Jamie's Home Cooking Skills

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Frozen fruit smoothies

Smoothies are not only deliciously tasty but they’re also the perfect way to get loads of goodness into you. They’re good at any time of the day, but I love them for breakfast.
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Tomato soup

Home-made tomato soup is a classic and you'll be surprised at the difference between your version and the tinned stuff.
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Leek and potato soup

Leek and potato is one of those classic soup combos. It’s the perfect thing to tuck into on colder days as it’s really hearty and comforting.
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Spring vegetable and bean soup

This is a lovely soup – very simple and traditional. It’s sort of like minestrone which you see sold pretty much all over the place.
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Superb squash soup with parmesan croutons

This fantastic soup is best made with varieties of squash that have dense, orange flesh, such as butternut or onion squash.
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Classic Victoria sponge with all the trimmings

This is a classic cake recipe that is perfect for birthdays, special occasions or simply for afternoon tea.
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Tea-party fairy cakes

These fairy cakes are made using a simple sponge recipe, but then you can take the basic cakes in so many different ways by making a variety of icings and toppings.
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Butternut cupcakes with a frosty top

You might think I’m mad using butternut squash to make cakes, but it’s really just like using carrots as the two vegetables are very similar – I've simply swapped carrots for squash. The skin of a butternut squash goes deliciously chewy and soft when cooked, so there's no need to peel it off. Give these cakes a go – they're a perfect naughty-but-nice treat.
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Apple pie

Obviously apple pie is one of the all-time classic desserts. The best apple pies I've ever made are from apples bought at farmers' markets where you can pick up lots of different varieties.
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