Most kids love to be involved in the kitchen, in some way,. I started my family cooking from a very young age. Although it was a huge exercise in patience, on my part, they learnt how to to bake cup cakes, cook Spaghetti Bolognaise and Shepherds' Pie, and make great salads and yummy slices...here is a recipe for one of our favorites
Delicious Rocky Road
Rocky Road is one of our family's favourite. It is simple to make and is great for giving as presents and for school fete stalls. The ingredients can vary slightly, depending on which country your recipe comes from, but traditionally the Australian version contains chocolate, marshmallow, jelly sweets, glace cherries, peanuts and Turkish delight. Having said that, we have substituted some of the ingredients and added our own favorite flavours.
You will need:
500g good quality dark chocolate
100g marshmallows
100 g dried cranberries or dried cherries
1 cup dessicated coconut
1/2 cup pistachios
1/2 cup peanuts
Method
Lightly grease a (16x26x3cm) slice tray and line with baking paper.
With a pair of scissors cut the marshmallows into 4s.
Place the nuts into a zip lock bag and wrap in a tea towel. Give it a bash a couple of times with a rolling pin. (just enough to break the nuts into halves).
In a large bowl combine the marshmallow pieces, nuts, cranberries or cherries and the coconut.
Break up the chocolate into a microwave-proof bowl. Microwave on HIGH for approx 30 seconds, stir. Repeat until the chocolate has completely melted.
Pour melted chocolate into the bowl with the other ingredients and mix well to combine.
Spoon mixture into prepared tray and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. When the Rocky Road has set, lift out onto a chopping board. With a sharp knife, cut into 24 pieces.
Store in an air tight container for up to 10 days (if it lasts that long!)
Rocky Road makes a great gift for friends and relatives. Simply place a few pieces into a small cellophane bag. Decorate with a nice ribbon and handmade gift tag.
*to make sure it is gluten and egg free check the list on the back of your ingredient packets
