Summer collection

Little Caesars
Serves 4 This is a great way to get you and your children to eat more salad. Encourage them to help with preparations in the kitchen. Get them to make the baskets and the filling, adding in a few more interesting salad ingredients they may like, or want to try. These also go really well as a side dish when having a barbecue or buffet. Ingredients 4 medium ...
Garlic Toasts with Warm Tomato Salsa
Serves 4 This is such a simple dish – rich in vitamins, minerals and it will give you a great energy boost. For a change, try some chopped, roast peppers in the mixture; they add a natural sweetness and even more goodness. Ingredients 4 large tomatoes 1 clove garlic, grated 2 spring onions, chopped Juice of 1 lime Sea salt and black ...

Mediterranean Vegetable Bake
Serves 4 This is a really satisfying, all-in-one dish. The vegetables are roasted to enhance their natural sweetness and the egg, cheese and garlic croûtons bring together a perfect combination of ingredients. A simple green salad dressed with a little olive oil is all you need with this dish. Ingredients 1 aubergine 4 medium size ...
Picnic Baps
Serves 4 These are the perfect take-away for a day out. One of these Picnic Baps is a complete meal in itself and has the perfect nutritional balance. Of course you don’t have to go on a picnic to enjoy it; lunchtime – anytime – they are all great times. Ingredients 4 Brace’s Big Baps 200g cooked tuna and 4 anchovies or use the ...

Topless Summer Pudding
Serves 4 Ingredients 4 slices of thick white (slightly dry) Brace's bread, crusts removed 250g/9oz frozen 'Forest Fruits' 350g/12oz mixed fresh red and black fruits- strawberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants on the vine, raspberries and blueberries 4tbs Black Mountain Liqueur (optional) 25g caster sugar 8 mint leaves 4dsp low ...
Baked Pear with Blackberry
Serves 4 I love desserts, but oh how they love my waistline! Coming up with healthy options has meant that they can be part of my daily diet. This recipe light and packs in plenty of fruit. The same recipe can be varied throughout the year by improvising with seasonal fruits. Ingredients 100g white breadcrumbs 1 medium size egg 100ml skimmed ...
Brown Bread Ice-cream with Berry Fruit Sauce
I don't know many people who don't like ice-cream. This is a low-fat variation of an old recipe using Brace's wholemeal or malted grain bread. The toasted crumbs mixed with the unrefined sugar give the ice-cream a nutty flavour and great texture. I serve it with some soft berry compote which is really delicious. Serves 4 Ingredients 4 thick slices ...

Brace Yourself Sandwich
Serves 4 There's nothing like a good sandwich as a quick snack solution. This idea just encourages you to think about getting the balance right with the filling, and how to maximise positive energy from your food. Children can make their own version supplementing a little tomato puree in place of the mustard, and maybe some chopped gherkin in place of ...

Queen of Hearts Tarts
Makes 6 This recipe is great for children – simple ingredients, results that are effective and delicious – just right to encourage them to try more. The fruit can be varied; the soft fruits such as raspberries, blueberries and redcurrants tend to work best and are the most appealing. Ingredients 12 medium slices Brace's white ...
Strawberry Baskets
Makes 4 The perfect recipe for ripe, summer berries. This one uses strawberries because they are naturally sweet, very nutritious and children love them. Try an alternative with a mix of fruits and a little fruit sauce. Ingredients 4 medium slices Brace’s white bread, crusts removed 200g fresh strawberries 1 tablespoon lemon ...