1. HISTORY IN OUR KITCHEN Ranelagh Primary School

2. WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT WINTER FOODS AND
LINKED IT TO THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES
Each year group ad a part of the menu to research as well as cooking experiences.

3. EARLY YEARS
MINCE PIES

4. Reception asked their grand parents for their favourite mince pie recipe.
The class then decided on which recipe to use.
We invited the grandparents in on the last day to taste their handy work!

5. YEAR 1
CUPCAKES

8. YEAR 2
Christmas cookies

9. Year 1 looked at different cook books for an easy Christmas cookie recipe to use.
They linked it to their maths unit on measurements.

10. YEAR 3
COOKIES

12. YEAR 4
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING
(WITH OUT THE ALCOHOL)

13. Year 3 researched different traditional Christmas puddings using the internet and asking their
parents at home.

15. YEAR 5
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS MENU

16. Traditional roast Turkey, sage and onion stuffing
The turkey is served with some or all of the following
Pigs in a Blanket aka Sausages Wrapped in Bacon.
Roast Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Roast Parsnips
Buttered Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Braised Red Cabbage
Bread Sauce and Cranberry Sauce
Dessert
No British Christmas is complete without a Christmas pudding. Despite reports that the
traditional Christmas pudding has fallen out of favour for lighter desserts, it is as
popular as ever served with a choice of sauces.

17. YEAR 6
WARTIME HONEY BISCUITS

20. Year six researched different cooking methods.
They helped the school cook preparing the Christmas meal and serving to the children.