This fresh spring pasta is a delicious way to use up in season Asparagus and other delicious greens. It’s traditionally a vegetarian dish, but you could add some cooked chicken to it if you like. It’s really speedy to cook, so you can whip it up for a lovely weekday dinner. Cooks in 30 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients 50g unsalted butter Vegetable oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 150g asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces 75g fresh peas 100g baby spinach 1 lemon, juice and zest Large handful fresh spring herbs, including mint, basil, dill and parsley- chopped 20g pinenuts Salt and...

The eagerly anticipated English asparagus season is finally here. But this fantastic spring vegetable isn’t around for long, so enjoy it while you can. Here’s a recipe for a tasty tart which is delicious served hot or cold. Perfect for sharing at picnics or in your office packed lunch with a dressed side salad.   Ready in 35 mins Serves 6 Ingredients 375g puff pastry 150g fine asparagus spears 2 medium free-range eggs 250ml double cream 1tbsp Dijon mustard 40g grated gruyère 40g grated cheddar 6 spring onions Method Preheat a baking sheet in the oven to 200°C/ fan180°C/gas 6....

Delicious hot or cold, these vegetable and Stilton pasties are quick and easy to make. You could make your own pastry from scratch, but we’ve sped up the process even more by using shop bought pastry. Sample some of the traditional Stilton at our deli counter, it perfectly complements the root vegetables and adds full flavour to your pasties. Makes: 8 Cooks in: 2hr, 30 mins Ingredients 800g shortcrust pastry 100g carrot, cut into 1cm dice 200g swede, cut into 1cm dice 100g parsnip, cut into 1cm dice 100g onion, cut into small dice 150g stilton, crumbled 2 eggs Method...

This Sunday, why not try this lovely roast chicken with crispy root vegetables. All made in one tray, you can really minimise the hassle of washing up. Make some creamy mashed potato to serve alongside and pour over thick gravy for the ultimate comfort food. Whole British chickens are currently 2 for £10 at our Butchers counter!  Serves: 4 Cooks in: 90 mins Ingredients: 4 large carrots, cut into big chunks 1 celeriac, cut into large chunks 1 large swede, into large chunks 2 onions, cut into quarters 100g mushrooms, halved 1 whole garlic bulb 2 tbsp Bennett and Dunn...

The hash brown has been a staple on a full English breakfast for as long as we can remember, however it is more likely that their origin is from the USA. These tasty pan-fried morsels make a great weekend morning treat with bacon and eggs, or can be served as a side at dinner time. For the crispiest hash browns, make sure you get as much moisture out of the potatoes as possible. Serves:4 Cook in: 30mins Ingredients 4 medium wilja potatoes 1 egg, beaten ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion powder Black pepper, to taste 25g butter, for...

It’s British Beef Week this week and so we are celebrating with this fantastic recipe for Barbeque Beef Stew with Cheddar Dumplings. It takes a while to cook, but there’s very little prep involved. Chuck steak is a great cut of beef for slow cooking and comes from the shoulder of the animal. Our butchers get their beef from within a 50 mile radius and can prepare any cut you require. Serves: 5 Cooks in: 3hrs Ingredients For the Stew 750g free-range British beef chuck steak, diced Vegetable oil for frying 2 onions, finely chopped 2 carrots, cut into 1cm...

A real British Classic, this recipe for Shepherd’s Pie is simply delicious. It makes the most out of lots of tasty British vegetables, with a creamy leek and potato topping which we’ve made using our favourite all-rounders, the wilja variety of potato. Lamb is a fantastic meat full of protein and it’s production helps to shape our countryside. What’s not to love? Serves: 6 Cooks in: 90mins Ingredients For the Meat Filling: 400g lamb mince 3 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 celery sticks, finely sliced 2 medium carrots, diced 400g can of chopped tomatoes 2tbsp tomato...

This cauliflower crust pizza is a great healthy alternative to your regular pizza. The possibilities are endless as you can switch up your choice of toppings to suit the whole family! Serves 4 Cooks in: 1 hour Ingredients For the base: 1 whole cauliflower 100g ground almonds 2 eggs, beaten 1 tbsp of dried oregano For the topping: 1 tin of chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp of tomato purée 2 tbsp olive oil and a little left aside for greasing 1 small red onion, sliced into 8 chunks 1 small handful of basil leaves 125g of mozzarella cheese 1 garlic clove,...

This delicious recipe makes the perfect alternative roast for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. We’ve thrown in some fantastic root vegetables to compliment the dish and make the most of the last winter crop. Serve alongside buttery greens and crisp roast potatoes. Serves 4 Cooks in 1hr 30mins Ingredients 1 Cauliflower, leaves trimmed 3 tbsp Rapeseed Oil 150g Unsalted Butter, softened Small Bunch of Sage, finely chopped A Pinch of Nutmeg 1 Garlic Clove, crushed 3 Medium Carrots, peeled & sliced 2 Whole Beetroot, peeled & cut into 2cm dice Method 1. Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Take...

This Pancake Day why not make pancakes the main event with this delicious savoury pancake bake. Using fantastic British leeks which are in season right now this comforting dish is sure to be enjoyed by all. So good, you won’t even miss the sugar and lemon! Ingredients For the basic pancakes (makes about 12) 100g plain flour 1 large egg, beaten 300ml milk 2 tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing For the filling and topping Butter, for greasing 3 leeks, trimmed and sliced into rounds 250g spinach leaves 12 slices of finely sliced deli ham 200g Camembert, cut into...