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Christmas dishes kids can make

Lemon, Strawberry & Basil-Infused Water Jar

Recipe / Lee Holmes

These jars just scream summer holidays! Really, they are super easy for kids to create and keep the whole family refreshed through the warm summer months.

Makes: 1 jar

1 cup strawberries, hulled & halved
Squeeze lemon juice
Handful basil leaves
Filtered water or sparkling mineral water

Place strawberries in jar and add lemon juice.

Scrunch basil leaves in hands to release oils and flavour, and gently mix in with wooden spoon.

Fill jar with water, then seal and leave to infuse.

Raspberry, Rosemary & Apple-Infused Water Jar

Recipe / Lee Holmes

Why not take full advantage of summer fruits and herbs to enliven your daily water intake and ensure continuous hydration? They’re wonderful for Christmas day and look gorgeous on the table or buffet.

Makes: 1 jar

1 apple, sliced
Handful raspberries
Several rosemary sprigs
Filtered water or sparkling mineral water

Place apple and raspberries in jar.

Bruise rosemary in hands and mix into fruit with wooden spoon.

Fill jar with water, then seal and leave to infuse overnight. Drink the following day.

Layered Salted-Caramel Peanut Fudge

Recipe / Lee Holmes

This is one the kids can make ahead of time and stick in the

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