OUR FAVOURITE RECIPES
Each week, we'll be posting fantastic recipes to inspire you in the kitchen.
Oct
16
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A lovely savoury treat, perfect with butter or to accompany a nice warming bowl of soup.
Oct
09
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Great news, Pumpkins are now in stock at our Greengrocers. Why not try this delicious Autumn flavoured soup and enjoy it with a freshly baked crusty roll from our Bakery. We would love to see your creations so please make sure you tag Becketts on our social media pages.
Oct
02
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As Autumn approaches, it is time to start thinking about delicious winter warmer meals. This courgette and pea soup is a great option for your lunch time treat and is very simple to make. Pick up a recipe card at Becketts or find it at beckettsfarm.co.uk.
Sep
25
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This is a simple one-pot vegetarian risotto recipe that serves 2 people. This recipe is easy to follow and additional ingredients can be added, such as seasonal vegetables or chicken. You will find fresh English Courgettes in our Farm Shop. We hope you enjoy.
Sep
17
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This fantastic Tarte Tatin recipe is the one that we use in our Orange Kitchen Cookery School on our Classic French course. It tastes delicious using in season, English apples! This month is fantastic for the discovery variety, with orchards brimming with rosy red apples - enjoy!
Sep
11
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There may just be a little bit of summer left to cling to! That annual promise of an ‘Indian Summer’ may actually come true and we can enjoy another picnic or two. If you’re off on any picnics, these sausage rolls are the perfect snack, using in season Discovery apples. They’ll brighten your day whatever the weather.
Sep
04
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Looking for a simple yet satisfying dinner? This spinach and ricotta cannelloni is great if you are hosting dinner with friends or family. Preperation time is around 50 minutes and cooking time is around 40 minutes. This recipe serves ten people however it is freezable, so you are able to save some for a later date.
Aug
29
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Enjoy this delicious spinach and feta cheese tart with a side salad and new potatoes, suitable for vegetarians. This quick and easy recipe is great for your lunch or dinner. Post your creations online @beckettsfarm.
Aug
28
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Overnight oats make for a deliciously simple breakfast! The main
components are oats and milk, left to soak and soften overnight
and can be combined and topped with your favourite fruits and
flavours of your choice. This delicious Cherry Bakewell version uses
cherries and almonds, with honey to sweeten for the taste of that
classic pud that we all know and love!
Aug
21
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Pick up your Bramley apples from Becketts Greengrocers and enjoy an afternoon of baking this yummy Bramley Apple and Sultana Teabread. Enjoy slightly cool with a thin layer of spread.
Aug
14
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Pick up your bramley apples from Becketts Greengrocers and ‘bake your way’ into a sweet smell of cinnamon with these delicious Bramley Apple, Walnut and Cinnamon Muffins. We would love to see your creations, please post your pictures on social media and tag Becketts Farm.
Aug
07
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This Chocolate and Raspberry tart is a great dessert for chocolate lovers. A crunchy pastry base with a rich, smooth chocolate filling is perfect with a drop of pouring cream and some fresh plump raspberries on the side. Tweet us your creations @BeckettsFarm.
Aug
01
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Looking for a bit of a challenge? Why not try baking this Raspberry and White Chocolate Swiss Roll. This light and fluffy sweet treat will be a favourite with family and friends. This delicious swiss roll can be baked in advance and frozen, which is perfect to use for a later occasion.
Jul
31
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Our Cherry Clafoutis recipe is taken from the Clafoutis recipe on our Mediterranean Cookery Class in the Orange Kitchen. If you haven’t yet tried one of our cookery classes, this is a great one to start with!
Jul
24
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This delicious Plum and Raspberry Jam can be made into 1 Large Jar or 3 Small Jars and would be perfect as a homemade gift. Packed with juicy plums and plump raspberry’s this jam will be great spread thickly on a baked scone or even your toast at breakfast for a sweet morning treat!
Jul
21
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Gin and Tonic with a difference. Have you gone crazy for Gin? Or do you have a friend that likes to think they are a Gin connoisseur? Take a look at this Rhubarb Gin recipe and have a go at making it yourself.
Jul
17
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This delicious light and fluffy cake with Becketts English Plums can be topped with a drizzle of icing sugar for an afternoon treat or serve with lashings of custard for your teatime pudding.
Jul
10
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This Becketts Gin and Tonic cucumber granita with a dash of Elderflower Cordial is a refreshing ‘dessert come drink’ perfect for a Summers evening. Please post your creations on Twitter and Facebook.
Jul
03
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Invite your friends round for Afternoon Tea and enjoy cucumber and dill cream cheese sandwiches with cake & freshly brewed tea. The perfect way to catch up with your loved ones!
Jun
26
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Find almost all of the ingredients for this
classic summer salad in our Farm Shop. This
caesar salad with roast chicken will be the
perfect meal enjoyed by all the family.
Jun
19
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This lettuce soup is fresh and simple to make,
an ideal summers lunch. Add a swirl of cream
and serve with a slice of warm Becketts crusty
bread for that added extra! Tweet us your
creations and enjoy.
Jun
12
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Strawberries are just coming into season in the UK and our Greengrocers have plenty of Strawberries in store from our local supplier in Evesham. Indulge your sweet tooth with this classic Strawberry Shortbread recipe.
Jun
05
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Strawberries are now in season and what better way than to use them in this delicious, summer evening’s pudding! Sweet strawberries, with a
creamy whipped topping and added sparkle from a dash of Rosé wine. Please share your pictures tagging @BeckettsFarm.
May
15
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Tasty new season lamb chops with roasted vegetables. You can use cutlets in this recipe instead of chops if you prefer, just ask our butchers for your favourite cuts.
May
08
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English tomatoes are back in season and this delicious Italian style bread uses sweet cherry tomatoes on the vine and brand new Matthew's Cotswold Flour now stocked in the Farm Shop (And here’s a little secret... its the same great flour that we use in our own on-site Bakery!)
May
01
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Our deli counter stocks delicious Applewood smoked cheddar, perfectly paired with in-season Jersey Royals in these delicious potato cakes!
Apr
25
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This frittata makes a delicious lunch time fix, with a dressed fresh salad. Pack in to lunch boxes, picnics or enjoy as a light meal in the evening. Using seasonal jersey royals and asparagus, this recipe is truly delicious!
Apr
03
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We have a great early crop of asparagus now in our farm shop, so enjoy this spring tart with delicious black bomber cheddar from our delicatessen.
Mar
31
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Our Butchery Team are now stocking Goat meat! A little unusual, but this meat is so tasty and versatile and not to be missed. Why not try these yummy goat kebab skewers on your BBQ!
Mar
20
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Most commonly used in puddings and sweets you might think this recipe a little bizarre. But in fact Rhubarb, with its sharp and sweet notes lends itself very well to savoury dishes, especially red meats. Try something different for your Sunday Roast this week!
Mar
13
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Forced rhubarb is now in season and this delicious pudding can be enjoyed by the whole family. You can even make the syrupy fruit mixture up to the end of step 2 and freeze to be enjoyed and topped with sponge another day!
Feb
28
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Perhaps you’re an avid chutney-maker, or maybe you’re looking for little cookery project on a rainy March afternoon? This homemade piccalilli uses Cauliflower that is right in season this month. You can eat it right away, but if you can bear to leave it untouched in the cupboard for a couple of months, even better! It’ll be ready just in time for accompanying those summer salads.
Feb
21
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A twist on the classic Cauliflower Cheese, this smooth and creamy soup is perfect for enjoying this spring.
Feb
13
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This delicious recipe is so simple and quick to make. Packed full of tasty leeks which are at their seasonal best in February! You can pick up your leeks in the farm shop, along with the other ingredients needed.
Feb
08
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Cheer yourself up in the cold weather with this wonderful hearty Chicken & Leek Pot Pie. These little individual pots of heaven will be the comfort food you need to get you through until spring!
Jan
30
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This recipe is based on a Polish traditional recipe, and it makes a really delicious supper for all to enjoy. Cabbage doesn’t have to be boring!
Jan
23
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It’s Breakfast Week here at Becketts, so our recipe of the week has a breakfast theme! Using delicious, in-season savoy cabbage this bubble and squeak recipe is easy to make, serve with bacon and eggs for a perfect, filling start to your day.
Jan
16
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If you’ve never made pesto from scratch before, you won’t believe just how easy it is, and will love the fresh taste of all the flavours muddled perfectly together. Normally made with fresh basil leaves, kale works surprisingly well!
Jan
09
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Use delicious superfood Kale in this sausage, kale and gnocchi bake for a tasty supper. Topped with either mozarella or goats cheese, this is a comforting bowl of goodness!
Dec
20
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Even those who ‘hate’ sprouts might just give this delicious side dish a try. Bubbling melted cheese and crispy bacon give real appeal to these seasonal greens.
Dec
06
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Enjoy a warming winter tea, and cook this cassoulet in a flash. Full of flavour, and nice and filling with in season Wilja potatoes.
Nov
30
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A delicious dish for a speedy weekday dinner.
Combine all ingredients into one pot and bake,
making the most of this seasons Wilja potatoes!
Nov
22
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A delicious side dish, as the perfect accompaniment to pork or game. Why not hold on to this recipe card for the festive period and enjoy with your Christmas roast!
Nov
14
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Make the most of in season red cabbage by mixing it in to a traditional homemade coleslaw! Then, serve alongside juicy, slow cooked pork in Becketts’ Bakery Brioche Buns! Tasty comfort food for sharing.
Nov
08
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This apple cake is really simple to make, using tasty, in season cox apples. It can be enjoyed warm served with ice cream or custard, but also keeps well to be enjoyed cold.
Oct
31
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As the nights draw in and we reach bonfire night, warming, comfort food springs to mind. These baked toffee apple crumbles are sure to please the whole family, and are a great way of using up over-ripe apples from the fruit bowl!
Jul
12
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Grilled cheese is comfort food at it’s best, and with the addition of roast broccoli it’s a great way to sneak in some greens.
Jul
08
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Rich yet simple, light yet undeniably decadenttasting,
soufflés always please – even when they
fail.
Jun
21
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This is not what you expect from a pancake, and it is easily adaptable. For breakfast, try serving with a poached egg and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Jun
14
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Quick, simple and perfect for lunch. This simple recipe has just 5 ingredients and the stock is added all in one go.
Jun
01
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This make-ahead dessert is super quick and super easy to make. Light and airy, this mousse is the perfect way to bring in British Strawberry season.
May
18
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There’s not much better than this classic sponge.
This cake always goes down well, the perfect afternoon treat. Twinned with a cuppa, of course.
May
11
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Making a cream out of the stalks means that every mouthful of pasta will have a delicious taste of asparagus.
May
04
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This light, zesty tart is packed with asparagus, courgette, and feta. Served with salad it’s like a slice of summer on a plate.
Apr
26
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These ripe British tomatoes are hollowed out and filled with an aromatic stuffing mixture made up of wholemeal breadcrumbs, celery, garlic and herbs.
Apr
20
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Roasting the tomatoes first gives this quick tomato
sauce a smoky edge. Stir through pasta with a
handful of olives.
Feb
29
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Cauliflowers are in season most of the year but they're at their best at the moment. Why not try something different with our Cauliflower Pizza bases - they're gluten free and a tasty alternative to traditional dough bases.
Oct
12
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Don’t let pumpkins just be for decoration this Halloween, they’re right in season and are a versatile ingredient to be used in savoury or sweet dishes! Why not buy a couple of pumpkins and impress the dinner party or the kids by serving the finished stew in a hollowed out pumpkin! The pumpkins in our Farm Shop are locally grown and our diced stewing beef comes from our supplier in Staffordshire.
Oct
05
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The nights are drawing in and there’s a fresh feel to the air! It must be Autumn now and here at Becketts Farm, we cannot get enough of warming soup for filling lunches. There’s no end to the flavour combinations with soup and the best bit is, you get to use up odds and ends that you’ve had in your fridge a little longer than you should’ve! Try combining sweet parsnips with tart bramley apples which are right in season now.
Sep
28
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Pork and apple make the perfect combination! Why not try this delicious slow-roast pork belly as an alternative cut to your usual Sunday joint. The meat is tender and tasty, just perfect served with creamy mash and your favourite veggies.
Aug
10
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This indulgent tiramisu will spruce up any occasion. Made with fresh British raspberries, on sale in our Farm Shop.
Aug
03
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Try this refreshing jelly! Made with fresh British raspberries on sale in our Farm Shop. The perfect summer treat.
Jul
27
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This is a perfect dessert for all your friends and family this summer, with fresh in season cherries.
Jul
20
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Try this delicious cheesecake with fresh British cherries on sale in our Farm Shop, this is definitely a crowd-pleaser
Jul
13
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This is a tasty salad that never leaves you feeling guilty, made from fresh in-season British vegetables.
Jun
29
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This icy cold strawberry milkshake is fruity, refreshing and satisfies a sweet tooth!
Jun
22
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These delicious summer time treats are fun to make with the kids and are a great way to use up your more ripe strawberries. So sweet and tasty, you’ll be willing them to freeze faster!
Jun
15
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This is a fresh, green soup which isn't too filling. Perfect for a summers day!
Jun
08
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New season lamb mince and freshly shelled peas make a delicious new take on classic meatballs
Jun
01
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Sharp fruit, a sweet topping and thick vanilla custard make Rhubarb Crumble a classic irresistible pudding.
May
25
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We thought what better way to celebrate BBQ week than by giving you a tasty BBQ recipe and this recipe is a little something different. Rhubarb is at its best in May and you'll find it from local sources in our Farm Shop. Use this as you would any BBQ sauce with grilled chicken, pork or beef. Why not try it with our butchers burgers which are handmade in store from prime cuts of meat.
May
17
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This recipe makes a delicious starter or snack using the tasty home-baked bread from our on site Bakery, stilton from Nottinghamshire and cherry tomatoes from Evesham Vale.
May
10
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Our recipe this week makes the most of new season lamb, just in at our Butchers counter. Tastiest at this time of year, this Mediterranean twist on the classic lamb chop really makes the most of great British produce.
May
04
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ere is a really simple and tasty idea for a roast, without much effort at all, and very little washing-up! Roasting asparagus really brings out its delicious flavour and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar compliments the vegetable well.
Apr
27
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This tasty quiche recipe incorporates in-season asparagus which can be bought from our farm shop with assurance that it has been grown locally - ask our greengrocers where your bunch came from. The addition of goats cheese to the tart really enhances the flavours, why not try the deliciously creamy and herby goats cheese from our Deli counter!? A summer feast for teatime with the family, served with salad and some of our fantastic Jersey Royal potatoes. Any leftovers (should there be any) can be popped in a pack up for work or a picnic.
Apr
20
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Our expert butchers can provide you with advice on the best cuts of meat for the dish you’d like to cook. Mike our butcher recommends lamb neck fillets for this slow-cooked traditional dish. Those tasty jersey royals complete this comforting family feast!
Apr
13
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Recipe of the week
This little glimpse of the summer sun is really lovely and is making us think of BBQs and picnics already! Our recipe this week uses jersey mid potatoes, just in! Check out our serving suggestions for great ideas from around the Becketts Farm Shop.
Apr
06
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Compliment tasty salmon fillets with a fresh and tasty roasted salad, using our seasonal purple sprouting broccoli from Evesham Vale, creating a fancy mid-week supper for two.
Mar
30
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This beef stir fry with purple sprouting broccoli has a really fresh and tasty feel to it.
Mar
23
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Want to be healthier but can’t give up chips? Try these low-fat, crispy baked carrots with tarragon! You can find the majority of this recipe’s ingredients in our Farm Shop.
Mar
16
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Our homemade veggie burgers are a great alternative to the meaty burgers you find in the supermarkets. This is a recipe which can also be tweaked to your preference of veggies! So all the family can enjoy this quick and healthy option.You can find the majority of this recipe’s ingedients in our Farm Shop.
Mar
09
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This is one easy peasy side dish to acompany pretty much any meal with minimal effort.You can find the majority of this recipe’s ingedients in our Farm Shop.
Mar
02
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Instead of cauliflower cheese, try this alternative with broccoli, crème frâiche, mustard, white wine and nutmeg.
Feb
23
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This delicious hearty dish is a great recipe to keep up your sleeve for a special evening with friends and family or even just a yummy meal during the week!
Feb
16
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This week’s recipe is a classic beef stew with a little sweet potato twist - this dish is so easy to prepare all you need to do it let your oven do the cooking!
Feb
09
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The perfect soup for those warm cosy nights - it’s vegetarian and a good source of calcium, folic acid and vitamin C, too!
Feb
02
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A Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food for the family and is so easy to cook from fresh, using our locally sourced meats and veggies! This recipe is also great for freezing and reheating at a later date.
Jan
25
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Are you bored of just a simple chicken dinner? We found this lovely recipe for chicken wrapped in prosciutto ham with our locally sourced root vegetable which you’ll find in our Greengrocers.
Jan
19
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During the cold, wet weather of January this great family favourite of Cottage Pie is is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for all ages and if
there were to be any left-overs at the end it’s a brilliant meal to freeze for another day.
Jan
12
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So much less hassle than a pie, vegetable crumble is a great way to use up what you have in the fridge, cupboard or freezer! You can change the filling with the seasons making green and summery fillings in the spring and summer and heartier root vegetable crumbles in the winter.
Jan
07
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Happy New Year to all of you food lovers out there! We hope you will like our brand new ‘Recipe of the Week’ noticeboard. Here you will find delicious new recipe cards each and every week.
Dec
22
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No matter how big a Christmas dinner you've eaten, there is always room for Christmas pudding! Have you tried our handmade speciality Christmas cakes from our Bakery? You could also add your own brandy sauce.
Dec
20
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You weren't thinking of making this out of a packet, were you?! Our turkeys come with all the giblets and there's nothing like giblet gravy on Christmas dinner!
Dec
19
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Christmas dinner is an annual ritual and is best prepared gradually over a couple of days, particularly where stuffing's concerned. Whether it's sage and onion (homemade breadcrumbs?) or sausagemeat and chestnut, we've got the ingredients at Becketts Farm.
Dec
18
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No Christmas dinner would be complete without our orange little friends! There's so many ways to serve this magical vegetable.
Dec
16
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For many of us - (go on, admit it) pigs in blankets are the best part of your Christmas dinner!
Dec
15
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Love or loath them, no Christmas dinner is complete without the legendary Brussels Sprout.
Dec
14
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Heading up the trimmings are roast potatoes. Cooked in goose fat makes these little golden nuggets simple irresistible, especially our locally sourced Wiljas from Tidbury Green.
Dec
13
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Look no further!! Our homemade mince pies are a fab little treat to add to the Christmas buffet table.
Dec
12
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The centre of any Christmas dinner is the turkey. Our birds are all locally sourced from Caldecotts just down the road in Wythall.
Oct
20
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This delicious dish is so easy to prepare and uses the middle of the pumpkin after the children have carved it!
Sep
18
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Being British Food Fortnight from 20th September - 5th October we are very excited to celebrate our very British Shepherd's Pie recipe.
Aug
14
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Jul
17
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