Step One - do as little as possible

Are you two paying attention?

Get your 'helpers' to do something useful. A small task would probably be best, one that will allow the students to learn a new skill.

That's the theory anyway, but as Paula works hard creating a raspberry tart our 2 trainee chefs don't seem to be concentrating just as hard as they might. I hope they remember all Paula has told them when it comes to their turn to have a go.

Some things don't change - still 2 little boys skulking at the back of the class!

Ronan tries out a new skill - piping meringue

Step Two - making a mess

Measuring, mixing, beating, boiling, grating, greasing - Paula whizzes her way through the recipe as if by magic, making it all look so easy. Her hardest task is keeping Ronan's fingers away from the mixing bowl - she daren't turn her back for a minute.

Finally Ronan and Paul's avoidance tactics fail and our intrepid assistants are persuaded to have a go themselves. Ronan is the first to try out piping meringue on top of the raspberry tarts.

Raspberry, Lemon and Marshmallow Filo Pie

A wonderful medley of textures

A nice light desert for your Easter Sunday dinner. It doesn't have to be raspberries, just use whatever fruit is available in your local shop.

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Chocolate Dipping Eggs with Shortbread "Soldiers"

Child's play - a chocolate egg with a difference

A recipe for the young at heart. Not to be missed by the chocolate lovers among you. It'll be interesting to see how long these remain in their egg cups!

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Easter apple, blueberry and spice cake

Once you've tried one slice you'll want another

It's very popular to have Simnel cakes at Eastertime. However, for those of you who aren't so keen on marzipan here is a tasty alternative.

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