Archive for the ‘Occasions’ Category

Hot Roots with Fresh Mango and Coconut Relish Veg

On Sunday, August 12th, 2012
hothotrootswithfresh Spicy root vegetable stew is full of flavour. Make it really special by serving with a sweet and fiery mango and coconut relish. 30 mins to 1 hour preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients For the hot hot roots 2 tbsp sunflower oil, or groundnut oil 3 onions, peeled, ...

Neck of Lamb Stuffed with Cannellini Beans and Hazelnuts

On Thursday, August 9th, 2012
neckoflambstuffedwit This stuffed fillet of lamb is simple to make, can be prepared in advance and makes a spectacular centrepiece. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 6 Ingredients 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing 5 garlic cloves, peeled, chopped 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves ...

Broccoli and Stilton Soup with Stilton Croûtons Veg

On Wednesday, July 25th, 2012
broccoliandstiltonso Our creamy broccoli soup with bubbling Stilton croutons is the perfect antidote to the winter blues. Less than 30 mins preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 350g/12oz broccoli, florets and stalks cut into small pieces 400ml/14fl oz vegetable stock 25g/1oz butter 4 spring onions, finely sliced 50g/1¾oz Stilton, crumbled, or ...

Mini Stollen Veg

On Friday, July 13th, 2012
mini_stollen Wrap up edible Christmas gifts of delicious mini stollen. (These can be baked and frozen in advance.) 1-2 hours preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 6 loaves Ingredients 175g/6oz dried mixed fruits 50g/2oz glacé cherries, chopped 50g/2oz almonds, chopped 2 unwaxed lemons, finely grated zest only ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 1 tbsp ...

Sausage Rolls

On Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
bigsausagerolls Make these easy homemade sausage rolls for a Christmas party or drinks party to impress your guests. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 16-20 Ingredients 30g/1oz butter 100g/3½oz button mushrooms, finely chopped 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce 1 tbsp dried thyme 450g/1lb sausage meat salt ...

Roast Beef with Yorkshire Puddings, Roast Potatoes and Gravy

On Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
roastbeefwithyorkshi This most traditional of dishes uses duck fat to add extra meatiness to the roasties. The red wine-soaked gravy will also have you going back for more 25 minutes, plus resting time for the batter preparation time 1½ – 2 hours, plus resting time for the beef cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients For the Yorkshire ...

Poached Pears with Stilton and Walnuts

On Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
poachedpearswithstil This is a really old-fashioned combination of flavours and is incredibly easy to do. All that is required is that you sacrifice a bottle of port to the cause! 15-20 minutes preparation time 30-40 minutes cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients 4 pears 1 x 75cl bottle good-quality port 2 x 18cm/6 inch cinnamon sticks 2 ...

Mini Parmesan, Mascarpone and Cranberry Scones

On Monday, July 9th, 2012
parmesansconeswithma Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 24 Ingredients For the parmesan scones 200g/7¼oz self-raising flour, sifted with 1 tsp salt, plus extra for dusting 50g/1¾oz parmesan, grated 50g/1¾oz caster sugar 2 tsp baking powder 50g/1¾oz butter 125ml/4½fl oz tepid milk, plus extra for glazing 110g/4oz dried cranberries (reserve ...

Creole Aubergines Veg

On Monday, July 9th, 2012
creoleaubergines These flavoursome aubergines are the perfect accompaniment to sweet or fruity main courses. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients 6 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, peeled, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped 1 green pepper, seeds removed, chopped 1 red pepper, seeds removed, chopped ...

Citrus and Pomegranate Salad with Chilli Honey Dressing Veg

On Sunday, July 8th, 2012
citrusandpomegranate Colourful starter with a zingy chilli-honey dressing is a light and refreshing start to a meal. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients For the chilli-honey dressing 5 tsp white wine vinegar 4 tsp clear honey salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ...