1/2 oz) grated Mozerella cheese 65g (2 1/2oz) Dolcelatte cheese - diced 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon dried wholemeal bread crumbs Salt and pepper Preparation and cooking:- Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add the macaroni and the oil and bring back to the boil... Read review

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Advantages: Delicious, tasty, scrumptious, for everyone
Disadvantages: no good if you don't like mushrooms

...I used to think that vegetarian food was pretty bland and unappealing until I was served this at a friends house. Even my husband loves this one and he's a very determined carnivore who's not into "recipes written by ' carrot crunchers' and 'bunny huggers'." ( I think I could quite easily consider vegetarianism if it wasn't for him!) He's actually an extremely nice man who wouldn't want to offend anybody - so I apologise on his behalf. MUSHROOM RISOTTO serves 4 Takes about 30 minutes. YOU WILL NEED: 75g/ 3oz butter/margarine 350g/12oz mushrooms ie chestnut, cep, shitake - whatever you can find- sliced (seems alot but trust me, it works out ok) 1 Onion 350g/12oz arborio rice (has a deliciously creamy texture) 1 litre/13/4 pints vegetable stock (make your own if you're really keen otherwise use a cube) 50g/2oz grated Parmesan... Read review

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