This clever recipe is actually two recipes in one which can be prepared ahead of time during Christmas week! Firstly, follow the instructions to make sweet and sticky roasted parsnips which can be reheated for on your Christmas dinner. Then, some of the roasted parsnips are portioned off to be turned into a lightly spiced soup, which makes a wonderfully warming starter or light lunch, perfect for Boxing Day. The recipe makes enough roasted parsnips for four people as a side dish, and then enough soup to serve four people also. Ingredients For the Roasted Parsnips 500g parsnips, peeled and...

Some days all you want is comfort food! This rich and warming braised venison dish is wonderful in winter. It takes some preparation but is totally worth it. Cook in: 2 hours Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 carrots, roughly chopped 140g swede, roughly chopped 2 brown onions, finely sliced 3 celery sticks, roughly chopped Rapeseed oil and butter, for frying 1 garlic clove, crushed 1kg diced venison 5 tbsp plain flour, seasoned with salt and pepper 2 tbsp blackcurrant jam 400ml port 450ml beef stock 2 thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf Method Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Heat a glug...

Do you love both mince pies and chocolate brownies? How about mixing them together to make this delicious mince pie chocolate brownie recipe. They will certainly be a hit throughout the festive season. You never know, Santa might also enjoy one on Christmas Eve night! Don’t forget we also have a fantastic onsite Bakery that has lots of sweet treats for the festive period. Makes: 16 Ready in: 65 minutes Ingredients 185g unsalted butter, cubed 185g high-quality dark chocolate, chopped 85g plain flour 40g cocoa powder 3 large eggs 275g golden caster sugar 6 mince pies or 9-12 mini mince...

Brussels sprouts are beautifully complimented by smoky, salted bacon or ham. Just think of buttery sprouts pan fried with pancetta lardons on your Christmas lunch! This creamy and comforting carbonara is quick and easy to put together, with only a few fridge essentials. The addition of Brussels sprouts adds a wintery twist as well as helping you to get one of your five a day! Serves: 2 Cooks in: 30 mins Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 140g smoked ham, sliced into strips 250g Brussels sprouts 200g spaghetti 3 egg yolks 150ml single cream 50ml milk 25g grated parmesan, plus extra,...

Brussels sprouts aren’t just for Christmas. Liven up your sprouts with this flavoursome stir fry, packed full of delicious vegetables and topped with crispy chicken. It’s a simple and speedy supper to whip up quickly on a weeknight. Why not try switching up the chicken for tender strips of British beef? Serves: 2 Cooks in: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 chicken breast 1 tablespoon cornflour 100g shiitake mushrooms, trimmed 1 small parsnip, peeled 100g Brussels sprouts, trimmed 1 large carrot, peeled 2 nests of fine, quick-cook egg noodles (about 50g) 2 tablespoons sunflower oil 3 shallots, finely sliced 1 medium-hot red...

Crispy Pork Belly served with Crunchy Red Cabbage and Creamy Mustard Mash is the ultimate Winter warmer. Top tip for the perfect crackling- salting the skin overnight to dry it out, and giving it a final blast of heat while the meat rests so it can puff up and crisp. Enjoy! Serves: 6 Ready in: 3 hours 30 minutes, plus over night seasoning Ingredients PORK Boneless pork belly 1.75kg, skin scored heavily sea salt 2 tbsp RED CABBAGE 1 red cabbage, sliced 25g butter 1 onion, chopped 1 tsp fennel seeds dried chilli flakes, 1 tsp 2 bramley apples, peeled...

Bubble & squeak should be on everyone’s radar come Christmas time – it’s a great way of using up leftover mash, sprouts and cabbage. Pick up a sprout stick at our Greengrocer’s counter.  Cooks in: 30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1tbsp goose fat 4 rashers of streaky bacon, chopped into small pieces 1 onion, finely sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 15-20 cooked Brussels sprouts, sliced (leftover cabbage also works well) 400g cold leftover mashed potato Method Melt the goose fat in a hot pan. Add the bacon pieces. As the bacon begins to crisp, add the onion and garlic. Next,...

‘tis the season to be jolly, so why not try this special Christmas cocktail recipe made with Roasted Apple flavoured moonshine. This delicious spirit is blended with flavours of apple, almond, vanilla and cinnamon. Cheers! Ingredients for two 100ml O’Donnell Moonshine – Roasted Apple 50ml Pershore apple juice 50ml Cinnamon syrup Pint glass full of ice Cinnamon stick, dried apple rings and star anise to decorate Utensils needed Cocktail shaker 2 Martini glasses Shot measure Strainer Method Add the ice to the shaker, measure out the moonshine, apple juice and cinnamon syrup into the shaker. Place the lid onto the...

Red cabbage is at its finest at this time of year. But don’t just ignore this wonderful vegetable until Christmas time comes around. For a warming autumnal supper, try Becketts Butchery Pork and Apple Sausages with cider braised red cabbage. Cooks in: 2 hours Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 8 pork and apple sausages 1 red cabbage, shredded 1 eating apple, cored and grated 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard 200ml cider 2 tbsp cider vinegar Handful of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped Method Heat the rapeseed oil in a heavy-based pan and fry the sausages for around 8 minutes...

Who doesn’t love a curry? Winter is approaching and this warming Pumpkin Coconut Curry is the perfect recipe to add a little heat to your week day meal plan. Step away from the traditional chicken tikka or beef madras and opt for this delicious Pumpkin Coconut Curry. Pick up a locally grown pumpkin from our Greengrocers today. Serves 4 Ready in 35 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 pumpkin (1kg) 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 thumb sized chunk of ginger, finely grated 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tbsp tomato puree Chilli flakes (for taste) 2 tsp ground...

Traditional pumpkin pie is silky smooth, but decorating with toasted pecan nuts and pumpkin seeds adds a little crunch. Us Brits owe our thanks to the first European settlers into America for creating this classic recipe which is a staple for thanksgiving celebrations across the pond. Try it, it’s delicious! Ready in: 90 minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients For the Tart 500g sweet shortcrust pastry For the Filling 800g pumpkin, quartered, skin on. ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground ginger 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 4 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp caster sugar 3 large free-range...

This delicious pork casserole uses eating apples for a lovely sweetness. You can use any type of eating apple, but we’ve chosen to use some of the tasty cox apples from the farm shop. Ask our butchers to prepare the meat for you for this dish. Cook in: 2 hrs 30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 2 onions, halved and sliced 3 celery sticks, thickly sliced 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 500g diced pork fillet 2 tsp English mustard powder 4 large garlic cloves, grated 2 tbsp plain flour 4 tbsp cider vinegar 800ml...