Mulled fruit 250g frozen mixed berries 100g castor sugar 200ml water 2 cloves1 cinnamon stick, split in half150ml red wine 4 large pears 4 plums Place the berries, sugar, cloves, wine, cinnamon stick and water in a pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the cloves and cinnamon and blend to a smooth sauce and pass through a sieve into another pan. Pee…

2 pears, cored and chopped finely 2 sprigs rosemary, chopped2 small onions, peeled and finely chopped25g butter500g sausage meat35g chopped chestnut75g breadcrumbsHandful chopped parsley Cook the onions gently in the butter until soft and golden and add the rosemary, cook for a minute and then cool. Mix into the sausage meat with the breadcrumbs, p…

Braised carrots with leeks and sprouts 500g carrots, peeled and sliced thinly 2 onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground25g butter 500ml vegetable stock375g leeks, split, washed and chopped 500g sprouts, trimmed and cut in half through the root Heat the butter in a large casserole pan and the onions and garlic.…

Mince Pies with Streusel Topping and Orange Cream Homemade Mincemeat100g ice cold butter, coarsely grated200g dark brown sugar2 Armagh Bramley apples, peeled, cored andcoarsely gratedzest and juice 1 lemonzest and juice 1 orange50ml rum or orange liqueur150ml Port100ml Brandy600g dried mixed fruit – I like a mixture ofdried cranberries, cherries,fi…

Crostini with triple crème cheese, roasted grapes and walnut 1 ciabatta loaf 200g red seedless grapes, removed from stem1 tablespoon oil1 teaspoon seasalt 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary2 rounds triple crème cheese 4 walnut halves Slice the bread as thinly as you can with a serrated knife and place on a couple of baking trays. Bake in a 180°c ov…

Chicken and leek minestrone soup with walnut and parsley pesto toasts Chicken and leek minestrone soup 1 small chicken, about 1kg 2 onions, peeled and quartered 1 stick celery, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 bay leaf 1 large leek, split, washed and chopped 25g butter 75g macaroni pasta 1 tin borlotti beansLarge handful parsley, chopped S…

Chicken with leeks and mustard 8 boneless chicken thighs, skin on1 tablespoon oil 15g butter 2 shallots, chopped 1 medium leek, split, washed and chopped 100ml dry white wine or dry cider 250ml chicken stock 2 tablespoons double cream 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Heat the oil in a large frying pan until hot and add the chicken skin side down. Cook for…

Beef sausage stroganoff with parsnip mash 500g beef sausages 1 tablespoon oil2 onions, finely sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 25g butter 250g sliced mushrooms 1 tablespoon tomato puree2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 150ml beef stock 75ml double cream2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Heat the oil in a large pan and add the sau…

6 red eating apples80g blackcurrant jam 100g self-raising flour 50g butter, coarsely chopped175g caster sugar250 ml dry apple cider Preheat oven to 200C. Butter a baking dish or skillet.Peel, quarter and core the apples. Slice each quarter in half.Spread the jam over the base of the baking dish. Place the apples on top. Rub the butter into the flou…

Coffee Cake 250g soft butter 125g castor sugar 125g soft brown sugar 3 eggs 50g chopped walnuts 225g self raising flour 50g chopped dates 1 vanilla extract Set oven to 180°c and line a loaf tin or baking tin with parchment paper.Beat the butter and sugars together until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then fold in flour, walnuts, dates and…

250ml double cream 50g soft brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 100g dark chocolate chopped Simmer the cream, sugar and vanilla until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over the dark chocolate and stir until melted. Cool for 5 minutes and whisk in the egg. Pour into 4 ramekins or glasses and chill until set – about 6 hours. Poached plums 4 plums, halve…

Brown sugar toasted fruit loaf 4 thick slices fruit loaf or barmbrack 75g soft butter 50g soft brown sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon mixed spice Set oven to 180°c and line a baking tray with parchment paper.Mix the butter, sugar, vanilla and spice to a smooth paste.Spread over both sides of the loaf and place in oven for 20 minutes, tur…

Pork belly salad with radishes, hot and sour plum sauce 750g pork belly slices 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Mix the honey, soy and vinegar together and add the pork. Mix well and marinate for a few hours in the fridge. Set oven to 200oc and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the belly on top and…

250g bite size pasta like macaroni, orzo1 ham hock or 250g ham trimmings ( ask your butcher)2 onions, coarsely chopped 1 stick celery, chopped 2 tablespoons oil1 medium, leek, split washed and chopped 1 large courgetteBunch basilBunch parsley 50g finely grated parmesan Pour boiling water over the ham hock or ham trimmings and place in a pot. Add th…

Harissa 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 shallots, chopped 1 tablespoon cooking oilZest and juice 1 orange 50ml sherry vinegar Pinch cinnamon1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 50ml good olive oil or good local rapeseed oil Cook the chillis, garlic and shallot in the cooking…

Caramelized cherries 250g cherries, stoned and halved 75g castor sugar 125ml boiling water 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract Cook the sugar in a non stick pan until it forms an amber liquid. Carefully add the water as it will spit and cook until thick and syrupy. Add the cherries and vanilla and toss for a couple of minutes to glaze. Chocolate gr…

Brined pork chops 4 x 200g pork chops 500ml water 20g seasalt 1 teaspoon mustard seeds25g light brown sugar Few sprigs thyme or rosemary1 clove garlic, smashed Place water, salt , mustard seeds, sugar, rosemary and garlic in a pan and simmer until sugar and salt have dissolved. Cool completely. Place pork chops in a container and cover with brine. …

Herb rice salad 200g basmati rice, boiled for 10 minutes in salted water, drained and cooled4 scallions, finely chopped Zest from 1 lime Chopped soft herbs like mint, coriander, parsley and chives2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 50ml olive oil or good local rapeseed oilSalt and pepper to taste Mix the scallions, lime zest, herbs, vinegar and oil in…

Garlic pork pintxos 8 wooden skewers 600g trimmed pork fillet cut into thin slices 2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons oilSalt Mix the honey, vinegar, garlic and oil in a bowl. Mix the pork into the marinade and then thread onto the skewers. Place on a hot barbecue or grill pan and season with salt. C…

Meringues 4 egg whites 225g castor sugar 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon cornflour Set oven to 120oc and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.Whisk the eggs in a clean bowl to stiff peaks and fold the sugar in slowly, whisking all the time. Add the vinegar and cornflour and whisk for a minute.Spoon into a piping bag and pipe mound…

8 slices sourdough bread 2 medium courgettes, cut into ¼ cm slices200g haloumi cheese, sliced 3 tablespoons oil ¼ teaspoon good quality dried oregano1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary ½ teaspoon seasalt Zest 1 lemon ( keep the rest for the dip)Handful of chopped parsley Mix the oil with the oregano, rosemary and lemon zest. Toss in the courgettes an…

Elderflower cordial15 elderflower heads, washed1 litre boiling water450g castor sugar1 lemon finely sliced2 teaspoons citric acid Place the sugar in a bowl and pour over the boiling water. Add the lemon and elderflower heads and stir well.Add the citric acid and cover for 24 hours.Strain through muslin and store in sterilized bottles. Strawberry an…

500g lamb leg steaks ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon garam masala½ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon oil Mix the spices and oil in a dish and add the lamb. Mix well to coat and chill for a couple of hours. Remove from fridge 20 minutes before cooking 2 small aubergines cut into 1cm slices 1 red onion, cut in half through the root then each half i…

Stout and walnut wheaten Bread Ingredients 50g butter 50g treacle 225g wholemeal flour 25g chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon salt 15g Demerara sugar 75g oats 125g self raising flour 1 and half teaspoons baking soda 100ml stout 175ml buttermilk Set oven to 210°C. Melt the butter and treacle in a pan together and cool. Mix the wholemeal flour, salt, sugar, …

Honey chilli pork griskin kebabs with Mexican street corn Honey chilli pork griskin kebabs 8 wooden kebab sticks, soaked in cold water for 20 minutes if cooking on a coal grill.500g griskins 1 onion, peeled , cut in half and then into bite size pieces1 teaspoon chipotle chilli paste 1 tablespoon oil1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons soft brown suga…

Raspberry mousse Raspberry and elderflower puree 150g frozen raspberries 2 heads elderflower 75g castor sugar Place the raspberries and sugar in a pan and set over medium heat. Pick the flowers from the stems in clumps and add to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes then allow to cool for an hour. Remove most of the elderflower and blend the rest to a smoot…

500g minced beef 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons finely chopped gherkin2 teaspoons American mustard ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Oil for brushing Mix all the ingredients together and form into 4 patties the same size and shape as the bread you’re going to use.Brush with oil and cook on a hot pan for about 3 minutes each si…

Homemade chocolate ice cream 500ml double cream 75ml condensed milk 100g dark chocolate, chopped ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Pinch allspice Take 100ml of the cream and add the cinnamon and allspice. Bring to a simmer and add the chocolate. Cook gently, stirring until the chocolate has melted. Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold in the condensed milk and …

Mole blend 1 dried chipotle chilli1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 25g walnuts 15g almonds 15g pumpkin seeds 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 35ml good local rapeseed oil or veg oil1 tablespoon tomato puree Cook the chilli in a dry pan turning frequently over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove seeds and retu…

Strawberries Romanoff with whipped yoghurt and jam biscuits Strawberries Romanoff 500g strawberries, green top removed and halvedJuice and zest 1 orange Splash orange liqueur 2 teaspoons icing sugar Mix everything together and chill for a few hours giving the bowl an occasional toss. Whipped yoghurt 350ml double cream175ml Greek style yoghurt 1 tab…

600g monkfish fillet, cut into 420g castor sugar 50ml light soy sauce2 teaspoons finely grated ginger1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder1 teaspoon cornflour75ml water1 tablespoon oil4 finely chopped scallions Few sprigs fresh coriander Whisk the sugar, soy, ginger, sesame oil, five spice, cornflour and water together and add t…

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