Bread Sauce
This buttery, creamy sauce, primarily made from bread and milk, but infused with flavours from onion, cloves, bay and nutmeg, is an absolute classic accompaniment for roast turkey or goose and a must at Christmas. I neither…
Christmas Chutney with Pears, Cranberry, Ginger and Cinnamon
Pears, Apples and Cranberries come together with cinnamon, cloves and ginger to make a delectable chutney ideal for use at home or to give as a gift. Bursting with the flavours of Christmas and with a hint…
Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Port
For the past 15 years we have celebrated Christmas in Switzerland. The snow, mountains and trees, indeed the whole atmosphere, is like stepping onto the set of a Christmas movie. For us, it is made even more…
Sage and Onion Sausagemeat Stuffing
Our absolute favourite stuffing. Moist and flavourful, loaded with sausagemeat, onion, fresh sage leaves and breadcrumbs, I use this stuffing when making a roast chicken dinner, I use it in my Christmas turkey and it is also…
Basil and Pine Nut Pesto with Roasted Garlic Confit
An absolute classic recipe enhanced with the sweet, mellow flavours from roasted garlic and creamy mature cheddar cheese, this vibrant and versatile pesto is a constant in our fridge. Stir through pasta, drizzle on pizza, add to…
Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri is an amazingly vibrant, fresh, herby, colourful South American sauce with a chilli and garlic kick. It can be used as both a marinade and a condiment adding layers of flavour, a delicious piquancy and WOW…
Tikka Marinade
Warmly spiced with the flavours of cumin, coriander, cardamom, chilli and garam masala, you can use this marinade with chicken, prawns and fish. Marinate for 1 hour, or up to 24 hours in the fridge, and you…
Semi-dried Tomatoes
Delicious, sweet, caramelised, homemade semi-dried tomatoes either as they are, or flavoured with fresh herbs, provide a massive flavour punch and can be used in many and varied ways. Try them tossed in salads or through pasta,…
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Instant Couscous
Couscous, very small grains of steamed and dried crushed durum wheat, is an important staple food in the North African diet. Hugely popular globally now, it is often served with stews and curries as well as being…
Chicken Stock
One of the most useful recipes you can possibly have in your armoury. Made using the bones from a medium roast chicken, some onion, carrots and ideally some celery and herbs, chicken stock adds flavour and nutrients…
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